“Finally Representation”: People React To Miss Nepal Competing In This Year’s Miss Universe

Meanwhile, Athenea Pérez, who placed in the top 10, made a groundbreaking appearance as the first Black woman to win the Miss Spain title.

Advocating for racial equality in Spain, Athenea said in her Miss Universe introduction video that she was raised by a single immigrant mother, and she hoped her story could “inspire people.”

She further stated: “Diversity is here, and diversity is now, it’s today.”

Athenea ended up winning the Miss Congeniality title.