Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil to head to the 69th Miss Universe Pageant in the United States

Meet Miss Universe Australia: Maria Thattil gears up to represent the country at the 69th Miss Universe Pageant in the United States

She was crowned Miss Universe Australia in the country’s first virtual pageant during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

And six months on from taking home the title, Maria Thattil is gearing up to represent Australia at the 69th Miss Universe Pageant in Florida, in the United States.

In as little as five weeks, the 28-year-old will stun on stage in lavish frocks specifically designed for the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Va-va-voom! Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil (pictured), 28, is gearing up to represent Australia at the 69th Miss Universe Pageant in Florida, United States

To celebrate, the brunette posed up in a series of stunning dresses by the designer who is creating her dresses for the pageant, with the images being shared exclusively with Daily Mail Australia.

Maria, who is of Indian heritage, looked sensational as she modelled four glamorous frocks by Melbourne-based Alin Le’ Kal Haute Couture, which took six months to create.

She oozed perfection in one of the gorgeous floor-length outfits, which featured intricate beading and dripped in sequins. 

An outfit for every occasion! To celebrate, the brunette posed up in a series of stunning dresses by the designer who is creating her gowns for the pageant, with the images being shared exclusively with Daily Mail Australia

An outfit for every occasion! To celebrate, the brunette posed up in a series of stunning dresses by the designer who is creating her gowns for the pageant, with the images being shared exclusively with Daily Mail Australia

Confidently standing in a forest for the photoshoot, Maria completed her outfit with natural makeup, a single neutral coloured bangle and diamanté earrings. 

The detail on the dress was then highlighted as she posed on her back under natural light in another picture. 

Maria then ramped up the glamour in a shorter, more glitzy number, which accentuated her toned arms, pins and broad shoulders.

Showstopper: Maria then ramped up the glamour in a shorter, more glitzy number, which accentuated her toned arms, pins and broad shoulders

Showstopper: Maria then ramped up the glamour in a shorter, more glitzy number, which accentuated her toned arms, pins and broad shoulders

She looked every inch of perfection in the silver coloured piece, which she completed with dainty earrings, a diamanté bracelet and several rings. 

Other dresses Maria was pictured in include a tight, long-sleeve mini dress and a stunning evening dress, with a sweetheart neckline.

She paired the show-stopper with pearl earrings and necklaces, and several rings on her left hand. 

Hot! Other dresses Maria was pictured in include a tight, long-sleeve mini dress and a stunning evening dress, with a sweetheart neckline

Hot! Other dresses Maria was pictured in include a tight, long-sleeve mini dress and a stunning evening dress, with a sweetheart neckline

Another look: Maria paired the floor-length evening dress - featuring a sweetheart neckline - with pearl earrings and necklaces, and several rings on her left hand

Another look: Maria paired the floor-length evening dress – featuring a sweetheart neckline – with pearl earrings and necklaces, and several rings on her left hand

Maria immigrated to Australia with her parents in the ’90s and is passionate about promoting equality and inclusion for black, Indigenous and people of colour around the world. 

‘I’ll head off to the US several weeks beforehand where all the contestants will be required to individually hotel isolate for eight days initially,’ Maria said of the May 17 event, which will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.

‘I’ll be practising my walk and as much as I can in my hotel room before joining the others.’ 

Who is she? Maria immigrated to Australia with her parents in the '90s and is passionate about promoting equality and inclusion for Black, Indigenous and people of colour around the world

Who is she? Maria immigrated to Australia with her parents in the ’90s and is passionate about promoting equality and inclusion for Black, Indigenous and people of colour around the world