Zimbabwe has crowned a new Miss Universe contestant after a hiatus of 22 years, with Brooke Bruk-Jackson (21) emerging victorious at the national contest.
The Australia-based Bruk-Jackson beat 10 other contestants and will now compete in the 72nd Miss Universe pageant to be held in El Salvador on November 18.
Nokutenda Marumbwa was first runner-up while Amanda Mpofu took the second runner-up spot.
Bruk-Jackson said she was “absolutely honoured and privileged to represent our people and our country at the global stage”.
“This is such an experience and journey ahead that I truly am excited and blessed to be part of.
“I just like everything about Zimbabwe, where we come from and our beloved culture.”
Bruk-Jackson studied at the British Academy of Fashion Design in London, and at the Beauty Therapy Institute in Cape Town, South Africa.