Laura Olascuaga facts for kids
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Laura Olascuaga
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Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto
Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
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| Education | Universidad del Norte (BDE) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Title | Miss Universe Colombia 2020 |
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| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto is a model and beauty queen from Colombia. She won the title of Miss Universe Colombia 2020 on November 16, 2020. After winning, she represented Colombia in the Miss Universe 2020 competition. She was one of the top twenty-one finalists in that global event.
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About Laura Olascuaga
Olascuaga was born in Cartagena, a city in Colombia. She grew up in the capital of the Bolívar Department. She studied at the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla. There, she earned her bachelor degree in social communication and journalism. This means she learned how to share information and news with people.
Laura's Pageant Journey
Laura Olascuaga has competed in several beauty pageants. These events celebrate beauty, talent, and public speaking skills.
Starting with Señorita Colombia 2018
Laura began her journey in beauty pageants by representing the Bolívar Department. This was in the Miss Colombia 2018 contest on November 12, 2018. She did very well, finishing as the first runner-up. This means she was second in the competition. She was given the title of "Virreina." However, she decided to step down from this title the very next day.
Winning Miss Universe Colombia 2020
On November 16, 2020, Laura Olascuaga competed again. She represented the Bolívar Department in the Miss Universe Colombia 2020 pageant. She won the top prize, becoming Miss Universe Colombia 2020. During the Evening Gown part of the competition, she had a small trip. But she quickly recovered and still won the crown! She was crowned by Natalie Ackermann, who used to be Miss Germany and is now the director of Miss Universe Colombia. Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray from the Philippines, also helped crown her.
Competing in Miss Universe 2020
As the winner of Miss Universe Colombia, Laura Olascuaga got to represent her country. She went to the Miss Universe 2020 competition. This is a very big international event. Laura did a great job and made it into the top 21 contestants from around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Laura Olascuaga para niños
