Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios Crowned Miss Universe 2023

Historic pageant sees first body-inclusive contestant, first Pakistani representative, and first mother to place

• Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023, marking the first time a Nicaraguan has won the title.
• The pageant, held in San Salvador, El Salvador, saw several historic firsts, including the first body-inclusive contestant, Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett, and the first woman to represent Pakistan, Erica Robin, who wore a burkini during the swimsuit competition.
• Miss Colombia Camila Avella became the first mother to place in the competition, and Miss Portugal Marina Machete was the first transgender woman to place.
• Miss Spain Athenea Pérez, the first Black woman to win the Miss Spain title, was named Miss Congeniality.
• The pageant was hosted by an all-female team for the first time, and for the first time allowed married women and mothers to compete.

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