Before Aldana Masset, who were the last Argentines who represented the country in Miss Universe

The 74th edition of the international competition Miss Universe is about to begin at Pak Kret’s Impact Arena, Thailandthis Thursday, November 20. Argentina will be represented by Aldana Masseta 25-year-old from Entre Ríos who won the national title after having previously competed in 2019.

Massetknown for her past as a member of the musical group Agapornis, in addition to being singer, model and fashion consultantwas positioned as one of the favorites after revealing on social networks that he suffers from alopeciaan autoimmune condition that causes partial or complete hair loss.

Yes ok Norma Beatriz Nolan She was the only Argentine to obtain the crown Miss Universe in 1962attention over the past five years has focused on the women who carried the national flag to the prestigious pageant before Masset’s arrival.

Magalí Benejam

The representative from Villa María, Córdoba, was crowned as Miss Argentina in 2024at 29 years old. In her participation in the international Miss Universe pageant that year, Magalí Benejam managed to place herself in twelfth position.

Magalí Benejam, a native of Villa María, Córdoba, was crowned Miss Argentina in 2024, at 29 years old. Photo: Instagram/Magalibenejam.

However, its recognition was overshadowed by a scandal. After the competition was decided, Benejam publicly suggested that the contest could have been «fixed» and made unfavorable comments toward one of her teammates.

The Miss Universe Organization questioned her behavior and made the drastic decision to withdraw his title.

Yamile Luján Dajud

Although he was born in Buenos Aires, Yamile Luján Dajud He moved to Colombia, his parents’ country of origin, at the young age of 11.

In Colombia, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Social Communication with a specialization in public opinion at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and went on to work as a communications advisor at the District Institute of Recreation and Sports (IDRD).

Yamile Luján Dajud Zuluaga

Con 27 yearsDajud returned to Argentina with the goal of participating in a beauty contest and, representing Río Negro, was chosen Miss Argentina 2023. She competed in the Miss Universe final that took place in El Salvador, an edition that saw Sheynnis Palacios, from Nicaragua, emerge as the winner.

Barbara Cabrera

Barbara Cabreraa model born in the capital of Argentina, obtained the title of Miss Universe Argentina 2022. In addition to developing a career in modeling, she also dedicated herself to her own clothing brand.

Bárbara Cabrera, the Argentine who competed to be Miss Universe in 2022. Photo: file.

Miss 2022 also demonstrated a social commitment, by actively collaborating with the Margarita Barrientos Foundation in dining rooms intended to assist people in need.

Con 27 yearsrepresented the country in the world competition, which took place in the city of New Orleans, United States.

Julieta Garcia

Julieta Garciaa native of Bahía Blanca, was nicknamed the “Snow White of the South” due to her resemblance to the Disney princess and for coming from the area known as the «end of the world.» In 2021, with only 22 yearswas established as Miss Argentina.

María Julieta García, at only 22 years old, became Miss Argentina in 2021. Photo: AFP

After her coronation, the young woman decided to interrupt her university studies in psychology. Her agenda took her to travel to Eilat, Israel, to compete and represent Argentina in the edition of Miss Universe 2021.

Alina Akselrad

Originally from Córdoba, Alina Akselrad was crowned as Miss Universe Argentina 2020 at 22 years old. Previously, she had held important recognitions, including National Fruit and Vegetable Queen, Miss Tourism America and Cultural and Permanent Ambassador of Colonia Caroya. In addition to her role as a model, she is a journalist and is the author of the book «Embrace your power.»

Alina Akselrad was crowned Miss Universe Argentina 2020 at the age of 22. Photo: AFP.

During the international beauty pageant, Akselrad’s participation was highlighted, in part, by the tribute he paid to Diego Maradona. Thanks to his performance, he managed to place himself in a privileged position within the TOP 21 of the competition.