Paula Joukanen

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Paula Joukanen
Born
Paula Susanna Joukanen

(2001-03-19) 19 March 2001 (age 23)
Helsinki, Finland
Occupation(s)Model, law student
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss Universe Finland 2023
Major
competition(s)
Miss Universe Finland 2023
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2023
(Unplaced)

Paula Susanna Joukanen (born 19 March 2001) [1] is a Finnish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Finland 2023 [2] [3] and represented her country at Miss Universe 2023. [2] [3]

Contents

Pageantry

Miss Universe 2023

Joukanen represented Finland at the 72nd Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador on 18 November 2023. [2] [3]

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References

  1. N'Dure, Christa (20 March 2024). "Paula Joukanen täytti vuosia: paljasti jääneensä kiinni traumaan". Uutisankka.com (in Finnish). Uutismedia OÜ. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Hakala, Salli; Seppänen, Elina (9 September 2023). "Paula Joukanen on uusi Miss Suomi!". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Jauhiainen, Hanna-Sofia (11 October 2023). "Miss Suomi Paula Joukanen avoimena yllättävästä fobiasta – pelkäsi jopa poistua kotoa". Newsner Suomi (in Finnish). Retrieved 12 October 2023.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Petra Hämäläinen
Miss Universe Finland
2023
Succeeded by