Miss Universe Maldives
| Formation | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Malé |
| Location | |
| Membership | Miss Universe |
Official language | English |
Current titleholder | Mariyam Shaina Naseem |
National Director | Ernest Hadrian Bőhm |
Miss Universe Maldives (Dhivehi: މިސް ޔުނިވާސް މާލްޑިވްސް) is a national beauty pageant to select the representative of the Maldives for the Miss Universe competition.[1][2][3]
History
Miss Universe Maldives was officially announced on 12 July 2024, on the official Miss Universe instagram account that Ernest Hadrian Bőhm is the national director of Miss Universe Maldives,[4] marking the country’s debut at the Miss Universe 2024 competition. Mariyam Naseem was appointed as the first ever Miss Universe Maldives to represent her country at Miss Universe 2024.[5] But she was pressured hard by the domestic government due to religious issues, so she was unable to participate in the contest. However, On 30 October 2024, the Embassy of Mexico in India's ambassador Diego Pérez, granted a visa to Naseem for her to contest in Miss Universe 2024.[6] She joined Miss Universe through her management company, He n She Maldives, without the backing by the Maldivian government.[7][8]
Titleholders
- : Declared the winner
- : Finished as a runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Finished as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Finished as a special awards winner
| Year | Atoll | Miss Maldives | Placement at Miss Universe | Special award | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Hadrian Bőhm — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 | |||||
| 2025 | TBA | ||||
| 2024 | Malé | Mariyam Shaina Naseem[9] | Unplaced | — | Previously Top Model Maldives 2022[10] |
References
- ^ Frances Karmel S. Bravo (27 September 2024). "Everything you need to know about the Miss Universe 2024 coronation night". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 21 December 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Muhammed Ayub Rifai (10 July 2024). "Negara Yang Debut di Ajang Miss Universe 2024, Ada Arab Saudi!" [Countries Making Their Debut at Miss Universe 2024, Including Saudi Arabia!]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Lhaïmy Zoubert Ravoay (28 June 2024). "Mayotte bientôt au concours Miss Univers" [Mayotte soon to be in the Miss Universe competition]. la1ere (in French). Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ @missuniverse; (12 July 2024). "Thursday appreciation post for our National Directors". Retrieved 15 April 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Midhath, Masha (29 October 2024). "Maldives makes historic entry into Miss Universe with Maryam Shaina representing the nation". Ras Online. Archived from the original on 22 February 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ "Miss Universo: la primera candidata de Maldivas desata controversia en su país" [Miss Universe: Maldives' first contestant sparks controversy in her home country]. Ecuavisa (in Spanish). 30 October 2024. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ "Govt condemns Maldivian model's participation in Miss Universe pageant". SunOnline International. 30 October 2024. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ "Maldives Gov't Condemns 21-year-old Maldivian Girl's Participation in Miss Universe". MV+. 30 October 2024. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (30 October 2024). "Maldives to participate in Miss Universe for the first time". The Edition. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Social media users decry government's condemnation of Maldives' first Miss Universe contestant". Adhadhu. 30 October 2024. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.