Amman – Kim Choi Sun-hwa, the octogenarian woman from South Korea, recently surprised the world by qualifying as a contestant for the final round of the annual Korean Miss Universe pageant.
Kim, an 81-year-old grandmother of three, never dreamed of taking part in the Miss Universe pageant, but thanks to changes made to the pageant’s selection rules, she was able to do so .
Information about Kim Choi’s participation in the Korean Miss Universe competition
Before this year, contestants had to be between 18 and 28 years old, but due to growing pressure for the pageant to be more inclusive, Miss Universe organizers dropped the This rule allows almost anyone to participate.
In addition to lifting the ban on the age requirement over 28 years of age this year, pregnant women and women who have given birth or were previously married are allowed participate in the competition.
Now, Choi hopes to inspire others by showing that health and vitality can be maintained into old age.
Kim Choi Sun-hwa: I have to try
Choi told Korean newspapers: Now that the age restrictions have been lifted, I have to try Whether I succeed or not, I was determined to try to get this opportunity.
She continued her statements to BBC Radio, “External beauty is important, but I think you also need to be comfortable in your mind, and know how to respect other people, and I thought it was nonsense, but at the same time, he woke up. my old dream to be a model.
Who is Kim Choi Sun-hwa?
Kim Choi Sun-hwa has become a familiar face in South Korea, including walking the catwalk at Fashion Week, and worked in a hospital before going to – into the fashion industry.
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