A beauty queen who participated in the Miss Universe parade died tragically at the age of 28.
The death of María Lorena Argüello, a semi -finalist in Ecuador’s Miss Universe Pageant last year, Was confirmed on Sunday by the Nation Procession Committee.
No further details were provided.
“We are with respect and solidarity with her family and loved ones at this time of grief,” said the Belleza’s competitive Nacional in a statement about Instagram.
“Her memory will always be with us.”
Argüello represented Ecuador’s capital Quito in the 2024 competition, its very first parade.
She obtained a medical surgeon diploma at the University of Las Americas on 30 June 2024, three weeks before she fails.
Argüello’s unexpected death surprised her friend María Topic, who was then crowned Miss Universe Ecuador.
“Today heaven has won a beautiful soul,” wrote the subject on social media. ‘My heart mourns for your death, but I trust that God is holding you in His arms.
Nadia Mejía, who was crowned Miss California 2016 and participated in last month’s Miss Universe Ecuador match, described Argüello as ‘one of the friendliest people’ ever.
Former beauty queen María Lorena Argüello died on Sunday, according to the National Beauty Pageant Committee of Ecuador. The 28-year-old was a semi-finalist in the Miss Universe Ecuador Pageant in 2024
Argüello represented the capital of Ecuador in Quito in the 2024 competition, its very first parade
Argüello (photo) had a talent for ‘always supporting others and lifting with her light’, ald
‘[She was] Always support others and pick them up with her light. A real queen, “wrote Mejía on her Instagram.
“God has received a real angel today. Pray for peace at the moment for her family and friends. So much love for you, tradition. ‘
María José Córdova remembered that he competed against Argüello to represent Ecuador at the Miss Universe procession and how it led to a long-term friendship.
‘In the beginning this seemed just a parade, but it eventually became a family. Although we started in 2024, we remain united because we have all created bonds that go beyond the crown, “wrote Córdova.
María Lorena Argüello obtained her medical surgeon diploma at the University of Las Americas on 30 June 2024
“Today it hurts us to see her go, but it is comforting us to know that she did what she loved: discovering herself and shining,” she added. ‘Her death reminds us that every step leaves a stamp, and that we can continue to fight for our dreams with faith, love and hope.
“May her example always inspire us to give our best, in honor of her, and for everyone who shares this path.”
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