November 17, 2024, 11:43 AM
November 17, 2024, 11:43 AM
The Miss Universe 2024 contest has changed over time and some restrictions have been lifted over the years. An example of this is that in the 2024 edition, for the first time the participation of women over 28 years old.
Thus, the Maltese beatrice Njoya became the first and only 40-year-old woman to reach the grand final.
In 2023, the Miss Universe Organization lifted a long-standing ban on pregnant women or mothersas well as for women who are, or once were, married. Also plus size contestants and two transgender women.
Ileana Márquez Pedroza from Venezuela, a 28-year-old mothermanaged to participate in this version of the contest and also place as fourth finalist.
In 2024, the presence of Logina Salah, a 34-year-old Egyptian model, stood out, who She suffers from vitiligo and is a single mother of a girl.
The international press highlights that Miss Universe has sought to renew itself, opening its doors to women who were previously banned after it was acquired in 2022 by the Thai firm JKN Global Group, led by the transgender businesswoman Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip.
The Danish Victoria Kjaer was crowned Miss Universe 2024 this Saturday in a majestic gala held at the Mexico City Arena, marking the closing of the 73rd edition of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the world.
