Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant will officially take place from mid-September 2024 to early October 2024 with many activities spread across major provinces and cities from North to South of Vietnam. Currently, 82 countries and territories have confirmed their licence, and 24 delegates have been announced with impressive beauty and achievements.
Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant will officially take place from mid-September 2024 to early October 2024 with many activities spread across major provinces and cities from North to South of Vietnam. Currently, 82 countries and territories have confirmed their licence, and 24 delegates have been announced with impressive beauty and achievements.
In less than a month, Miss Cosmo 2024 will officially enter the most important stage, promising to be one of the unique cultural events for the Vietnamese and international beauty fan community in this era. new beauty. The heat of the pageant is continuously increasing as 82 countries and territories have held licences, and 24 delegates have been announced with impressive beauty and achievements.
Miss Cosmo 2024 is professionally organized to international standards with exciting and vibrant activities taking place in Ho Chi Minh City and other major tourist cities in Vietnam. With the participation of numerous countries and territories worldwide, the pageant is one of the most explosive cultural and artistic events, attracting the attention and support of both domestic and international fans and media. Not only does it contribute to promoting the image, country, people, and tourism of Vietnam, but Miss Cosmo also offers an opportunity to promote and honor the national pride of each country in the world.
82 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES HOLD LICENCES OF MISS COSMO 2024
Despite being its inaugural year, Miss Cosmo 2024 has garnered support and participation from 82 countries and territories worldwide, setting a record as one of the few beauty pageants with such a large number of contestants in its debut. This demonstrates the prestige of the Miss Cosmo organization and the high level of trust that countries have placed in it, laying the foundation for a diverse and multicultural beauty pageant. The participation of so many countries signifies a significant milestone, propelling Miss Cosmo towards its goal of becoming a globally recognized and widely supported beauty pageant.
Countries that hold licence up to now, including:
- 17 countries in Africa: Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Guinée, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Liberia, Tanzania.
- 20 countries in Asia-Pacific: Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam, Armenia, Hong Kong, New Zealand.
- 19 countries in Europe: Albania, Benelux, Belarus, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italia, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, The Netherlands, Crimea, Ukraine, Gibraltar.
- 26 countries in the Americas: Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, EL Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States Of America, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana, Curaçao.
Miss Cosmo 2024 has now achieved global coverage, spanning across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Despite being a newcomer in the dynamic beauty industry, Miss Cosmo has garnered support from the world’s strongest beauty pageants, including Venezuela, the Philippines, Thailand, Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, etc. The delegates sent to compete are carefully selected by prestigious franchise holders, delighting fans and creating great anticipation for the pageant.
Beyond the 82 countries already announced, Miss Cosmo will continue to unveil additional participating countries in the near future.
24 DELEGATES OF MISS COSMO 2024 REVEALED, ASIAN DELEGATES GAIN TRACTION
Miss Cosmo 2024 contestants are all reigning queens from their home countries. They’ve been chosen to represent their nations and compete for the coveted Miss Cosmo title. To enter, they had to meet our strict criteria and follow Vietnamese law.
To date, 24 delegates have been announced, including: Lilia Gzraryan – Miss Cosmo Armenia, Lydia Caisley – Miss Cosmo Australia, Farzana Yasmin Ananna – Miss Cosmo Bangladesh, Hazel Holters – Miss Cosmo Bolivia, In Leakena – Miss Cosmo Cambodia, Dominique Doucette – Miss Cosmo Canada, María Alejandra Salazar – Miss Cosmo Colombia, Boue Danielle – Miss Cosmo Côte D’Ivoire, Konstantina Sotiriou – Miss Cosmo Greece, Britthany Marroquín – Miss Cosmo Honduras, Ketut Permata Juliastrid Sari – Miss Cosmo Indonesia, Saranya – Miss Cosmo Malaysia, Serena Darder Aguilar – Miss Cosmo Netherlands, Anniqa Jamal Iqbal – Miss Cosmo Pakistan, Romina Lozano Saldana – Miss Cosmo Peru, Ma. Ahtisa Manalo – Miss Cosmo Philippines, Mayram Ly – Miss Cosmo Senegal, Lebohang Raputsoe – Miss Cosmo South Africa, Mook Karnruethai Tassabut – Miss Cosmo Thailand, Anastasiia Panova – Miss Cosmo Ukraine, London Tucker – Miss Cosmo US Virgin Islands, Bui Thi Xuan Hanh – Miss Cosmo VietNam, Ruvimbo Tafadzwa Njomboro – Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe, Cristielli Monize Camargo – Miss Cosmo Brazil.
Among the 24 announced contestants, Asian delegates such as the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam have garnered significant attention and massive social media engagement, becoming a hot topic on beauty forums both domestically and internationally.
Miss Cosmo Thailand 2024, Mook Karnruethai Tassabut, has particularly stood out, amassing over 21,000 interactions on the post about her. The 29-year-old Mook is currently a freelancer, bilingual MC (Thai-English), and model. She graduated from the Faculty of Arts at Silpakorn University. Previously, she worked as a beauty consultant and flight attendant for a Middle Eastern airline for four years.
In Leakena, Cambodia’s representative at Miss Cosmo 2024, has also captivated audiences with her striking beauty. Leakena is no stranger to beauty pageants, boasting four years of experience and numerous achievements: Top 25 Miss Universe Cambodia 2019, 1st Runner-up Miss World Cambodia 2019, 1st Runner-up Miss Grand Cambodia 2021, 2nd Runner-up Miss Grand Cambodia 2023, and Miss Supranational Cambodia 2022. The 22-year-old beauty made a strong impression on Vietnamese audiences by posting a video of herself wearing a conical hat and singing “Em là con gái miền Tây,” a popular song in Vietnam.
Meet London Marie Tucker, the stunning 22-year-old representing the US Virgin Islands at Miss Cosmo 2024. Standing at 1.70 meters tall, she is a psychology student with an impressive track record: 2nd Runner-up at Miss Grand US Virgin Islands 2024, winner of the Grand Talent and Social Media Star awards at Miss Grand US Virgin Islands 2024,and recipient of the “Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award.” London Marie Tucker is the only woman in the world to have participated in the US Army Special Forces Green Beret Final Phase Training. She has dedicated many years to in-depth research and unique practical activities. As Miss Cosmo US Virgin Islands, London Tucker is ready to exemplify the slogan “Impactful Beauty” with her resilience, strength, and dedication.
Miss Cosmo South Africa is Lebohang Raputsoe, a 25-year-old graduate in Industrial Psychology and Labor Relations Management. Lebohang Raputsoe holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and is currently pursuing a doctorate. She believes that education is the key to raising awareness. According to Lebohang, “Impactful Beauty” means using one’s fame and uniqueness to drive positive and sustainable change.
Miss Cosmo Netherlands is 24-year-old Serena Darder Aguilar, a graduate of International Studies with a specialization in East Asia from Leiden University. Standing at 1.73 meters tall, the beauty queen boasts an impressive track record in national beauty pageants: 2nd Runner-up at Miss Teen Noord-Holland 2017 and 2018, 1st Runner-up at The Miss Globe Netherlands 2019, and Miss Supranational Netherlands 2022. Serena is passionate about languages and is fluent in Dutch,Spanish, and English. She also has basic proficiency in Korean, Chinese, and Portuguese. She aspires to explore various world cultures through books and travel experiences.
Miss Cosmo Ukraine 2024 is Anastasiia Panova, standing at 1.76 meters tall with measurements of 86-61-92 cm. She is a familiar face in the Ukrainian fashion and media industry. Having risen to prominence through seasons 4 and 7 of “Ukraine’s Next Top Model”, Anastasiia Panova has graced runways in fashion capitals like Shanghai, Milan, and Paris. Currently, she owns a home-based artisanal mochi bakery. Anastasiia Panova has a special connection with Vietnam, having represented Ukraine at the Miss Charm pageant in Vietnam in 2023.
Cristielli Monize Camargo will represent Brazil in Vietnam this coming September. At 30 years old, Miss Cosmo Brazil is a versatile individual, combining the roles of ThetaHealing, Psychologist, Ballerina, and Belly Dancer.
As a powerhouse in the beauty pageant world, Colombia brings a standout, experienced contestant to Miss Cosmo 2024. Representing Colombia is 26-year-old María Alejandra Salazar, a journalist and model. Standing at 1.75 meters tall, María boasts a stunning, Latina figure. She is the 1st Runner-up of Miss Universe Colombia 2024 and previously secured the 1st Runner-up position at Senorita Colombia 2019, one of Colombia’s most prestigious pageants. She also represented Colombia at Miss International 2020. María has a massive following of over 300,000 on Instagram.
Beyond the officially announced delegates, formidable beauty queens have also emerged from national pageants in Chile,India, Singapore, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russia, Nigeria, and more.
Russia, a powerful nation with a rich culture, is one of the pioneering countries to send a representative to Vietnam. In early July 2024, during a national pageant, Alisa Oganezova was crowned Miss Cosmo Russia 2024. Alisa is a seasoned model with years of experience in the fashion industry. Since the age of six, she has been training in a professional modeling environment. The beauty frequently graces domestic and international runways.
In late July 2024, Blessing Temilade Alimi Moremi captured the attention of beauty pageant fans by officially becoming Miss Cosmo Nigeria 2024. She is a talented model and passionate social activist in her country. Blessing is currently pursuing a degree in Performing Arts at the University of Ilorin.
In early August, India held a national beauty pageant to select the most outstanding candidates to compete in major international pageants, including Miss Cosmo. Rajashree Dowarah was crowned Miss Cosmo India 2024 and is now preparing to come to Vietnam.
Chile also held its national Miss Cosmo pageant in early August, where Anita María Rojas was crowned the winner. With her striking beauty, impressive height, and ideal physique, along with her pageant experience, the Chilean representative is considered one of the formidable contenders at Miss Cosmo 2024.
Vietnam’s host representative, Bùi Xuân Hạnh, is the reigning Miss Cosmo Vietnam – Miss Cosmo Vietnam. Born in 2001 in Ninh Binh, she graduated from the National Economics University, one of the top economic institutions in the country. Xuân Hạnh is actively involved in the entertainment industry, walking numerous runways and serving as an ambassador for prestigious brands. As the host country’s representative, Xuân Hạnh is expected to excel in her role of introducing Vietnam and its people to the international community at Miss Cosmo 2024.
The sashing and crowning ceremony marks the beginning of a challenging and responsible journey for a representative on the international stage. The fact that countries organize national competitions to crown their delegates demonstrates the global beauty community’s interest in the pageant. All franchise holders prioritize the quality of the candidates sent to Miss Cosmo in its inaugural year to create a prestigious beauty platform that brings together beauty and talent. This also creates a buzz around the Miss Cosmo brand, increasing the pageant’s visibility in each country and attracting media and public attention.
In its inaugural year, Miss Cosmo has a diverse range of beauty, intellect, and cultural heritage, bringing together over 82 cultures from around the world. Through various side events, Miss Cosmo aims to highlight the unique characteristics of each delegate, country, and region, creating a vibrant and culturally diverse pageant. This is the guiding principle for the development of the Miss Cosmo pageant.
A JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM OF MISS COSMO 2024, FROM NORTH TO SOUTH STRONGS HÀ NỘI – NINH BÌNH – LÂM ĐỒNG – LONG AN – THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH
Miss Cosmo 2024 activities will take place over 20 days in Vietnam, starting from September 10th to October 5th.Notably, September 15th marks the official start of the competition as all contestants enter the race to become the first Miss Cosmo. Notably, between September 10th and the official competition start on September 15th, the Miss Cosmo organizing committee encourages and facilitates contestants to arrive early in Vietnam to familiarize themselves with and experience the beautiful S-shaped country.
The highlight of Miss Cosmo 2024 is a series of vibrant festivals and cultural performances in various cities and provinces across Vietnam, centered around the theme “Vivid Vietnam” through a series of festivals from North to South.The festival series will consist of three main activities: Hello Cosmo From Vietnam (Hanoi – Ninh Binh), Best Of Vietnam Festival (Bao Loc – Lam Dong) and “Best Of The World Festival 2024” (Ho Chi Minh City).
Cosmo Hello From Vietnam & National Costume
Hanoi, the capital city, warmly welcomes the Miss Cosmo 2024 contestants on their first visit to Vietnam. Over 80 delegates will have the opportunity to explore the ancient beauty of Hanoi’s autumn and immerse themselves in the country’s thousand-year-old culture. The next stop for Miss Cosmo 2024 is Ninh Binh, the hometown of Vietnam’s representative, Bui Xuan Hanh. The contestants will stay in Ninh Binh from September 15th to 17th to participate in a series of welcoming activities, cultural exchanges, fashion shows, and heritage promotion. The beauties from around the world are expected to visit and explore the magnificent natural beauty of Trang An, Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu, Khe Coc, and Thung Nham, all of which are stunning natural wonders bestowed upon Ninh Binh.
A highlight of the competition in Ninh Binh is the “Hello Cosmo From Vietnam” fashion show. This event is considered a warm welcome and a gesture of goodwill from the Miss Cosmo organization and the host country, Vietnam, to all participating countries. The event is co-organized by the Miss Cosmo 2024 organizing committee and local authorities on September 17th, 2024, at Khe Coc, within the Trang An World Heritage Complex in Ninh Binh.
The “Hello Cosmo From Vietnam” fashion show marks the first special collaboration between Unimedia, Long Kan Event & Entertainment, and designer Le Thanh Hoa. At the fashion show, Miss Cosmo 2024 contestants will showcase designs from Le Thanh Hoa’s LE THANH HOA FALL – WINTER 24 collection (A Tapestry of Flowers) amidst the breathtaking natural scenery of Ninh Binh’s majestic limestone mountains, creating a harmonious blend of culture and nature under the talented direction of Long Kan. Through this collection, designer Le Thanh Hoa aims to honor Vietnam’s cultural beauty,traditional crafts, and landmarks, creating designs that are both distinctly Vietnamese and aligned with global fashion trends.
Also in the series of activities in Ninh Binh, the Miss Cosmo 2024 National Costume competition will be held at Thung Nham, Ninh Binh, hosted by the Thung Nham Eco-tourism Area. The national costume competition promises to be an impressive and grand event with a theme centered around the spirit of festivals. Specifically, each country will bring their national costume and showcase it during the competition. The costumes should embody the festive spirit, rituals, or gatherings that represent the unique culture of each nation.
Best Of Vietnam Festival
Leaving Ninh Binh, the Miss Cosmo 2024 contestants will travel to Da Lat, Lam Dong from September 20th to 24th. In addition to sightseeing and charity activities, a significant event, the “Best of Vietnam Festival”, will take place in Lam Dong. The event will be hosted at Tea Resort Prenn (Bao Loc, Lam Dong) as a result of a collaboration between the Doi Dep – Khong The Thieu Nhau brand, Hoan Vu Yen, and local authorities. The “Best of Vietnam Festival” promises to offer a comprehensive Vietnamese cultural experience, where Miss Cosmo 2024 contestants can immerse themselves in the unique festival atmosphere of the highlands through special festive activities such as paying tribute to national ancestors, Vietnamese tea culture, and three-region festivals.
Best Of The World Festival 2024
As part of the official activities within the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant, the “Best of the World Festival 2024” is a celebration of the diversity and richness of global cultures. The festival provides a unique platform to experience captivating art performances, music, cuisine, and traditions from around the world. Gamuda Land is the host and co-organizer of the “Best of the World Festival 2024”. The festival will take place at Celadon Tan Phu, a property development, construction, and infrastructure complex under the Gamuda Land Group.
The festival will be held over two days and one night (September 28th – 29th) with a variety of entertainment activities for families and young people. Throughout the two days of the “Best of the World Festival 2024”, attendees will immerse themselves in authentic festival experiences from countries around the world, enjoy specialty dishes, and explore traditional fairs and entertainment activities. Notably, the highlight of the festival is a music and fashion show featuring artists and, especially, the over 82 contestants of the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant. This will create a global cultural exchange atmosphere right in Ho Chi Minh City.
Semifinals and Finals
Besides the significant activities, the contestants will participate in the official competitions:
The Semifinals will be held on October 2, 2024, featuring group performances, introductions, bikini presentations,evening gown presentations, and the awarding of subsidiary prizes.
The Finals will be held on October 5, 2024, including the announcement of the Top 21, bikini presentations, the announcement of the Top 10, evening gown presentations, the announcement of the Top 5, question-and-answer sessions,the announcement of the Top 2, presentation of the reign plan and final question-and-answer, and the crowning of the Queen and Runner-ups. All nights of competition will be held at Phu Tho Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City.
In addition to the official festival events, Miss Cosmo is organizing various online sub-competitions before the contestants officially arrive in Vietnam to compete. Recently, the organizing committee announced the first sub-competition titled “Cosmo Social Ambassador” aimed at finding the most influential and beloved contestant on social media. According to the rules, the contestants will be divided into groups for voting, and the most popular candidates from each group will advance to the next rounds of voting to determine the final winner. The owner of this title will be announced in the Top 21 of the Miss Cosmo 2024 finale, and will also receive a commemorative plaque and the “Cosmo Social Ambassador” sash during the final night.
All activities of Miss Cosmo 2024 emphasize the message of green living and sustainability with the companionship of Nam A Bank – the Official Green Bank Sponsor – to connect and promote the image of Vietnam, highlighting the beauty of the country, culture, tourism, and Vietnamese people, with the enthusiastic participation and support of participating countries and global audiences. Further information about the Miss Cosmo 2024 pageant will be continuously updated by the organizing committee on the pageant’s official media platforms and the Cosmo+ system.
Miss Cosmo 2024 has the participation of sponsors: Nam A Bank – Main Sponsor – Official Green Bank; Pair of Slippers – Indispensable – Golden Sponsor – Hosting Partner of “Best Of Vietnam Festival”; Gamuda Land – Gold Sponsor – Hosting Partner of “Best Of The World Festival”; Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex – Silver Sponsor – Hosting Partner of “Hello Cosmo From Vietnam”; Thung Nham eco-tourism area – Silver Sponsor – Host partner of “National Costume”; Ngoc Chau Au – Official Crown Sponsor; Hoan Vu Yen – Gold Sponsor, Cosmo Academy – Coaching and Training Partner; Royal Long An Golf – Silver Sponsor; Eventista – Official Voting Partner; BH MED- Tripollar Official Comprehensive Health Care Co-Sponsor; Mr. Crazy & Lady Sexy – Official Fashion Co-Sponsor; POTEDOMA – Official Fashion Co-Sponsor; JOJO BRAGAIS – Official Fashion Shoe Partner; FUTA Bus Lines – Official Transportation Sponsor; Collagen Semi Soy Milk – Co-Sponsor of nutritional drinks; WESET English Center – Official English Partner; Hanoi Daewoo Hotel – Partner High-class accommodation in Hanoi; Somerset Ho Chi Minh City – Luxury Accommodation Partner in Ho Chi Minh City; Gem Center – Premium Venue Partner; Vertu – Premium Phone Partner; La Rose Flowers – Official Flower Sponsor of Ho Chi Minh City Stage; Co-Sponsors: FV Hospital, Hottour, Ninh Binh Legend Hotel & Convention Center, Dalat Palace, Du Parc Hotel, Diamond Stars Ben Tre, Diamond Bay Nha Trang Hotel, Pharmekal. Media partners: TikTok, Harper’s Bazaar Magazine, MoliStar, Kompa.ai, VieON entertainment super app, POPS. Media sponsorship: VTV, HTV, VieZ, Saobiz, Pose, Today’s Women Magazine, Lavyon Magazine. International media sponsorship: Global Beauties, Missosology, Sash Factor, The Philippine Pageantry, World Press, DPIDAMU, Pageantry News International, Moli Queen, Miss U Opinions, International Poll, Thai Sashes.
Miss Cosmo
Miss Cosmo is the International Beauty Pageant – Festivals founded by Unimedia, organized in Vietnam for the first season in 2024.
Bearing the slogan “IMPACTFUL BEAUTY,” Miss Cosmo aspires to be a trailblazing organization for pioneering women, enabling and accompanying them in creating a civilized community and achieving excellent values for the community using voice and action. Not only does Miss Cosmo honor outstanding women with intelligence, beauty, perseverance, and inner strength, but it also provides an opportunity to promote and commemorate each country’s national pride and identity.
