Miss Mexico Andrea Meza is crowned Miss Universe 2021

Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2021 on Sunday a year after the 2020 pageant was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Taut tummy: And while Miss America ditched their swimsuit competition in 2018, the women competing for Miss Universe were still required to strut their stuff in a bikini Andrea donned three very different dresses throughout the competition including a hot-pink mini and a beige halter gown with a thigh-high slit Quetzalcóatl: Meza also represented her country by wearing a national costume of an Aztec dragon featuring thousands of beads and colorful feathers However that 'mindset' changed when Andrea saw her countryman Ximena Navarrete claim the Miss Universe crown in 2010, she revealed. ' 'Never permit someone to tell you that you are not valuable': During the Q&A round with four other contestants, Meza was asked about beauty standards in the fast-evolving age of technology 'Create the lockdown even before everything was that big': The 6ft vegan - who reportedly has Chinese ancestry - also explained how she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic through a translator Miss Mexico Andrea Meza clutched her prized bouquet as she waved to the crowds after being announced winner of Miss Universe 2021 Celebration: On Monday, Andrea appeared on Good Morning America to discuss her win, revealing that she never used to think 'Mexican people were able to get to these places' Inspiration: When Andrea was 15, she watched her fellow countryman Ximena Navarrete win Miss Universe 2010, and that helped her to realize that her heritage would not hold her back The 6ft vegan - who reportedly has Chinese ancestry - also explained how she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic. Miss Great Britain Jeanette Akua put on a memorable display in a black and white sequin down as she took centre stage Miss Denmark Amanda Petri lit up the stage in her breathtaking ensemble which featured lights, feathers and sequins Miss Universe Philippines Rabiya Mateo put on a stylish display in red and blue wings and three stars to represent the colours and symbols of the country's flag Miqueal-Symone, who is the 48th Jamaican woman to represent Jamaica at the Miss Universe, looked powerful in purple as she took to the stage Miss Bahamas Shauntae-Ashleigh Miller, who placed as first runner-up in 2018, donned an air hostess inspired outfit - complete with a plane attached to her back Other contestants standing out in their national costumes included Singapore's Bernadette Belle Ong who wore a cape emblazoned with 'Stop Asian Hate.' Nova Stevens, who was representing Canada, made sure the maple leaf took centre stage of her ensemble - the characteristic leaf of the maple tree is the most widely recognised national symbol of the country Miss Netherlands Denise Spellman proudly represented her country in a red gown which has 'Holland' emblazoned across the front Mariangel Villasmil Arteaga, Miss Venezuela, looked a vision in blue as she put her best fashion foot forward on Friday morning Cecilia Rossell, who represented Miss Honduras, put on a confident display in a very impressed headpiece complete with cheetah statue Miss Australia Maria Thattil opted for a black and white ensemble as she appeared onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Miss Ecuador Leyla Espinoza impressed on stage with a gold and black cape at the Miss Universe 2021 Miss France Amandine Petit had two layers to her big reveal - taking off her white gown to reveal a skimpy silver sequin outfit Other memorable performances included Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo, who stood out in a pair of red and blue wings and three stars which represented the colours and symbols of her country's flag.