The 21-year-old from Montenotti in Cork studying is studying Criminology in UCC, Sofia and while was born in Ireland her parents are from Serbia
Sofia Labus has been crowned Miss Universe Ireland
Contestants at Miss Universe Ireland 2024
Contestants at Miss Universe Ireland 2024
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Stunning Sofia Labus has been crowned Miss Universe Ireland after being chosen from 27 beauties at a glittering pageant on Friday night.
The 21-year-old from Montenotti in Cork studying is studying Criminology in UCC, Sofia and while was born in Ireland her parents are from Serbia.
Sofia was thrilled to win the coveted title at the Fairways Hotel in Dundalk, with a special guest performance from Louis Walsh’s new boyband Next in Line.
Contestants at Miss Universe Ireland 2024
Current title holder Aishah Akorede crowned Sofia, who will go on to represent Ireland at the 73rd Miss Universe final in Mexico City this November 16.
She is set to follow in the footsteps of previous winners such as Roz Purcell and Joanna Copper, who is due her first baby with her husband, Ireland rugby star Conor Murray.
For the first time ever, finalists can be married or divorced, they can be mothers or trans women and there is no upper age limit of height requirements.
Contestants from over 90 countries compete each year for the title of Miss Universe.
Contestants at Miss Universe Ireland 2024
The highly-anticipated final event in November will feature 90 women from around the globe vying for the job of Miss Universe, selected via events including personal statements, in-depth interviews, evening gown, and swimwear.
The evening will culminate with the 72nd Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua crowning her successor at the end of the event.