WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Harnaaz Sandhu of India was named Miss Universe 2021 at the pageant’s finals night held in Eliat, Israel on Sunday, December 12 (Monday morning, December 13 in Manila).
Sandhu succeeded Andrea Meza of Mexico, whose reign only lasted for seven months. Meza was crowned in May 2021 since the 2020 edition of the pageant was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
She bested 80 other candidates in the competition to be India’s third representative to win the title.
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Who is Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe 2021?
She bested 79 candidates to be the third Indian beauty queen to win the title. Harnaaz’ win marks 21 years since India last coveted the crown, following Lara Dutta in 2000.
Marian Rivera inspires the best memes of Miss Universe 2021
If there’s a thing Filipinos love more than memes, it’s pageantry.
Miss Colombia on female leadership
'WOMEN ARE LEADERS BY NATURE' 👸
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
Valeria Ayos of Colombia encourages women to raise their voices, lead by example, and decide what kind of change they want to impart to society. #70thMissUniverse https://t.co/az3eQbKME3 pic.twitter.com/V5v3IxXNPd
Miss Paraguay on body-shaming
Miss Universe 1st runner-up Nadia Ferreira says women must cultivate inner beauty to handle body-shaming. #70thMissUniverse https://t.co/az3eQbKME3 pic.twitter.com/4ihzEvHciQ
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
Miss South Africa on social media comments
Miss Universe 2nd runner-up Lalela Mswane believes people should be allowed to redeem themselves from immature comments they posted in social media during their teenage years. #70thMissUniverse https://t.co/az3eQbKME3 pic.twitter.com/1Txz2gkZ8F
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
Miss India’s thoughts on climate change
Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu emphasizes the urgency needed to fight climate change during the Q&A portion in the #70thMissUniverse. "Prevent and protect is better than repent and repair," said the beauty queen. https://t.co/az3eQbKME3 pic.twitter.com/plKzs6nazZ
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2021 long gown competition
Here are the girls in their best evening gowns, walking down the Miss Universe runway in elegance and style.
IN PHOTOS: Miss Universe 2021 swimsuit competition
The candidates wore suits in black, white, and wine red by Gottex Swim.
An emotional moment
LOOK: It was an emotional moment for Harnaaz Sandhu when she was crowned the new #MissUniverse. 👑 #70thMissUniverse #MissUniverse2021
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
LIVE: https://t.co/7QMechwrHD pic.twitter.com/a0cgbcfxDp
LOOK: Emotional crowning moment for Harnaaz Sandhu
LOOK: It was an emotional moment for Harnaaz Sandhu when she was crowned the new #MissUniverse. 👑 #70thMissUniverse #MissUniverse2021
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
LIVE: https://t.co/7QMechwrHD pic.twitter.com/a0cgbcfxDp