@IAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the #MissUniverse2019 National Costume competition! I think we are the most powerful beings in the world and that we should be given every opportunity. He was right, but the woman who came out on stage said she was Miss Malaysia. Aug. 14, 2019 She used the opportunity to deliver a powerful message about women empowerment and beauty standards that really resonated with people all over the world, with both celebrities and regular people quoting her online. Sadly, at the time she didn’t make it to the top 12. "I always had a voice, but Miss Universe allowed me to amplify it. “From sixth grade, I have been learning that the climate is deteriorating and the planet is dying, and it is up to us to keep our planet safe,” the Miss Universe winner said. Madison Anderson represented Puerto Rico. “I think we are the most powerful beings in the world and we should be given every opportunity.”, She went on to say that the Miss Universe and Miss South Africa platforms are “some of the few platforms that actually give women the ability to lead, and the sooner we start looking at it as a leadership position, the less it’s something that’s taboo and the more we can start moving forward as women.”. Extreme poverty ends with you. Zozibini has two other sisters. Newly crowned Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi walks away with super cool prizes such as; A year-long salary as Miss Universe – thought to be worth more than $100 000 (Around R1.475 million). pic.twitter.com/gMkjmVCabo. She's our Miss Universe 2019, Miss South África, I believe. “I want children to look at me and see my face and I want them to see their faces reflected in mine.”. A luxury apartment in New York City. South African model Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 back on the 8th of December. Zozibini Tunzi is the third woman from South Africa to win the Miss Universe title. She completed the look with bejewelled heels and matching earrings. ", And if you're wondering, yes, there was another mix-up and Steve Harvey was involved in it. With her dark skin and natural, unstraightened hair, Tunzi can be a role model for girls across the continent. She is a South African model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2019. I want children to look at me and see my face and I want them to see their faces reflected in mine.". Reply below with your well wishes as she wears her crown and begins her reign to represent us across the globe. South African model Zozibini Tunzi won the Miss Universe 2019 title in Atlanta, US, on December 9 and a video of her "final word" has gone viral on Twitter. Back on the 8th of December, the Miss Universe 2019 competition was held in Atlanta, Georgia. People who want to learn about and take action on the world’s biggest challenges. The singer walked the red carpet before the show wearing a sparkly asymmetric dress with matching sunglasses. In her speech, Tunzi said she knows what her presence on global stages like Miss Universe represents. Miss Universe 2019 winner is Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi, India's Vartika Singh crashes out. pic.twitter.com/pi93tpMQgk. ALSO READ: Who is Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi? Zozibini Tunzi is the third woman from South Africa to win the Miss Universe title. Image supplied by Miss SA. Getty Images. Madison Anderson from Puerto Rico was announced as the first runner-up and Mexico's Sofía Aragon was the second runner-up. Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 by her predecessor, Catriona Gray of the Philippines. "I think the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership. #missuniverse#zozibinitunzipic.twitter.com/gqy2pDdbep, Related Stories In fact, when asked what’s the most important thing we should be teaching girls, Tunzi said leadership. Bharat Bandh: Is there a sharp north-south divide in farmers' protest? Meet other Global Citizens who care about the same issues you do. I am #MissUniverse2019. 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It is something that has been lacking in young girls and women for a very long time — not because we don’t want to, but because of what society has labeled women to be. Adding that girls are the "most powerful beings in the world", Tunzi exclaimed that every woman should be endowed with opportunities. She participated in her first pageant back in 2017, where she competed for the title of Miss South Africa. Following Ms Tunzi’s win, several social media users celebrated the fact that a black woman wearing her natural hair was crowned Miss Universe. Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, of South Africa, appears at a press conference following the pageant. Who is Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi? 'I want children to see their faces reflected in mine,' Miss South Africa says, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. It was between her and fellow finalist 26-year-old Wits University student, Sasha-Lee Olivier from Johannesburg in the battle for the crown during the last question and answer session. Keep updated on what they're doing to change the world. Too personal #MissSA2019, Well deserved Queen Zozibini Tinzi#MissSA2019 pic.twitter.com/wBX7r6WXCW, Congratulations Zozi ❤️❤️❤️❤️You made Us Proud Mkhaya #MissSA2019#MissSA #ZoziForMissSA2019 @zozitunzi pic.twitter.com/zx3kSALjKC, Our hair is our crown, Congratulations Zozibini an African crown on her authentic hair bona we getting there little by little. @MissUniverse #MissSouthAfrica #MissUniverse2019. Zozibini Tunzi has been crowned Miss South Africa 2019. What a time to be alive. “I think the most important thing we should be teaching young girls today is leadership. Madison Anderson from Puerto Rico was announced as the first runner-up and Mexico's Sofía Aragon was the second runner-up. “I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me – with my kind of skin and my kind of hair – was never considered to be beautiful,” the model said prior to her crowning. Ms Htet told People that she wants to use her platform to "have a big impact on the LGBTQ community back in Burma", where homosexuality is illegal. I think it is time that that stops today. PM Modi to chair Covid review meeting with CMs of seven high-burden states, NCB to send summons to Deepika Padukone in drug probe linked to Sushant death: Sources, Rhea Chakraborty, brother Showik to stay in jail till Oct 6, judicial custody extended, Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. Singer Lira Makes History as the First African Barbie Doll, Meet the First Openly Queer Miss South Africa Contestant. pic.twitter.com/NUDsIjzsPn, . pic.twitter.com/kk1ySPXxXU, This particular video that was shared on Twitter by the official account of Miss Universe has garnered over 56,000 likes and almost 25,000 retweets. In October, the Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o published a children’s book called Sulwe, which is about a girl who wishes her dark skin was lighter. Zozibini Tunzi Wiki. “They are looked down on by other people and are being discriminated against.”. Image credits: zozitunzi. in style. "Being on the Miss Universe stage is not just a dream" Anderson said. Cookies help us deliver our services. Please contact us at contact@globalcitizen.org if you would like to re-activate your account. Go South Africa. Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, of South Africa, appears at a press conference following the pageant. Who will be #MissUniverse2019?? 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