Paula Shugart, the former president of Miss Universe, will be one of the judges of Miss Cosmo 2024.
The announcement was made through the pageant’s social media pages on Thursday.
Shugart was president of the Miss Universe Organization for 25 long years.
She resigned November last year.
Ma. Ahtisa Manalo is the Philippines’ representative in the inaugural edition of Miss Cosmo.
You can support her and make her win the fast track event by voting for her on the pageant’s Facebook page.
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The winner of the poll will automatically be included in the pageant’s Top 21 come finals night.
Here’s the Official Announcement from Miss Cosmo regarding Paula Shugart:
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | MRS. PAULA SHUGART IS OUR JURY PANEL
“Miss Cosmo 2024 is excited to announce Mrs. Paula Shugart as the first official judge for this year’s competition. Paula Shugart is renowned for her significant contributions to the beauty pageant industry and television production. She served as the President of the Miss Universe Organization, where she played a vital role in shaping global pageants community. Her experience extends beyond pageantry, having produced shows for major networks including ABC, NBC, MTV, and Columbia Pictures. Paula is also a respected member of the Director’s Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America.
“In addition to her production expertise, Paula Shugart has held several prestigious positions and received numerous honors. She serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council to Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication and has been awarded the Medal of Merit for Achievement in Entertainment and Television Production. She was appointed by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg as a commissioner on the city’s Latin Media and Entertainment Commission and is an honored member of the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Madame Paula Shugart is also deeply committed to community service, actively participating in organizations such as Best Buddies, Breast Cancer Awareness, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and Same Sky. With her extensive background and unwavering dedication to excellence, Paula Shugart’s involvement as a judge will undoubtedly elevate the standards of Miss Cosmo 2024, ensuring a fair and inspiring competition for all participants.
“We are also thrilled to welcome Mrs. Paula back to Vietnam. Her positive relationship with our country and her previous experiences here have left a lasting impression. We look forward to her return and the valuable insights she will bring to this year’s event.”