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Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua is the new Miss Universe. Image from Miss Universe website
Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on Saturday at the 72nd edition of the pageant, held this year in El Salvador.
Palacios, 23, received the crown and sash from her predecessor, R’Bonney Gabriel from the United States.
This is the first time a contestant from Nicaragua has won the contest, with Thailand’s Anntonia Porsild and Australia’s Moraya Wilson rounding out the top three.
Palacios, who said she considers humility and gratitude for little things as her main qualities, won among 84 contestants who participated during a week of competitions that included posing in swimsuits, evening gowns and traditional dresses.
In her final answer to the jury, Palacios emphasized the importance of equal pay regardless of gender so that women can “work in any area.”
“There is no limit for women,” she said.
Take a look at some behind-the-scenes leading to and during Miss Nicaragua’s crowning moment!
Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, walks on stage during the 72th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, in San Salvador on November 18, 2023. (Photo by Marvin RECINOS / AFP)
Miss Universe Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios (R) and Miss Thailand, Antonia Porsild (L) await the announcement of the winner of Miss Universe 2023 on stage at the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in San Salvador on November 18, 2023. (Photo by Marvin RECINOS / AFP)
Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua is the new Miss Universe. Image from Miss Universe website
Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Gabriel of US, puts the crown on Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios, after she won the 72th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, in San Salvador on November 18, 2023. (Photo by Marvin RECINOS / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP
Image from Miss Universe website
Image from Miss Universe website
Image from Miss Universe website