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Laura Olascuaga

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Olascuaga and the second or maternal family name is Pinto.
Laura Olascuaga
Born
Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
EducationUniversidad del Norte (BDE)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [1]
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Universe Colombia 2020
Hair colorDark brown[citation needed]
Eye colorDark brown[citation needed]
Major
competition(s)

Laura Victoria Olascuaga Pinto is a Colombian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2020 pageant on November 16, 2020.[2][3] She represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2020 and was placed in the top 21.[4][5][6]

Early life and education

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Olascuaga was born in Cartagena, raised in the capital of the Department of Bolívar.[7] She graduated from the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla city, where she earned her bachelor degree in social communication and journalism.[8][9]

Pageantry

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Señorita Colombia 2018

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Olascuaga began her pageantry career representing the Department of Bolívar in Miss Colombia 2018 on November 12, 2018.[10] She placed first runner-up, being awarded the title of “Virreina”, but resigned the following day.[11]

Miss Universe Colombia 2020

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On November 16, 2020, Olascuaga, representing the Department of Bolívar, won the title of Miss Universe Colombia 2020,[12][13] although she notably tripped during the Evening Gown competition.[14][15] Olascuaga was crowned by former Miss Germany and current director of Miss Universe Colombia, Natalie Ackermann and Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray of the Philippines.

Miss Universe 2020

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As the winner of Miss Universe Colombia, Olascuaga represented Colombia at Miss Universe 2020,[16][17] where she reached the top 21.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, de Bolívar, nueva señorita Colombia".
  2. ^ "Así es Laura Olascuaga, la candidata de Colombia a Miss Universo 2021". colombia.as.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  3. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, Miss Bolívar, será la representante de Colombia en Miss Universo". elpais.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  4. ^ "¿Cómo le fue a Laura Olascuaga en su desfile en traje de baño y vestido de gala?". lafm.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  5. ^ "THE NEW ERA OF MISS UNIVERSE IN COLOMBIA". Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, la periodista colombiana camino a Miss Universo". usanetwork.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  7. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, de Bolívar, nueva Miss Universe Colombia". www.eluniversal.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  8. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, la "diosa de la Makuira"". elheraldo.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  9. ^ "Laura Olascuaga enamoró con su traje típico en Miss Universo". rcnradio.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  10. ^ "Laura Olascuaga viajó a Miss Universo". laopinion.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  11. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, señorita Colombia, se la jugará esta noche por la corona de Miss Universo". lapatria.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Archived from the original on 2021-06-20. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  12. ^ "Ya falta poco para la celebración de Miss Universo. ¿Conocen a la candidata de Colombia?". elnuevoherald.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  13. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, de Bolívar, nueva señorita Colombia". elnuevosiglo.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  14. ^ "El traspié de la ganadora y el error del presentador, los chascos de Miss Universo". Q'hubo Bogotá (in European Spanish). 2020-11-17. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  15. ^ "Laura Olascuaga TRIPS during Miss Universe Colombia 2020 Evening Gown Competition". youtube.com. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  16. ^ "Colombiana Laura Olascuaga es favorita en Miss Universo". elcolombiano.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  17. ^ "Laura Olascuaga, Miss Universe Colombia, es víctima del acoso". eltiempo.com (in European Spanish). 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  18. ^ "Miss Universo 2021: Laura Olascuaga, candidata de Colombia, fue eliminada del certamen". pulzo.com (in European Spanish). 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-18.


Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Isabella Atehortúa, Antioquia
 Señorita Colombia Virreina
2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Gabriela Tafur, Valle del Cauca
 Miss Universe Colombia
2020 		Succeeded by
Valeria Ayos, Cartagena