Cape Town – Former Miss Universe, Demi-Leigh Tebow, has taken to social media to open up about what being crowned for the pageant has meant for her, as she reflected on the last five years since her win in 2017.
She took to Instagram to post a series of pictures of her crowning moment and posted a lengthy caption to mark half a decade since she was crowned Miss Universe.
She spoke about what the achievement meant to her, calling it the “opportunity of a lifetime”.
“Today marks 5 years, half a decade, since I became the 2nd South African to become @missuniverse. What an opportunity of a lifetime. I will forever be grateful to South Africa for trusting me to represent our incredible country on a world stage.
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“This win was not just a personal victory, but I hope a victory for every young boy and girl growing up in a small tiny town with a heart full of big dreams. With hard work and a ton of dedication, much is possible,” she wrote.
Demi-Leigh shared five lessons she has learnt in the five years since she walked the ramp of the Miss Universe stage.
1. My MU crown was temporary, but the ripple effect of impact you can have is endless.
2. We all have a platform and the ability to make positive change in the lives of others
3. The two hardest things I’ve faced in my life to date (losing my baby sister & surviving an armed hijack) has led me to finding my life’s biggest purpose.
4. Find a life partner who doesn’t just share your interests, but shares your purpose.
5. Community is everything. I am so grateful for my handful of true friends and the community we have here on social media. I love getting to do life with all of you. Thank you for your continued love and support…
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
