Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, made history as the first Nicaraguan to be crowned Miss Universe 2023. The announcement came in dramatic fashion with the spotlight on her and Miss Thailand, culminating in the victory of “Nicaragua!”
The 72nd Miss Universe was visibly moved, crying as last year’s winner, R’Bonney Gabriel of the United States, placed the crown on her. This historic victory marked Nicaragua’s fifth semi-final appearance and first win.
Palacios, who debuted in the pageant in 2016, emphasized equal pay for women and celebrated her success at X. The pageant featured an all-female hosting team and inclusiveness with married women, mothers and trans women competing.
Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios Crowned as Miss Universe 2023
The new Miss Universe emerged victorious on Saturday as Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, claimed the prestigious crown during the pageant at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.
The announcement was revealed in a dramatic moment as Miss Nicaragua and Miss Thailand, standing arm in arm, awaited the results in the dimly lit venue. Focusing on the two finalists, a voice finally declared, “Nicaragua!” crowned the 23-year-old beauty.
The 72nd Miss Universe, who appeared overwhelmed by her success, broke down in tears and raised trembling hands to her face amid cheers from the crowd.
Sheynnis Palacios’ Walk On The Runway
As the night wore on, last year’s winner, R’Bonney Gabriel, placed the crown on top of Palacios, marking the official transition of the Miss Universe title. Miss Thailand came second as first runner-up, while Miss Australia came third in the competition.
Palacios’ victory made her the first Nicaraguan to win the Miss Universe title and marked the country’s fifth appearance in the semifinals.
Celebrating her win, the new Miss Universe took to X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing several images adorned with her crown. The caption, “Hello Universe,” was posted in English, accompanied by a message in Spanish recognizing the historic moment for the people of Nicaragua.
follow People magazineThe latest Miss Universe, who hails from Managua, Nicaragua, has a degree in mass communication and a university volleyball background from the Universidad Centroamericana.
She ventured into beauty pageants in 2016, winning the Miss Teen Nicaragua title. Her triumph continued with the crown of Miss World Nicaragua in 2020, leading to her representation in the Miss World 2021 pageant, where she secured a place in the top 40.
Miss Nicaragua’s Insightful Answers During the Question Segment
During the question segment of the competition, Palacios was asked the question: “If you could live one year in another woman’s shoes, who would you choose and why?”
In her response, Palacios carefully singled out Mary Wollstonecraft, the 18th-century British writer and advocate for women’s rights. She expressed her admiration for opening up opportunities for women, sharing: “I would choose Mary Wollstonecraft because she opened up the gap and gave opportunities to many women.”
Through an interpreter, he emphasized the goal of eliminating the income gap and allowing women to work in any field without limitation.
He went on to highlight the progress made since the 1750s, stating, “I want that income gap [to] open so that women can work in any area they choose to work because there are no restrictions for women. That was the 1750s. Now in 2023, we are making history.”
In his final response to the jury, Palacios emphasized the importance of a gender-neutral salary structure, supporting women’s unlimited access to various professional fields. “There are no limits for women,” he said enthusiastically.
Miss Universe Promotes Inclusivity as Married Women, Mothers and Trans Women Compete
Adding to the night’s first competition slate, the pageant was hosted by an all-female team, including Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and TV personalities Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Maria Menounos, marking a historic moment as the first time the show had an all-female set of hosts.
Notably, the pageant also embraced inclusivity by allowing women and married mothers to compete for the first time in its history. Per CNN affiliate WLWT5, the international competition also featured two openly trans women, Marina Machete from Portugal and Rikkie Kollé from the Netherlands.
The night also featured a performance by John Legend, with his wife Chrissy Teigen sharing updates on her Instagram Story from her seat in the audience.
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