Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, a 60-year-old woman, has defied all odds and smashed stereotypes to clinch the prestigious Miss Universe Buenos Aires title. Her participation and victory are not just about celebrating beauty but also a testament to what women can achieve irrespective of age.
Who is Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez? Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez was born and raised in La Plata, the capital city of Argentina's Buenos Aires. A lawyer and journalist by profession, her journey to the crown was inspiring and proof of her tenacity. She broke barriers and redefined expectations of age and beauty.
Alejandra said that she was 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."
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Alejandra will be representing Buenos Aires in the national pageant for Miss Universe Argentina in May 2024.
Last year, the Miss Universe organisation eliminated the age limits for the pageant contestants, and now any woman over the age of 18 can participate. Earlier, the maximum age limit to enter the pageant was 28.
Her win has been met with widespread acclaim and admiration not only for her beauty but also for her courage to defy societal norms and pursue her dreams at a time when many would hesitate to step onto such a stage.
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Additionally, another contestant Haidy Cruz (47) is making waves, who will represent the Dominican Republic in Miss Universe 2024.
First Published: Apr 27, 2024 3:24 PM IST
