Teresa Stela Barbosa Santos (born 1998) is a Brazilian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Brazil 2021. She represented Brazil at the Miss Universe 2021 competition.
Early Life and Education
Teresa Santos was born in 1998 in Maracanaú, Ceará, Brazil. She pursued studies in psychology, attending the Federal University of Ceará. Before her national title, Santos gained experience in modeling and participated in local beauty contests.
Pageantry Career
Santos's journey in pageantry began with local competitions. She rose to prominence by winning the Miss Ceará title in 2021, which qualified her to compete in the national Miss Brazil pageant.
Miss Brazil 2021
In November 2021, Teresa Santos competed in Miss Brazil 2021, representing her home state of Ceará. She emerged as the winner, earning the right to represent Brazil on the international stage. Her victory was celebrated for her poise, intelligence, and advocacy for mental health awareness.
Miss Universe 2021
As Miss Brazil 2021, Santos traveled to Eilat, Israel, to compete in Miss Universe 2021. Despite being considered a strong contender by many, she did not place in the top 16 semifinalists. The pageant was ultimately won by Harnaaz Sandhu of India.
Post-Pageantry
Following her reign as Miss Brazil, Teresa Santos has continued her work as a model and influencer. She remains active on social media, using her platform to advocate for various causes, including mental well-being and women's empowerment.
References
- [Source for Miss Brazil 2021 results]
- [Source for Miss Universe 2021 participation]
- [Source for biographical details/advocacy]
See Also
- Miss Brazil
- Miss Universe
- List of Miss Brazil titleholders
Categories
- Brazilian models
- Miss Brazil winners
- Miss Universe 2021 contestants
- People from Ceará
- Living people
- 1998 births