Miss Universe Indonesia 2024 is Clara Shafira Krebs


Clara Shafira Krebs was crowned Miss Universe Indonesia 2024 during the national final held on Thursday, September 19 in Jakarta.

The 22-year-old edged out 13 other finalists to win the competition and will now prepare to represent Indonesia at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico this November.

Fiza Javaid Khan and Nadia Tjoa were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Maria Ardelia Purwaningrum, Cinta Iole Amidjaja, and Moriska completed the Top 6 finalists.

The new Miss Universe Indonesia holds a degree in international business management. She is of German and Indonesian descent and is passionate about art, modeling, acting, and business.

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Photos: Miss Universe Indonesia / Instagram

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