With her love, intelligence, and amazing beauty, Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez broke the stereotypes and rewrote the rules of beauty pageants to capture the coveted title of Miss Universe Buenos Aires 2024. Alejandra made international headlines at the age of 60 when she became the first contestant of her age to be crowned, marking a historic moment in pageantry.
Most Important: The victory of Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez
A famous lawyer and journalist from La Plata, Alejandra became a symbol of empowerment, challenging traditional norms about age and beauty. Alejandra beat out 34 other contestants, ranging in age from 18 to 73, and her victory cemented the victory of chemistry on the field.
Alejandra shared a happy message after her victory, expressing her happiness to present a new era in competitions that celebrate not only physical activity but also great merit and talent. “I’m happy to represent this new model in beauty contests,” said Alejandra, “because we are starting a new category where women are not only beautiful outside, but also valuable again.”
👸 Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez Defied Norms T Emerge Winner Of Miss Universe Buenos Aires #Argentina At 60! #Stereogoddess pic.twitter.com/La1tgMOWVN
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A pioneering journey up there
As Alejandra prepares to return to the world stage to compete for the Miss Universe title, her journey is a testament to her strength and determination. Alejandra competes with contestants from all corners of Argentina on a journey to redefine the beauty that continues to inspire millions of people around the world.
Age is just a number.
60-year-old journalist, model and lawyer Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez won the Argentine stage of the Miss Universe contest – “Miss Buenos Aires 2024”#unbelievable pic.twitter.com/evZm4NHe1g
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Embracing Diversity: Miss Universe’s Evolution
Alejandra’s historic win echoes the progressive ethos embraced by the Miss Universe pageant, which, in a landmark move, abolished the age limit of 28 just seven months prior. Reflecting on this pivotal decision, 2023 Miss Universe winner R’Bonney Gabriel emphasized the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and evolution.
“What I love about Miss Universe is that they are always out first in line,” R’Bonney remarked during New York Fashion Week, “looking for ways they can be more inclusive and better live up to the platform that they’ve designed for us.”
Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a 60-year-old lawyer and journalist from Buenos Aires, has won the title of Miss Buenos Aires and qualified for the Miss Argentina beauty pageant. pic.twitter.com/xjdMGJ8yMl
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Championing Change: R’Bonney Gabriel’s Vision
For R’Bonney Gabriel, the decision to eliminate age constraints hits close to home, resonating with her impassioned plea during the pageant’s question segment. “For me, I would like to see an age increase because I am 28 years old,” R’Bonney asserted, highlighting the need for a broader definition of beauty and capability.
In a stirring declaration, R’Bonney encapsulated the essence of this transformative moment, proclaiming, “My favorite quote is, ‘If not now, then when?’ Because as a woman, I believe age does not define us. It’s not tomorrow, it’s not yesterday—but it’s now. The time is now.”