Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe today (May 17) in a tough competition with 73 other beauty queens from around the world.
Last year’s winner of Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa relinquished her crown to Andrea Meza at the 69th Miss Universe coronation night held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
The second top contestant was Miss Brazil Julia Gama. Miss Peru Janick Maceta was the second runner up. Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jimenez was fourth runner up, while India’s Adline Castelino was third runner up.
Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo couldn’t make it to top ten and her Miss Universe journey stopped after she finished in the Top 21 of the pageant.
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza, Miss India Adline Castelino, Miss Brazil Julia Gama, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jimenez and Miss Peru Janick Maceta made it to the Top 5 at the event.
Top ten evening gown session were contestants from Jamaica, Dominican Republic, India, Peru, Australia, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Costa Rica, Mexico and Brazil.
Besides Philippines, there were 21 semi finalists for swim suit round that included Colombia, Peru, Australia, France, Myanmar, Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Argentina, India, Brazil, Great Britain, Thailand and Vietnam.
This year’s format of the Miss Universe was relatively different from the previous editions, according to Miss Universe Philippines national director Shamcey Supsup.
“This year’s format will be the removal of the continental category for the Top 21 and only one chance for a candidate to speak in the Q and A round,” said Shamcey said.
“Miss Universe” is being hosted by Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo, and featured a performance by Pitbull. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 competition was postponed to 2021.
The 69th Miss Universe pageant is being held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. (AW)
