Harnaaz Sandhu from India is the new Miss Universe
India Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned today as the new miss Universe, which represents the third time that his country has obtained the first place in this competition, which celebrated its 70th edition today in the Israeli city of Eilat. The Indian thus dethrons the Mexican Andrea Meza, after imposing today on Paraguayan Nadia Ferreira, who finished second, and South African Lalela Mswane, who placed third.
Today's gala took place at the Universe Arena stadium, built for the occasion and which was far from being full, due to the ban on the entry of tourists decreed two weeks ago by Israel to stop the advance of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Sandhu, 21, from the city India from Chandigarh, she is a well-known actress in her country and an activist for women's rights, especially when it comes to access to education. During the ceremony, in the final question prior to her coronation, the young woman sent a message to young women around the world: "Know that you are unique and that this is what makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourself with others and let's talk about others. most important things that are happening in the world. " Today's victory for the representative of India places the Asian country in the first place of the contest for the first time since 2000, when the country obtained its second title after a first triumph in 1994.
This last day of the contest began with the participants dressed in dazzling sequin dresses and included the characteristic parade in swimsuits and a second in evening dresses. The Latin American representatives had, as usual, an outstanding participation, and three of them -Colombia, Puerto Rico and Paraguay- were among the top ten finalists.
The musical shows were in charge of the Israeli Noa Kirel, the American JoJo and a group of local musicians led by Harel Skaat, while the presenter of the contest was again Steve Harvey. With the celebration of the 70th edition of Miss Universe in Eilat, Israel joined the extensive list of countries that have hosted the beauty pageant.
