“Being Miss Universe is much more than having a sash and a crown. It is...” — Leila Lopes Quote

Being Miss Universe is much more than having a sash and a crown. It is about taking pride in my commitment to serving as an ambassador to my country - and to women everywhere.

I never give up, even when people tell me that I can't do something. But if I believe I can, I really fight for it.

I have acquired many wonderful principles from my family, and I intend to follow these for the rest of my life.

My childhood best friend moved to Kenya when we were still young, and since I missed her so much, I always hoped to visit Kenya.

As Miss Angola, I've already done a lot to help my people.

My retail partners, they are my brand ambassadors. They're the ones who are selling the shoes to women.

I decided to make my story public and become an ambassador for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, a cutting-edge research charity working to stop breast cancer for good, in the hope that I can be an inspiration to other women who find themselves at the start of this frightening journey. I can remind them about the importance of having regular mammograms.

Salary negotiations are particularly important because people are testing you as both a co-worker and an ambassador. They really don't want you to be a pushover, and they don't want you to be a jerk.

If Ambassador Grenell is unwilling to refrain from political statements, he should be recalled immediately.