Vegan Software Engineer Andrea Meza Wins Miss Universe
This weekend, Miss Mexico Andrea Meza won the 69th annual Miss Universe pageant, becoming the first vegan contestant to take the crown. The 26-year-old entrepreneur grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico, and completed her software engineering degree at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua. Meza claims that she went vegan for both environmental and animal rights reasons, using her platform to share the benefits of a plant-based diet.
The newly crowned Miss Universe is also a vocal advocate for women’s rights and frequently draws attention to the unfair standards of beauty to emphasize how society should redefine its definition to go beyond physical appearance.