Miss Universe Australia 2020 Maria Thattil may have missed out on the crown of Miss Universe but she still has plenty to celebrate about. The diva placed among the Top 10 finalists of Miss Universe 2021 out of a pool of 73 contestants but was just unexpectedly edged out of the Top 5.
She had been the viewers-favorite and was one of the strongest contestants for the crown. Despite not making it to the final round, Thattil said she was “blessed, fulfilled and grateful” of how far she came in the contest and hopes it inspires others to “carve out” their own place. Maria is determined to use her voice to speak about diversity. With a promise to amplify the voice of many others like her who were once not heard, with her own voice, Maria Thattil has proven to be a force to be reckoned with and there isn’t a ceiling she won’t shatter.