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South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi crowned Miss Universe 2019

South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi was last light crowned Miss Universe 2019.
 
Zozibini beat Puerto Rico's Madison Anderson and Mexico's Sofia Aragon who made up the final three to take the tiara.
 
She is the third South African to win the title since the competition began in 1952.
 
Several people highlighted the importance of a black woman with natural hair winning a beauty pageant.
 
The hashtag #MissUniverse was trending on Twitter and Zozi even got a shout-out from media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
 
More than 90 women from across the world took part in the pageant which was held at Tyler Perry's newly opened studio in Atlanta.
 
Jamaica's Iana Tickle Garcia had failed to advance to the semi-final round. 
 
The show was hosted by Steve Harvey for the fifth consecutive year.


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