Miss Universe Andrea Meza captured the title of Miss Universe during the worldwide broadcast from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. As Miss Universe, Andrea Meza becomes the third woman from Mexico to capture the title of Miss Universe and is from Chihuahua, Mexico. Andrea has a degree in software engineering and is proud to be a woman who graduated in a male dominated field of study. Andrea is an activist, focused on women’s rights and inclusion and currently works closely with the Municipal Institute for Women, which aims to end gender violence.

Following her win at Miss Universe, she visited with Pageantry magazine to discuss her upcoming year as Miss Universe.