Sotheary Bee from Cambodia is 19 years of age and stands tall at 173 cm. Sotheary By is honoured to be the first representative from Cambodia to compete in Miss Universe. She is eager for the opportunity to represent her home country on a global stage as well as be a role model for young women in her country. At the age of 14, she began earning her own living as a professional model. Her nickname 'Bee' was coined by her brother who describes her as a busy-bee who loves to be active. As a child, she played sports with the boys, but was never discouraged to pursue her modelling career and participate in pageants.