Mary Josephine Paaske, 21, of Talisay, Cebu, Philippines is competing for the right to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico. She is a model and a futsal player born in Denmark to a Danish father and a Filipino mother.

In 2013, Paaske and her family moved to Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines. In December 2021, she won the Rejoice Girl TikTok Dance Challenge.

Paaske represented Cotabato at Miss Bikini Philippines 2021, where she finished in the Top 12, and Cordoba, Cebu at Miss CosmoWorld Philippines 2023, where she was unplaced. On February 3, 2024, she represented Talisay at Miss Universe Cebu 2024 and ranked fourth, earning the Miss Universe Cebu-Heritage 2024 title.

Founded in 1648, Talisay became a city on December 30, 2000. It is dubbed the Lechon Capital of Cebu.

Representing Talisay, Paaske was officially introduced along with her fellow Miss Universe Philippines 2024 candidates on February 18, 2024 at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Manila in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Miss Universe 2021 top 5 finalist Beatrice Luigi Gomez, 28, and Ralph de Leon, 26, hosted the event.

Miss Universe 2011 third runner-up Shamcey Supsup-Lee, 35, attended the event along with Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon, 34, Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx, 28, and Miss Universe 2023 top 10 finalist Michelle Dee, 28. Since 2020, Supsup-Lee has been the national director of Miss Universe Philippines.

The same event served as the official coronation ceremony of Miss Supranational Philippines 2024 Alethea Ambrosio, Miss Asia Pacific International Philippines 2024 Blessa Figueroa, Miss Aura Philippines 2024 Isabelle de los Santos, Miss Eco Philippines 2024 Chantal Schmidt, Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2024 Hanna Uyan, Mister Supranational Philippines 2024 Brandon Espiritu, Mister Global Philippines 2024 Daumier Corilla, Mister International Philippines 2024 Justin Ong, Mister Cosmopolitan Philippines 2024 Emerson Gomez, Man of the Year Philippines 2024 Anthony Cunningham and Manhunt Philippines Male Supermodel 2024 Jordan San Juan.

On May 22, 2024, the coronation ceremony of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Including Paaske, a total of 55 women are vying for the title.