Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta after a lavish ceremony filled with glitter and heartfelt speeches about female empowerment. Zozibini Tunzi, 26, finished first ahead of the Puerto Rican and Mexican finalists in a flashy televised event, hosted by American comic turned TV personality Steve Harvey.

South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi wins 2019 Miss Universe crown

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South Africa's Zozibini Tunzi wins 2019 Miss Universe crown

Family's pride for first transgender Miss Universe contestant