Ivonne Cerdas Cascante was crowned Miss Universe Costa Rica 2020 and earned the opportunity to represent Costa Rica at Miss Universe 2020 stage. The diva succeeds Miss Costa Rica 2019 Paola Chacón for the title.
Ivonne is a 28-years-old software engineer who graduated from Universidad Tecnica Nacional in Barrio Lourdes, Alajuela Province. The diva is not new to the pageantry as this was the third time, she had participated at Miss Costa Rica. She was adjudged as the first runner-up at Miss Costa Rica 2012 and second runner-up at Miss Costa Rica 2015 competition.
Ivonne believes that everyone at the competition are strong and empowered and have taught her something she would always cherish. She would like to use the platform to advocate about women empowerment as she believes that only we know the courage it takes to expose ourselves in this way, and the dedication it takes to prepare for this day.