Armandina Cunha to represent Cape Verde at Miss Universe 2026
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
Cape Verdean Armandina Cunha is due to take part in the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico, with the final scheduled for 24 November in San Juan. The programme includes a traditional dress parade and the preliminary competition on 21 and 22 November, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Armandina Cunha will represent Cape Verde at the 75th Miss Universe pageant, with a programme including cultural activities, parades and evaluation rounds, according to the official Miss Universe Cabo Verde page cited by Expresso das Ilhas. Born and raised in São Vicente, the candidate is a doctor, digital content creator and entrepreneur.
The main stages of the competition will begin on the 21st at 7pm with the traditional dress parade. The preliminary competition is scheduled for the 22nd at the same time, according to the calendar of the organisation of the Cape Verdean representation cited by Expresso das Ilhas.
The Miss Universe 2026 final is scheduled for the 24th at 8pm at the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The organisation of the Cape Verdean representation is calling on Cape Verdeans residing in Puerto Rico or present there to support Armandina Cunha.
The 75th edition brings together candidates from different countries and includes segments intended to highlight their cultural diversity and national representation, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
