On October 5, Venezuela held its 64th national pageant, where the most beautiful of 24 contestants was chosen. Keysi Sayago, who represented the state of Monagas, won the title and the right to represent her country at Miss Universe 2017.

Mariam Habach, Miss Venezuela 2015 crowns contestant Miss Monagas Keysi Sayago, after she won the Miss Venezuela 2016 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela October 5, 2016. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Contestants compete in the swimsuit segment of the Miss Venezuela 2016 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela October 5, 2016. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Participants take part in the Miss Venezuela 2016 beauty pageant in Caracas on October 5, 2016.
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Participants take part in the Miss Venezuela 2016 beauty pageant in Caracas on October 5, 2016.
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FEDERICO PARRA / AFP

Miss Monagas Keysi Sayago competes during the swimsuit segment of the Miss Venezuela 2016 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela October 5, 2016. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Contestants compete during the evening gown segment of the Miss Venezuela 2016 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela October 5, 2016. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Contestants compete during the evening gown segment of the Miss Venezuela 2016 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela October 5, 2016. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Candidates to Miss Venezuela 2016 walk on stage during the beauty pageant in Caracas on October 5, 2016.
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Miss Monagas Keysi Sayago competes during the evening gown segment of the Miss Venezuela 2016 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela October 5, 2016. REUTERS/Marco Bello

Participants take part in the Miss Venezuela 2016 beauty pageant in Caracas on October 5, 2016.
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FEDERICO PARRA / AFP
