Thailand – Zashely Alicea Rivera captivated audiencesโข Wednesday in Thailand during the customary โcostume competition of the preliminary round โคof Miss Universe 2025. Alicea Rivera showcased a stunning design honoring the colibrรญ – the hummingbird – of Puerto Rico, celebrated โขfor its beauty and speed.
Alicea Rivera’s national dress, created by designer Joshuan Aponte, uniquely blends the imagery of the bird with the grace of ballet,โข aโฃ discipline she โฃhas practicedโฃ for over 16 years. The Miss Universe Puerto Rico institution shared images ofโฃ a confident and radiant Alicea Rivera on the catwalk.
The Miss Universe 2025 finale will be held on Friday, November 21, where Alicea Riveraโ will compete for Puerto Rico’s sixth universal crown. The competitionโค will โbe broadcast on โWapa TV at 9:00 pm โthisโข Thursday.