Miss Universe Australia 2021 Maria Thattil stuns in a tiny red bikini and silver stiletto heels as she takes to the stage for the preliminary round
Miss Universe Australia 2021 Maria Thattil has taken to the stage for the preliminary competition, ahead of the official pageant on Monday.
The 28-year-old Australian of Indian heritage stunned in a tiny red bikini that showed off her toned curves, at the event in Florida, in the United States on Friday.
Maria boosted her height with silver stiletto heels and accessorised with a sheer pale blue cape, left undone, and delicate hoop earrings.
In her element! Miss Universe Australia 2021 Maria Thattil stunned in a tiny red bikini and silver stiletto heels as she took to the stage for the preliminary round in Florida, in the United States on Friday
Her long brunette locks cascaded past her shoulders in structured waves, and her makeup was ultra glamorous, consisting of false lashes, eyeliner and a glossy lip.
The Melbourne-born beauty also took to the stage in a beaded off-white frock with a daring thigh split, and glitzy silver platform heels.
Proud to be representing her country, Maria couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as she strutted across the stage while wearing a sash with Australia emblazoned on it.
Ultra glamorous: The Melbourne-born beauty of Indian heritage also took to the stage in a beaded off-white frock with a daring thigh split, and glitzy silver platform heels
Heartfelt: Maria, 28, shared the pictures to her official Instagram page, and told fans exactly why she chose to apply for the pageant. ‘Why did I compete? Because barriers are made to be broken, and ceilings were meant to be shattered,’ she wrote
Maria shared the pictures to her official Instagram page, and told fans exactly why she chose to apply for the pageant.
‘Why did I compete? Because barriers are made to be broken, and ceilings were meant to be shattered. Preliminaries finished with heart and soul,’ she wrote.
Meanwhile in a column for The Daily Telegraph’s Stellar magazine this weekend, Maria addressed her critics who say she isn’t ‘Australian enough’ to represent.
Impassioned: Meanwhile in a column for The Daily Telegraph’s Stellar magazine this weekend, Maria addressed her critics who say she isn’t ‘Australian enough’ to represent
Helping to create change: With her cultural identity having ‘always been a point of contention’, she said she hopes her presence in the arena on Monday will signify change
With her cultural identity having ‘always been a point of contention’, she said she hopes her presence in the arena on Monday will signify change.
‘My voice will amplify those who haven’t been heard and I hope my presence in this arena will shatter glass ceilings,’ she penned.
The 69th Miss Universe competition will take place in the U.S. on Monday
Making a difference: ‘My voice will amplify those who haven’t been heard and I hope my presence in this arena will shatter glass ceilings,’ she penned. Pictured at the national costume show this month