Here is all you need to know about the new Miss Universe:

However, 21-year-old Harnaaz, who is the winner of several beauty pageants. She began her journey in 2017 when she won Miss Chandigarh. Subsequently, she was given the title of Miss Max Emerging Star India 2018 and then she became the Miss India Punjab in 2019. Currently, Ms. Sandhu was crowned Miss Diva Universe India 2021 by Kriti Sanon.

Meanwhile, on the film front, the new universe was appeared in The Landers music video ‘Tarthalli’ and has two Punjabi films in her kitty namely- ‘Bai Ji Kuttange’ and ‘Yaara Diyan Poo Baran,’ that will hit screens upcoming year.

Apart from this, Sandhu was born into a Sikh family, who is a yoga enthusiast and a fitness lover.

Besides, the 21-year-old lady is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Post Graduate Government Girls College (GCG) located in Sector-42, is originally from Gurdaspur, Punjab.

Andrea Meza, former Miss Universe 2020 from Mexico crowned Harnaaz at the event which was streamed live globally.

The first runner up was Paraguay and the second was South Africa.

In the Top 5 round, she was asked about climate change, “”Many people think climate change is a hoax, what would you do to convince them otherwise?”

She replied with aplomb, “My heart breaks to see how nature is going through a lot of problems, and it is all due to our irresponsible behaviour. I totally feel that this is the time to take action and talk less. Because each action could save or kill nature. Prevent and protect is better than repent and repair and this is what I am trying to convince you guys today.”

In the top 3 round, the contestants were asked “What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today?”

Harnaaz’s reply to the question seemed to have won over the hearts of the judges. She said, “The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing, is to believe in themselves. To know that you are unique makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let’s talk about more important things that are happening worldwide. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life. You are the voice of your own. I believed in myself and that is why I am standing here today.”

This answer brought her the position in the Top 3.