PHOTOS | Zozibini s final walk as Miss Universe
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17 May 2021, 17:11 GMT+10
Mexico s Andrea Meza was crowned the winner of the 69th edition of Miss Universe on Sunday.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi took her final walk as Miss Universe, saying: My Miss Universe win is my ancestors wildest dream. We are now in a world where a black African girl from a country that is only 27 years into its democracy can represent them on a global stage.
Zozi Tunzi has become the longest-reigning Miss Universe, breaking the previous record held by Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes, who held the title for 464 days.
South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi took her final walk as Miss Universe, and crowned
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HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA - MAY 16: Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi appears onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. South Africa s Zozi Tunzi Takes Her Final Bow
Clad in an exquisite Xhosa gown and headwrap, Zozibini Tunzi handed over her Miss Universe crown as her unforgettable reign comes to an end.
South Africa s
Zozibini Tunzi, the former Miss Universe, handed over her crown to Miss Mexico,
Andrea Meza, last night at the 69th annual Miss Universe pageant. Having won the title back in 2019, Tunzi became the longest reigning queen in the pageant s history. And while the night was certainly Meza s, Tunzi undeniably stole the show in an exquisite Xhosa gown, choosing to wear a headwrap instead of her crown, as she made her final and graceful walk, bidding her fans farewell.
Andrea Meza has won
Miss Universe 2021 after a tough competition with 73 other contestants in the world s top modeling competition. The Miss Mexico was crowned the 69th
Miss Universe at Florida s Seminole Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood.
The
Mexican beauty Meza was crowned by former
Miss Universe, South Africa s Zozibini Tunzi. The pageant s runner-up is Miss Brazil Julia Gama and the third spot is bagged by Miss Peru Janick Maceta del Castillo.
The other top five contestants at the event were Miss India Adeline Castelino, who was considered a strong contender along with Miss Brazil, Miss Peru and Miss Dominican Republic.
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