Teresa Santos was crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2021 on 9th November 2021 as she succeeded Miss Universe Brazil 2020 Julia Gama for the title.
Teresa Stela Barbosa Silva Santos is a 23 years old Brazilian model and beauty pageant titleholder. Santos had previously been crowned Miss Ceará 2021 and Miss Ceará 2018, and placed as the second runner-up at Miss Brazil 2018. She is the fourth woman from Ceará to win Miss Brazil. She is a fitness enthusiast and a last-year psychology student. She also owns a jewellery business.
The queen grew up in close contact with nature in northeast of Brazil and is a staunch believer in the power of sustainability. She grew up playing volleyball and lived in the United States for an year on an exchange program. She wishes to help women who live in vulnerable conditions by opening up a safe space where they can access better help, both physical and mental.