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FOR Brooke Bruk-Jackson, the countdown to the big moment when she will take on some of the world’s most beautiful women has begun in earnest.
On Saturday, the Zimbabwean beauty will go head-to head with representatives of other countries in the 72nd edition of the Miss Universe in San Salvador, El Salvador.
The world of beauty pageants has certainly undergone a profound transformation in recent times.
No longer confined to highlighting mere appearances and glamorous attires, these contests have evolved into celebrating women of substance who dedicate themselves to empowering and enlightening society in their distinctive ways.
True enough, the contestants of the 72nd Miss Universe undoubtedly embody the essence of these changes, showcasing how platforms like pageantry serve as catalysts for their personal, meaningful causes. The annual event brings together more than 90 delegates from different countries, who compete for the coveted crown.
The Miss Universe organisation highlights its global and inclusive approach, celebrating the diversity of cultures, backgrounds and religions represented by the entrants.
Through their platform, they provide a safe space for women to share their stories, furthering the personal, professional and philanthropic impact each entrant has on their respective nations.
The women who participate in this competition become inspirational leaders and role models in their communities and on a global scale.
This year’s edition will be held in El Salvador, a country known for its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes and captivating beauty.
The event promises to be a unique experience that highlights both the diversity of the contestants and the cultural richness of the host country.
The ceremony will culminate with the crowning of the successor to the reigning Miss Universe, R’Bonney Gabriel, who is originally from the United States. The crown will be presented to the new queen, who will represent not only physical beauty, but also the positive impact and inspiration these women bring to their communities and followers around the world.
Miss Universe 2023 promises to be a pageant full of elegance, empowerment and celebration of diversity, despite the controversy regarding the competition’s parent company declaring bankruptcy.
It’s unlikely to be affected by the news that the Thai owner of the Miss Universe pageant, which was once part of former US president Donald Trump’s business empire, has filed for bankruptcy a year after buying it for US$20m (£16.4m).
JKN Global Group has said it would try to resolve a “liquidity problem”.
Its chief executive, Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, is a transgender woman who bought the firm as the pageant became more inclusive.
The Thai Bankruptcy Court has set the hearing date for the petition for business rehabilitation on 29 January, according to the firm.
Under the ownership of JKN, the pageant has allowed mothers and married women to participate in the contest from this year.
The revised format will also feature at least two trans women for the first time after Marina Machete became the first transgender woman to win Miss Portugal and Rikkie Valerie Kolle was crowned Miss Netherlands in July.
The annual Miss Universe pageant, with a history spanning seven decades, is broadcast in more than 165 countries. – H-Metro Reporter/Marca
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