Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 has officially started today as the contestants have arrived at their host hotel for the next 2 weeks. The bootcamp has started as the contestants will now compete in various pre-pageant events and competitions before the finale night beckons.

This year is the first edition of the national pageant as the Miss Universe franchise was held by Puteri Indonesia until this year. There are many new changes introduced this year including accepting married women and women with children to compete in the pageant with the age requirement being 18-28 years.

The contestants competing for Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 are Lola Nadya Larasati, Ni Kadek Natasha Lilian Ari Rudana, Putu Chelsea Ivana Maida, Fayza Fahria Khaldani, Shania B.M.H, Vania Valencia, Alya Zahira, Baby Kristami, Fabiënne Nicole Groeneveld, Jezneel Ross, Putri Puput Utami, Vensca Veronica Tanus, Muthia Fatika Rachman, Priskila Jelita, Ratih – Widiartha, Ilma Fitriana, Catherina Sherly Meliana, Eugenia Liviana Irwan, Natasha Keniraras, Rosalina Permata Mulya, Wirda Sheren Regina Simamora, Angela Yovita Lillo, Stella Vidyasari, Grace Bersyeba Martina Haba, Widi Asih Utami, Marsya Rarentewan, Novia Irma Grecia Hutapea, Dinda Alifa Ayudita, Ruth Hillary Siagian and Vina Anggi Sitorus.

The finale of Miss Universe Indonesia 2023 is scheduled to be held on 3rd August 2023 at Beach City International Stadium, Jakarta. The winner will be presented ‘The Shimmering Hope’ crown and will represent Indonesia at Miss Universe 2023.