Producer:  Mehak Pal

Miss Universe 2023: 6 Contestants Who Changed The Game

Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios won the title of Miss Universe 2023 on November 19, 2023. The beauty queen created history as she was the first woman from her country to be crowned Miss Universe.

Here are six contestants who broke the stereotypes in Miss Universe 2023.

Miss Nepal: Jane Dipika Garrett (2023)

 At 22, Miss Nepal, Jane Dipika Garrett, made history as the first plus-sized model in the pageant competition.

Miss Pakistan: Erica Robin (2023)

Karachi-born, Miss Pakistan, Erica Robin made history at the 2023 Miss Universe beauty pageant by being the first Pakistani woman in its 72 editions.

Miss Guatemala: Michelle Cohn (2023)

For the first time in the history of Miss Universe, Miss Guatemala Michelle Cohn broke the stereotypes by participating as the first mother to ever take part in the competition.

Miss Colombia: Camila Avella (2023)

Miss Colombia Camila Avella made history at this year's Miss Universe pageant as a first-married woman and a second mother. She became the first mother to reach Miss Universe 2023 top 5. 

Miss Portugal: Marina Machete (2023)

Miss Portugal Marina Machete was the first transgender woman who represented her country on the international pageant.

Miss Netherlands: Rikkie Valerie Kollé (2023)

Miss Netherlands Rikkie Valerie Kollé was the second transgender person to compete at the 72nd Miss Universe competition.