Ketut Permata Juliastrid from Indonesia made history by becoming the first Miss Cosmo queen during the pageant’s coronation night at Saigon Riverside Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on October 5, 2024.
Juliastrid, who hails from Bali, impressed the judges with her advocacy for sustainable tourism. During the Q&A portion, she emphasized the importance of preserving culture, highlighting her work with local artisans in Bali to provide economic opportunities and foster pride in traditional heritage. “I am a proud Balinese, and I will continue to say that I am a proud Indonesian,” she declared.
Thailand’s Karnruethai Tassabut was named 1st Runner-Up, while the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo finished in the Top 10. Manalo, a former 1st Runner-Up in Miss International 2018, shone in both the evening gown and swimsuit segments but faced a challenge due to a sprained ankle during the preliminary rounds.