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Venezuelan model Mística Núñez arrives in Vietnam for Miss World pageant

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mística Núñez, a Venezuelan model and pharmaceutical student, has arrived in Vietnam to compete in the 75th Miss World pageant.
  • Núñez aims to end Venezuela's crown drought, which dates back to 2011, and expressed her excitement to represent her country and promote peace and hope.
  • The 25-year-old is also involved in social causes, particularly child welfare, through her foundation Univen, which promotes inclusion for vulnerable children, especially the deaf.

Venezuelan model Mística Núñez has arrived in Vietnam for the 75th Miss World pageant, aiming to bring the crown back to her country for the first time since 2011. Núñez, a pharmaceutical student, shared her excitement on social media, calling it a privilege to represent Venezuela.

"Venezuela has arrived in Vietnam for the 75th anniversary of Miss World! What a privilege to be here, surrounded by so much culture and beauty. My heart is filled with gratitude for this warm welcome," she posted. Núñez also spoke about her journey, emphasizing her desire to be an ambassador for peace and hope.

Venezuela has arrived in Vietnam for the 75th anniversary of Miss World! What a privilege to be here, surrounded by so much culture and beauty. My heart is filled with gratitude for this warm welcome.

— Mística NúñezUpon her arrival in Vietnam for the Miss World pageant.

"I have crossed oceans to be an ambassador of peace and hope. My greatest wish is that this journey serves to unite hearts and demonstrate that together, as sister nations, we are capable of great things beyond race, language, or any border. The language of empathy and solidarity is the only one that unites us as humanity. Thank you, Vietnam, for this unforgettable beginning!" she stated. Her first appearance featured a white gown designed by Franco Montoro, incorporating the Venezuelan flag's colors.

The 25-year-old, who won the Miss Venezuela World title, is also dedicated to child welfare. She founded Univen to assist vulnerable children, particularly the deaf, by promoting inclusion and opportunities. Following a recent earthquake, Núñez also showed solidarity by visiting La Guaira and other affected states like Falcón to deliver humanitarian aid with organizations such as Cáritas.

I have crossed oceans to be an ambassador of peace and hope. My greatest wish is that this journey serves to unite hearts and demonstrate that together, as sister nations, we are capable of great things beyond race, language, or any border. The language of empathy and solidarity is the only one that unites us as humanity. Thank you, Vietnam, for this unforgettable beginning!

— Mística NúñezDescribing her aspirations for the Miss World pageant and her role as a representative.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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