She represented Japan at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico, where she placed as a Top 30 semi-finalist.
[1] Kaya Chakrabortty was born in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, to a Japanese mother and a Bangladeshi father.
[2] She attended Michigan State University, where she graduated in 2024 with a double degree in Human Biology and Neuroscience and a minor in Japanese.
[3] In 2024, Kaya Chakrabortty won Miss Universe Japan, becoming the first biracial winner with Bangladeshi heritage.
She is a certified EMT and has been active in various humanitarian efforts for approximately 15 year She advocates for children's health and language education, currently teaching English to Japanese students in Japan, aiming to inspire and empower the younger generation.