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Description:
South Korean fashion model Choi Soon-hwa nearly became
the oldest-ever contestant to participate in the Miss Universe pageant, after
the 81-year-old earned a finalist spot in the Miss Universe Korea contest in
September 2024.
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This 81-year-old is challenging stereotypes on ageing.
Choi- Soon-hwa was a finalist at the 2024 Miss
Universe Korea pageant, competing with women a quarter her age.
She fell short of her bid to become the oldest Miss
Universe contestant.
But Choi came away with the ¡°best dresser" award
at the local pageant.
Choi: Even at this age, I had the courage to grab onto
an opportunity and take on a challenge.
The former hospital care worker first broke down
barriers by embarking on a modelling career in her 70s, making her anunlikely fashion star.
Choi: I want people to look at me and realize that you
can live healthier and find joy in life when you find things you want to do and
challenge yourself to achieve that dream. I want you to do exactly that.
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Questions:
1. What inspired Choi-Soon-hwa to enter the Miss Universe
Korea pageant at the age of 81?
2. How does her story challenge stereotypes about
aging?
3. What message does she want to convey to others
through her participation in pageants and modeling career?