Miss Universe 2023 came with a lot of firsts and it seems it made history. The 72nd edition of Miss Universe featured two transgender women, two mothers, one plus-sized model Jane Dipika. She was also crowned Miss Nepal. While speaking to Hola Magazine, Jane said, “As a curvy woman challenging conventional beauty standards, I’m here to stand for all women.” Netizens react Here are some reactions:
Also, Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2023, marking her country’s first win at the international beauty pageant. The 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant was held on Saturday night at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild emerged the first runner-up and Miss Australia Moraya Wilson was named the second runner-up at the event. Miss Universe shared the update on its official Instagram page. “MISS UNIVERSE 2023 is @sheynnispalacios_of!” the post read. Palacios was crowned by USA’s R’Bonney Gabriel, who held the title of Miss Universe for the year 2022. Palacios bested entrants from 83 other countries, including Miss India Shweta Sharda, who was called into the list of top 20 contestants.