Choi Sun-hwa became the oldest contestant in the history of Miss Universe Korea. He will compete for the right to represent South Korea in the Mexico finals in November.
80-year-old Choi Sun-hwa made competition history Miss Universe Korea as the oldest participant in the entire history of the competition. CNN reported it.
He reached the national finals and will compete against more than 30 other contestants for the chance to represent South Korea in the finals Miss Universe in Mexico, which will take place this November.
Organization Miss Universe previously limited the age of contestants, allowing only women aged 18 to 28 to compete. However, in 2024, these restrictions were removed, allowing older women, as well as married, pregnant and mothers, to participate in the competition.
Choi Sun Hwa started her modeling career at a fairly mature age. At 72, while working as a hospital nurse, she began modeling to pay off debts. She attends modeling academy classes every week, and hones her fashion shows in hospital corridors while on duty. At 74, she made her debut at Seoul Fashion Week, then appeared in fashion magazines and advertisements for popular brands such as South Korean beer Cass.
Choi believes that true beauty is not only about appearance, but also about inner harmony and respect for others. He emphasizes the importance of positive thinking because many people live in negativity today. According to him, winning the competition depends not only on appearance, but also on peace of mind.
It was earlier reported that Saudi Arabia will participate in the competition for the first time in history Miss Universe 2024.
Source: korrespondent
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