#Zozibini Tunzi

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Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi at the AMVCA’s

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Zozibini Tunzi

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The most number of wins in Miss Universe: 

USA: 9 (1954, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1980, 1995, 1997, 2012, 2022) 

Venezuela: 7 (1979, 1981, 1986, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2013) 

Puerto Rico: 5 (1970, 1985, 1993, 2001, 2006) 

India: 3 (1994, 2000, 2021) 

Mexico: 3 (1991, 2010, 2020) 

South Africa: 3 (1978, 2017, 2019) 

Australia: 3 (1972, 2004, 2018) 

Colombia: 3 (1958, 2014, 2015) 

Sweden: 3 (1955, 1966, 1984) 

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Zozibini Tunzi. Miss Universe 2019.

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Zozibini Tunzi. Miss Universe 2019.

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Ndavi Nokeri: Aiming for South Africa’s 4th in the 71st Miss Universe

Ndavi Nokeri: Aiming for South Africa’s 4th in the 71st Miss Universe

In the past five editions of Miss Universe, South Africa holds the best record with two titleholders (2017 and 2019), a first runner-up (2018) and a second runner-up (2021). Thus, Miss South Africa 2022 Ndavi Nokeri is entering the next competition as representative of the highest-performing nation for the said period. Ndavi is primed to draw strength from the collective efforts of Demi-Leigh and…

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Black Femme Character Dependency Dark Skin Directory: Z

Z: The Characters:

Zakia Asalache | Zaria Peterson | Zephyr Halima | Zoe Head Count | Zoe Washburne | Zoey Super Monsters | Zoey Baker | Zola Grey Shepherd | Zora Wilson | Zula | Zula Hendricks | Zuri Ross

Z: The Entertainers

Zainab Johnson |  Zelda Harris |  Zenobia |  Zethu Dlomo |  Zhariah Hubbard | Ziwe Fumudoh |  Zola Williams |   Zozibini Tunzi

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Do beauty pageants promote empowerment in women?

What comes to your mind when you hear the word pageant? For me, the first thing that came to my mind was a lineup of stunning women wearing long and sparkling gowns where women compete fiercely to be the most attractive, intelligent, and all-rounded lady. As many people know, beauty pageant is a popular tradition that rank women according to both their appearance and intelligence. But have you ever wondered how exactly these pageant began?

Due to the fact that people have always valued beauty, beauty pageants can be traced back to ancient times. It started in Ancient Greece, in the city of Troy. A selection panel comprised of men from variety of fields, such as public speakers, warriors, philosophers, actors, poets, and sculptors, judged the contest. At that time, beauty pageants were a fantastic source of amusement for many people. Ancient China and the Ottoman Empire also held these pageants. In 1839, there was also a pageant in Scotland called the Eglington Tournament, where a winner was crowned by a beautiful woman, and the winner recieved the title of "Queen of Beauty." While in the United States, they are said to have first taken place in Atlantic City, when hoteliers decided to hold a festival to attract, summer tourists. It all started with the "National Beauty Toumament" held on the beach to determine which woman looked the best in a swimsuit.

This clearly shows that in ancient times, the term "beauty pageant" perpetuated the belief that women should only be appreciated for their physical appearance But as we evolve, the concept of beauty pageants has also taken on new dimensions and has the potential to empower women by showcasing their genuine identities on stage, since pageants have the opportunity to strengthen their public speaking skills, gain the self-confidence that that is necessary to communicate with a large of audience, and inspire the next generation with the charities that they support. The fact that today's candidates participate in charitable activities makes them excellent models for younger girls. There's no doubt that the women of this generation have more than just a pretty face.

Although it cannot be denied that the earlier versions of beauty pageants have been degrading to the participants, the organizers attempted to showcase the youthful, feminine, and innocent appearance of their female contestants by imposing strict age and weigh restrictions on them. Fortunately, old beauty standards that are no longer accepted by our modern society are also gradually being abandoned by beauty pageants one of the best example is Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, a black woman with afro hair she became the first in the history of the pageant to win with afro- textured hair, which represents an acknowledgement of black beauty on the international stage with beauty contests historically dominated by lighter-skinned contestants and long hair being equated to femininity and beauty, Tunzi challenged patriarchal prescriptions for what an ideal beautiful woman should look like. Another example is miss universe Nepal 2023, the first plus-size woman to enter the Miss universe pageant. Proving that beauty has no single standard and all women, regardless of cize or shape, deserve to be represented and celebrated in the beauty industry.

These beautiful women's brave participation reasonates as a message of transformation and openness in the perception of beauty, contributing to the creation of a more accepting space in the pageant industry and even in our society, as they represent who they truly are. Because joining a beauty pageant doesn't only require beauty from the outside but also beauty inside our hearts. As Miss universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach said, "I am confidently beautiful with a heart."

In conclusion, beauty pageants serve the purpose of providing society with intelligent and gorgeous girls who captivates people with their captivating appearance and passionate desire to improve the world. Pageants play a significant role in empowering women, giving women the opportunity to take on these responsibilities and participate in numerous charities that are vital to the development of the nation or world. One more reason is that beauty pageants provide an excellent tool for girls to express themselves, as these competitions help them go deeper and explore their potential by helping them discover their unique quality and their capacity to improve the world. Beauty pageants also provide a place for discussing current issues, including drug abuse, climate change, and underage pregnancies. This clearly shows that beauty pageants empower all the women around the world, preparing them to be successful as well as providing them the voice and platform to be advocates for younger generations and grow into a successful and impactful queen of society around the world.

REFERENCES

The evolution of “Beauty” – How pageants have changed over time. (n.d.). https://ascjcapstone.com/terms/spring-2020/fmwillia/

Tessmevah. (2014, March 2). The history of beauty pageants. A Little Shred of History. https://tessmevah.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/the-history-of-beauty-pageants/

Livemint. (2023, November 18). Miss Nepal Jane Dipika Garrett makes history as first plus-size model in Miss Universe | Mint. Mint. https://www.livemint.com/news/world/miss-nepal-jane-dipika-garrett-makes-history-as-first-plus-size-model-in-miss-universe-11700302233721.html

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Zozibini Tunzi, South African model and beauty queen, (Miss Universe 2019), born in Tsolo, South Africa.

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Why Black women should embrace their natural hair

Eddy Micah | Bouba Jalloh 09/20/2024September 20, 2024 Discover Nigeria’s booming hair industry, where local players are catching up to Asian giants in the wig and weave market. Plus, as Miss Universe 2024 approaches, celebrate Zozibini Tunzi, the first Black woman to win with afro-textured hair, defying advice to wear a wig. https://p.dw.com/p/4kuIX Advertisement

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South Africa's 10 most handsome men alive 2023

South Africa is home to Miss World 1958 Penelope Coelen, Miss World 1974 Anneline Kriel, Miss Universe 1978 Margaret Gardiner, Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss, Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi. The country is bounded by Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe to the north and by Eswatini and Mozambique to the northeast and east. South Africa became a republic…

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Zozibini Tunzi

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Past Miss Universe Winners:

Miss Philippines / Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach (2015)

Miss India / Harnaaz Sandhu (2021)

Miss Philippines / Catriona Gray (2018)

Miss South Africa / Zozibini Tunzi (2019)

Miss USA / R'Bonney Gabriel (2022)

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Miss Universe Winners (2010-2022):

2010:  Mexico; Ximena Navarrete

2011:  Angola; Leila Lopes

2012:  USA; Olivia Culpo

2013:  Venezuela; Gabriela Isler

2014:  Colombia; Paulina Vega

2015:  Colombia; Ariadna Gutierrez

2016:  France; Iris Mittenaere

2017:  South Africa; Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

2018:  Australia; Catriona Gray

2019:  South Africa; Zozibini Tunzi

2020:  Mexico; Andrea Meza

2021:  India; Harnaaz Sandhu

2022:  USA; R'Bonney Gabriel

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Miss Universe 2019. Zozibini Tunzi.