Miss Bolivia Talked About The “Evil” Things She Saw Backstage At The Miss Universe Pageant
When Lenka Nemer Drpić picked up a prestigious award at Miss Universe 2020, it was an emotional moment for the South American beauty. Winning a prize at the world’s biggest beauty pageant was what she had dreamed of. But the Miss Bolivia contestant couldn’t have known the depth of bad behavior that she would encounter behind the scenes...from some of the other contestants!
Battle for the crown
Lenka was incredibly proud to represent her home country at the 69th international beauty pageant. Born in La Paz, Bolivia, the young model claimed the winning crown in the national competition; putting her among those vying for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2020. But Lenka wasn’t prepared for the “evil” that she would experience during the cutthroat fight for the ultimate crown.
Ugly side of pageantry
Thanks to movies like Drop Dead Gorgeous in 1999 and TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras on TV, we’ve seen the ugly side of beauty pageantry. But it’s hard to know how much of it is accurate or simply fabricated for our entertainment. Well, if anyone is qualified to deliver a damning expose on the backstage world of beauty contests, it’s undeniably savvy, former winner Lenka.
All-rounder
Yes, you see Lenka is not just a pretty face. For a start, she speaks three languages — Spanish, French and English — and is an academic high-flyer. Maths was one of her strongest subjects at school, and the Bolivian beauty is musically talented too — she likes to sing and play the violin. Looks, brains, talent… Wow, some people really do have it all!
Special award
Oh, and did we mention that Lenka is a caring, compassionate person too? She’s a human rights activist, you see. It was this that earned her the honor of being the first recipient of the Miss Universe “Social Impact Award.” Speaking to Colombian commentator Diego Acero, Lenka said she was “shocked” to win the accolade.
