Miss Universe 2023 winner Sheynnis Palacios was crowned on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador, wearing an embellished dress that paid tribute to her country, incorporating the colors of the Nicaraguan flag. The 23-year-old made history as the first-ever Nicaraguan to hold the Miss Universe title. Palacios secured a victory over first runner-up Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild, and second runner-up Miss Australia Moraya Wilson.
Olivia Culpo, Maria Menounos and Jeannie Mai were the night’s hosts, and singer John Legend entertained viewers. Clarisse Designs provided dresses for all delegates for the opening number, and Jojo Bragais was the footwear sponsor. Lebanese jewelry company Mouawad has been the official jeweler for the Miss Universe Organization since 2019. Kids Women Dresses
Miss Venezuela Diana Silva competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Venezuela Diana Silva competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Spain Athenea Paulinha Pérez competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Spain Athenea Paulinha Pérez competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Puerto Rico Karla Guilfú competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Puerto Rico Karla Guilfú competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Philippines Michelle Marquez competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Philippines Michelle Marquez competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Peru Camila Escribens competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Peru Camila Escribens competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss El Salvador Isabella García-Manzo competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss El Salvador Isabella García-Manzo competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Colombia Maria Avella competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Colombia Maria Avella competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Australia Moraya Wilson competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Miss Australia Moraya Wilson competes in the 2023 Miss Universe evening gown competition on Nov. 18 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
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