Miss Universe winner can t contain excitement as she s crowned at glitzy ceremony
Miss Mexico star Andrea Meza won Miss Universe 2021. She was crowned at a lavish ceremony – one year after the prestigious pageant was cancelled due to Covid
08:21, 17 MAY 2021
Andrea Meza couldn t contain her excitement as she scooped victory (Image: Getty Images)
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First Posted: May 16, 2021 11:55 PM EDT
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The 69th Miss Universe winner is Andrea Meza from Mexico. Reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa relinquished the coveted crown to Meza.
Other women in the top 5 were: Brazil s Julia Gama (1st Runner-Up), Janick Maceta del Castillo of Peru (2nd Runner-Up), Adline Castelino from India (3rd Runner-Up), and Dominican Republic s Kimberly Jiménez (4th Runner-Up).
The Miss Universe coronation night was held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida, May 16, 2021. Mario Lopez and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo hosted the event.
This year s pageant is very much different from the previous years because of the pandemic. The organizers had to implement major adjustments to ensure the candidates safety. E! Online quoted Miss Universe Organization president, Paula M. Shugart, We have spent months planning and preparing safety precautions to develop this edition of Miss Universe-one that