Sthefany Gutierrez, an 18-year-old law student who admires the legendary actress Audrey Hepburn, was crowned Miss Venezuela 2017 on Thursday, the biggest beauty contest in the Latin American country’s entertainment calendar.
The ladies of Venezuela have often shined on the world stage: they’ve consistently won more international beauty contests than contenders from other nationalities. They have taken home the Miss Universe title seven times, the Miss World crown six times, and been crowned Miss International and Miss Earth twice each.
Miss Venezuela 2016 Keysi Sayago (L) crowns Miss Delta Amacuro, Sthefany Gutierrez, after she won the Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela November 9, 2017.
Contestants take part in Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela.
Contestants take part in Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela.
Miss Delta Amacuro, Sthefany Gutierrez, competes in the swimsuit segment of the Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela.
Miss Delta Amacuro, Sthefany Gutierrez, competes during the evening gown segment of the Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela.
Contestants take part in Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela.
Contestants takes part in Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela.
Miss Delta Amacuro, Sthefany Gutierrez, reacts after winning the Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas.
Contestants take part in the swimsuit segment of the Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas.
Miss Delta Amacuro, Sthefany Gutierrez, competes during the evening gown segment of the Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela November 9, 2017.
Contestants take part in Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas, Venezuela.
Miss Delta Amacuro, Sthefany Gutierrez, smiles after winning the Miss Venezuela 2017 pageant in Caracas.
