The Miss Universe 2024 beauty pageant was the scene of a moment full of emotions, not only for the participants but also for the Bolivian representative, Juliana Barrientos. Although she did not win the crown, the model lived a moment that marked her life when she was surprised by her partner with a marriage proposal in front of the public and the cameras.
Miss Bolivia has a romantic marriage proposal in the final of Miss Universe 2024
Juliana Barrientos She stood out during the competition by placing herself among the 12 finalists, placing herself in the TOP 12 of Miss Universe 2024. In addition, she was awarded the ‘Best Social Project’ award, a recognition that highlights the impact of her work on community initiatives. However, what really made that night unforgettable for the Bolivian occurred after the ceremony.
When the event had come to an end and Juliana Barrientos was still on stage celebrating with the other contestants, her partner, Octavio García Leal managed to make his way through the security and get closer to where she was. To the surprise of the audience, the young man knelt down, took out a ring and asked the beauty queen to marry him.
The unexpected and emotional gesture provoked an immediate reaction in Juliana Barrientos who, with tears in her eyes and visibly moved, accepted the proposal without hesitation. Amid applause and shouts of joy from those present, the model descended from the stage to hug her now fiancé, in a moment that was captured by cameras and quickly shared on social networks.
The images of the event went viral in a matter of hours, generating a wave of reactions among Internet users. While some expressed their excitement about the love story, others highlighted Octavio’s bravery and creativity in choosing an event of such magnitude to make the proposal.
