"I will inform the world of the pain of the Ukrainian people by participating in Miss Universe and demand all measures to end the unfair war that Russia has committed."
A person to represent Ukraine in Miss Universe, one of the world's three major beauty pageants, which has been held since 1952, has been decided.
On the 15th local time, the Miss Universe Ukraine Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Ukraine Organizing Committee) announced that it had selected a model-turned-model volunteer Viktoriia Apanasenko (28) to represent Ukraine.
Ukraine's organizing committee explained, "Due to the invasion of Russia, this year's (domestic) contest could not be held, but after consultation with the US Sports and Modeling Agency (IMG), the organizer of the contest, Apanasenko was selected as the country's representative."
Next, the Ukraine organizing committee said, "Victoria Afanasenko has proven herself to be the representative of her country. She actively fights for the victory of the country on the front line, prepares and distributes food directly to the weak, including soldiers, children and the elderly, and provides relief supplies such as medicines. delivered," he explained, explaining the reason for selecting him.
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Modeling before the war, he was born in Cherniv, in northeastern Ukraine, where he studied social work at university.
Victoria, who majored in social welfare with the desire to help solve social problems and help the underprivileged, is known to have excellent skills in contemporary dance and art as well.
The Ukraine organizing committee said that by participating in Miss Universe, he will not only win the contest, but also inform the international community about the suffering of the Ukrainian people, draw attention from the world, and fight for truth and peace.
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Victoria, who shared her thoughts on her SNS after being selected as Ukraine's representative, said, "It was a dream since I was young, and I cried when I got contacted.
She continued, "The incredible power I felt in the eyes of the people throughout my volunteer work will motivate me to do my best in Miss Universe. I will do everything to live in Ukraine, where I will regain my freedom, not my personal glory." "He said.
The 91st Miss Universe pageant, where Apanasenko will participate, has currently been selected from 23 countries and is scheduled to be held this year.
(Photo = Miss Universe Ukraine Organizing Committee Facebook)