40-year-old Laois model will compete in Miss Universe Ireland
Veronica Campelo
An actress and model will represent Co Laois in Miss Universe Ireland. Veronica Campelo (40) from Portlaoise will compete final of Miss Universe Ireland 2024 at the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk Co Louth on Friday 20 September. Veronica has a business degree and works in retail and is also an actress and model.
"I will always continue to dream big and live for today. I want to continue been an actress and model. I want to have and portray a positive influence on all woman who are going through a hard time at the moment. I want to show that it is Ok to not be OK." she said.
"I want to be an inspiration and role model for my 1 year old little girl. In this every changing world we now live in I want to show her the right path to grow up on and give her ever opportunity to fulfil her dreams. I want to continue to support the causes that are close to my heart. Its always a dream of mine to be able lead and help others in need and looking for advice in life.
27 finalists from all over Ireland will compete for the coveted Miss Universe Ireland crown this Friday at a spectacular ceremony with a special guest performance from Irish chart-topping Boyband ‘Next in Line’.
Current title holder Aisha Akorede will crown the winner who will then represent Ireland at the 73rd Miss Universe final in Mexico City this November 16th following in footsteps of previous winners Roz Purcell, Joana Copper and current title holder Aishah Akorede.
The 73rd Miss Universe Competition takes place in Mexico this 16 November. The highly-anticipated event will feature 90 women from around the globe vying for the job of Miss Universe, selected via events including personal statements, in-depth interviews, evening gown, and swimwear.
The evening will culminate with the 72nd Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua crowning her successor at the end of the event.
Tickets for the Miss Universe Ireland final are available from www.g8events.ie and highlights will be shown on social media @missuniverseireandorg.
