Kawtar Benhalima was the Miss Universe Morocco 2021 runner-up. She is an avid philanthropist, artist, and entrepreneur who has co-created a jewelry line with her sister. Benhalima earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ESSEC Business School in Paris. She has been involved in the world of expression and celebration of identity since the age of seven. Benhalima has worked with various Moroccan associations doing educational and charitable work. Today, she works with a French marketing agency and looks forward to pursuing a graduate degree in communication.