The Miss Universe Argentina organization at its Buenos Aires regional headquarters recently eliminated the age limit for participating in the pageant and announced it would be open to all adult women wishing to participate in the beauty pageant. . Among them, a 72-year-old dance teacher named Iris Amelia Alioto decided to participate in the Miss Buenos Aires 2024 contest.
The 72-year-old beauty competed in the Miss Universe contest
Ms. Iris is not only a dance teacher but also an actress and model. She said she wanted to overcome this challenge at the age of 72. She registered to participate in the Miss Argentina beauty contest with the hope that if she won, she would represent the country at Miss Universe.
72-year-old Iris Amelia Alioto decided to participate in the Miss Buenos Aires 2024 contest. Photo: Cristica.
Iris’s decision attracted attention and caused controversy in the beauty-loving community. Although some people praised Ms. Iris’s courage, saying that at the age of 72 she was not afraid to overcome age difficulties to pursue her dream, there was no shortage of critical opinions. Some people believe that if there is a suitable contest, it would be a better choice for Ms. Iris.
On beauty forums, information about Iris and the contest she participated in is widely shared, accompanied by multi-dimensional debates. Iris’s spirit was praised, but many people were concerned about her health in the fiercely competitive environment of the competition.

Ms. Jocelyn Cubales decided to participate in Miss Universe at the age of 69. Photo: Cristica.
Not only Iris, there was also recent news about Jocelyn Cubales, a 69-year-old woman, participating in the Miss Universe Philippines Quezon contest. Cubales is now a grandmother to two grandchildren. She shares her desire to inspire women of all ages to pursue their dreams.
The Miss Universe contest created a turning point when the organizers announced the removal of age limits, opening up opportunities for all adult women in the world to compete for the title of Miss Universe. This change applies from 2024 and has created great interest in the beauty-loving community








