The Miss Universe pageant is one of the most popular beauty pageants in the world that showcases the elegance, intelligence and talent of women around the world. From 2017 to 2024, we have seen many contestants take the stage to proudly represent their countries and compete for the Miss World crown. Each year, the pageant brings new faces, unique stories and inspiring behaviors, making the competition more than just a beauty pageant, but also a celebration of culture, empowerment and a charitable cause. In this post, we take a look at the winners, important details about each event, including the dates, host countries and memorable spots from participants captured around the world.
Miss Universe 2017
- Winner: Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (South Africa)
- Date: November 26, 2017
- Host country: United States (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Contestants: 92 contestants, including from Jamaica, Colombia, and Thailand.
Miss Universe 2018
- Winner: Catriona Gray (Philippines)
- Date: December 17, 2018
- Host country: Thailand (Bangkok)
- Contestants: 94 contestants, including South Africa, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico.
Miss Universe 2019
- Winner: Zozibini Tunzi (South Africa)
- Date: December 8, 2019
- Host country: United States (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Contestants: 90 contestants, with strong representation from Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Colombia.
Miss Universe 2020
- Winner: Andrea Meza (Mexico)
- Date: May 16, 2021 (postponed due to COVID-19)
- Host country: United States (Hollywood, Florida)
- Contestants: 74 contestants, including from Brazil, Peru, and India.
Miss Universe 2021
- Winner: Harnaaz Sandhu (India)
- Date: December 13, 2021
- Host country: Israel (Eilat)
- Contestants: 80 contestants, including Paraguay, South Africa, and the Philippines.
Miss Universe 2022
- Winner: R'Bonney Gabriel (USA)
- Date: January 14, 2023
- Host country: United States (New Orleans, Louisiana)
- Contestants: Over 80 contestants, with finalists from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
Miss Universe 2023
- Winner: Sheynnis Palacios (Nicaragua)
- Date: November 18, 2023
- Host country: El Salvador (San Salvador)
- Contestants: Over 80 contestants, including representation from India, Venezuela, and the Philippines.
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Miss Universe 2024
- Details: Expected to take place in 2024, with further details to be announced regarding contestants and host country.