Egypt arrives at the 75th Miss Universe with a delegate whose crowning represents the payoff of consistent, multi-year dedication. Representing the country in San Juan, Puerto Rico is Sonia Gergis — a Dubai-based real estate sales manager, born in Egypt and raised in Italy, whose road to the national title took determination across two consecutive competitions.
Trilingual in English, Italian, and Arabic, Sonia’s life reflects a genuinely international upbringing — Egyptian by birth, Italian by upbringing, and now building her career in the UAE. She holds a background in Marketing and works as a top Sales Manager at Binghatti, one of Dubai’s most prominent real estate developers, navigating one of the most competitive property markets in the world.
Balancing a demanding real estate career with pageant preparation required real discipline — something Sonia has spoken about directly, describing her approach to both pursuits with structure and consistency. For her, pageantry was never solely about physical presentation. As she put it, her mission is “to bring our culture, our dreams, and our voice to the global stage — and leave a legacy of empowerment and pride for the next generation.”
Egypt’s presence at Miss Universe is still relatively young — the country’s dedicated national franchise only began in 2023, with Egypt holding just one all-time Miss Universe placement (a Top 30 finish by Logina Salah in 2024). Sonia now carries the responsibility of building on that still-developing legacy.
Pageanthology’s Assessment:
Sonia Gergis arrives in Puerto Rico with something many first-time delegates lack – the direct experience of having already competed at the national level and come up just short, then returning stronger. Her professional success in one of the world’s most competitive real estate markets speaks to genuine discipline and communication skill, both of which translate well to the demands of Miss Universe’s interview rounds. With Egypt’s Miss Universe program still building its international track record, Sonia has a real opportunity to become the delegate who puts the country more firmly on the map.