On Sunday, Aug. 18, Stephany Andujar (Miss St. Joseph and Rosendahl) was crowned Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands 2024 by Madison Ramsingh; who was Miss USVI 2023. Andujar will represent the USVI at the International Miss Universe Pageant on Nov. 16 in Mexico.
Miss Universe USVI aims for top placement at the international pageant for the first time since 1971 when Cherise Creque placed in the top 10. Andujar is sponsored by the Virgin Islands Lottery, and she will be representing the territory fiercely until the final night of pageantry Olympics.
Queen Stephany Andujar, is a 28-year-old, St. Thomas native born in Charlotte Amalie, with her official title being Miss St. Joseph and Rosendahl. Beauty has always been a part of her life’s purpose; starting her modeling career at the age of 16, reached her ultimate goal of being a professional model in New York City. Stephany has had the privilege of working in New York Fashion Week for four seasons, as well as working with international corporations, such as Covergirl, Lancôme, Essence Magazine and The New York Times.
Miss Universe USVI is a pro makeup artist, licensed esthetician and entrepreneur. What makes her proud to be a Virgin Islander is the profound culture that she comes from. The lively and friendly spirit that they have as a people is something she is proud to carry no matter where she goes in this world.
In a pageant of fierce competition against pageant sisters who also brought amazing platforms and passion to the national stage, judges selected Andujar as the winner along with receiving awards such as Best Evening Wear and Best Pre-Pageant Interview.
