Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, named the first runner-up at the Miss Universe

It was a very exciting night for all the contestants and their fans. Even though Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, didn’t take home the crown, she was name first runner-up at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant.

Miss United States, R’Bonney Gabriel, won the 71st annual Miss Universe contest. Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel was the first runner-up and the representative from the Dominican Republic, Andreina Martinez, was the second runner-up, in a competition where Latinas once again were the strongest candidates.

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Dudamel was certainly one of the favorites to win, with her great presence, intelligence, eloquent answers, and charisma, the Venezuelan enchanted fans and the judges. It was a Miss Universe to remember, with a new approach to beauty and women empowerment.

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Dudamel is a fashion designer who supports sustainability. The 23-year-old’s mission is to spread awarenesss about ecofriendly industry practices and corporate social responsibility through her brand.

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Dudamel is the daughter of former Venezuelan soccer player Rafael Dudamel and Nahir Newman Torres, a Venezuelan real estate agent. Due to her parents’ work, the Venezuelan fashion designer has lived in various countries including: Canada, Colombia, Chile and South Africa. She studied fashion desing in Italy.

The future is bright for the Venezuelan who, despite not winning the crown, has entered a world of new possibilities to impact the future.