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Tafadzwa Zimoyo in Dubai
Miss Universe Zimbabwe delegates have arrived in Dubai enroute to Mexico for the Miss Universe pageant.
They are expected to arrive in Mexico on Thursday morning ahead of the preliminary show during the night of the same day.
The preliminary show will see all 130 contestants from various countries fighting for a spot in the competition.
The models will have to overcome various stages ranging from personalised interviews, national costumes, evening dresses, and swimsuit parade.
After the swimsuit parade, 25 finalists will be chosen and the number will be trimmed to 12 on Saturday and these will contest for the coveted crown on Sunday.
The 130 contestants who arrived in Mexico two weeks ago ahead of the bootcamp, had a time to travel and learn more about Mexico’s rich culture. They visited traditional places in the country such as Merida, Guadalajara and the pyramids of Teotihuacan.
Zimbabwe is represented by 27-year-old model Sakhile Dube who has been the crowd’s favourite so far according to, ‘hotpicks’ on social media.
Miss Universe Zimbabwe national director Tendai Hunda said she cannot wait to watch Sakhile live as she struts her stuff.
“We team Zimbabwe we are so happy to be travelling to support Sakhile. Thursday will be the preliminary show and we are hopeful she will make it into the top 25,” she said.
The finale of the pageant will be held at the Arena CDMX.
Online Reporter