The coronation night of the 2nd edition of Universal Woman was held tonight, i.e. 22nd March 2024 in Cambodia where Maria Gigante, representing Philippines, was crowned Universal Woman 2024. She succeeds and was crowned by Valentina Sanchez Trivella Universal Woman 2023.
Maria Gigante bested forty-five other contestants to win the international crown. She is a host, model and an entrepreneur. She studied Philosophy at University of San Carlos. Maria, being a fierce and dedicated beauty queen, performed very well at the competition, showing off great catwalk skills and her oratory power in the eloquence round. She very well deserved the win!
Universal Woman organization also congratulated the newly crowned queen as they wrote, “Congratulations on your well-deserved victory! Your journey, filled with inspiring projects and unwavering dedication, serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for women worldwide. Now, let’s unite in celebration and continue to uplift and inspire others to embrace their inner Universal Woman. Together, we can make a difference!”
The newly crowned Universal Woman 2024 Maria Gigante’s court included –
1st Runner-Up – Lisandra Chirinos Guillen representing Venezuela
2nd Runner-Up – Elisa Mysyshyne representing France
3rd Runner-Up – Brianna Mai representing Cambodia
4th Runner-Up – Tavera Pena Chabelli representing Dominican Republic
Top 12 also included Pretty Sindy representing Zimbabwe, Laura Schou representing Denmark, Micaela López Bianchi representing Argentina, Donna Mujica representing Cuba, Carina Manzi representing Brazil, Ashley Powell representing Great Britain, Elaine Rosado representing Puerto Rico.
The remarkable individuals responsible for crowning Universal Woman 2024 were Luis Portelles - Influencer and pageant expert, Benjamin Wong – General Manager of New Silk Road Industry Group and a respected mentor in Miss World China, Sirey Morán Castro –Miss Honduras Universe 2016, Rafael Nieves – Dancing with the Stars champion and master of luxury as a broker for private jets and yachts, Sangita Puri – CEO of De Cosmo Nepal, Rern Nat – Miss Universe Cambodia 2018, Carolina Cuartas – CEO of Universal Woman.
The hosts for the finale night were Julia Gama – an accomplished actress, presenter, and the 1st Runner-Up in the Miss Universe 2020 and Leav Veng Hour – an actor, model and the reigning Mister Friendship International 2023.
Congratulations!