'I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me — with my kind of skin and my kind of hair — was never considered to be beautiful.' A new Miss Universe has been crowned.
Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night after excelling through rounds of swimsuit and evening gown struts, questions on social issues and one final chance to explain why she was the right choice. "I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me — with my kind of skin and my kind of hair — was never considered to be beautiful," she said in her last response."I think it is time that that stops today.
— Miss Universe December 9, 2019 The two runners-up for the crown were Miss Mexico and Miss Puerto Rico. "If you do not use your beauty for your life's mission, it's just an empty ornament," Sofía Aragón, representing Mexico, said earlier in the competition. Read MoreMadison Anderson represented Puerto Rico. Cheering on the top 3 from backstage!— Miss Universe December 9, 2019 "Being on the Miss Universe stage is not just a dream" Anderson said.
— Miss Universe December 9, 2019 The massive competition was hosted at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. It has already made history with Miss Myanmar, Swe Zin Htet, who says she's the first openly gay contestant. Last year's winner, Catriona Gray from the Philippines spoke during Sunday's pageant, saying the past year has been"unforgettable, life-changing and purposeful.
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