The 69th Miss Universe pageant took place Sunday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
Miss Mexico took the crown of Miss Universe. Andrea Meza waived to the cheering crowd as she walked across the stage holding her boquet of flowers. There were a total of 74 contestants.
The 26-year-old Meza was crowned by former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa, who won the pageant in 2019.
The new Miss Universe is Mexico!!!! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/Mmb6l7tK8I
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) May 17, 2021
After 2 decades, India's representative Adline Castelino made it in the Top 5 and Castelino was crowned 3rd runner up of the night.
Castelino took the stage with poise and elegance and carried herself with grace in all different looks through the night. Congratulatory remarks poured in for the Miss India over Twitter.
History made! India’s 🇮🇳 @AdlineCastelino bags the 3rd Runner-Up title at the 69th Miss Universe Pageant 👑
— Miss Diva (@MissDivaOrg) May 17, 2021
We are so proud of our LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020, @AdlineCastelino 😍 Our hearts are full of pride and happiness ✨
@missuniverse #AdlineCastelino pic.twitter.com/At7XPMub7b
3rd Runner-Up for India 🇮🇳 at @MissUniverse 👑
— Miss Diva (@MissDivaOrg) May 17, 2021
Congratulations @AdlineCastelino You have made us immensely proud! Your resilience, determination & grace shined throughout the competition and the hard work you’ve put in your journey reflected in you this night! We are proud of u❤️ pic.twitter.com/hoi54G7d8A
India places 3rd Runner Up at @MissUniverse! 👑😍
— Miss Diva (@MissDivaOrg) May 17, 2021
Our hearts are filled with immense pride for our LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020, @AdlineCastelino who has done such an exceptional job at the Miss Universe Pageant! We couldn’t have asked for a better representative than you. pic.twitter.com/JHkpqV4pFn
While Brazil's Julia Gama, 28, emerged the runner-up, Janick Maceta came in at the number 2 spot.
The 3 hour competition was hosted by Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo.
This is the 3rd Miss Universe victory for Mexico.
Photos courtesy of Instagram.