Miss India Adeline Castelino is the third runner-up at 69th Miss Universe contest held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday (May 16). Miss Mexico Andrea Meza won the Miss Universe crown for 2020.
PHOTOS | Zozibini s final walk as Miss Universe
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17 May 2021, 17:11 GMT+10
Mexico s Andrea Meza was crowned the winner of the 69th edition of Miss Universe on Sunday.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi took her final walk as Miss Universe, saying: My Miss Universe win is my ancestors wildest dream. We are now in a world where a black African girl from a country that is only 27 years into its democracy can represent them on a global stage.
Zozi Tunzi has become the longest-reigning Miss Universe, breaking the previous record held by Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes, who held the title for 464 days.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi took her final walk as Miss Universe, and crowned
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Miss Mexico, Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2021 on Sunday, May 16, after more than a year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 26-year-old model-software engineer was crowned by 2019 titleholder Zozibini Tunzi at the Miss Universe competition which was finally held on May 16 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
Meza finished first ahead of the Brazilian and Peruvian finalists in a flashy televised event, hosted by American actor Mario Lopez and television personality Olivia Culpo.
For the grand finale, Andrea dazzled in a flaming red-fringed gown designed by Ivis Lenin to accept the honor onstage.
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The world finally has a new Miss Universe after the pageant was delayed for over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned the winner at the show Sunday night.
The ceremony took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida and was hosted by former Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo and Mario Lopez.