60-Year-Old Wins Miss Universe Buenos Aires Beauty Pageant for First Time

Angelina Rodriguez’s victory, announced on Wednesday, is a celebration of her remarkable journey and underscores the Miss Universe beauty pageant’s dedication to embracing diversity and inclusivity. Hailing from La Plata, the capital city of Argentina’s Buenos Aires Province, Rodriguez is not just a beauty queen; she’s a seasoned lawyer and journalist.

Her triumph stands as a testament to her resilience, breaking barriers and redefining conventional standards of beauty and age. Her victory as the first woman of her age cohort to clinch such a prestigious beauty accolade is a significant achievement.

Her elegance, grace, and infectious smile captivated both judges and audiences, resonating with individuals worldwide. Videos shared on social media have revealed her determination as she prepares to represent Buenos Aires in the upcoming national selection for Miss Universe Argentina, slated for May 2024.

If she emerges victorious, Rodriguez will hoist the Argentine flag on the global stage at the Miss Universe World contest, scheduled for September 28, 2024, in Mexico. “I am thrilled to be representing this new paradigm in beauty pageants because we are inaugurating a new stage in which women are not only physical beauty but another set of values,” she told the media after her win.

Furthermore, the Miss Universe organization last year announced that it would no longer have age limits for pageant contestants. Beginning this year, any woman over the age of 18 is eligible to compete, compared to the previous limit of 18-28 years old.

Another beauty pageant contestant making waves is 47-year-old Haidy Cruz, who will represent the Dominican Republic in Miss Universe 2024.