Miss Universe Indonesia 2019 proud to be the first in her country to reach pageant's Top 10

She might not have taken home the crown, but Frederika Alexis Cull is still counting her Miss Universe 2019 stint a win.

In an Instagram post, the Indonesian beauty queen said she's proud to be the first in her country to make it to the pageant's Top 10.

 

 

 

 

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I am proud to say that I am the first Indonesian to make it into the top 10 at Miss Universe. As one of the youngest women in Miss Universe I know that I had to prove that I belonged there surrounded by amazing, inspirational women. I have always liked challenging myself and preparing for Miss Universe 2019 has been my biggest challenge yet, overcoming my personal fears and insecurity’s is something every woman can relate to and I hope to be able to become a beacon for young women around the world. When you have a dream, don’t let anything stop you from believing that you can achieve it. I’d like to also thank all the pageant lovers in Indonesia. You were such a big part of my journey and motivated me to fight to bring pride to our country. To my amazing team, I will never forget your hard work and determination to make my dreams come true @officialputeriindonesia @putri_k_wardani209 @yulia.peers @bubahalfian @angkasamega @karinaputeriadz @wongsim @revashion @alvasus @brandoreinhard @c.alwi @rickyrijkaard and many more who I can not thank enough ???? .

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Dec 12, 2019 at 10:30am PST

"I am proud to say that I am the first Indonesian to make it into the top 10 at Miss Universe. As one of the youngest women in Miss Universe I know that I had to prove that I belonged there surrounded by amazing, inspirational women," she wrote.

She said that Miss Universe 2019 was the biggest challenge she's ever faced.

"Overcoming my personal fears and [insecurities] is something every woman can relate to and I hope to be able to become a beacon for young women around the world," she said.

"When you have a dream, don’t let anything stop you from believing that you can achieve it," she added.

Zozibini Tunzi was crowned the new Miss Universe queen at the 68th edition of the pageant held in Atlanta.

She is the third beauty queen from South Africa to win Miss Universe after Demi-Leigh Nel Peters (2017) and Margaret Gardiner (1978).

—JCB, GMA News