The 57-year-old businessman was announced as a member of the Miss Universe jury on October 30. “The Italian businessman has captured our hearts with his energy and charisma on social media. Now, as a member of the 73rd Miss Universe jury, he will bring his expertise, business vision and infectious energy, injecting joy and passion into the competition,” the announcement read.

Gianluca Vacchi is currently an entrepreneur, DJ, YouTuber, content creator and social media influencer. He has been popular on Instagram for decades, regularly sharing photos of himself wearing stylish clothes and showing off his model-like body despite his middle age. The entrepreneur also attracts attention with sexy dance videos and exercises that spread positive energy. Gianluca has a large fan base on social networks, with Instagram alone attracting more than 22 million followers. The media calls him “The coolest millionaire on Instagram”, “The sexiest millionaire on the planet”…

The millionaire comes from a wealthy family in Italy. He used to work for his family’s company, IMA Group, and also invested and ran many private businesses, including a campervan factory. The businessman has assets of about 400 million USD. He owns many large villas, supercars, yachts… Before being with his current girlfriend – Venezuelan model Sharon Fonseca, Gianluca Vacchi dated supermodel Giorgia Gabriele and Miss Universe Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez – the runner-up who was mistakenly crowned at Miss Universe 2015.

In addition to Gianluca Vacchi, the Miss Universe 2024 jury includes: Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco, Miss Universe 1978 from South Africa Margaret Gardiner, fashion designer Eva Cavalli, Brazilian artist Romero Britto, digital entertainment star Lele Pons, Telemundo television anchor Jessica Carrillo and Latin musician Emilio Estefan.

Miss Universe 2024 attracts more than 120 contestants. Vietnam’s representative is Miss Ky Duyen. The final will take place on November 16 at Arena CDMX in Mexico.