South Africa's Nel-Peters crowned Miss Universe
Nel-Peters is only the second South African to win the title after Margaret Gardiner won the title in 1978.
CAPE TOWN - Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned Miss Universe 2017.
Nel-Peters is only the second South African to win the title after Margaret Gardiner won the title in 1978.
The 22-year-old business management graduate beat 91 other contestants to the title in Las Vegas on Sunday.
Laura Gonzalez of Colombia was the first runner-up, with Davina Bennett of Jamaica the second runner-up.
Relive our new #MissUniverse's answer to the Final Word. pic.twitter.com/czO8vgSiuU
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017
Congratulations to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, the winner of the 2017 #MissUniverse competition! pic.twitter.com/JYuQYc3Lvo
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017