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Let’s Learn about this year’s Miss Universe: Sheynnis Palacios

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Sheynnis Palacios

The 72th Miss Universe pageant has just ended on 18th November, 2023 and we already know our winner of this year. She is none other than Sheynnis Palacios who is the first Nicaraguan Miss Universe 2023. To know more about her, this article is for you!

Some Quick Facts about Sheynnis Palacios

TITLEDESCRIPTION
NameSheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo
Age23 years (as of 2023)
Birthdate30 May, 2000
ZodiacGemini
BirthplaceDiriamba, Nicaragua
HobbiesReading books, Solving Puzzles
Educational QualificationCentral American University, Managua
OccupationModel, Activist
Net Worth$1 Million (as of 2023)
NationalityNicaraguan
ReligionCatholic Christianity
Father’s NameNot known
Mother’s NameRaquel Cornejo

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Her Life before winning a Pageant Crown

Palacios was born on 30 May 2000, in Diriamba, Nicaragua to mother Raquel Cornejo. She was educated at La Salle Managua Pedagogical Institute in Managua, where she won the Miss Lasallista beauty pageant, beginning her interest in pageantry. 

Afterward, Palacios enrolled in the Central American University in Managua, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication in 2022. While a university student, Palacios played on her school’s varsity volleyball team. To pay for her education, Palacios made and sold Buñuelos with her mother and maternal grandmother, for which she was bullied at school.

Before becoming Miss Universe, Palacios was working as a model, television presenter, and journalist in Nicaragua, and presented a show called entiende tu mente, which discussed topics related to mental health as she suffered anxiety attacks when she was young.

Her Physical Beauty

Sheynnis is a gorgeous young woman who is approximately 1.8 m (5’11) tall and weighs around 55 kg. She has a short Black hair with smooth bronze skin and black eyes.

Some Interesting Facts about Sheynnis Palacios

  • Sheynnis completed her graduation from Bachelor of Mass Communication from Central American University.
  • She was also the part of women’s volleyball team during her college time.
  • She has a younger brother named Alex Palacios.
  • In 2020, She started a Fundraiser project named ‘Uniting Lives’ after two hurricanes hit Nicaragua.
  • Sheynnis bought her first car Nissan Sentra in 2022.
  • She is also a model and has walked in many Ramp Walks.
  • She wanted to open her own International PR Company and become an Audio-Visual Producer.

Pagentry

Sheynnis Palacios’ foray into the world of beauty pageants began in 2016 when she participated in Miss Teen Nicaragua, where she emerged as the winner. Her success in this initial competition opened doors to larger international platforms, leading her to represent Nicaragua at Teen Universe 2017, where she secured a spot in the Top 10.

To date, Palacios holds the title of Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016, Miss World Nicaragua 2020, Miss Nicaragua 2023, and Miss Universe 2023.

Her Journey for Miss Universe 2023

As Miss Nicaragua, Palacios competed at Miss Universe 2023. The pageant was held on 18 November in San Salvador, El Salvador. On the night of finals, Palacios advanced into the Top 20, becoming just the fifth Nicaraguan representative to reach the semifinals.

Palacios was announced as the pageant’s winner, beating first runner-up Anntonia Porsild of Thailand. Upon her victory, Palacios became the first Nicaraguan to be crowned Miss Universe. She also became the first Nicaraguan to win any of the Big Four international beauty pageants.

She is also the first Central American to win the pageant outright, following Justine Pasek of Panama, who became Miss Universe 2002 following the resignation of original winner Oxana Fedorova.

Sheynnis said in one of her interviews that she was very emotional during the winner announcement but couldn’t cry. The adrenaline rush was so high that she broke down once she saw the cameras and thanked her mother for everything.

Her Contribution to Nicaraguan Protests against their Government

Palacios participated in the 2018–2022 Nicaraguan protests against the government of President Daniel Ortega, with pictures of her taken at the time showing her waving the Nicaraguan flag.

Before her victory in the Miss Universe pageant, a state media presenter called her “Miss Fritters,” referring to her background selling beignets.

Ortega’s government expressed “legitimate joy and pride” at Palacios’ achievement, but following statements of congratulations by members of the Nicaraguan opposition, Vice President and First Lady Rosario Murillo denounced what she called “evil, terrorist commentators making a clumsy and insulting attempt to turn what should be a beautiful and well-deserved moment of pride into destructive coup-mongering.”

Two artists were reportedly prevented by authorities from completing a mural of her in Esteli, while reports emerged that Karen Celebertti, owner of the Miss Nicaragua franchise, and her daughter, were briefly detained upon their arrival in Managua Airport before being placed on a flight to Mexico. Celebertti’s husband was also briefly detained and her home was searched by authorities.

Net Worth and Salary

She has a net worth of approximately $1 Million as of 2023.

FAQ’s

How old is Sheynnis?

She is 23 years old as of 2023.

How much she earned as a cash prize in Miss Universe 2023?

She earned $250k as a grand cash prize.

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