Mayra Dias (Age: 27 Years, Height: 175 cm) was crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2018 during the event finale of Miss Brasil 2018 held on 26th May 2018. She bested 27 other delegates to be crowned by outgoing queen Miss Universe Brazil 2017 Monalysa Alcantara. Mayra is, therefore, representing Brazil in Miss Universe 2018.
The Brazilian beauty is a journalist by profession and is passionate about defending environmental causes by raising awareness about deforestation. She is advocating for Amazonia's environmental causes, which is the place where she was born.