Amid Philippine bet Gazini Ganados’ early exit from this year’s Miss Universe, local celebrities found another beauty to root for, and it turns out that they chose right — South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi. MissUniverse2019 | IBiongINQ
In her statement, Tunzi stressed that it is time to break the stigma of society’s perception of people of color as “never considered to be beautiful.”
“I grew up in a world where a woman who looks like me – with my kind of skin and my kind of hair – was never considered to be beautiful. And I think that it is time, that that stops today,” she said. “I want children to look at me and see my face, and I want them to see their faces to be reflected in mine.”
Television host and former volleyball star Gretchen Ho had the same sentiments as Medina, saying that South Africa’s win was “well-deserved,” as seen in her tweet earlier today. “I have several friends from South Africa. Her win will, for sure, give many people out there HOPE,” Ho said. Well-deserved 👸🏾 I have several friends from South Africa. Her win will, for sure, give many people out there HOPE. 🔥
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