Choi Soon-hwa, an 81-year-old model, participated in the Miss Universe Korea pageant in Seoul, aiming to become the oldest contestant in history. She was awarded "best dresser" but did not win the crown, which went to 22-year-old Han Ariel, who will compete in Mexico City. The pageant this year lifted age restrictions and removed certain eligibility criteria to promote diversity, allowing Choi to enter after her modeling career began at age 72.
An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant SEOUL, South Korea -- An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the countrys national pageant against rivals old enough to be her grandchildren. Dressed in a beaded white gown, the silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage and performed in a singing contest at the Miss Universe Korea pageant held Monday at a hotel in South Koreas capital, Seoul. She missed out on the crown but did take home the best dresser award. Han Ariel, a 22-year-old fashion school student, won the contest and will head to Mexico City for the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in November. Choi, a former hospital care worker who began her modeling career in her 70s, was announced as a Miss Universe Korea finalist earlier this month along with 31 other contestants.
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