Logina Salah makes history at Miss Universe 2024 as first contestant with vitiligo: Pics

Published on: Nov 19, 2024, 09:24:11 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

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Egypt's Logina Salah, the first contestant with vitiligo, breaks barriers at Miss Universe 2024. (Instagram/@loginasalah)

Logina Salah, at Miss Universe 2024, became the first Egyptian contestant to reach top 30 and first with vitiligo to compete.

Egypt's Logina Salah made history for two groundbreaking reasons at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant held in Mexico City, on November 17. Salah became the first Egyptian contestant to reach the top 30 in the competition’s 73-year history, a remarkable feat for her country. Additionally, she shattered beauty standards by being the first-ever Miss Universe contestant with vitiligo. (Also read: Miss Universe contestant Italy Mora breaks silence on her controversial disqualification, says ‘a measure too severe’ )

Logina Salah makes history as first Miss Universe contestant with vitiligo

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As the first Egyptian woman with vitiligo to grace the Miss Universe stage, Logina redefined beauty standards and championed inclusivity in the world-renowned pageant. By embracing her unique journey, she sparked an important dialogue about how true beauty transcends appearances. Sharing her gratitude with her 1.8 million Instagram followers, Salah wrote, “Thank you to everyone for being with me in this journey, it means a lot!”

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She added, "Let's continue shaping a world free from hate and discrimination." Her passion and perseverance were met with a flood of admiration online. One fan wrote, "Thank you for showing the world that it doesn't matter what our differences are; dreams always come true." Another shared, "You've won our hearts long ago, and now you've captured the admiration of thousands more!"

Who is Logina Salah?

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Logina Salah was born on April 21, 1990, in Egypt and raised in the coastal city of Alexandria. Her journey in the beauty world began with her advocacy for vitiligo awareness and her dedication to creating safe spaces for inclusive makeup techniques.

Three years ago, Logina relocated to Dubai with her 10-year-old daughter, Amy, to chase her dreams. As a powerful advocate for women, she launched the Beyond The Surface Movement—a platform dedicated to fostering inclusivity, empowerment, and creating a better world for children, youth, and especially women and girls.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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