In a well contested annual pageant, Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis palacious has been crowned 2023 Miss Universe.

The 23- year-old TV host and model bested 19 semi-finalists to win the annuall beauty pageant to make history as the first -ever Miss Universe from her Country.

Palacious takes the crown from R” Bonney Gabriel of the United States of America (USA) who served as the last year’s Miss Universe.

The winner of 84 Countries National Pageant competed at this year’s Miss Universe. They were judged by a panel that included model Halima Aden, “Queen Eye” Star Carson. Kressley and Tik Tok Influencer Avani Gregg.

Antonia Porsild of Thailand placed as the first runner-up, and Moraya Wilson of Australia was crow the second runner-up at the 72nd edition of the most celebrated global pageant.

iMiss Colombian, Camilla Avella, and Miss Puerto Rico, Karla Guilfi, rounded up the top five, while another member of the top 10, Spain’s Atheneea Perez, was crowned the pageant’s Miss Congeniality.