PRESS RELEASE: MISS UNIVERSE 2021 HARNAAZ SANDHU ANNOUNCED AS THE NEXT JURY PANEL OF MISS COSMO 2024

The Miss Cosmo organization is delighted to announce Ms. Harnaaz Sandhu – Miss Universe 2021, will be joining the distinguished panel of judges for Miss Cosmo 2024. 

The Miss Cosmo pageant is nearing its finale, with the competition among the contestants reaching its peak. The judge panel has been a hot topic of discussion on social media.

Miss Cosmo 2024 has just made a major announcement! Miss Universe 2021,  Harnaaz Sandhu, will be joining the esteemed judging panel. Alongside former Miss Universe president Paula Shugart, former Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Vinh, KC Global Media CEO George Chien, and Miss Supranational 2022 2nd-Runner up Kim Duyen, Harnaaz’s presence has fans buzzing with excitement. 

Starting her beauty pageant journey at the age of 17, Harnaaz won Miss Chandigarh in 2017 and placed in the top 12 of Femina Miss India in 2019. In 2021, she won Miss Diva 2021 and represented India at Miss Universe, where she was crowned the winner at the tender age of 21. Harnaaz became the third Indian woman to hold the Miss Universe title.

Harnaaz Sandhu’s reign has been extraordinary. She has visited over 25 cities in 9 countries, delivered more than 50 speeches, and partnered with 11 non-profit organizations such as Smile Train and the Latino Commission on AIDS to carry out charitable projects and help disadvantaged children.

Not only has Harnaaz excelled in beauty pageants but she has also demonstrated a strong commitment to education. She is a graduate of Shivalik Public School and Government College for Girls and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration.

Harnaaz Sandhu consistently inspires communities on issues such as the environment, climate change, and education. She is a strong advocate for women’s rights, empowerment, education, career development, and freedom.

Harnaaz Sandhu’s dedication to empowering women aligns perfectly with Miss Cosmo’s mission. Her fluency in Punjabi, Hindi, and English, coupled with her multicultural background and strong public speaking skills, will make her an invaluable judge for Miss Cosmo 2024.

Harnaaz has already connected with Vietnamese audiences through her involvement in Miss Universe Vietnam 2022, judging alongside Catriona Gray (Miss Universe 2018) and Natalie Glebova (Miss Universe 2005). Her visit generated significant excitement among Vietnamese fans, and her presence on the Miss Cosmo 2024 judging panel is sure to add another layer of excitement. 

The Miss Cosmo organization will continue to release updates on the remaining judges in the coming days.

Almost 60 contestants from various countries have arrived in Ho Chi Minh City to compete in the final stages of Miss Cosmo. The semi-final and final will be held on October 2nd and 5th at Phu Tho Gymnasium. Prior to these main events, Miss Cosmo 2024 will host an exciting “Best Of The World Festival”.

Miss Cosmo 2024 is honored to have the participation and sponsorship of: Nam A Bank – Main Sponsor & Official Green Bank; DOIDEP – Indispensable to each other – Gold Sponsor – Hosting Partner “Best Of Vietnam Festival”; Gamuda Land – Gold Sponsor – Hosting Partner “Best Of The World Festival”; Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex – Silver Sponsor – Hosting Partner “Hello Cosmo From Vietnam”; Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone – Silver Sponsor – Hosting Partner “National Costume Show”; Ngoc Chau Au Diamond & Jewelry – Official Crown Sponsor; Cosmo Bird’s Nest – Gold Sponsor; Cosmo Academy – Training & Image Coach Partner; Royal Long An Golf & Villas – Silver Sponsor; Vietravel Airlines – Silver Sponsor; Eventista – Official Ticketing & Voting Partner; BH MED – Tripollar Official Health Sponsor; POTEDOMA – Official Fashion Co-Sponsor; Jojo Bragais – Official Footwear Partner; FUTA Bus Lines – Official Transportation Sponsor; Semi Collagen Soymilk – Official Nutrition Drink Co-Sponsor; WESET English Center – Official English Language Partner; Hanoi Daewoo Hotel – Accommodation Partner; Somerset Ho Chi Minh City – Premium Hotel Partner In Ho Chi Minh; Gem Center – Venue Partner; Vertu –  Luxury Phone Partner; La Rose Flowers – Official Flowers Sponsor; 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, etc.

About Miss Cosmo 2024

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.

In 2024, Miss Cosmo was organized to international standards, featuring captivating events in Ho Chi Minh City and other major cities in Vietnam. With participants from around the world, the pageant was one of the most anticipated events, garnering significant attention from both domestic and international fans and media.