Nicaraguan Sheynnis Palacios wins crown at Miss Universe 2023; Thailand's Anntonia Porsild and Australia's Moraya Wilson round up top 3

(from left) Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild, Miss Australia Moraya Wilson and Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios, the top three finalists, take part in the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in San Salvador November 18, 2023. - Reuters

SAN SALVADOR (AFP): Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on Saturday at the 72nd edition of the pageant, held this year in El Salvador.

Palacios, 23, received the crown and sash from her predecessor, R'Bonney Gabriel from the United States.