Miss Myanmar delivers passionate statement against military coup at Miss Universe pageant: Our people are dying By Sophie Lewis Hunger Games salute used by protesters in Asia
Miss Myanmar used Sunday night s Miss Universe pageant to deliver a powerful message against the military junta, which has killed hundreds of demonstrators in the country since it seized power during a coup in February.
Wearing a traditional costume, Miss Universe Myanmar, Thuzar Wint Lwin, unveiled a scroll during the national costume segment reading Pray for Myanmar. She ended up winning the category. Our people are dying and being shot by the military every day, she said in a video message for the competition. I would like to urge everyone to speak about Myanmar. As Miss Universe Myanmar since the coup, I have been speaking out as much as I can.
Mexico’s Andrea Meza Wins Title of Miss Universe
All women are beautiful and accomplish outstanding achievements everyday, but yesterday one woman was honored as Miss Universe.
According to a press release from Miss Universe, Andrea Meza was crowned the winner on May 16 at the the 69th annual Miss Universe competition. The event was broadcast live from the from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Andrea Meza, 26, is from Chihuahua City, and represented her home country of Mexico as Miss Universe Mexico in the 69th annual Miss Universe competition. Andrea has a degree in software engineering, is an activist, and currently works closely with the Municipal Institute for Women, which aims to end gender-based violence. She is also a certified make-up artist and model who is passionate about being active and living a healthy lifestyle.
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The Miss Universe stage at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., became the backdrop for multiple political statements as contestants from around the world sent powerful messages with their national costumes.
Miss Universe Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong was the first to gain widespread attention after wearing a red sequined bodysuit made complete with a red and white cape to represent Singapore s flag. When she turned around, the words STOP ASIAN HATE were revealed. What is this platform for if I can’t use it to send a strong message of resistance against prejudice and violence, Ong captioned a post on Instagram. I wear my country proud and strong!
Florida, May 17: Andrea Meza of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2020, besting contestants from 74 other countries, including Miss India