MANAGUA, Nicaragua – In the city of Managua, Nicaragua, the 72nd Miss Universe pageant ended with the crowning of Miss Nicaragua as the winner. The intense competition featured 90 candidates from around the world, with Miss Nicaragua ultimately emerging victorious. The final round also included Miss Thailand and Miss Australia, but it was Miss Nicaragua who claimed the title of Miss Universe 2023.

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel passed the crown to her successor, who was visibly filled with pride and happiness as she accepted the honor.

The final question posed to the contestants was thought-provoking: “If you could live one year in another woman’s shoes who would you choose and why?”. The answers from the top three contestants reflected their unique perspectives and personal inspirations. Miss Australia chose to honor her mother, while Miss Thailand named Malala Yousafzai as her inspiration. Miss Nicaragua, on the other hand, surprised many with her choice of Mary Wollstonecraft, a women’s rights activist and mother of feminism.

The exciting moment of crowning Miss Nicaragua as the new Miss Universe has sparked a wave of congratulatory messages on social media. Fans from around the world expressed their joy and support for her well-deserved win.

The 2023 Miss Universe pageant took place on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time /5 p.m. Pacific Time and Nov 19, 6:30 AM Indian Standard Time. It was also broadcasted online on Miss Universe’s YouTube channel and its X account.

In the end, Miss Nicaragua’s win as Miss Universe 2023 captured the hearts of viewers and showcased the diverse talents and inspirations of the contestants from around the world.