On the night of this September 2, the Miss Universe Colombia 2023 pageant took place. After parades in swimsuits, a gala, a round of questions, musical presentations and more, the jury chose the three finalists: Lina María Hurtado, by Bonaventure; Adriana Numa, from Norte de Santander; and Camila Avella, Casanare; finally, it was the latter who won the contest.
Despite being one of the favorites for her outstanding beauty, but also for her social leadership with the ‘Vivir para servir’ foundation, Miss Buenaventura came in third place and, after that, there were several voices of indignation.
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“The robbery of the century”, “They didn’t just rob Buenaventura, they robbed all of Colombia from having the chance to see such a precious woman as our representative in Miss Universe. Unfortunate robbery ”, were some of the comments on social networks.
The expectation that she would be the winner was such that In the Port of Colombia, hundreds of people gathered to watch the contest on the big screen and gladly support her.
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For many viewers, the jury made up of the former Miss Universe, Andrea Meza; Tatyana Orozco, businesswoman from Barranquilla; Jason Co, CFO of O Skin Care; Cesar Velilla, plastic surgeon, and Aysjel Bernadette, director of Miss Universe Curaçao; not having chosen Lina María Hurtado even predicts a defeat in the most important global contest, Miss Universe.
“I am going to sleep disappointed to know that Colombia will have another year without a crown in Miss Universe”, “You did not lose anything. But Colombia lost the opportunity to have a queen with all the characteristics that make a Colombian stand out. You are Buenaventura, you are essence peaceful, you are Colombia”.
For her part, Miss Buenaventura wrote a message of peace to her followers hours before the coronation: “Tonight, come what may, let’s celebrate destiny in peace and togetherness.”
ALEJANDRA OSPINA CORDERO
DIGITAL SCOPE WRITING
TIME
