Laura Olascuaga

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Laura Olascuaga
Born
Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto

Education Universidad del Norte (BDE)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [1]
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss Universe Colombia 2020
Hair colorDark brown[ citation needed ]
Eye colorDark brown[ citation needed ]
Major
competition(s)

Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto is a Colombian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2020 pageant on November 16, 2020. [2] [3] She represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2020 and was placed in the top 21. [4] [5] [6]

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Early life and education

Olascuaga was born in Cartagena, raised in the capital of the Department of Bolívar. [7] She graduated from the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla city, where she earned her bachelor degree in social communication and journalism. [8] [9]

Pageantry

Señorita Colombia 2018

Olascuaga began her pageantry career representing the Department of Bolívar in Miss Colombia 2018 on November 12, 2018. [10] She placed first runner-up, being awarded the title of “Virreina”, but resigned the following day. [11]

Miss Universe Colombia 2020

On November 16, 2020, Olascuaga, representing the Department of Bolívar, won the title of Miss Universe Colombia 2020, [12] [13] although she notably tripped during the Evening Gown competition. [14] [15] Olascuaga was crowned by former Miss Germany and current director of Miss Universe Colombia, Natalie Ackermann and Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray of the Philippines.

Miss Universe 2020

As the winner of Miss Universe Colombia, Olascuaga represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2020, [16] [17] where she reached the top 21. [18]

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References

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  4. "¿Cómo le fue a Laura Olascuaga en su desfile en traje de baño y vestido de gala?". lafm.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  5. "THE NEW ERA OF MISS UNIVERSE IN COLOMBIA" . Retrieved 31 July 2020.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Isabella Atehortúa, Antioquia
Señorita Colombia Virreina
2018
Succeeded by
María Alejandra, Huila
Preceded by
Gabriela Tafur, Valle del Cauca
Miss Universe Colombia
2020
Succeeded by
Valeria Ayos, Cartagena