Miss South Africa , Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe Sunday night . She edged out her 89 fellow competitors Sunday night, December 8, 2019 at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
Zozibini Tunzi’s Superb Answers
When asked what the most important thing we needed to be teaching young girls today, Zozibini Tunzi said:
“I think the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership. It is something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a long time.
“Not because we don’t want to, but because of what society has labelled women to be. I think we are the most powerful beings in the world and that we should be given every opportunity.
“That is what we should be teaching these young girls. To take up space. Nothing is as important as taking up space in society and cementing yourself.”
In Explaining why she was the right choice, Zozibini Tunzi said in her last response.
“I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me, with my kind of skin and my kind of hair –was never considered to be beautiful.”
“I think it is time that that stops today. I want children to look at me and see my face. And I want them to see their faces reflected in mine.”
Tunzi clinched the crown with her closing statement and has become the prestigious third South African to wear the crown.
Miss Mexico and Miss Puerto Rico
Miss Mexico, Sofía Aragón was the night’s first runner-up and Miss Puerto Rico, Madison Anderson was the second. Sofía Aragón, said earlier in the competition:
“If you do not use your beauty for your life’s mission, it’s just an empty ornament.”
“Being on the Miss Universe stage is not just a dream. “I believe that I found my mission. It’s a representation of dedication, resilience and perseverance. I do believe my mission is to show the world that magic happens when we refuse to give up because the universe always listens to a stubborn heart,” Miss Puerto Rico said.
Steve Harvey hosted the pageant for the fifth time in a bedazzled green and gold suit jacket alongside actress and former beauty queen Vanessa Lachey.
Miss Universe 2019 made history with Miss Myanmar, Swe Zin Htet, who says she’s the first openly gay contestant. However, last year’s winner, Catriona Gray from the Philippines spoke during Sunday’s pageant, saying: the past year has been “unforgettable, life-changing and purposeful. In addition, she said: “We’re getting this amazing platform to voice the things we’re passionate about, the things we care about.”
