Logina Salah is Breaking Limitations: Egyptian Girls Shine in Miss Universe Pageant Historical past

In a celebratory second for Egyptian illustration on the worldwide stage, 34-year-old mannequin, make-up artist, and TV presenter Logina Salah made historical past on the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico City. 

For the primary time within the occasion’s 73-year historical past, an Egyptian contestant secured a spot within the high 30. 

A Historic Night

The glitzy finale happened on  Sunday 17 November, culminating with Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, beingcrowned because the winner – a primary for Denmark. 

Egypt’s Salah competed in opposition to over 120 contestants. 

The occasion featured performances by singer Robin Thicke and was hosted by Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. 

Reflecting on her achievement reaching the highest 30, Salah expressed to Arab News her gratitude for the latest adjustments within the pageant’s guidelines, which now permit for higher inclusivity. “I feel like the world is getting closer to including everybody.” 

This shift enabled her to pursue a long-held dream of collaborating in a pageant – a dream she had as soon as put aside for her daughter.

A Journey of Resilience

Logina Salah’s story goes past magnificence; it’s a message of resilience. Living with vitiligo (a pores and skin situation characterised by the lack of pigment, leading to white patches on the pores and skin) that led to bullying in her youth, she has transformed her challenges right into a supply of power.

She goals to encourage others, particularly younger women and girls, by dwelling unapologetically and fearlessly. “I do not come every day and talk about vitiligo on my platform, but living my life in a positive way is a message,” she mentioned to Bazaar, stressing that her journey is about extra than simply aesthetics.

Salah’s platform, Beyond The Surface Movement, focuses on elevating consciousness of social points and selling pores and skin positivity. Through her substantial social media presence, she conjures up others to embrace their individuality and query typical magnificence requirements.

The Legacy of Egyptian Contestants

Logina’s achievement is a part of a broader narrative of Egyptian girls collaborating within the Miss Universe pageant. 

In 2019, Diana Hamed represented Egypt and was topped Miss Egypt Universe earlier than competing within the worldwide occasion. Though she didn’t win, Hamed described her expertise as invaluable, stuffed with private progress and camaraderie with contestants from all over the world.

Before Hamed, Egypt had an occasional presence within the pageant, however Logina’s high 30 placement has reignited curiosity and hope for future contestants. The new period of inclusivity in pageantry may very properly result in extra Egyptian girls taking the stage, to showcase their magnificence, mind, and expertise.

Looking Ahead

Salah’s achievements sign a brighter future for Egyptian illustration in worldwide magnificence contests and function an inspiration for ladies all over the place.

With her daughter by her aspect, Salah continues to chase her goals whereas setting a strong instance of resilience and willpower. 

“Being your mom will always be my greatest achievement, before any title or anything I have in my life,” she shared on Instagram.