Miss Czech Republic 2024: Meet the 10 finalists

The Miss Czech Republic 2024 grand final will be held this Saturday, May 11 at Forum Karlín in Prague.

A total of 10 finalists will be competing for the national title. The winner is expected to represent the Czech Republic at the 72nd Miss World.

This year's event to be hosted by Ondrej Novotny will be the 15th anniversary edition of the annual Miss Czech Republic pageant.

Former winner and Czech Republic's first Miss World Taťána Kuchařová will join CEO Taťána Makarenko and Creative Director Sam Dolce on the selection committee.

Reigning Miss World and Miss Czech Republic 2022 Krystyna Pyszková has also been announced to be part of the esteemed panel of judges.

Justýna Zedníková, last year's winner who was recently appointed Miss Supranational Czech Republic 2024, is expected to crown her successor at the end of the event.

The Miss Czech Republic organization also holds the license to send representatives for Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss Grand International and Miss Intercontinental pageants.

Meet this year's Top 10 finalists:


1 - Petra Beníšková

2 - Adéla Štroffeková

3 - Michaela Macháčková

4 - Marie Babíčková

5 - Julie Smékalová

6 - Alina Demenťjeva

7 - Absa – Tina Diallo

8 - Michaela Sedláková

9 - Veronica Biasiol

10 - Simona Kuklová

Photos: Alsusha Izmailova / Miss Czech Republic

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