Shennis Palacios is a Nicaraguan model, businesswoman, TV host, and social activist who made headlines in 2023 when she became the first Nicaraguan woman to win the Miss Universe crown.
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Wiki/Biography
Shennis Alondra Palacios Cornejo was born on Tuesday, May 30, 2000 (age 23 years; as of 2023) in Diriamba, Carazo, Nicaragua. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Childhood photo of Shennis Palacios with her mother
He had his early schooling at La Salle School, Managua, followed by English courses at the American Nicaraguan School, Managua.
Shennis Palacios during her school days
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Central American University (UCA), Managua, which he completed in 2022. While studying in her school and college, she started competing in beauty pageants.
Shennis Palacios after receiving her bachelor’s degree
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 11″
Weight (Approx): 55 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Picture Measurements (Approx): 32-26-34
Family
He is from a middle class family.
parents and siblings
His mother’s name is Raquel Cornejo, who is a single mother. She has a younger brother named Alex.
Shanice Palacios with her mother Raquel Cornejo (left to right, standing), younger brother named Alex and maternal grandmother Sylvia Cornejo
husband and children
He is unmarried and has no children.
other relatives
His maternal grandmother’s name is Sylvia Cornejo who lives with Shennis and her family.
Shennis Palacios with her grandmother Sylvia Cornejo and her mother Raquel Cornejo (left to right)
relationships/affairs
Her boyfriend’s name is Hanny Xavier Falcon. Before that she had two boyfriends.
Shennis Palacios with her boyfriend Hanny Javier Falcon
Shennis Palacios with her ex-boyfriend
Religion
He is a Catholic Christian.
livelihood
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She had an interest in beauty pageants since her early teens and became Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016, representing her home region of Carazo. She later placed in the top 10 of Miss Teen Universe 2017 held in Managua, Nicaragua.
Shannice Palacios after becoming Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016
On 16 May 2020, she won the Miss World Nicaragua 2020 crown, representing Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. She was set to represent Nicaragua at the Miss World pageant in 2020 and 2021; However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those beauty shows were cancelled.
Shennis Palacios after becoming Miss World Nicaragua 2020
She made it to the top 40 at the 70th edition of Miss World held at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 16 March 2022 by winning the head-to-head Fastrack challenge, but failed to advance. Top-13. She later tested positive for COVID-19, due to which she could not compete at the 2022 Reinado Internacional del Café.
Shennis Palacios during the Miss World pageant
On August 5, 2023, she became Miss Nicaragua 2023.
Shennis Palacios after becoming Miss Nicaragua 2023
She has walked the ramp in many fashion shows and has also done many modeling photoshoots.
Shennis Palacios during a fashion show
Shennis Palacios during a photo shoot
miss universe 2023
On 18 November 2023, Shanice Palacios won the Miss Universe 2023 pageant held at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. Antonia Porsild of Thailand was the first runner-up and Moraya Wilson of Australia was the second runner-up.
Shennis Palacios during the bikini round of Miss Universe 2023
She became the fifth Nicaraguan woman to advance to the semi-finals, the first Nicaraguan woman to win the title, and the second woman from Central America to be crowned Miss Universe, following Panama’s Justine Pasek in 2002, originally 1st runner-up and He later inherited the title. The original title holder was dethroned.
Shennis Palacios after winning the Miss Universe 2023 crown
When she was asked that if she had to spend a year with another woman, who would she choose and what was the reason behind it, she chose British writer, philosopher and women’s rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft and said that the reason was that Mary Opened new paths for them. women and said,
he opened [a] gap and gave opportunity to many women. What would I do, I would need that gap [to] Open so that women can work in any field they choose to work in [are] No limits for women. That was 1750. Now in 2023, we are making history.”
Shennis Palacios during Miss Universe 2023
She said that she was very happy to win the crown as she was representing her country on such a grand stage and said,
When I heard about Nicaragua backstage, my soul was thrilled, my heart was filled and I felt so happy to represent not only the women of Nicaragua, but the entire country.”
television host
Shennis Palacios has also worked as a television host and presenter of the show ‘Understand Your Mind’, which deals with mental health and is broadcast on TV Red (Canal 11). He is also interested in creating content.
Shennis Palacios is hosting a TV show
He once said that his goal was to become an audio-visual producer and start his own international PR company. She said she wanted to pursue a master’s degree in cinematography and a master’s degree in audiovisual production
Shennis Palacios while shooting a TV show
Social Worker
Shennis Palacios has done many social activities to help the poor and the underprivileged. After Nicaragua was hit by two hurricanes in November 2020, he started a fundraising project called ‘Uniting Lives’ to help those affected by the natural disaster by rebuilding the San Bartolo bridge.
Shennis Palacios during one of her social assistance programs
She also runs another project called ‘Smiles That Teach’, through which she raises funds for children undergoing cleft palate and cleft lip surgery at the Smiles Nicaragua Operation Center. Through one of her projects called ‘Beauty with a Purpose’, she started a veterinary clinic in the La Fuente neighborhood of Managua.
Shennis Palacios during Child Support Program
Since she suffered from anxiety while growing up, she has helped over 60 women with anxiety-related issues through her mental health awareness TV show named ‘Understand Your Mind’. He has organized over 100 fundraisers for his social aid projects.
Shennis Palacios during a fundraising event
business woman
She runs a business venture called Buñuelos la Guadalupana, a food business, in partnership with her mother.
achievements
- First Nicaraguan woman to win Miss Universe (2023)
- First Central American woman to win Miss Universe (2023)
car collection
He purchased a Nissan Sentra in November 2022.
Shennis Palacios with her Nissan Sentra car
salary/income
She earned $250,000 as cash prize after winning Miss Universe 2023.
Facts/General Knowledge
- At the age of seventeen, Shanice Palacios was harassed while she was in the washroom of a restaurant in Managua. She revealed that a male man tried to record her and make MMS on her phone.
Shennis Palacios when she was about 17 years old
- He is a dog lover and has four dogs named Bruce, Brownie, Koda and Simba. She also loves other animals like iguanas.
Shennis Palacios with her pet dogs
Shannis Palacios with iguana
- She loves dancing since childhood and often does dance sessions.
Shennis Palacios was dancing during her childhood
- Shennis Palacios enjoys riding horses in her spare time.
Shennis Palacios during a horseback riding session
- She often does adventurous activities like sandboarding with her friends.
Shennis Palacios during a sandboarding session
- She often works out in the gym to maintain her slim figure.
Shannice Palacios working out in the gym
- His favorite singer-songwriter is Luis Pastor.
- Shanice Palacios considers her mother Raquel Cornejo as her role model.
Shennis Palacios with her mother
- She likes to spend time on beaches.
Shennis Palacios during a trip to the beach
- During the National Costume Round of Miss Universe 2023, she wore a costume based on the El Zanate bird (similar to the grackle bird), which is found in abundance in Nicaragua. Although most people liked her outfit, some news reporters and people made memes about her wearing a black bag, which the public did not like.
Shennis Palacios wearing a costume based on El Zanate (grackle bird)
- She often attends LGBTQ+ rallies to show her support for their campaign.
Shennis Palacios during an LGBTQ+ rally
- Barbie doll toys are based on her appearance.
The model of the Barbie dolls is based on Shanice Palacios.
- She used to play volleyball during her college days.
Shennis Palacios (seated, center) when she played for her college volleyball team.
- She likes to do activities that stimulate her mentally like reading books and solving puzzles.
Shennis Palacios is reading a book
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