Mayra Dias, 26, who represented the state of Amazonas, is the new Miss Brazil Be Emotion 2018. She is the new Miss Universe Brazil and successor of Monalyza Alcântara. Out of the 27 contestants representing various states, Marya emerged as the best and won the crown for Amazonas in 60 years. This is the second win for Amazonas state.

Marya’s runner-up were Teresa Santos representing Ceará and Maria Isabel from Bahia.

Marya is a graduate in Journalism.  She has now the responsibility of representing Brazil in the Miss Universe, scheduled to be held later this year.