The 72nd annual Miss Universe pageant is just around the corner, set to take place in El Salvador on November 18. With representatives from 90 different countries, the competition promises to be a display of beauty, talent, and diversity. The preliminary competition, featuring the swimsuit and evening gown segments, took place on November 15, while the national costume show is scheduled for November 16. This year's edition also marks a historic moment as mothers and married women are allowed to compete for the first time, showcasing a shift towards inclusivity. Among the trailblazers are Maria Camila Avella Montanez from Colombia and Michelle Cohn from Guatemala, the first mothers and married women to participate. Rikkie Valerie Kolle from the Netherlands and Marina Machete from Portugal will also contribute to the historic narrative as the second and third transwomen to compete in Miss Universe. Additionally, Pakistan will make its debut in the competition, symbolizing a step towards global inclusivity. The coronation night on November 18 promises to be a historic occasion, as the world eagerly awaits to crown the next Miss Universe.