Eva Longoria took to social media to share her excitement after Nicaragua’s first Miss Universe win. Although Longoria is of Mexican descent, the actress, producer, and businesswoman said she was thrilled that a Latina took home the coveted crown.Sheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo was crowned Miss Universe after competing against 84 contestants (after Miss China withdrew) during the final night of the 72nd annual Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador.
On Saturday, November 18, live from the José Adolfo Pineda National Gymnasium, Sheynnis Palacios made history in her country after joining the Miss Universe family.Pakistan debuted in Miss Universe with Erica Robin as its representative, signifying a step towards global inclusivity and diversity. Maria Camila Avella Montañez from Colombia and Michelle Cohn from Guatemala made history as the first married contestants and mothers to compete in Miss Universe.Furthermore, Rikkie Valerie Kollé from the Netherlands and Marina Machete from Portugal are the second and third transwomen to participate in Miss Universe, following Angela Ponce, who represented Spain in 2018.Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios wins the 72st annual Miss Universe pageantMiss Universe 2024: Check out the location of next year’s pageantEXCLUSIVE: Miss Universe’s official makeup artist shares contestants time limit and which one has near-perfect skinEva Longoria is widely recognized as one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood.
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