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The pageant was used as a platform to address issues such as #StopAsianHate, the military coup in Myanmar, the Coronavirus crisis in India, LGBTQIA+ rights and more.
17 May 2021
Using the Miss Universe platform to convey a message was the focus at the 2021 pageant in Florida. Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2021, finishing first ahead of the Brazilian and Peruvian finalists in the 69th instalment of the pageant. During her final statement, The 26-year-old software engineer was given the topic of changing beauty standards and offered an inspiring answer.
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The Miss Universe stage at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., became the backdrop for multiple political statements as contestants from around the world sent powerful messages with their national costumes.
Miss Universe Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong was the first to gain widespread attention after wearing a red sequined bodysuit made complete with a red and white cape to represent Singapore s flag. When she turned around, the words STOP ASIAN HATE were revealed. What is this platform for if I can’t use it to send a strong message of resistance against prejudice and violence, Ong captioned a post on Instagram. I wear my country proud and strong!