Destiny Wagner Takes the Reins in Major Pageant Transition
The Miss Universe Belize franchise has officially transitioned to new ownership, following its sale to an organization in El Salvador earlier this month. In a press release issued today, the newly appointed franchise owners announced that former Miss Earth winner Destiny Wagner will serve as the new National Director. Wagner, who made history in 2021 as Belize’s first Miss Earth, will now oversee the national pageant system and lead preparations for Belize’s representative at the international Miss Universe competition. In a statement issued today, the foundation described Wagner’s appointment as the start of a transformative chapter, writing quote “a new era begins for Miss Universe Belize. We are proud to officially welcome Destiny Wagner as the Director of Miss Universe Belize… Her passion for empowering women, elevating Belize on the global stage, and inspiring future generations will guide this exciting new chapter.” End quote.
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