Miss Universe 2023 went to the representative from Nicaragua.

Miss Universe 2023 has a new winner: Sheynnis Palacios, representing Nicaragua. This marks the first time Nicaragua has won a crown in one of the Big 6 beauty pageants.

Who was crowned Miss Universe 2023?

Sheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo was born on May 30, 2000, in Managua, Nicaragua. She is not only beautiful but also talented and boasts a string of achievements.

Standing at 1.8m tall, she exudes confidence and poise, attracting the attention of competition fans worldwide .

The beauty queen pursued a career in education and championed the power of sports. She holds a degree in Mass Communication from Centroamericana University, the first private university in Central America, founded in 1960.

She demonstrated her sporting spirit as a university volleyball player, proving that she embodies the perfect combination of beauty, intelligence, and physique.

Beyond the competition stage, Sheynnis is a multifaceted individual, with a career spanning modeling, community development, and hosting.

As the host of Canal 11 Nicaragua's Al Dia program, she uses her platform to engage with her audience and inspire people.

She has won competitions in her home country:

Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016

The 23-year-old beauty queen's journey began in 2016 when she won the Miss Teen Nicaragua title.

Teen Universe 2017

Her success continued when she represented Nicaragua in the 2017 Teen Universe competition, securing a spot in the prestigious Top 10.

Miss World Nicaragua 2020

In 2020, Sheynnis wore another crown when she was crowned Miss World Nicaragua.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, she made her country proud at the Miss World 2021 competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by reaching the Top 40.

Reinado Internacional del Café 2022

Shortly after, Sheynnis realized she was battling COVID-19, leading to her early withdrawal from the Reinado Internacional del Café 2022 competition.

Sheynnis not only performed well but also finished his performance with great intensity.

Her answer to the final question of the evening reflected her dedication and commitment to being a woman who not only has a voice but also an influence on others.

The question posed was: "If you could live for one year, if you could live for one year in another woman's shoes, who would you choose and why?"

Sheynis's answer was brilliant: "I would choose Mary Watson-Brad because she opened the gap and gave opportunities to so many women... And what I would do, I want that gap, that income gap, to open up so that women can work in any field they choose to work in because there are no limits for women. That was in 1750. Now, in 2023, we are making history."

Beauty pageant expert Osmel Souza once shared that he really wanted Nicaragua to win this year and saw a lot of potential in Sheynnis Palacios.

"I really hope Nicaragua wins because it's a country that has never won before, and I find it hard to believe that another country will come back with such strong characteristics as this year's candidate," the expert said after consulting with Telemundo.

Sheynnis Palacios's mention of the writer and philosopher during the Miss Universe 2023 final tonight demonstrates her support for women's rights.

The moment Sheynnis Palacios took the stage, the entire auditorium erupted in thunderous applause.

The beauty queen has proven her ability to push boundaries. Furthermore, she has affirmed her status as a source of inspiration, supporting a future filled with courageous women.

The response from Nicaragua's representative, Sheynnis Palacios.

Nicaragua's representative, Sheynnis Palacios, in a swimsuit.

Nicaragua's representative, Sheynnis Palacios, in evening gown.

Nicaragua's representative, Sheynnis Palacios, in traditional attire.

From the very first rounds, Nicagarua received overwhelming cheers and shouts from her fans, outshining the other contestants. This was Nicagarua's first crown in one of the Big 6 beauty pageants.

Top 3: Representatives from Thailand, Australia, and Nicaragua

Top 3 of Miss Universe 2023 (from left to right: Thailand, Nicaragua, Australia)

In the top 3, the most outstanding beauty is still considered to be the representative from Thailand. She has repeatedly ranked in the top 5 in Hot Pics polls, and most recently, even though she was overtaken for the number 1 spot by Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, Anntonia Porsild from Thailand still has a large fan base.

Right on the final night, after making it to the top 3 and being asked: If you had one year to live with another woman, who would you choose?

The Thai beauty queen said: "I would choose Malala, Southside, because I know the hardships she has faced to get where she is today. She has fought for women's education and fought so that all women can stand up, be good people, and lead. If it were me, I would choose her."

The question for Miss Thailand in the top 3

Here are the answers for the top 5 from the Thai beauty queen.

Previously, when the question for the top 5 was posed: If you could speak in a room full of students, what would you say about cyberbullying?

The Thai beauty queen said: "I want to say that you shouldn't listen to anything other people say. Opinions are given, but it's up to us and how we interpret them."

Use your words, stand up strong, and become the version of yourself you want to be by following the example you aspire to. Don't listen to your haters, because they don't define who you are. What defines you is how you stand up and fight for it.

Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Anntonia Porsild previously won Miss Supranational 2019. During her appearances in El Salvador, Anntonia garnered significant attention from fans, consistently demonstrating that she was the perfect fit for the crown.

She is one of the beauty queens with a large international fan base and is exceptionally popular. The Thai beauty possesses a captivating mixed-race beauty, with a face that combines the sharp elegance of Europe with the sweetness of Asia. Anntonia Porsild is 1.73m tall, has a stunning figure, and a flawless, incredibly seductive physique.

Alongside her is the stunning Karla Guilfu Acevedo, representing Puerto Rico, who was also named first runner-up at Miss Supranational 2021. Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 Karla Guilfú Acevedo is considered one of the outstanding contestants in terms of both beauty and intelligence.

The 25-year-old beauty holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and is the founder of Comencemos a Sanar, a social organization dedicated to promoting mental health education. She stands 1.75 meters tall and possesses a slender yet alluring figure. Karla's beauty is described as sharp and captivating.

Top 5: Representatives from Australia, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Thailand, and Colombia.

As expected, the top 5 included representatives from the following countries: Australia, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Thailand, and Colombia.

The faces that made it to the top 5 of this year's Miss Universe competition were not unexpected.

Moraya Wilson is from Australia.

Camila Avella is from Colombia.

Anntonia Porsild is from Thailand.

Karla Guilfú Acevedo is from Puerto Rico.

Sheynnis Palacios is from Nicaragua.

Previously, the top 10 did not include representatives from Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Peru, Colombia, Nicaragua, Philippines, El Salvador, Venezuela, Australia, or Spain. Additionally, the top 20 also did not feature Vietnamese representative Bui Quynh Hoa.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/chinh-thuc-lo-dien-top-5-cua-miss-universe-2023-19223111910170192.htm