Harnaaz Sandhu, 21, from India, won Israel’s 70th Miss Universe pageant on Monday. It succeeds Miss Universe 2020, the Mexican Andrea Mea.
Harnaaz is inspired by her mother, who broke generations of patriarchy to become a successful gynecologist and lead her family. Driven by supporting other women in the same way, Harnaaz grew up working with her mother in health camps on women’s menstrual health and hygiene.
Keenly aware of the privilege her mother’s struggles have bestowed upon her, today she is a staunch advocate for the empowerment of women, especially their constitutional rights to education, career, and freedom of choice. Professionally, Harnaaz is an actress.
Her favorite actress is Priyanka Chopra and she is inspired by her work. In his spare time, Harnaaz enjoys the company of friends, enjoys yoga, dancing, cooking, horseback riding, and chess. She is a water baby and never misses an opportunity to jump into a pool to rejuvenate herself. She believes in the saying: “Great things happen to those who don’t stop believing, trying, learning, and being grateful.”
The three finalists: