Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios crowned 72nd Miss Universe

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned the 72nd Miss Universe at the Jose Adolfo Pineda arena in San Salvador. After an intense contend between 90-country candidates, Miss Nicaragua emerged as the 72nd Miss Universe. Advancing to the final round alongside her were Miss Thailand and Miss Australia in the beauty pageant.

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel passed over the precious crown to her successor. The crowd erupts in cheers as Nicaragua wins the title of Miss Universe 2023, with Miss Thailand coming in first place.

Second runner-up Moraya Wilson of Miss Australia and first runner-up Anntonia Porsild of Miss Thailand respectively took home the titles in the Miss Universe contest.

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. The event was also broadcasted online on Miss Universe's YouTube channel and its X account.

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