Miss Diva 2024
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| Miss Diva 2024 | |
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| Date | December 2024 |
Miss Diva 2024 will be the 12th edition of the Miss Diva pageant which is set to take place in late December 2024. This edition is officially titled as LIVA Miss Diva 2.0 to signify the substantial changes made to the pageant's format compared to its previous editions.[1]
Sonal Kukreja, the reigning Miss Diva Supranational, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The newly crowned winner will represent India at the upcoming Miss Supranational 2025 pageant, to be held in July in Poland.
Background
[edit]The Miss Diva 2024 marks a significant change as it is the first edition held after the Miss Diva organization withdrew its license from Miss Universe, which had previously been the platform where representatives were selected to compete.[2]
However, the pageant will continue to award the Miss Diva Supranational title. Also, For the first time, the Miss Diva Supranational pageant has extended eligibility to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, allowing them to compete for the top title. In previous years, OCI cardholders were limited to runner-up positions. Furthermore, two new titles have been introduced for 2024: Miss Diva Fashion Designer and Miss Diva Content Creator.[3]
On October 23, 2024, the organization announced the mentors for each title of the Miss Diva competition. Ritika Khatnani, who won the title of Miss Supranational Asia 2022, will serve as the mentor for Miss Diva Supranational. Fashion designer, Sonaakshi Raaj has been appointed as the mentor for Miss Diva Fashion Designer, while Bhavna Singh will take on the role of mentor for Miss Diva Content Creator.[4]
Format
[edit]The entire competition will adhere to its established format, beginning with a registration and audition phase and culminating in the selection of finalists for the grand finale.
Miss Diva Supranational: In keeping with the tradition of previous editions, the Miss Diva Supranational competition will adhere to the standard evaluation criteria. The title will be awarded to a contestant who embodies the ideals of Miss Supranational: a strong, aspirational, and inspirational individual possessing beauty, fitness, effective communication, a captivating personality, and commercial potential.[5][6]
Miss Diva Fashion Designer: The newly introduced Miss Diva Fashion Designer title recognizes exceptional designers whose conceptualization and execution of their designs are inspiring. Contestants will be judged on their styling, detailing, theme development, colour usage, embroidery, prints, innovation, fabric texturization, and product realization. The finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their creations on the final day, where a winner will be crowned.[7][8]
Miss Diva Content Creator: Miss Diva Content Creator will be awarded to the contestant who demonstrates exceptional creativity and innovation in their content creation, aligning with the fashion and beauty industry. The evaluation will be based on the quality and relevance of the content, its visual appeal, the creator's personality, and key performance indicators such as engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments, and views). A panel of judges will select the top eight finalists, and the ultimate winner will be determined through a combination of the judges' assessment and public voting on social media platforms.[9][10]
Contestants
[edit]The following are the list of confirmed contestants:[11]
| Nu. | Contestant | Age[a] | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagmita Saikia [b] | 19 | Jorhat |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ @missdivaorg (9 October 2024). "Welcome to LIVA Miss Diva 2.0, where dreams turn into reality. Get ready, there's so much more to come!" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Miss Diva Org is no longer the license holder for Miss Universe in India". pageant-mania.forumotion.com. [unreliable source?]
- ^ "The countdown begins: LIVA MISS DIVA 2024 launches India's biggest fashion hunt!". femina.in.
- ^ "The trailblazing women behind LIVA Miss Diva 2024: Meet the Mentors!". femina.in.
- ^ @missdivaorg (12 October 2024). "The search for India's next LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2024 has officially begun!" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Here's all you need to know about LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2024!". femina.in.
- ^ @missdivaorg (12 October 2024). "The very first of its kind! 🎉 LIVA Miss Diva Fashion Designer 2024 is here!" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Here's all you need to know about LIVA Miss Diva Fashion Designer 2024!". femina.in.
- ^ @missdivaorg (12 October 2024). "Introducing something brand new and game-changing! LIVA Miss Diva Content Creator 2024" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Here's all you need to know about LIVA Miss Diva Content Creator 2024!". femina.in.
- ^ "Bagmita Saikia crowned North East Diva 2024, wins a direct entry at Miss Diva 2024". femina.in.