Miss Universe Colombia is a

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and an organization conceived in

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to select the country's representative to the

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pageant. The current titleholder is

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of Quindío. She represented Colombia at the

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, United States on January 14, 2023 placing in Top 16.

History

Titleholders

::''The winner of Miss Universe Colombia represents her country at the

. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent.''

Titleholders under Miss Universe Colombia org.

Miss Universe Colombia 2020-present

Señorita Colombia 1958-2019

::''The winner of Señorita Colombia represents her country at

. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Since 2020, the election of Miss Universe Colombia took over the franchise of Miss Universe in Colombia.''

References

External links

Official website
{{Miss Universe countries and territories

Recurring events established in 2020 Colombian awards