The new Miss Universe Colombia, Maria Camila Avella, is married and has a daughter

Maria Camila Avella Montanez is the name of the new Colombian sovereign who took on the title of Miss Universe Colombia last weekend, en route to the 72nd edition of the international pageant. Miss Universeto be held in San Salvador, El Salvadornext November 18.

In a preview of what will be the official photos of the local pageant, they showed the new queen, from Casanare, posing with the crown. However, in a tender photo they added as part of the photo shoot, her two-year-old daughter Amelia appears wearing her crown.

And the 27-year-old, who is a social communicator, is also a mother, wife and defender of women. This year she was able to compete, as the new rules of the international Miss Universe organization came into force, allowing her to be the first Colombian, mother of a daughter, to compete in the local pageant.

Therefore, women who are or have been married, pregnant or have children, will be able to compete in the beauty contest, given the new rules imposed by Amy EmmerichCEO of the organization, who announced last year.

At the beginning of August, Avella Montanez, who has been married since 2020 to businessman Nassif Kamle, He stated that competing for the crown was a long-awaited dream.

“I want to confess that I never thought that God and destiny would put again this desire that I had already ended. Today I can affirm that the universe keeps for you, what sometimes you yourself think is impossible and that I feel proud to be the first mother to participate in this @missuniversecolombiaorg contest. Amelia, my daughter, is the best thing that has happened to me in my life, with her the desire to achieve my best version was born in me. I want to show the universe how capable women are, to be an example and inspiration that being a mother does not limit us to working to fulfill our purposes, that we can perform in all the roles we have in life and be successful in each one. from them. I invite you to share this chapter of my life with me, remember that the power is within you, use it to do good.”

Maria Camila was crowned before millions of viewers and people who gathered at the Puerta de Oro Convention Center, in Barranquilla.

“Thank you @missuniversecolombiaorg @andreamezamx @jasonqco @tatyanaorozco @doctorlipo and @aysjelmaria for placing your trust in me! I feel excited and honored to have been chosen as Miss Universe Colombia 2023, representing my beloved Casanare. It is a historic achievement for our land, and I am happy to bring the first crown to our department. I want to thank my family, friends, my work team and all the Casanarenos who have supported me on this incredible journey. This triumph belongs to all of us. I promise to wear this crown with honor and humility, proudly representing the beauty, strength and talent of Colombia. Casanare, this crown is for you! COLOMBIA: Together we are going to conquer the universe!” was the message published by the new queen.

One who worked closely with the new sovereign was the professional makeup artist, the Puerto Rican Adrian Ortizwho last year was selected by the beauty products brand MUBA Cosmetics to be part of the group that was in charge of preparing the candidates for the 71st edition of Miss Universe.

Ortiz published some photos on his social networks, where he expressed having had “the privilege” of being able to work with Maria Camila during the final competition.

Candidates from around 80 countries and autonomous territories will compete for the international title. Puerto Rico will be represented by the newly crowned Karla Inelisse Guilfu Acevedo.