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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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India’s Harnaaz Sandhu is Miss Universe 2021
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.
Congratulations, Harnaaz!
Harnaaz Sandhu of India is Miss Universe 2021! Congratulations! 👑🔥 #70thMissUniverse #MissUniverse2021
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
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TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe 2021 final statements
Each candidate responded on the spot to this question: “What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today?”
TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe 2021 Q&A segment
Each finalist was asked a different question by a judge they randomly selected from a pool of names. Each candidate had 30 seconds to answer.
Paraguay Q&A
Paraguay: I want all women, all persons watching in this moment, to join forces, to do what you’re meant to do.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
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India’s Q&A
India: Know that you are unique and that’s what makes you beautiful…. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
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Philippines’ Beatrice Luigi Gomez concludes Miss Universe 2021 journey in Top 5
Before her exit, Beatrice wowed the audience with her maroon one-piece during the swimsuit segment, an intricate gold-studded dress for the evening gown competition, and her performance in the question-and-answer portion.
Amazing job, Bea!
WE’RE PROUD OF YOU, BEA 🇵🇭
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
Beatrice Luigi Gomez finishes her #MissUniverse journey in the Top 5. Thank you for representing the Philippines! #70thMissUniverse #MissUniverse2021
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Gomez enters the Top 5
TOP 5! 🇵🇭 🔥
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) December 13, 2021
Bea Luigi Gomez inches closer to the crown as she takes a spot in the Top 5! #MissUniverse2021
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