Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios wins Miss Universe 2023 crown
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Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on Saturday at the 72nd edition of the pageant, held this year in El Salvador.
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Palacios, 23, received the crown and sash from her predecessor, R'Bonney Gabriel from the United States.
MISS UNIVERSE 2023 IS @Sheynnispalacios_of !!!! 👑 🇳🇮@mouawad #72ndMISSUNIVERSE #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/cSHgnTKNL2
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 19, 2023
This is the first time a contestant from Nicaragua has won the contest, with Thailand's Anntonia Porsild and Australia's Moraya Wilson rounding out the top three.
MISS UNIVERSE 2023 IS @sheynnispalacio !!!! 🇳🇮👑@mouawad #72ndMISSUNIVERSE #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/mmR90DJ16m
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 19, 2023
Palacios, who said she considers humility and gratitude for little things as her main qualities, won among 84 contestants who participated during a week of competitions that included posing in swimsuits, evening gowns and traditional dresses.
Well done Nicaragua! @Sheynnispalacios_of#72ndMISSUNIVERSE #MissUniverse2023 @TheRokuChannel pic.twitter.com/wMgOLM84Px
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 19, 2023
In her final answer to the jury, Palacios emphasized the importance of equal pay regardless of gender so that women can "work in any area."
"There is no limit for women," she said.
Each participant paraded on a stage set up in the newly renovated Adolfo Pineda National Gymnasium, in the capital San Salvador.
What a reign! Thank you @rbonneynola for everything you brought to Miss Universe this year ❤️#72ndMissUniverse #MissUniverse2023 pic.twitter.com/Wt74eoeA3L
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 19, 2023
The organizers of the gala, which was attended by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, also announced that the next edition will be held in Mexico.