Is this S Korea's most glamourous granny? Miss Universe judges think so
So when Ms Universe, the famed beauty pageant which began nine years after Ms Choi was born, decided to throw out rules banning entrants over the age of 28 earlier this year, she jumped at the chance to take part - making her the oldest ever contestant so far to take part.
Meet the 80-year-old model who narrowly missed becoming oldest Miss Universe Korea
South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa on Monday narrowly missed becoming the oldest person to win Miss Universe Korea, competing with a group of 32 women in Seoul at the age of 80. The competition allows the winner to represent South Korea in November’s Miss Universe competition. Choi was the oldest finalist the pageant has seen.
The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.” ...
An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant.
Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage in a beaded white gown and performed in a singing contest at the Miss Universe ...
South Korean Choi Soon-hwa, 81-year-old, competes during the 2024 Miss Universe Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 30 ...
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