The city of New Orleans will be home to a new universal sovereign tonight, when the current Queen Harnaaz Kaur Sandhufrom India, crowned her successor in the 71st edition of miss universe what is done in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Louisiana.
Our representative Ashley Ann Carino Barreto was aiming for Puerto Rico’s sixth crown after being one of the five finalists, but failed to make the top three group despite his outstanding participation during the competition, which began last week with the arrival of the 84 candidates .
The three finalists are United States, Dominican Republic and Venezuela.
Cariño Barreto entered the group of five finalists for Miss Universe. The finalists are Venezuela, amanda dudamel, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, R’bonney Gabriel Puerto Rico, Ashley Ann Carino BarretoDominican Republic, Andreina Martinez and Curaçao, Gabriela Dos Santos.
With her entry into the finalists, the Puerto Rican beauty was on the verge of realizing her dream of becoming the queen of the universe. Cariño Barreto made history by being able to enter the group of finalists not equaled since 2019 with Madison Anderson, the inaugural Miss Universe finalist.
Tonight the Queen took part in the first drawing of the 16 semi-finalists in the competition. The Puerto Rican was the first candidate named in the semifinalists’ group. The other semifinalists were the representatives of Haiti, Midline PhelizorAustralia, Monique RileyDominican Republic, Andreina Martinez, Laos, Payengxa LorSouth Africa, Ndavi Nokeri, Portugal,Thelma Madeira, Canada, Amelia youPeru, Alessia Rovegno, Trinidad and Tobago, Tya Jane Ramey, Curaçao, Gabriela Dos SantosIndia, Divita Rai, Venezuela, Amanda DudamelSpain, alice fable, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, R’bonney Gabriel and Colombia, Maria Fernanda Aristizabal.
The Puerto Rican queen stood out on the swimsuit catwalk, performing with confidence and plenty of sensuality. It was one of the most applauded in the group of semifinalists. Cariño Barreto dominated the catwalk with absolute ease and smiled hugely.
Miss Universe (Capture)At the time of the evening dress parade, Our Queen did not alter her dress and once again wore the design of renowned Puerto Rican designer Carlos Alberto.
The Queen looked stunning and very confident on her catwalk. The evening dress is made of “mesh” and was embroidered by hand. It features an imperial-royal neckline and a V-neckline. Dazzling, handcrafted arabesques are outlined at the top, surrounded by tiny silver metals, framing her neck, bust, and slim waist.
Others of the semi-finalists who caught the eye on the formal wear catwalk were Peru, Dominican Republic, Curacao, Colombia, Spain, United States and Venezuela.
The opening of the competition alluded to the Mardi Gras festival, a special event in New Orleans.
The moderators this year Olivia Culpo and Jeannie May Jenkinswho replace them past host Steve Harvey. Culpo and Jenkins enjoy the event, which began with a New Orleans-style celebration.
Harvey’s departure is one of the changes seen in this year’s poll following the arrival of the new Miss Universe owner from the Thai billionaire Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatipwho is the first transgender woman to lead the pageant.
the thai people Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatipnew president of miss universe, gave a speech in the middle of the gala of the 71st edition of the competition, stressing that “this will be the beginning of a new stage within the organization”. She also commented that the competition will seek women’s empowerment, equality and leadership.
The 28-year-old Puerto Rican queen also stood out in the preliminary rounds at the swimsuit and gown parades and quintessential dress competitions, representing Puerto Rican science with her dress honoring the Arecibo radio telescope. Tonight you projected all your preparation and safety.
In her message hours before the international competition, the aerospace engineering student shared the dream she had had since childhood of competing for the universal crown.
“This day was a dream! Please do not stop dreaming. It’s not about the outcome outside of you, it’s about the transformation that happens to you as you fight for what fuels your will and moves you most. Today I am the girl who dreamed it and the woman who lives it! Dare to dream! I love you Puerto Rico!” the beauty queen wrote on her Instagram account.
The jury for the final are Myrka DellanosModerator of the program “Hot Table” by Telemundo; Emily Austinactress, model and sports journalist; Wendy FitzwilliamLawyer, Actress, Model, Singer, TV Presenter and Miss Universe; MaraMartinmodel and activist; Great Freediaa non-binary artist, an exponent of the “bounce music” genre, an aspect of New Orleans’ original urban music; Ximena Navarreteoriginally from Mexico, is an actress, presenter, model and Miss Universe 2010; Olivia QuidoFilipino businesswoman, founder of O Skin Med Spa and Olivia Quido Clinical Skincare; Sweta PatelVice President of Marketing and Merchandising at Roku and The Roku Channel.
The competition will be broadcast locally by Wapa Televisión, the Telemundo network and streaming channel Roku.
The new universal queen will wear the crown christened “Force for Good”. The crown has 993 jewels, with a base of diamonds and the highest part has a sapphire of 45.14 carats.
New crown to be worn by the next Miss Universe winner. (included)Tonight the special awards for Miss Friendship, Miss Photogenic, Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Dress will be presented.
In the same way, the next beauty pageant venue will be announced and the new Miss Universe will have to go to Thailand for the first official event of the beauty pageant.
After the jury’s decision is known and the new queen has been announced, for the first time the contestants who placed in the top three places will move to Thailand. The reasons are not yet known.