After several months of anticipation, the wait will finally end on September 26 when we find out who will represent Cuba in Miss Universe 2024. This marks Cuba's return to the world's most prestigious beauty pageant after a 57-year hiatus.
A total of 24 contestants will be vying for the Miss Universe Cuba crown during a gala event at 7:00 p.m. Miami time, which will be broadcast on Mega TV and streamed on Miss Universe's official YouTube channel. The event promises to be a spectacular night hosted by Cuban personalities Aylín Mujica and William Valdés, featuring performances by island artists such as Aymée Nuviola, Lenier Mesa, and Génesis Díaz.
Among the special guests will be the renowned Cuban-Venezuelan entrepreneur, designer, actor, and former model, Osmel Sousa, famously known as "The Beauty Czar," a prominent figure in the beauty pageant world.
Meet the Contestants
Here are the 24 contestants competing for the title. Who is your favorite?
- Cynthia García (Villa Clara)
- Yahima Mora (Santiago de Cuba)
- Vaitiare Navarro (Sancti Spíritus)
- Liza Muñiz (Región Oriente)
- Rosangela Rizo (Región Occidente)
- Marianela Ancheta (Región Central)
- Diane Barbano (Pinar del Río)
- Sandra Mariscal (Mayabeque)
- Lissandra Burgois (Matanzas)
- Gallia Vega (Los Colorados)
- Lianet Álvarez (Los Canarreos)
- Lizandra Parra (Las Tunas)
- Alina Robert (La Habana)
- Aleida Josefa Pérez (Jardines del Rey)
- Patricia Pérez (Jardines de la Reina)
- Mónica Ramos (Guantánamo)
- Marylin Hernández (Granma)
- Joseline Rodríguez (Comunidad Sudamérica)
- Adriana Álvarez (Comunidad España)
- Arlety González (Cienfuegos)
- Sisily Marin (Ciego de Ávila)
- Karina Polanco (Camagüey)
- Leanny González (Artemisa)
- Laynet Wong-Den (Holguín)