Miss Universe Angola 2023 is Ana Coimbra


Miss Angola Diáspora, Ana Bárbara Da Silva Coimbra, was crowned Miss Angola Universo 2023 (Miss Universe Angola 2023) on Saturday, July 22 at the Hotel de Convenções de Talatona - HCTA in Luanda.

The 23-year-old model and project manager who holds a bachelor's degree in economics will now prepare to represent Angola at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador.

Tatiana Manuel of Bengo and Eliane Cavelho of Namibe were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Fernanda Trombeta of Cunene and Jumara Sebastião of Huambo were the rest of the Top 5 finalists.

Completing the Top 10 semifinalists were Daniela Soares of Benguela, Andreia Muhito of Bié, Jessica Luís of Huíla, Maura Cango of Luanda, and Elmira Pascoal of Uíge.

The new Miss Universe Angola succeeds last year's winner Swelia da Silva Antonio.

Photos: Ivan Lopes / Miss Angola Universo

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