The miss Universe It is the most important beauty pageant where many young women from different countries seek to win the coveted tiara. For this reason, on August 25, Japan chose its representative, Mary Belén Sakamoto, who will compete with our queen Alessia Rovegno. However, what caught the attention is the Peruvian roots that the Japanese model has.
The beauty, elegance and grace of Miss Japan dazzled the contest jury who did not hesitate to choose her to send her to the important event. Therefore, in this note we tell you about the young woman, who is the daughter of a Peruvian and a Japanese; and despite not having visited our country, she feels a great love and attachment for our culture.
Who is Mary Belen Sakamoto?
Mary Belen Sakamoto She is a 23-year-old girl who was born in the city of Tokyo and is the daughter of a Peruvian father and a Japanese mother. She studied at Seisen University and is a professional in the gastronomic industry, which allows her to teach classes in her home country where she teaches how to prepare different dishes.
Mary Belén Sakamoto and her Peruvian roots
Despite not having had the opportunity to visit our country, Mary Belén Sakamoto expressed the great pride she feels for Peru through her social networks and revealed that one of her favorite dishes is the delicious huancaine potato.
“Few know that my dad is Peruvian. Latin and Japanese blood runs through my veins, and I am very proud. Long live Japan and Latin America! Mary Belén commented on her Instagram account.
“I have never been to Peru, but I have grown up in a house where Spanish was always spoken and where my father cooked Peruvian food,” said the Japanese representative.
Mary Belén Sakamoto is the daughter of a Peruvian father. Photo: Mary Sakamoto/Instagram
What are Mary Belén Sakamoto’s plans?
Apart from her desire to become the new Miss Universe, Mary Belén Sakamoto has the goal of working for the United Nations World Food Program (WFP)as did her compatriot Kurara Chibana, Miss Universe Japan 2006.
Mary Sakamoto reveals her plans for the future. Photo: Mary Sakamoto/Instagram
Mary Belén Sakamoto and Alessia Rovegno will compete for the Miss Universe crown
Alessia Rovegno will compete for the Miss Universe crown with Miss Japan, Mary Belen Sakamoto. Although the date on which this event will take place has not yet been announced, both are already preparing to dazzle at the famous contest.
Mary Belén Sakamoto is the new Miss Japan 2022. Photo: Instagram
Japanese media applaud Mary Belén Sakamoto
Due to her recent achievement, Mary Belén Sakamoto has been praised in various Japanese media such as “Oricon”, “Yahoo Japan” and “Fuji News Network”.
The press highlights in its reports the various qualities that the Peruvian-Japanese model possesses, such as cooking.
Mary Belén Sakamoto has been congratulated by Japanese media. Photo: Mary Belén Kasamoto/Instagram