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Miss Universe 2017: All you need to know about Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

  • DNA Web Team
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  • Nov 27, 2017, 11:58 AM IST

Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, was crowned Miss Universe 2017 at a glittering ceremony in Las Vegas on Monday morning (IST). 

Her predecessor Iris Mittenarere of France presented her with a crown as first runner-up Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez and second runner-up Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett cheered her on.

Contestants from over 90 countries around the world competed in the beauty pageant hosted by Steve Harvey and model Ashley Graham.

1. Miss Universe 2017 is a management graduate

Miss Universe 2017 is a management graduate
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Nel-Peters has a degree in business management and she hails from Western Cape Province of South Africa. (AFP)

2. Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is self-defence trainer

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters is self-defence trainer
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Nel-Peters was abducted by car-jackers on the night of being crowned Miss South Africa. During the Miss Universe pageant, she revealed that she channelised that trauma to into running self-defence programmes for women in South Africa. (AFP)

3. Outdoorsy Miss Universe 2017 has adorable indoor hobbies too

Outdoorsy Miss Universe 2017 has adorable indoor hobbies too
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Demi loves trail runs, hiking, road races, scrapbooking, and making cards. (AFP)

4. Some details about the family of Miss Universe 2017

Some details about the family of Miss Universe 2017
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Demi's biggest inspiration and motivation is her half-sister who was born with cerebellum and is disabled. She is also very proud of all her four parents. Four, because her biological parents separated and remarried. (AFP)

5. What does Miss Universe 2017 win?

What does Miss Universe 2017 win?
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The 22-year-old Nel-Peters has earned a yearlong salary, a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her reign and more prizes. (AFP)

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