Australian beauty queen Monique Riley Schroeder is selected as a semi-finalist during the 71st Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans
Miss Universe Australia winner Monique Riley Schroeder caused temperatures to soar on Saturday as she was selected as a semi-finalist at the Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The model and aspiring actress, 27, made Australia proud as she marched on stage in a stunning blue and silver sequined dress and glittery heels.
Her brunette tresses were loosely curled and she accessorized her look with sequined sleeves that matched her statement dress.
Miss Universe Australia winner Monique Riley Schroeder caused temperatures to soar on Saturday as she was selected as a semi-finalist at the Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday
Monique beamed as she was crowned runner-up while standing alongside her fellow contestants.
At the start of the pageant, she swapped her dress for a striking blue bikini and decorative cape.
Monique proudly wore a sash across her waist emblazoned with the word Australia.
Monique beamed as she was crowned runner-up while standing alongside her fellow contestants
At the start of the pageant, she swapped her dress for a striking blue bikini and decorative cape
Monique proudly wore a sash across her waist emblazoned with the word Australia
For the evening wear portion of the pageant, she slipped into a strapless column gown covered in silver sequins.
Monique now faces stiff competition from 15 other models for the coveted Miss Universe 2022 title.
Jennifer Hawkins became the youngest Australian model to win the grueling competition, taking home the title in 2004.
She exuded glamor and grace as she walked the stage
For the evening wear portion of the pageant, she slipped into a strapless column gown covered in silver sequins
She accessorised her silver dress with nude platform shoes and silver earrings
Monique beat 36 other contestants for the coveted title of Miss Universe Australia last September.
Trained as an actress, she has had roles in several Australian productions including a guest appearance on Home and Away in 2020.
The previous Miss Universe Australia winner was Daria Varlamova.
Jennifer Hawkins became the youngest Australian model to win the grueling competition, taking home the title in 2004
Monique now faces stiff competition from 15 other models for the coveted Miss Universe 2022 title