Miss Universe South Africa Mia le Roux has withdrawn from the international pageant due to health concerns, here’s six things to know about the beauty queen.
MIA LE ROUX WITHDRAWS FROM MISS UNIVERSE
Reigning Miss SA Mia le Roux was set to compete in the Miss Universe finale on 17 November in Mexico City, Mexico. However, this morning the Miss SA Organisation announced that she had dropped out of the pageant.
“It is with deep regret that we share the news that Mia le Roux, Miss South Africa 2024, has had to withdraw from the Miss Universe pageant due to health concerns,” read the statement.
“I am profoundly thankful for the unwavering support from South Africa during my time at Miss Universe. Making the decision has been incredibly challenging, knowing the dreams and hopes that have been placed upon me,” she said.
“However, I am deeply grateful to have the opportunity to focus on my health and recovery so that I may continue to serve my country with full strength,” she continued.
SIX THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BEAUTY QUEEN
- Mia was born in Sasolburg, Free State and raised in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape.
- The beauty queen is an advocate for mental health.
- She is a marketing manager for a start up company by profession.
- The new Miss SA is studying a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing degree at the University of South Africa (Unisa)
- She was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of one. Mia has a cochlear Implant.
- The beauty queen is 28 years old.
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