5-Year-Old African Girl Shines, Wins Miss Toddler USA 2021
- Kleopatra Vargas, 5, has emerged as the star winner of a toddler contest held in America
- The Mexican-Nigerian-American girl outclassed other kids to be crowned Miss Toddler USA American Nation 2021
- Kleopatra had previously won Baby Illinois in 2016 when she was only 10 months old
Young Kleopatra Vargas has written her name in the history books again as far as pageantry in the United States is concerned.
The 5-year-old girl has emerged as the star winner of the Miss Toddler USA America Nation 2021, Statepress reports.
Kleopatra scored high in the evening gown parade which judges adjudged and marked 25% elegance, she garnered 25% in the cultural parade and a whopping 50% in the community service aspect of the fast-rising American contest.
Princess Kleopatra Vargas, born in Chicago, Illinois is no newbie in the pageantry world despite her young age.
The Mexican-Nigerian-American had beat 20 other kids to emerge the winner of the 2016 edition of Baby Illinois when she was just 10 months old.
Reacting to her victory in a statement to newsmen, while appreciating the organizers of the contest, Kleopatra showered encomiums on her parents for the love, guidance and support they gave her.
Also speaking on the success of her daughter, Kleopatra's mum said her daughter was an outstanding kid with several rare abilities seldom demonstrated by other kids.
The elated woman, according to Vanguard, stated that the world should expect more from her daughter.
Kleopatra is not only a star on the runway, she is multilingual. She speaks Igbo, Spanish and English languages fluently.
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a 5-year-old had won a cash prize after she emerged winner in a dance contest.
The confident five-year-old earned first place for her beautiful performance.
Young Grace had been highly praised for her outstanding performance and this has caused a particular user on Facebook to celebrate her and share photos from the competition.
Source: YEN.com.gh
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