Ofir Natalie Korsia was crowned Miss Universe Israel 2024, marking Israel’s return to the Miss Universe pageant
Ofir Natalie Korsia won the title of Miss Universe Israel 2024 in a nationwide competition. The 23-year-old model, dancer, and actress Rishon LeZion is currently getting ready to represent Israel in the Miss Universe 2024 competition in Mexico in November.
After a two-year hiatus, Israel returned to the Miss Universe stage this year, with eight contestants vying for the coveted crown. Shortly after Edgar Entertainment bought the Miss Universe Israel franchise, the strategic choice was made to hold the competition in Miami. According to Edgar Entertainment’s national director Edgar Saakyan, the decision was made because “we wanted to expand Israel’s presence on the global stage and recognize the significant Israeli community worldwide, especially in Miami, which has a vibrant and supportive Israeli population.” Miami’s consulate offered assistance as well, and since Edgar Entertainment’s main office is there, the city seemed a logical choice.
Ofir has been preparing for Miss Universe for the past month since she was crowned. Among her duties were diplomatic engagements with the Miami consulate and appearances at prestigious fashion events, such as Orlando Fashion Week and the Gala Miami, which was attended by numerous international Miss Universe delegates. She also had the privilege of opening and closing shows for renowned Los Angeles designers at Beverly Hills Fashion Week, an occasion that Edgar Entertainment co-founded.
During her stay in the United States, Ofir’s ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking audiences proved to be an extra advantage. Because his father is skilled in Spanish, Ofir has a great command of the language and has appeared on several Telemundo programs. Because of her media presence and linguistic skills, she has made a name for herself as a unique Israeli representative on the global Miss Universe stage.
With the help of Blue Ocean Venture Funds, under the direction of Joseph Shine, the competition was able to return to Miss Universe. Israel’s participation in beauty pageants was reimagined thanks to the collaboration between Shine and Saakyan, which increased Israel’s global cultural visibility. “We saw an opportunity to create a platform that both promotes Israel and engages the global Israeli community,” Shine added.
Celebrities and other famous people attended this high-profile event. The Mayor of Aventura’s poignant speech, which emphasized the importance of the competition and the depth of cultural ties among Miami’s diverse population, was one of the highlights.
Ofir brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous run to the Miss Universe stage to her preparations to represent Israel, indicating a promising beginning to Israel’s comeback to the international pageant arena.