Miss Universe Buenos Aires, the first 60-year-old to win
Besides being the first sexagenarian to win a contest set forth by the Miss Universe organisation, she is also changing society's perception of beauty.
Some might say, "It's about time!" - and we would agree.
The concept of beauty has come a long way, and there is still a long way to go, but hearing the story of Alejandra Rodriguez feels like a true win.
Alejandra Rodriguez was crowned Miss Buenos Aires in April this year. Her win made the headlines because she is 60 years old and a sexagenarian.
It's not usual to see a 60-year-old woman participate in a beauty pageant, especially a contest that was coordinated by the Miss Universe organisation.
The Miss Universe organisation removed the age limit for contestants this year.
Even though Alejandra Rodriguez didn't win Miss Argentina, which would've allowed her to enter Miss Universe, her win as Miss Buenos Aires is changing the beauty world.
"While she was unable to repeat that triumph on Saturday to become Miss Argentina and earn the right to represent her country in the Miss Universe pageant, she did win the 'best face' category and celebrated her breakthrough as marking the beginnings of a shift in how beauty is perceived." (CNN)
Rodriguez, an attorney and journalist by profession, told CNN: "This is the first step of a change that is coming.
"I hope this (my participation) marks a before and after. I think exterior beauty is always the main focus. I don’t think that it’s wrong to select a beautiful woman, but maybe the concept of beauty needs to expand."
Watch an interview with Alejandra Rodriguez below, courtesy of YouTube.
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