THE future’s bright, the future’s orange for model Noky Simbani.
The 26-year-old, from Derbyshire, is currently representing Britain by competing to become the 71st Miss Universe.
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This year’s event is being held in New Orleans, USA, with the finals judged later today.
Speaking of becoming Miss Universe GB last summer, she said: “It felt beyond my wildest dreams.”
Previous winners of the competition, now in its 71st year, have gone on to become leaders in medicine, politics, and business, among other achievements.
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But what about this year's contestants?
The favorites to win include Miss USA, a fashion designer, and Miss Puerto Rico, who aspires to work for Nasa.
The winner will be crowned by the 70th Miss Universe — Bollywood actress Harnaaz Sandhu of India.
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