Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios Wins 2023 Miss Universe Pageant

Image: San Salvador, El Salvador

Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua won 2023 Miss Universe pageant title

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72nd Miss Universe pageant held on Nov.18 at San Salvador, El Salvador

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Contestants from 84 countries participated in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant.

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Shanice Palacios becomes the first woman from Nicaragua to win the Miss Universe pageant

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The first runner-up was Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild and second runner-up Miss Australia Moraya Wilson,

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Singer John Legend performed at the ceremony, which included Olivia Culpo, Jeannie Mai and Maria Menounos as hosts.

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Miss Congeniality award won to Miss Spain Athenea Pérez

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23 year old Miss Nicaragua Shannice Palacios crowned 72nd Miss Universe

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