The magnificent finale of Miss Ukraine Universe 2018, the 23rd edition of Miss Ukraine Universe national beauty pageant, was held last night at the Fairmont Grand Hotel in Kyiv, Ukraine. At the conclusion of the finale, Karina Zhosan emerged as the winner and was crowned Miss Universe Ukraine 2018 by her predecessor and outgoing queen Miss Universe Ukraine 2017 Yana Krasnikova.
Karina defeated 17 other contestants to clinch the title and will now represent Ukraine in Miss Universe 2018 international beauty pageant to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on 16th December 2018. Karina is 23 years of age and stands tall at an astonishing height of 179 cms.
(Photo Credits: Miss Universe Ukraine Official)
Karina, who was involved in a charity campaign to raise funds for orphans in Kenya, wants to implement similar projects in Ukraine, as she feels that problem, unfortunately, is not alien to her home country as well. Fond of reading books of different authors and genres, she was really impressed with the work of Robin Sharma – ‘Monk who sold his Ferrari’. She describes herself as purposeful, responsive and responsible. She believes that this victory will provide her a chance to expand her opportunities and realize her plans while being able to contribute positively to the society.
(Photo Credits: Miss Universe Ukraine Official)
Karina’s court included Natalia Bolykh (first runner-up), Valeria Ryabchenko (second runner-up), Anna Duritskaya (third runner-up) and Kateryna Semenyachenko (fourth runner-up). Top 9 finalists also included Anastasiia Kuzevych, Galina Prystash, Kseniya Klyuyko and Yana Belyaeva. Remaining contestants who competed at the finale were Antonina Balanetska, Diana Gasanenko, Daria Akhmetova, Irina Shevchuk, Vlada Putava, Olga Litvinenko, Alyona Lesik, Irina Mars and Julie Freitas.
Ukraine has not won so far any Miss Universe crown till date. Do you think Karina can bring the honours for her country?