Miss Universe 2024: Top 12 Finalists Revealed in Mexico City

The 73rd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, has narrowed down its contestants to the Top 12 finalists. After an intense competition involving 125 candidates from around the world, the judges have selected the top contenders who will move forward to the evening gown competition.

The Top 12 finalists include Magalí Benejam from Argentina, Luana Cavalcante from Brazil, Emilia Dides from Chile, Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark, Celinee Santos from the Dominican Republic, María Fernanda Beltrán from Mexico, Tatiana Calmell from Peru, Jennifer Colón from Puerto Rico, Michelle Jiménez from Spain, Alma Cooper from the United States, and Sakhile Dube from Zimbabwe, along with Chelsea Manalo from the Philippines[4].

These finalists will compete in the evening gown segment, after which the field will be further reduced to the Top 5. The Top 5 will then participate in the question and answer round, where their wits and poise will be tested. The judging panel, which includes notable figures such as Michael Cinco, Gabriela Gonzalez, and Eva Cavalli, will ultimately decide who will succeed Sheynnis Palacios, the current Miss Universe from Nicaragua[4].

The event, hosted by Mario Lopez and commented on by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, has been highly anticipated and closely followed by beauty pageant enthusiasts worldwide.