MIAMI.- The model Of ancestry Venezuelan Noelia Voigt renounced her title as Miss USA. Through a statement issued on his social networks, he indicated that after important meditation, he made the decision thinking about his physical and mental well-being.
“My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, proudly representing Utah and then to the United States in Miss Universe. Unfortunately, I have made the very difficult decision to relinquish the title of Miss USA 2023. I am grateful for the love and support of fans, old and new, my family, my friends, my coaches, former state and local directors, and my dear and beloved Miss Teen USA Uma Sofia,” the message reads.
Voigt, whose father is an American and a mother who is Venezuelan, was crowned Miss USA in October 2023. The 24-year-old represented Utah in the beauty pageant and beat Savannah Gankiewicz, representative of Hawaii, who came in second place in the prestigious pageant. , and Alexis Loomans, from Wisconsin, and placed third.
With her resignation, Gankiewicz takes over as the new beauty sovereign of the United States.
A new beginning
Noelia also emphasized that during the months she represented the United States, she enjoyed being part of campaigns and awareness programs against violence, and celebrated being the first miss with Venezuelan roots to be crowned in the pageant.
“Every time someone asked me what my favorite part of being Miss USA was, I always shared how much I loved working with Smile Train, being a strong advocate for anti-bullying, violence awareness and prevention on dating, immigration rights and reform and shedding light on my roots as the first Venezuelan-American woman to win Miss USA.”
Likewise, he highlighted the importance of pursuing dreams with commitment, passion and perseverance.
“I could never have imagined the journey my childhood dream would take me. Constant, consistent hard work and dedication bring me to where I am today, and I hope that over the past seven years of competing in pageantry and sharing my journey with all of you be something that inspires you to never give up on your dreams, whatever they may be. Eternal gratitude fills my heart when I think about the platform I was given to make a difference, the feeling of achieving a lifelong dream and connecting. with people from all over the world, just like I said I would on the Miss USA stage.
Finally, he stated that this step is the beginning of a new adventure in his profession.
“Deep down I know this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and my hope is to continue inspiring others to stand strong. Prioritize your mental health, stand up for yourself and others using your voice, and never be afraid to what the future holds for you, even if it seems uncertain. How I wish I could hug you all.
