Miss World Cote d'Ivoire 2021 Olivia Yacé departs for 70th Miss World final


Miss World Cote D'Ivoire 2021 Olivia Yacé has departed for Puerto Rico to join the rest of the Top 40 semi-finalists in the 70th Miss World final next week.

The 24-year-old beauty who holds a degree in marketing and management proudly wore her country's colors in her departure outfit by Maison Elie Kuame.

In a post on social media, she shared several photos taken at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with the caption "After 3 months of waiting, I look forward to my return to Puerto Rico to continue the Miss World adventure."

"I can't wait to be on this final date and see the most beautiful women in the world who have become sisters," she added.

Olivia also assured her followers they will be informed of her activities at the competition and encouraged everyone to stay regular on her site and share her content on Miss World's official website.

"Thank you to each of you for your constant love and support. I love you," she wrote as a final message before taking her flight to the Caribbean island.

Cote D'Ivoire's proud representative has been consistently one of the top favorites to win the Miss World title. She topped several fast track events including Top Model, Head to Head Challenge and Multimedia.

The 70th Miss World final competition will air live from the Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, March 16.

Photos: Djo Stanislas, Olivia Yacé / Instagram

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