Home
- Sunday 26 Jan 2020
South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi named Miss Universe 2019
PTI, Dec 9, 2019, 10:38 AM IST
Atlanta: South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi has been crowned Miss Universe for the year 2019, beating more than 90 contestants, including Miss India, from around the globe.
The 26-year-old Tunzi was declared the winner at a televised event, hosted by American comic-turned-TV personality Steve Harvey, held at Tyler Perry Studios here on Sunday.
Indian contestant Vartika Singh crashed out of the world’s biggest beauty pageant after securing a place in the top 20.
Miss Puerto Rico Madison Anderson was named the first runner-up, followed by Mexican contestant Ashley Alvidrez as the second runner-up. Also part of the top 5 were Colombia and Thailand.
The announcement of the winner was made on Miss Universe’s official Instagram account.
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, from the Philippines, presented Tunzi with the crown.
This is the third Miss Universe crown for South Africa, with Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters being declared the winner in 2017.
Related Articles
-
Beijing: The toll due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China rose to 56 on Sunday with confirmed cases of the affliction reaching 1,975. About 32....
-
Lisle: Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a cigar lounge outside Chicago, police said. The shooting happened just after 10 p.m. Friday a....
-
Beijing: A deadly viral outbreak in China has now killed 41 people, while the number of infected cases has soared to nearly 1,300, authorities said Sa....
-
Jerusalem: Britain's Prince Charles on Friday paid a solemn visit to the tomb of his grandmother, who sheltered Jews during the Holocaust and whose tu....
-
Beijing: The death toll in China's deadly coronavirus has climbed to 25 with confirmed cases rising sharply to 830, prompting authorities to lock down....
Latest Additions
-
New Delhi: Leading industry body Indian Auto LPG Coalition has sought GST reduction on Auto LPG as well as on conversion kits for gaseous fuels to pro....
-
Davos: Eyeing HNIs, businessmen and young entrepreneurs from India and other countries, a diversified group has launched a new venture to help people ....
-
Guwahati: The Tea Association of India (TAI) has expressed concern over the Centre's plan to repeal of the Plantation Labour Act as the industry has b....
-
Mumbai: Actor Disha Patani says for her role in upcoming film "Malang" she drew inspiration from Hollywood star Angelina Jolie. Disha plays a grey ....
-
New Delhi: MG Motor India plans to increase the production of its SUV Hector by around 30 per cent after BS-VI emission norms come into effect from Ap....
