During this year’s Miss Universe National Costume show, viewers can vote for their favourite costume by visiting the Miss Universe website.
Watch: The 69th MISS UNIVERSE National Costume Show | LIVE
During this year’s Miss Universe National Costume show, viewers can vote for their favourite costume by visiting the Miss Universe website.
During this year’s Miss Universe National Costume show, viewers can vote for their favourite costume by visiting the Miss Universe website.
The Miss Universe National Costume show is a highlight for lovers of fashion, costuming and over the top concepts.
Traditionally a showcase of national dress, the competition has grown into an artistic expression of the human experience.
During this year’s Miss Universe National Costume show, viewers can vote for their favourite costume by visiting the Miss Universe website.
The Miss Universe National Costume show will stream live on the Miss Universe Youtube channel from 02:00 (SAST) on Friday 14 May. Yes, that is two in the morning, so set your alarm if you must.
Miss South Africa runner-up Natasha Joubert will carry the flag for Mzansi in a bid to become the first nation to see back-to-back entrants crowned Miss Universe
Watch: The 69th MISS UNIVERSE National Costume Show
Please note: The stream will begin at 02:00 SAST on Friday 14 May.
What came before
Zozibini Tunzi was the first black woman from South Africa to win the Miss Universe crown, she won the title on December 8, 2019. She also made history by eschewing expectations and electing to compete with her natural, short-cropped hair, reflecting a deep shift in beauty standards in the pageant industry and beyond.
Zozibini Tunzi is a passionate activist engaged in the fight against gender-based violence and a supporter of the #HeForShe social media movement, helping to evolve gender stereotypes and bring men into the fight for gender equality.
Tunzi hopes to be an example to young girls to embrace their most authentic selves.
She is using her voice as Miss Universe to encourage young women to “take up space” and hopes to bring more voices together to make change across the world. Her message for young women was echoed by everyone from Oprah to Michelle Obama following her crowning.
Before being crowned Miss Universe, Zozibini was working in public relations at a respected global firm.
The 69th Miss Universe competition will air from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on
Sunday, May 16, 2021 (02:00 SAST Monday, May 17).
