Everything You Need To Know About Miss Universe 2019 and the Epic Answer That Gained Her The Crown

Beauty pageants – they’ve always been a big deal, right from when they began. Miss World and Miss Universe are titles that every woman dreams of being crowned as. Miss Universe is an international event that occurs annually where participants from around the world come together to compete. It is a common misconception that the women who take part in this pageant are evaluated based on their beauty or looks only but the reality is that they are assessed on several criteria that include their confidence, knowledge, ambition, and grace.

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The definition of beauty has been defined by society through advertisements, movies, and songs which have influenced our idea of it. Women are considered to be beautiful only if they fit that certain standard which is unjust and demeaning to women all over the world. Miss Universe is a platform where women can showcase their potential and aspirations towards the change they want to bring to the world. It is a title that holds the value of inspiration for women everywhere through global representation to celebrate inclusivity and acceptance. Former Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi beat more than 90 contestants and won the of title Miss Universe for the year 2019. She excelled in all the rounds but what made us fall in love with her all the more was her epic answers during the question-answer rounds. Read on to know what these answers were.

And The Winner Is…

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It was a proud moment for us all when Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019. The final round was called “The Final Word” where the top three contestants from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and South Africa, were asked the same question one by one while the others wore soundproof headphones. The one who gave the most unique and inspiring answer was crowned the winner.

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The challenge here was to deliver an answer unique and stronger than the other contestants’ answers. The question that was asked was “What is the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today?” and the finalists gave their most inspiring answers. While the other two contestants spoke about embracing authenticity and true values, the one that won the title of Miss Universe was Zozobini Tunzi’s answer. She spoke about making young girls aware of the opportunity that leadership can have and how they change the world if they take it up. In a society where women have been considered important just for their looks and constantly overlooked for their potential, it is time that young girls take on leadership and make a difference in society to lead and bring about change. Women are powerful beings and they have immense potential. All that is needed is proper guidance and direction by women who can set an example to make young girls know their capabilities. Zozobini Tunzi empowered us when she said that it was important to teach young girls this virtue and it not only won our hearts but it also won her the crown.

Why Miss Universe 2019 Is Special

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The winner of Miss Universe for the year 2019 was a huge step for society in terms of inclusivity and acceptance. Zozobini Tunzi was born in South Africa, in a place where women with her skin tone and her type of her were never considered beautiful. She was asked to change her hair, wear a wig to fit a certain standard of beauty; but she refused to conform. She took part in the beauty pageant in her truest and most real form and won Miss South Africa. With the same dedication and zest, she went on to win Miss Universe 2019 and changed the course of beauty standards set by society. Who set this standard? Why is there a standard, at all? Every person, irrespective of their shape, color, size, ethnicity, or religion is beautiful and no one should compare beauty between two individuals to fit a certain standard. True beauty lies in authenticity and individuality and society does not have the right to snatch that away from women.

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Zozobini Tunzi opened a door that welcomes women of all ethnicity by standing by what she believes in. She is the first black woman to win the title since Leila Lopes in 2011. She was congratulated and appreciated by women from all over the world for winning the competition as a black woman with short hair. It truly marked the beginning of a new era where young girls all over the world see their reflection in her. Her message as the newly crowned Miss Universe was that every young girl who witnessed this glorious moment recognizes the power they hold in them and see their reflection in her.

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As a black woman, Zozobini Tunzi broke all standards of beauty when she won the title with her short hair. Miss Universe 2019’s message went viral for celebrating natural beauty and empowering future female leaders. We are proud of her for breaking barriers of beauty and representing all women who did not feel beautiful because they did not fit into a certain box. More power to you, Zozobini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019!

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