Emilia Dobreva

Emilia Dobreva
Born
Pristina, Kosovo
NationalityKosovo-born UAE resident
OccupationModel
Known forRepresenting the UAE in Miss Universe 2024
Children3

Emilia Dobreva is a Kosovo-born model, television personality, and beauty pageant titleholder who was the first representative of the United Arab Emirates in the Miss Universe pageant, competing in the 2024 edition held in Mexico City.[1][2]

Early life and education

Emilia was born in Pristina, Kosovo. She spent her early childhood in Kosovo before relocating to the UAE with her family.[1]

Career

Emilia began her modeling career with commercial work and runway appearances at the age of 12. By the age of 16, she had walked at events such as New York Fashion Week. Over the years, she has participated in a number of international fashion events, including Dubai Fashion Week, Riyadh Fashion Week, and Milan Fashion Week.[3][4]

In 2015, Emilia won the title of Miss Model of the World,[1] followed by "Miss Friendship International" in 2019 and 2020,[5] along with the "Miss Talent Winner" title in Chengdu, China.[6]

Miss Universe UAE

Emilia was crowned Miss Universe UAE in October 2024, following a competitive selection process overseen by the pageant's national director, Poppy Capella. The event marked the UAE's debut in the Miss Universe competition.[7]

Personal life

She is married to an Emirati citizen and has three children. She speaks fluent Arabic and has been a resident of the UAE for over a decade.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Emilia Dobreva - Kosovan fashion model and social media celebrity". Harper's Bazaar Việt Nam. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  2. ^ "Miss Universe is Getting Its First Ever UAE Contestant". CairoScene. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  3. ^ Staff, ProPK (2024-11-13). "Emilia Dobreva is UAE's First-Ever Representative at Miss Universe [Images]". ProPakistani. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  4. ^ "Miss Universe 2024: Meet All The Contestants Representing The Middle East". Grazia Middle East. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  5. ^ "Miss Friendship International 2023 final results - Vietnam.vn". 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  6. ^ "UAE set to participate in Miss Universe pageant for the first time". Daily Times. 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  7. ^ Raut, Mamta (2024-11-14). "Who is UAE's first Miss Universe Emilia Dobreva? All you need to know". Mashable ME. Retrieved 2024-12-16.