The contestants of the 75th edition of Miss Universe have slowly begun to arrive in Puerto Rico. Over the weekend, several of them traveled to the Island of Enchantment to check in for the pageant, where each one will give her all to represent her country.
María Vargas, Miss Universe Mexico, said goodbye to her homeland to the sound of mariachi music and headed off to the competition. Although the trip wasn’t free of complications, María made it to the island ready to compete with the best attitude in the “Diamond” edition of Miss Universe.
© Miss Universe MexicoThrough Miss Universe Mexico’s social media, photos and videos were shared showing María Vargas in great spirits and ready for the competition. The Zapopan, Jalisco native wore a tailored lavender blazer by OHG BESPOKE, paired with wide-leg white pants and a wrap-style top.
For accessories, Miss Mexico chose long earrings and pinned a striking brooch by designer Hernan Palva on the lapel of her blazer. As for her bag, the Mexican beauty opted for a piece by Almavi Couture, crafted from 200 fabric petals, each one cut and assembled by hand.
© Miss Universe MexicoMaría Vargas bid farewell to her homeland accompanied by a mariachi band and Mexican folkloric dancers. Surrounded by the music and dance of her beloved “México lindo y querido,” the Jalisco-born queen set off for Puerto Rico, hoping to return to Mexico with the country’s fifth Miss Universe crown.
© Miss Universe MexicoDespite the setbacks, María Vargas is already in Puerto Rico
María Vargas made it to Puerto Rico, though her trip came with a few hiccups. “DAY 1 EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL 🇲🇽💄💕 Lost luggage ✅ Delayed flights ✅ Lots of work ✅ NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP US 🚨,” she wrote on social media, along with her first photos at the pageant, where she wore a Sherri Hill look featuring a crop top and skirt with light blue and white stripes.
© María Vargas“She looks amazing 🤗 but the best part is her attitude in the face of adversity,” “We’re all in,” “Beautiful María, let’s go,” “And without sleeping, my loves. She’s going to silence the haters,” and “I love that look and that attitude,” were just some of the comments from her followers, who are eager to see her shine and make Mexico proud on the global stage.
Who is María Vargas, Miss Universe Mexico?
María, 28, is originally from the ranch of Copalita, a community located on the outskirts of Zapopan, Jalisco. She has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and is the author of the book La reina de los problemas (The Queen of Problems), where she shares advice on how to deal with constant criticism.
The model is proud of her roots and emphasizes that life has led her to work very hard for her dreams, always taking her parents as an example.
© Miss Universe Mexico“I come from a humble, hard-working family, people who work the land and the fields, people who get up with the sun and go to bed when it sets. My family really taught me the value of hard work, the value of earning things through effort,” she told HOLA! Américas in an interview. “My dad has cattle, he works in construction, and you’ll find me in my everyday life among the livestock, with the cows. I think I’m a woman who knows how to do absolutely everything.”
“I’ve had the chance to run skincare and food businesses, and I even owned a restaurant. I also know about cattle, wheat, cornfields and soil; I’m very familiar with all of that, and even with construction, trucks, cubic meters, and sand. I’m a very multifaceted woman, and I think that’s also made me who I am today,” she added.
