Miss Universe 2023 was the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, held on November 19, 2023, at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. Candidates from 90 countries and territories competed for the title.
Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023. She is the fourth woman from Nicaragua to win the title, after Miriam Chamorro (1955), Ana Marcela Martínez (1988), and Karen Celebertti (2017).
The pageant was co-hosted by American television personalities Jeannie Mai and Olivia Culpo, and broadcast live on the Fox network.
The top 5 contestants were:
- Sheynnis Palacios, Nicaragua
- Shweta Sharda, India
- Engfa Waraha, Thailand
- Amanda Dudamel, Venezuela
- Celeste Cortesi, Philippines
Palacios was crowned by the outgoing Miss Universe, Harnaaz Sandhu of India. In her final statement before being crowned, Palacios said that she wanted to use her platform to advocate for peace and education.
The Miss Universe pageant is an annual international beauty competition that is traditionally held on the last Sunday of November. The pageant is organized by the Miss Universe Organization, which is headquartered in New York City, United States. The competition is open to women aged 18 to 28 who are unmarried and have never been pregnant.
The pageant is one of the most popular and watched beauty pageants in the world. It is estimated that over 500 million people watch the pageant each year. The pageant has been criticized for its focus on physical beauty, but it has also been praised for its ability to promote diversity and empower women. It is a major cultural event that is celebrated by people all over the world. The pageant is a symbol of beauty, intelligence, and empowerment. The Miss Universe title is one of the most prestigious titles in the world, and it is a dream come true for many young women.
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