Krysthelle Barretto reigns as Miss World Panama
Krysthelle Barretto was crowned Miss World Panama 2020 by her predecessor, Agustina Ruiz Arrechea, on Friday 9th October. The ceremony was televised on NexTV morning show “Mujer.”
The Miss World Panama Organisation adapted to the Covid-19 situation by changing their format in an original way. The Miss World Panama 2019 top five finalists were pleasantly surprised when they discovered that they were now competing for the 2020 title.
Krysthelle gave this message in her crowning speech,
"I am extremely happy to have fulfilled this dream. Perseverance and hard work always pays off. I am very happy. I cannot put into words how much I waited for this day ... To all who have given me strength, I thank you. I invite you to join me in this experience that will last many more months.”
Nex TV produced a week-long series in which the finalists introduced themselves and shared their experience with the audience. Furthermore, Miss World Americas 2018, Solaris Barba, who represented Panama, spoke about how Beauty with a Purpose changed her life. Solaris is extending her BWAP work.
25-year-old Krysthelle is a final year Marketing and Fashion Design student who is also a certified image consultant and personal shopper. She used these skills to start her own business during the Covid-19 lockdown. Moreover, she is extensively involved in charity work. She is currently starting a project to help Panama’s indigenous children.
