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| birth_name = Alma Andrea Meza Carmona |
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| alma_mater = [[Autonomous University of Chihuahua]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]]) |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age |df=yes|1994|08|13}} |
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| birth_place = [[Chihuahua City|Chihuahua]], [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua]], Mexico |
| birth_place = [[Chihuahua City|Chihuahua]], [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua]], Mexico |
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'''Alma Andrea Meza Carmona''' (born 13 August 1994) is a Mexican beauty queen who was crowned [[Miss Universe 2020]]. |
'''Alma Andrea Meza Carmona''' ({{IPA|es|anˈdɾe.a meˈsa}}; born 13 August 1994) is a Mexican <!--Do NOT change. Only notable occupations.-->beauty queen who was crowned [[Miss Universe 2020]]. She became the third Mexican contestant to win the title, and holds the record for the shortest complete reign in Miss Universe history to date. |
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She previously won [[Mexicana Universal 2020]] and [[Miss World Mexico 2016|Miss Mexico 2017]], and finished as the first runner-up at [[Miss World 2017]]. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Alma Andrea Meza Carmona was born on 13 August 1994 in [[Chihuahua City]] to parents Alma Carmona and Santiago Meza. She grew up in Chihuahua City as the eldest of three daughters, and is of partial Chinese |
Alma Andrea Meza Carmona was born on 13 August 1994 in [[Chihuahua City]], Mexico to parents ''Alma Carmona'' and ''Santiago Meza''. She grew up in Chihuahua City as the eldest of three daughters, and is of partial Chinese ancestry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://peopleenespanol.com/celebridades/miss-universo-andrea-meza-se-confiesa-entrevista-portada-digital/|work=[[People en Español]]|date=21 May 2021|last=Rocha|first=Kika|title=Miss Universo Andrea Meza: nuestra reina|language=Spanish|access-date=22 May 2021|archive-date=22 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522013043/https://peopleenespanol.com/celebridades/miss-universo-andrea-meza-se-confiesa-entrevista-portada-digital/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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After completing secondary school, Meza enrolled at the [[Autonomous University of Chihuahua]], where she studied software engineering.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.missworld.com/#/contestants/4813|title=Andrea MEZA, Mexico 2017|publisher=Miss World Official Website|via=missworld.com|access-date=30 October 2020|archive-date=25 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110225132239/http://missworld.com/#/contestants/4813|url-status=live}}</ref> She graduated with a degree in 2017 and began working in Mexico as a software engineer in addition to her career as a model.<ref name="mil20210320" /> |
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==Pageantry== |
==Pageantry== |
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===Miss Mexico 2017=== |
===Miss Mexico 2017=== |
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Meza began her pageantry career in 2016, after she was selected to represent [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua]] at Miss World Mexico 2016. |
Meza began her pageantry career in 2016, after she was selected to represent [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua]] at Miss World Mexico 2016. Meza was one of the two contestants awarded a crown, being crowned as [[Miss Mexico 2017]].<ref name=":0" /> Ana Girault, representing [[Mexico City]], was crowned [[Miss Mexico 2016]] and given the opportunity to represent Mexico at [[Miss World 2016]], while Meza was given the opportunity to represent Mexico at Miss World 2017. Additionally, Meza won the sports challenge at the competition.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofbeauty.com/2016/10/miss-mexico-2016-and-miss-mexico-2017.html|title=Miss México 2016 and Miss México 2017|date=22 October 2016|publisher=The Times of Beauty|access-date=8 September 2017|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614144228/http://www.timesofbeauty.com/2016/10/miss-mexico-2016-and-miss-mexico-2017.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Miss World 2017=== |
===Miss World 2017=== |
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[[File:Miss World and Continental Queens 2017 with Miss Indonesia 2017 visited National Museum of Indonesia.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Meza (second from the left) with Miss World 2016 and 2017 Continental Queens visiting the [[National Museum of Indonesia]]]] |
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As the winner of Miss Mexico 2017, Meza represented Mexico at |
As the winner of Miss Mexico 2017, Meza represented Mexico at Miss World 2017, held on 18 November 2017 at Sanya City Arena in [[Sanya]], China. During the pre-pageant activities, Meza won group 16 of the Head-to-Head Challenge, securing her direct entry into the top 40. Additionally, she placed as the fourth runner-up in the talent competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/17/21/did-you-know-newly-crowned-miss-universe-andrea-meza-first-joined-miss-world|title=Did you know? Newly crowned Miss Universe Andrea Meza first joined Miss World|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]]|access-date=May 17, 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517080008/https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/05/17/21/did-you-know-newly-crowned-miss-universe-andrea-meza-first-joined-miss-world|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Indonesian Ministry of education">{{cite web|url=https://kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id/munas/miss-world-kunjungi-museum-nasional/|title=Miss World Indonesia 2017 dan Para Pemenang Miss World 2016-2017 kunjungi Museum Nasional Indonesia|access-date=21 February 2018|website=[[Ministry of Education and Culture (Indonesia)]] & [[National Museum of Indonesia]]|date=21 February 2018|archive-date=2 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202232845/https://kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id/munas/miss-world-kunjungi-museum-nasional/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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|publisher=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]]|access-date=May 17, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Indonesian Ministry of education">{{cite web|url=https://kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id/munas/miss-world-kunjungi-museum-nasional/|title=Miss World Indonesia 2017 dan Para Pemenang Miss World 2016-2017 kunjungi Museum Nasional Indonesia|access-date=21 February 2018|website=[[Ministry of Education and Culture (Indonesia)]] & [[National Museum of Indonesia]]|date=21 February 2018 }}</ref> |
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In the finals of the competition, Meza reached the top five, and [[Julia Morley]] announced her as the first runner-up behind the winner, [[Manushi Chhillar]] from India.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-world/manushi-chhillar-begins-beauty-with-purpose-tour-in-hyderabad/articleshow/62754496.cms |title=Manushi Chhillar begins beauty with purpose tour in Hyderabad |work=The Times of India |date=2 February 2018 |access-date=19 May 2021 |archive-date=23 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223090609/https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-world/manushi-chhillar-begins-beauty-with-purpose-tour-in-hyderabad/articleshow/62754496.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/miss-world-2017-manushi-chhillars-press-meet-in-mumbai/1177412 |title=Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar's Press Meet in Mumbai |work=Free Press Journal |date=28 November 2017 |access-date=19 May 2021 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162241/http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/miss-world-2017-manushi-chhillars-press-meet-in-mumbai/1177412 |url-status=live}}</ref> Meza was also crowned Miss World Americas, placing her within the [[List of Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty winners|2017 Miss World Continental Queens of Beauty]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty/hair/manushi-chhillar-crowned-as-miss-world-2017_-68892.html |title=Manushi Chhillar crowned as Miss World 2017 |date=18 November 2017 |work=[[Femina (India)|Femina]] |last=Ranjan |first=Richa |access-date=29 November 2020 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222073857/https://www.femina.in/beauty/hair/manushi-chhillar-crowned-as-miss-world-2017_-68892.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world-india-s-manushi-chillar-crowned-miss-world-2017-412717 |title=India's Manushi Chillar crowned 'Miss World 2017' |publisher=[[India TV]] |access-date=18 November 2017 |archive-date=22 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211222074254/https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world-india-s-manushi-chillar-crowned-miss-world-2017-412717 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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===Mexicana Universal 2020=== |
===Mexicana Universal 2020=== |
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In 2020, Meza |
In 2020, Meza won Mexicana Universal Chihuahua 2020, and went on to represent Chihuahua at Mexicana Universal 2020, where she emerged as the winner. During the pre-pageant activities, Meza won six challenges, including the sports challenge. The final was held on 29 November 2020 in [[Querétaro City]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Andrea Meza se corona como Mexicana Universal 2020|url=https://www.diariopresente.mx/espectaculos/andrea-meza-se-corona-como-mexicana-universal-2020/274358|access-date=2020-11-30|website=Diario Presente|archive-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211123254/https://www.diariopresente.mx/espectaculos/andrea-meza-se-corona-como-mexicana-universal-2020/274358|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telemundo52.com/acceso-total/platicamos-con-andrea-meza-miss-mexico/2170090/|title=Platicamos con Andrea Meza "Miss México"|date=26 March 2021|language=es|work=[[Telemundo]]|access-date=30 March 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517031454/https://www.telemundo52.com/acceso-total/platicamos-con-andrea-meza-miss-mexico/2170090/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.debate.com.mx/show/No-al-acoso-y-a-la-violencia-Andrea-Meza-lista-para-el-Miss-Universo--20210325-0350.html|title="No al acoso y a la violencia": Andrea Meza, lista para el Miss Universo|language=Spanish|date=25 March 2021|publisher=Debate|access-date=30 March 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517063448/https://www.debate.com.mx/show/No-al-acoso-y-a-la-violencia-Andrea-Meza-lista-para-el-Miss-Universo--20210325-0350.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Miss Universe 2020=== |
===Miss Universe 2020=== |
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As Mexicana Universal, Meza represented Mexico at |
As Mexicana Universal, Meza represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2020 and won the title, on 16 May 2021, at the [[Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood]] in [[Hollywood, Florida]], after the event was postponed from late 2020 to May 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="AP">{{Cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/miss-universe-air-live-florida-may-d6441947f6c7ff8d9d430155ab975b8b |title=Miss Universe competition to air live from Florida in May |work=[[Associated Press]] |date=3 March 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210304043804/https://apnews.com/article/miss-universe-air-live-florida-may-d6441947f6c7ff8d9d430155ab975b8b |archive-date=4 March 2021}}</ref> Meza was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, [[Zozibini Tunzi]] of South Africa. She became the third Mexican woman to win the title, following [[Lupita Jones]] in 1991 and [[Ximena Navarrete]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1269842/miss-mexico-andrea-meza-crowned-miss-universe-2021|title=Miss Mexico Andrea Meza Crowned Miss Universe 2021|work=[[E! News]]|date=16 May 2021|last1=Reilly|first1=Kaitlin|last2=Vulpo|first2=Mike|access-date=17 May 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517213953/https://www.eonline.com/news/1269842/miss-mexico-andrea-meza-crowned-miss-universe-2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/miss-mexico-andrea-meza-wins-030901065.html|title=Miss Mexico Andrea Meza Wins Miss Universe 2020|date=16 May 2021|work=[[Yahoo!]]|last=Goldstein|first=Joelle|access-date=17 May 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517211216/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/miss-mexico-andrea-meza-wins-030901065.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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This marked Mexico's second consecutive year in the top three at Miss Universe, following [[Sofía Aragón]], [[Mexicana Universal 2019]], who finished as the second runner-up at [[Miss Universe 2019]]. Meza also surpassed [[Brook Lee]]'s record of being the oldest contestant to win at the age of 26 years and 276 days.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who Is Andrea Meza? From Miss World and Miss Mexico, the Journey to Her Miss Universe 2020 Win |url=https://queenly.com/blog/who-is-andrea-meza-miss-world-miss-mexico-journey-to-miss-universe/ |access-date=2022-02-04 |website=queenly.com |language=en |archive-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205060135/https://queenly.com/blog/who-is-andrea-meza-miss-world-miss-mexico-journey-to-miss-universe/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, this record was later broken during the [[Miss Universe 2022]] competition when [[R'Bonney Gabriel]] won at the age of 28 years and 300 days. |
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As Miss Universe, Meza traveled to various cities within the United States,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-12 |title=Videos |url=https://www.fox5ny.com/video/1001082 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=FOX 5 New York |language=en-US |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117044302/https://www.fox5ny.com/video/1001082 |url-status=live }}</ref> South Africa,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Morkel |first=Compiled by Graye |title=Reigning Miss Universe Andrea Meza to judge Miss South Africa 2021 |url=https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/pageant/reigning-miss-universe-andrea-meza-to-judge-miss-south-africa-2021-20211005 |access-date=2023-01-17 |magazine=Life |language=en-US |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029172507/https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/pageant/reigning-miss-universe-andrea-meza-to-judge-miss-south-africa-2021-20211005 |url-status=live }}</ref> the Bahamas,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss Universo. Andrea Meza y el bikini rosa que vas a querer en otoño |url=https://www.chicmagazine.com.mx/personajes/miss-universo-andrea-meza-bikini-rosa-vas-querer-otono |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=CHICMagazine |date=30 October 2021 |language=es-MX |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117044303/https://www.chicmagazine.com.mx/personajes/miss-universo-andrea-meza-bikini-rosa-vas-querer-otono |url-status=live }}</ref> Israel,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss Universe talks about COVID-era reign on visit to Israel |url=https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/miss-universe-talks-about-covid-era-reign-on-visit-to-israel-685245 |access-date=2023-01-17 |website=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com |date=17 November 2021 |language=en-US |archive-date=17 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117044301/https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/miss-universe-talks-about-covid-era-reign-on-visit-to-israel-685245 |url-status=live }}</ref> and her home country of Mexico.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miss Universe Comes Home to Make Mexico Smile |url=https://www.smiletrain.org/2021/09/02/miss-universe-comes-home-make-mexico-smile |access-date=2023-02-02 |website=www.smiletrain.org |language=en |archive-date=31 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831013155/https://www.smiletrain.org/2021/09/02/miss-universe-comes-home-make-mexico-smile |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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After her reign, Meza was succeeded as Mexicana Universal 2021 by Débora Hallal.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=Debora Hallal selected as Mexicana Universal 2021 {{!}} Photogallery - ETimes|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/beauty-pageants/miss-universe/debora-hallal-selected-as-mexicana-universal-2021/articleshow/83203224.cms|access-date=2021-07-20|website=photogallery.indiatimes.com|archive-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720195358/https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/beauty-pageants/miss-universe/debora-hallal-selected-as-mexicana-universal-2021/articleshow/83203224.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On 13 December 2021, Meza crowned [[Harnaaz Sandhu]] of India as her successor at the Universe Dome, [[Eilat]], Israel, marking the end of the shortest completed reign in Miss Universe history of 211 days. |
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Born | Alma Andrea Meza Carmona 13 August 1994 |
Alma mater | Autonomous University of Chihuahua (BS) |
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Alma Andrea Meza Carmona (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈdɾe.a meˈsa]; born 13 August 1994) is a Mexican beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2020. She became the third Mexican contestant to win the title, and holds the record for the shortest complete reign in Miss Universe history to date.
She previously won Mexicana Universal 2020 and Miss Mexico 2017, and finished as the first runner-up at Miss World 2017.
Early life and education
Alma Andrea Meza Carmona was born on 13 August 1994 in Chihuahua City, Mexico to parents Alma Carmona and Santiago Meza. She grew up in Chihuahua City as the eldest of three daughters, and is of partial Chinese ancestry.[2]
After completing secondary school, Meza enrolled at the Autonomous University of Chihuahua, where she studied software engineering.[3] She graduated with a degree in 2017 and began working in Mexico as a software engineer in addition to her career as a model.[1]
Pageantry
Miss Mexico 2017
Meza began her pageantry career in 2016, after she was selected to represent Chihuahua at Miss World Mexico 2016. Meza was one of the two contestants awarded a crown, being crowned as Miss Mexico 2017.[4] Ana Girault, representing Mexico City, was crowned Miss Mexico 2016 and given the opportunity to represent Mexico at Miss World 2016, while Meza was given the opportunity to represent Mexico at Miss World 2017. Additionally, Meza won the sports challenge at the competition.[4]
Miss World 2017
As the winner of Miss Mexico 2017, Meza represented Mexico at Miss World 2017, held on 18 November 2017 at Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China. During the pre-pageant activities, Meza won group 16 of the Head-to-Head Challenge, securing her direct entry into the top 40. Additionally, she placed as the fourth runner-up in the talent competition.[5][6]
In the finals of the competition, Meza reached the top five, and Julia Morley announced her as the first runner-up behind the winner, Manushi Chhillar from India.[7][8] Meza was also crowned Miss World Americas, placing her within the 2017 Miss World Continental Queens of Beauty.[9][10]
Mexicana Universal 2020
In 2020, Meza won Mexicana Universal Chihuahua 2020, and went on to represent Chihuahua at Mexicana Universal 2020, where she emerged as the winner. During the pre-pageant activities, Meza won six challenges, including the sports challenge. The final was held on 29 November 2020 in Querétaro City.[11][12][13]
Miss Universe 2020
As Mexicana Universal, Meza represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2020 and won the title, on 16 May 2021, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, after the event was postponed from late 2020 to May 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[14] Meza was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa. She became the third Mexican woman to win the title, following Lupita Jones in 1991 and Ximena Navarrete in 2010.[15][16]
This marked Mexico's second consecutive year in the top three at Miss Universe, following Sofía Aragón, Mexicana Universal 2019, who finished as the second runner-up at Miss Universe 2019. Meza also surpassed Brook Lee's record of being the oldest contestant to win at the age of 26 years and 276 days.[17] However, this record was later broken during the Miss Universe 2022 competition when R'Bonney Gabriel won at the age of 28 years and 300 days.
As Miss Universe, Meza traveled to various cities within the United States,[18] South Africa,[19] the Bahamas,[20] Israel,[21] and her home country of Mexico.[22]
After her reign, Meza was succeeded as Mexicana Universal 2021 by Débora Hallal.[23]
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