Miss Universe 2023
The grand stage of the Miss Universe 2023 pageant unfolded at the Adolfo Pineda National Gymnasium in El Salvador’ creating a spectacle that lived up to its 72nd edition’s legacy. Amidst the dazzling display of beauty and grace’ Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua emerged as the victor’ marking the first time Nicaragua has claimed the Miss Universe title.
The spotlight was on top contenders’ including Puerto Rico’s Karla Guilfu Acevedo’ Brazil’s Maria Brechane’ and Cambodia’s Sotima John. However’ it was Sheynnis Palacios who stole the show. In the final Q&A’ Miss Thailand’ Miss Nicaragua’ and Miss Australia took center stage’ showcasing their intelligence and eloquence.
Jacqueline Bracamontes’ a symbol of Mexican beauty at the turn of the century’ graced the occasion as the host’ adding a touch of elegance to the proceedings.
Sheynnis Palacios’ a 23-year-old communications major with a passion for social justice causes and volleyball’ clinched the crown with her intelligence and charisma. She will reign as Miss Universe 2023 for a year’ symbolizing the epitome of beauty and grace.
Notable mentions from this edition include representatives from Portugal and the Netherlands’ both transgender women breaking barriers. Additionally’ two married contestants with children embraced the rule modifications’ demonstrating the pageant’s evolving inclusivity.
The 72nd Miss Universe pageant was hosted in El Salvador’ with contestants from over 90 nations looking to win the coveted crown.
Shweta Sharda’ 23’ secured her spot in the Miss Universe 2023 semifinals on Sunday’ after clinching the Miss Diva Universe 2023 title in August this year. She represented India and has advanced to the semi-finals of the prestigious competition.
The crowning moment’ orchestrated by USA’s R’Bonney Gabriel (Miss Universe 2022)’ saw Sheynnis Palacios become the first Nicaraguan woman to wear the prestigious Miss Universe title in 2023. The 72nd Miss Universe pageant’ with contestants from over 90 nations’ showcased the diversity and glamour that defines this global event.
On the Indian front’ Shweta Sharda’ representing India’ secured a spot in the semifinals after winning the Miss Diva Universe 2023 title. Hailing from Chandigarh and at the age of 22’ Shweta’s journey reflects her dedication to her dreams’ having relocated to Mumbai at 16. She expressed immense gratitude and excitement after winning the national title’ aiming to bring the Miss Universe Crown back to India.
As the curtains fell on Miss Universe 2023’ the legacy of beauty’ diversity’ and empowerment continued to shine’ with Sheynnis Palacios and Shweta Sharda etching their names in the illustrious history of the pageant. The global stage celebrated not just beauty’ but intelligence’ resilience’ and the breaking of societal norms’ making it a truly memorable event.
“A tremendous sense of satisfaction and excitement comes from winning the Miss Diva India pageant. I’ve been dreaming about this moment for so long’ and seeing it come true is simply beyond words. I am incredibly grateful and eager for the journey that lies ahead’ and I’m looking forward to making my nation and my family proud by bringing the Miss Universe Crown back to India’” she had told the media after winning Miss Diva Universe.
We are down to the TOP 3!!
One of these three delegates will be crowned the next MISS UNIVERSE!👑#72ndMISSUNIVERSE #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/EUYr4b13Vn
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 19, 2023
Shweta’ who hails from Chandigarh’ is 22 years old. She relocated to Mumbai at 16 to chase her dreams. She has been featured in several dance shows including ‘DID’‘ ‘Dance Deewane’ and ‘ Jhalak Dikhlaja’.
Three Indian beauties won the Miss Universe crown’ with Sushmita Sen bagging the title in 1994’ Lara Dutta in 2000 and Harnaz Sandhu in 2022.
Conclusion
The Miss Universe 2023 pageant’ hosted with grandeur in El Salvador’ concluded with a flourish’ leaving an indelible mark on the world of beauty and glamour. Sheynnis Palacios’ the first Nicaraguan woman to seize the Miss Universe title’ embodied intelligence’ charisma’ and a commitment to social justice’ symbolizing the evolving narrative of beauty.
The event showcased not only the traditional elements of beauty but also embraced diversity and inclusivity. Representatives from Portugal and the Netherlands’ both transgender women’ shattered stereotypes’ standing as a testament to the pageant’s commitment to breaking barriers.
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