Ghana’s Representative at this year’s Miss Universe Beauty Pageant Ruth Quarshie etched her name and country as part of the first sixteen beautiful ladies in the world.
The 23-year old graduate of the University of Ghana Business School Ruth was part of the sixteen semi-finalists in the pageant after three days of preliminary interviews along with a swimsuit and evening gown presentation which was held at the planet Hollywood in Las Vegas last night.
Miss Universe Ghana country director Menaye Donkor who could not hide her joy in a post on instagram wrote ‘That’s what we call putting GHANA ON THE MAP, Top 16’
As miss world Ghana, Ruth has a one year modeling contract with an Italian modeling agency and hopefully some more to come.
Meanwhile, 22 year old Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Neil-Peters was crowned 2017 Miss Universe Pageant with Miss Columbia Laura Gonzalez and Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett coming first and second runner ups respectively.
Demi-Leigh Neil-Peters takes home a year-long salary as Miss Universe, Luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses, a modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographers, dermatology and skincare services, a professional health and nutrition consultation, dental services among others
