By Editor
In a remarkable turn of events at the Miss Universe Buenos Aires pageant, 60-year-old lawyer Alejandra Rodríguez made history by clinching the coveted title. Competing against 34 other contestants spanning ages 18 to 73, Rodríguez hails from the quaint town of La Plata in Buenos Aires, where she practices law and journalism.
Alejandra’s Journey
After completing her schooling, Rodríguez initially pursued journalism but later shifted gears to study law and become a legal advisor for a hospital. However, her defining moment came when she defied beauty stereotypes to win the pageant, marking a significant shift in traditional beauty standards.
But why is Alejandra Rodríguez’s win a historic achievement?
Rodríguez’s victory holds special significance due to recent changes in beauty pageant regulations. Historically, Miss Universe Buenos Aires pageant pageants restricted contestants to ages 18 to 28. However, in 2023, the Miss Universe Organization announced the removal of age limits, opening the door for contestants of all ages.
Embracing Values Beyond Appearance
Following her win, Rodríguez emphasized the importance of representing a new paradigm in beauty pageants—one that values qualities beyond physical beauty. She expressed her excitement at spearheading this change and believes her confidence and passion resonated with the judges. After marking history, Rodríguez told the media that her win inaugurates a new stage of beauty pageants where women are “not only physical beauty but another set of values”. She also said she is thrilled to be representing this “new paradigm in beauty pageants”.
“I am the first of this generation to start with this.”
“I think the judges saw my confidence and my passion to represent the women of my generation,” she said.
Rodríguez said she is now preparing to represent Buenos Aires in the upcoming national selection for Miss Universe Argentina in May 2024.
“I am determined to fight for the crown of Miss Universe Argentina 2024.”
Future Aspirations
Looking ahead, Rodríguez is gearing up to represent Buenos Aires in the national selection for Miss Universe Argentina in May 2024. Determined to vie for the crown, she attributes her youthful appearance to a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing the significance of balanced nutrition, physical activity, and genetics.
