Mexico’s Andrea Meza crowned Miss Universe

The six-foot-tall model and makeup-artist, who is from Chihuahua City, is also an activist, and 'works closely with the Municipal Institute for Women, which aims to end gender-based violence.'

She additionally serves as the official Tourism Brand Ambassador for her hometown.

On Monday, hours after claiming her crown, Andrea appeared on Good Morning America to celebrate her win, revealing that she spent many years thinking that Mexican people were not able of achieving success on such a prestigious global platform