Paula Joukanen

Paula Susanna Joukanen is a Finnish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Finland 2023 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2023.

Early life

Joukanen was born in Moscow, Russia, to a Russian mother and a Finnish father. She moved to Finland when she was four months old. Joukanen holds dual citizenship in Russia and Finland. She has also lived in Italy.

Pageantry

Miss Universe 2023

Joukanen represented Finland at the 72nd Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador on 18 November 2023, but did not reach the top 20.