She attended a press conference alongside dozens of international beauty queens and runners-up on 22/8. Ketut Permata Juliastrid opened the program with a mashup of "Into the Cosmo"—the pageant's theme song—and "Girl on Fire," the 2012 hit by American singer Alicia Keys.

The beauty queen and her dancers surprised the audience with an on-stage costume change. Fans shared her performance on beauty forums, praising her vocals and style.

Italy Johan Peñaloza Mora, the contestant from Panama, wore a see-through dress that accentuated her bare shoulders.

Following her Miss Cosmo win last October in Ho Chi Minh City, Ketut Permata Juliastrid, along with first runner-up Mook Karnruethai Tassabut (left) of Thailand, participated in various entertainment and cultural promotion activities, and launched several community projects in Vietnam and internationally. She said, "This platform has given me many valuable experiences that have helped me grow. More than anything, I love Vietnam and consider it my second home."

She expressed her anticipation for crowning the new Miss Cosmo and offered advice to the contestants of the upcoming season: "Focus on yourself to shine brightest."

Miss Cosmo 2024 backstage.

22-year-old Ketut Permata Juliastrid Sari, standing at 1.73 m tall, was the second runner-up in Puteri Indonesia 2024 before becoming the first winner of Miss Cosmo. She is currently studying fashion design and working as a professional model in her home country.

The organizers welcomed 14 contestants and national directors holding the pageant's license to Vietnam for the event. In recent days, they participated in various activities, experiencing the rivers and orchards of the Mekong Delta.

The Cuban contestant wore a high-slit dress on the red carpet.

Representing Vietnam is Nguyen Hoang Phuong Linh (left), who was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam in June. She posed for photos with Miss Xuan Hanh (center) and first runner-up Cam Ly at the event.

Organized by a local team, Miss Cosmo aims to find a modern young woman with influence. The organizers chose the theme "Rising Dragon," inspired by the dragon image and the Vietnamese legend of the Dragon's children and the Fairy's grandchildren. Tran Viet Bao Hoang, the head of the organizing committee, announced that over 80 contestants from around the world will participate. The final will take place outdoors at the Creative Park in Ho Chi Minh City on 20/12, with a capacity of approximately 20,000 spectators. AXN, a general entertainment channel, will broadcast the program globally.

Trailer introducing the second season of the competition.

According to the announced format, the judges will select the top 21 (swimsuit competition), top 10 (evening gown), and top 5 (interview). The final two contestants will give presentations before the winner is chosen to receive the crown and a cash prize of 100,000 USD.

This year's competition features new elements, including the introduction of pickleball and golf into the Sports Experience segment. The organizers have shortened the schedule to ensure the contestants' well-being while maintaining cultural and tourism promotion activities in Hue, Lam Dong, Tay Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City. Other entertainment and music-related events include Hello Cosmo from Vietnam, Best of Vietnam, Carnival Costume, and Green Summit.

Tan Cao

Photos and video provided by the organizers.