New Miss Universe vows to do more for her native Angola

NEWLY crowned Miss Universe Leila Lopes wants to help her native Angola further escape a history of war and impoverishment.

Speaking yesterday, shortly after taking the crown, 25-year-old Lopes said that “as Miss Angola I’ve already done a lot to help my people”.

“I’ve worked with various social causes. I work with poor kids, I work in the fight against HIV.

“I think now as Miss Universe I will be able to do much more.”

Lopes is Angola’s first winner. She beat 88 other contestants to win Miss Universe which this year is celebrating its 60th anniversary. She replaces last year’s winner, Ximena Navarrete of Mexico.