Miss Universe 2024 judges Lele Pons, Emilio Estefan, Margaret Gardiner and Michael Cinco In just a few hours, the Miss Universe 2024 pageant will reveal its new queen who will take over the reigns from Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua who won last year’s competition. But before that, meet the panel of accomplished individuals who will adjudge all 125 ladies from all over the world who aspire to bring home the coveted “Lumière de l’Infini” (Light of Infinity) crown. Get to know these 12 judges — two Asian, six Latin American, two European, one North American, and one South African — who will obviously play a key role in choosing the next Miss Universe.

A post shared by Michael Cinco Private (@michaelcinco5) Filipino global fashion icon and influencer Michael Cinco has been selected as one of the judges for the Miss Universe 2024, but this is not the first time that he has been involved in the pageant. The Dubai-based designer has been making the couture gowns of several beauty queens from various countries, while his creations have also been worn by many of the Miss Universe queens. Cinco has been making a name for himself in the international fashion scene since 2003, dressing up celebrities and royalties, and was even the first Filipino designer invited to Paris Fashion Week.

“Get ready for a dash of haute couture on the Miss Universe stage, @michaelcinco5 acclaimed designer of luxurious gowns for Hollywood’s elite, joins the selection committee for the 73rd .