The 69th edition of Miss Universe i.e., Miss Universe 2020 is going to be held on 16th May 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA where delegates from all over the world will compete for the crown. The winner will succeed Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa for the title. The competition will be hosted by Mario Lopez and Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo.
The gorgeous delegates from all over the world have begun their journey at Miss Universe 2020 and a few of the beauty queens have already begun with their mandatory quarantine period before arriving in Florida. As Miss Universe 2020 approaches, pageant fanatics believe that under Miss Universe Brazil 2020 Julia Gama, Miss Universe Argentina 2020 Alina Luz Akselrad, and Miss Universe Peru 2020 Janick Maceta’s delegation, one of these South American countries could be winning the Miss Universe 2020 crown, breaking a drought of many years.
Brazil won the last Miss Universe crown 53 years ago when Martha Vasconcellos was crowned Miss Universe 1968, whereas Argentina won the crown 59 years ago when Norma Nolan was crowned Miss Universe 1962. Peru won the first and last crown 64 years ago when Gladys Zender was crowned in 1957. Since then, the national organizations have been trying their best to crown/appoint a representative who could bring the crown home and end the ‘crown drought’ for the country.
Miss Universe Brazil 2020 Julia Gama is an actress, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who is passionate about life and diverse cultures. She studied chemical engineering and has a degree in dramatic arts. Julia began her journey as an international ambassador for Leprosy six years ago and is an activist in India, China, Europe, and Brazil and has received several distinctions from international organizations. She is one of the strongest contenders for the title and has managed to impress everyone with her confidence and strong preparation.
Miss Universe Argentina 2020 Alina Luz Akselrad has certificates in persuasive writing and children’s rights from Harvard University and recently published her book that offers guidance and empowerment to young women. She has dedicated herself to helping women build their confidence and considers philanthropy a lifestyle. With her charming personality and confident preparation, Alina has managed to enter the favorites of everyone and her advocacy campaign, ‘Embrace You Power’ has also caught a lot of attention as it aims to improves women’s self-confidence from childhood. She is also an advocate for cancer prevention and lends her support to pediatric oncology patients upon watching her mother beat the disease.
Miss Universe Peru 2020 Janick Maceta works as an audio engineer in one of New York’s iconic studios, The Manhattan Center. She is a young entrepreneur, who co-founded a movement called Top of New York Music (T.O.N.Y) and is registered as a record label that aims to promote young musicians by producing their music. Janick is certified to work with kids at the Head Start Association and New York Foundling that helps people with disabilities. The beauty is also an advocate for sexually abused children and returned to Peru to set up an organization called ‘Little Heroes’ that provides legal and psychological help to children and families who are victims of sexual violence. Janick’s vision for the community and people in Peru has made her one of the favorites for the title.
Wishing the three queens’ good luck with the competition. Who would the drought breaker be?