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Unveiling the Reign of Sheynnis Palacios: Miss Universe 2023

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Historic Win: Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua secured the Miss Universe 2023 title, marking Nicaragua's first-ever victory in the international beauty pageant.

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Event Location: The 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant took place at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.

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Event Location: The 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant took place at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.

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 Runner-Ups: Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild claimed the first runner-up position, while Miss Australia Moraya Wilson was named the second runner-up at the event.

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The official Miss Universe Instagram page announced Sheynnis Palacios' victory, garnering attention and excitement.

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Crowning Moment: R'Bonney Gabriel from the USA, the Miss Universe 2022 titleholder, crowned Sheynnis Palacios during the ceremony

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 Palacios' Background: Hailing from Managua, Nicaragua, Palacios is a 23-year-old mental health activist and audiovisual producer.

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Behind-the-Scenes Activism: Despite preferring to be behind the camera, Palacios emerged due to her commitment to addressing global issues, particularly mental health.

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Advocacy Initiatives: Palacios initiated "Understand Your Mind," an accessible project featuring interviews with specialists on emotional care, tackling the rarely addressed issue in her country.

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 Life Goals: Her aspirations include working in the service of humanity by managing a newsroom, producing content for international brands, and advocating for mental health.

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Pageant Highlights: The event included diverse contestants from 83 countries, with notable mentions for Miss India Shweta Sharda and Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 Erica Robin. Additionally, John Legend performed his popular track "All of Me" during the ceremony.