Miss Universe Czech Republic 2024 is Marie Danči


Marie Danči has recently been appointed Miss Universe Czech Republic 2024 by the Česká Miss Essens organization.

The 27-year-old model from Krnov will represent the Czech Republic at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November.

No stranger to pageantry, Marie placed second runner-up at the Česká Miss 2022 competition and participated in Miss Global 2023 in Cambodia.

Aside from modeling, the new Miss Universe Czech Republic is also active in film and theater.

Marie succeeds last year's titleholder Vanesa Švédová.

Road to the 73rd Miss Universe:

Photos: Česká Miss Essens, Marie Danči / Instagram

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