Florida: Andrea Meza from Mexico won the 69^th Miss Universe – 2021 title held in Florida on Monday. Andrea has become the third Mexican to win the Miss Universe title. Miss Brazil Julia Gama and Miss Peru Janick Maceta del Castillo won the second and third spots, respectively.

The Indian contestant Adline Castelino stood in fourth place. Adline Castelino (22) belongs to Udupi in Karnataka, India. She won Miss Diva 2020 making her India’s representative at Miss Universe, this year.

The new Miss Universe is Mexico!!!! #MISSUNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/Mmb6l7tK8I

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) May 17, 2021

Congratulating Adline on her successful journey, the official Twitter account of Miss Diva said, 3rd Runner-Up for India at Miss Universe…Congratulations Adline Castelino. You have made us immensely proud! Your resilience, determination and grace shined throughout the competition and the hard work you’ve put in your journey reflected in you this night! We are proud of you.

In her capacity as an influencer and public figure, the model has actively backed causes such as creating awareness about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as well as working to end the stigma around Covid-19.