Monday, October 7, 2024

22-year-old Mexican crowned Miss Universe

A 22-year-old Mexican won the Miss Universe pageant Monday night after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience it’s important to teach kids family values.
Jimena Navarrete of Guadalajara was first to answer an interview question Monday night and the last of 83 contestants standing in the headline-grabbing pageant on the Las Vegas Strip.
Asked by Olympic gold-medal figure skater Evan Lysacek how she felt about unsupervised Internet use, Navarrete said the Internet is important but parents need to be careful and watch over their kids.
First runner-up was Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps, while second runner-up was Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell.
Navarrete who’s been modeling since she was 15 is Mexico’s second Miss Universe. Lupita Jones of Mexico won the title in 1991. Navarrete replaces Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela.
Navarrete was immediately congratulated on Twitter by Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala.
With fans in some 190 countries watching on television and keeping tabs on social networks, Navarrete and her competitors introduced themselves while wearing over-the-top national costumes. They then danced in silver and black dresses for the show’s opening number before the top 15 finalists were announced. The final 15 walked in swimsuits while Cirque du Soleil musicians played Elvis Presley songs including “Viva Las Vegas.” The last 10 impressed in their gowns while John Legend and the Roots played a soulful medley including “Save Room.”
By the end of the show, seven of the top 10 trending topics on Twitter had to do with the pageant, its contestants, its judges or owner Donald Trump. The mogul co-owns the pageant with TV network NBC.
The show was without any major gaffes, except for Miss Philippines ‘ answer when asked what her biggest mistake in life was and how she fixed it.
“In my 22 years of existence, I can say there is nothing major,” Venus Raj said.
Before the pageant, Raj was rated among the top contestants in an online poll on the pageant’s website. She finished in fifth place.
Navarrete won a package of prizes including an undisclosed salary, a luxury New York apartment with living expenses, a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy with housing after her reign, plus jewellery, clothes and shoes fit for a beauty champion.

 

Courtesy of AP via The Daily Star

Related News

Erica Robin says she will wear a burkini amid backlash

The ‘Miss Universe Pakistan’ declares she will wear a burkini amid criticism. Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Erica Robin is set to represent Pakistan at the 72nd Global Miss Universe Pageant, which stands as one of the longest-running beauty contests. Pakistan’s first-ever representative at the Miss Universe pageant has vowed to be “an ambassador for peace ... Read more

Transgender woman Marina Machete crowned Miss Portugal for first time

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com A transgender woman Marina Machete was crowned Miss Universe Portugal 2023 on Thursday, October 5 in Borba, District of Évora. She will compete with another transgender contestant for the Miss Universe title in El Salvador, according to Portuguese media. Machete shared on social media before securing the title, “Proud to be ... Read more

Bibi Russell’s fundraiser show delights audiences in Dhaka

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Bibi Russell’s fashion show to raise fund for the medical mission enthralled the audience at Aloki on the capital’s Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road on Friday evening. Dhaka audience witnessed the first ever ‘Blue Wrap Project Runway-Bangladesh’, jointly organised by Rotary Club of Dhaka Pathfinders and the Partners for ... Read more

Rikkie Valerie Koll makes history by becoming the first ever transgender woman to win Miss Netherlands

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Rikkie Valerie Kollé has been named Miss Netherlands 2023, on July 8, becoming the first transgender woman to take the title, according to multiple outlets. The 22-year-old was crowned with a tiara by her predecessor, Ona Moody and reigning Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel from the US, at the AFAS Theater in ... Read more

Miss Universe 2023 contestants who’ve been selected so far

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com The next Miss Universe pageant, to be held in El Salvador later this year, will be historic in many ways. For the first time, married women and mothers are allowed to participate in the 72nd edition of the annual beauty pageant. The rule change announced last year represents one of the ... Read more

Alia Bhatt becomes Gucci’s first Indian global ambassador

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Ever since Alia Bhatt made her Met Gala debut this year, she has been dominating the headlines. Bhatt has added another feather to her shining cap. The 30-year-old actress has become the first Indian global ambassador for the luxury fashion brand Gucci. Not only this, but she will make her first ... Read more

Alia Bhatt Dons Claudia Schiffer’s Chanel Bridal Look At MET Gala 2023; Here’s Why-

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt made her MET Gala debut last night at the 2023 edition of the prestigious fashion event. The actress was seen spreading glamour in a white Chanel bridal look on the floor, leaving everyone stunned. She then took to her social media handle to tell the story behind ... Read more

Arab designer Rami Al Ali presents latest line at New York Bridal Fashion Week

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Exploring the themes of feminity and modernity with his latest collection ‘White 5’, Rami Al Ali, yet again brings a fresh perspective to wedding wear at the New York Bridal Fashion Week. The Dubai-based couturier’s new drop features 12 wedding dresses that explore themes of femininity and modernity. Establishing a collection ... Read more

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel won Miss Universe 2022

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Miss Universe 2022 was announced on Sunday, and American R’Bonney Gabriel took home the crown. Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu of India crowned Gabriel at a glamorous event held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Gabriel, who is a fashion designer and a model, also made history ... Read more

Jasmin Selberg of Germany crowned Miss International 2022

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com German contestant Jasmin Selberg won the title of Miss International 2022 on Tuesday, December 13 at the Tokyo, Japan finals. Jasmin is the fourth German to win the crown, and she beat out 65 other contestants to do so. Jasmin took over the title from Bint Sireethorn Leearamwat, Miss International 2019, ... Read more

Miss World Bangladesh starts after a break of two years

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Miss World Bangladesh returns after two years. Miss World Bangladesh will represent the country at Miss World pageant central stage. Omicon Entertainment is the competition’s official franchise and Asiatic is the organizing partner. The organizers announced the competition specifics at a news conference. Sara Zaker and Sadia Islam Mou will judge ... Read more

‘Cartier’ names Deepika Padukone as its brand ambassador

French luxury brand ‘Cartier’ has just announced the Indian actress as its newest ambassador Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com Multiple-award winning Indian actress, producer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Deepika Padukone has been announced as Cartier’s newest brand ambassador. The French luxury brand shared the news that they are delighted to welcome Indian actress and producer Deepika Padukone ... Read more

Miss Universe 2022 to be held in New Orleans next year

Entertainment Desk : dhakamirror.com On January 14, 2023, more than 90 women will vie for the title of Miss Universe at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. They will compete in various categories, including evening gown and swimwear. They will also take part in an in-depth interview session. The organization said earlier ... Read more

Tashnuva becomes first Bangladeshi trans-woman to walk on NY Fashion Week ramp

Bangladeshi transgender woman Tashnuva Anan Shishir walked the ramp at the New York Fashion Week on Saturday (12 February). She became the first Bangladeshi transgender women to participate in the prestigious semi-annual fashion event. Shishir confirmed the news in a facebook post. ‘…I am grateful to all of my audience, good wishers, friends and family ... Read more

In a first, Dubai to host Miss Universe UAE Beauty Pageant

Dubai is all set to host its first-ever the glittering and glamour-filled Miss Universe UAE beauty pageant in November, with the winner heading for the global event in Israel in December, organizers announced on Thursday during a press conference at the Armani Hotel in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The glamourous beauty pageant is set to take ... Read more

Daraz Fashion Week 2021 is live

The country’s largest online marketplace, Daraz Bangladesh, will begin the Live Phase of Daraz Fashion Week 2021 on Thursday, and it will continue till October 13, 2021, said a press release. The exclusive event comes bearing discounts and offers, providing the fashion enthusiasts with the opportunity to shop at their heart’s content. Under the Daraz

Samia wins the beauty pageant

Lux-Channel-i Superstar Samia wins the beauty pageant Samia Sayeed, from Comilla, had been announced the winner of Lux-Channel-i Superstar Contest at the grand finale held on Friday at the Bangabandhu International Convention Centre. Prasun Azad, from Mymensingh, became the first runner up while Samiha Hossain Khan, from Pabna, became the second runner up of the Lux-Channel-i ... Read more

Ahang – a new approach to traditional fashion

Feature Ahang – a new approach to traditional fashion To fashion connoisseurs, Ahang is a name that does not need any introduction. The fashion house, with its unique offerings, is a well known house of quality fashion wear. Let it be fashion for men, women, or even children, Ahang has always something for everyone. Since ... Read more

Pippa Middleton: Queen of the Booty!

Her royal hotness. Lord of the arse-tocracy. Queen of the booty. She may be a commoner and not a Duchess like sister Kate, but ever since April, Pippa Middleton has become the style princess of the UK and beyond. Thanks to a form-fitting Alexander McQueen maid-of-honor gown, Pippa’s captivated couture critics, workout fanatics and plastic ... Read more

Hasin tops ‘Veet-Channel i Top Model 2011’

Hasin Rowshan Jahan, an honours student of the Department ofHistory of Dhaka University, has won the country’s first and only female modelhunt contest ‘Veet-Channel i Top Model 2011’ award. She was declared as the top model after performing in thecolourful grand finale of the contest, which was held at a city hotel onTuesday night. Sanzida ... Read more