Miss Universe Colombia: These were the answers to the jury's questions from the five finalists.

The five finalists of the Miss Universe Colombia pageant were announced and advanced to the final stage of the competition, where they had to answer questions from the jury.

The remaining candidates in the running for the national crown are Miss Cauca, Marlyn Dinas Carabalí; Miss Magdalena, Sofía Fernanda Donado Rojas; Miss Antioquia, Vanessa Pulgarín; Miss Risaralda, Ángela Arcilla; and Miss Santander, Gloria Mutis, who faced the round of questions that will determine the country's next representative in the international pageant.

The jury was responsible for asking the five candidates questions, addressing topics related to current events and the social role of a queen.

Among the topics of the questions were those related to what education should be like in today's world and how a public figure can positively influence through social media , evaluating not only the eloquence of the finalists, but also their capacity for reflection and commitment to social causes.

Below are the questions posed and the answers provided by each of the finalists.

Vanessa Pulgarín, a representative from Antioquia, was asked: "Today, anyone can go viral on social media, but not everyone is inclusive. What's the difference between an influential woman and a viral woman?"

Miss Antioquia responded: "I think the most important thing is to use our social media, our virality, to inspire other people. For example, I inspire through sports and a healthy lifestyle. I think it's very important to have to tell people, give them love, show them that there's a little bit more than entertainment, a close person who wants to help, who wants to do something to save the world, to help bring much more love, much more peace, much more awareness to all human beings."

Miss Cauca, Marlyn Dinas Carabalí, was asked, "How would you define the word beauty for a new generation?" The candidate responded by emphasizing the value of the inner self over the physical, inviting us to rethink traditional standards.

Her response was: "For me, beauty is what's on the inside, what's reflected on the outside. I would say for the new generations, they should focus on what's inside, on the heart, on what we are as an essence, because that's what the world will see. The physical passes with the years, but what's in the heart and what your essence is endures through time, so beauty comes from the deepest part of our being."

Miss Magdalena, Sofía Fernanda Donado Rojas, was asked the question: "If you could change something about the education system to empower girls, what would it be?" The candidate focused her response on the need to promote self-knowledge and self-love in the classroom.

Miss Magdalena's response was: "Our education system can be improved and updated by giving girls opportunities to discover their intelligence, their talents, and self-discovery, and through self-love, represent their true selves in the best way possible. I believe education can be improved in this way, and we will be a successful country."

Miss Risaralda, Ángela Arcila, was asked the question: "What do you think about the fact that beauty is now also measured in likes and followers?" The candidate responded by emphasizing that true beauty should not be based on digital numbers, but on the real impact each person makes.

Arcila's response was: "Good evening. We transform beauty, we reclaim it, and we create it from the inside out. It's not about the likes, it's about what we achieve with what we do."

Miss Santander, Gloria Mutis, was asked: “Why do you think beauty pageants are so important in Colombia?”

Miss Santander's Response:

"Good evening, Colombia. Well, I believe that beauty pageants today are not just about physical appearance. The truth is that the crown is a tool for real social transformation and a bridge that connects needs with opportunities. That's why we, as queens, are the spokespersons, the ones who transform those ideas into a certainty for the country and the world. Thank you."

ANGELA MARIA PÁEZ RODRIGUEZ

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