Laura Olascuaga
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Laura Olascuaga | |
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| Born | Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto (1995-06-19) June 19, 1995 (age 30) |
| Education | Universidad del Norte (BDE) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [1] |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Universe Colombia 2020 |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
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Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto is a Colombian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2020 pageant on November 16, 2020.[2][3] She represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2020 and was placed in the Top twenty-one.[4][5][6]
Olascuaga was born in Cartagena, Bolívar on June 19, 1995.[7][8] She graduated from the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Atlántico, where she earned her bachelor degree in social communication and journalism.[9][10]
Pageantry
Señorita Colombia 2018
Olascuaga began her pageantry career representing the Department of Bolívar in Miss Colombia 2018 on November 12, 2018.[11] She placed first runner-up, being awarded the title of "Virreina", but resigned the following day.[12]
Miss Universe Colombia 2020
On November 16, 2020, Olascuaga, representing the Department of Bolívar, won the title of Miss Universe Colombia 2020,[13][14] although she notably tripped during the Evening Gown competition.[15][16] Olascuaga was crowned by former Miss Germany and current director of Miss Universe Colombia, Natalie Ackermann and Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray of the Philippines.
Miss Universe 2020
As the winner of Miss Universe Colombia, Olascuaga represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2020,[17][18] where she reached the Top 21.[19]
References
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, de Bolívar, nueva señorita Colombia".
- ↑ "Así es Laura Olascuaga, la candidata de Colombia a Miss Universo 2021". colombia.as.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, Miss Bolívar, será la representante de Colombia en Miss Universo". elpais.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "¿Cómo le fue a Laura Olascuaga en su desfile en traje de baño y vestido de gala?". lafm.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "THE NEW ERA OF MISS UNIVERSE IN COLOMBIA". Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, la periodista colombiana camino a Miss Universo". usanetwork.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ Martínez, Olga Lucía (2021-05-16). "¿Quién es Laura Olascuaga, la reina de Colombia en Miss Universo?". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, de Bolívar, nueva Miss Universe Colombia". www.eluniversal.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, la "diosa de la Makuira"". elheraldo.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga enamoró con su traje típico en Miss Universo". rcnradio.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga viajó a Miss Universo". laopinion.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, señorita Colombia, se la jugará esta noche por la corona de Miss Universo". lapatria.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Archived from the original on 2021-06-20. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Ya falta poco para la celebración de Miss Universo. ¿Conocen a la candidata de Colombia?". elnuevoherald.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, de Bolívar, nueva señorita Colombia". elnuevosiglo.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "El traspié de la ganadora y el error del presentador, los chascos de Miss Universo". Q'hubo Bogotá (in European Spanish). 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2021-05-18.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga TRIPS during Miss Universe Colombia 2020 Evening Gown Competition". youtube.com. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ "Colombiana Laura Olascuaga es favorita en Miss Universo". elcolombiano.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Laura Olascuaga, Miss Universe Colombia, es víctima del acoso". eltiempo.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ↑ "Miss Universo 2021: Laura Olascuaga, candidata de Colombia, fue eliminada del certamen". pulzo.com (in European Spanish). 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Isabella Atehortúa, Antioquia |
Señorita Colombia Virreina 2018 |
Succeeded by María Alejandra Salazar, Huila |
| Preceded by Gabriela Tafur, Valle del Cauca |
Miss Universe Colombia 2020 |
Succeeded by Valeria Ayos, Cartagena |
Miss Universe 2020 national titleholders | |
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| Miss Universe |  | |
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| 1st runner-up | ||
| 2nd runner-up | ||
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| 4th runner-up | ||
| Top 5-6 |
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| Top 10-12 |
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| Top 12-16 |
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| Top 20-21 | ||