Early Life and Education: – Born on May 30, 2000, in Managua, Nicaragua. – Studied mass communication at Universidad Centroamericana. – Played varsity volleyball for the university.
Pageantry Journey: – Started in pageantry by winning Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016. – Represented Nicaragua at Teen Universe 2017, reaching the Top 10. – Crowned Miss World Nicaragua 2020, participating in Miss World 2021 and making it to the Top 40.
Miss Nicaragua 2023: – Won the title of Miss Nicaragua 2023 on August 5, 2023.
Miss Universe 2023 Triumph: – Represented Nicaragua at Miss Universe 2023. – Became the first Nicaraguan to win the Miss Universe title. – Second woman from Central America to win, after Justine Pasek of Panama in 2002. – Notably, the first Central American to directly win the Miss Universe title; Pasek was initially 1st Runner-Up and later crowned due to dethronement.
Missed Competitions: – Missed Reinado Internacional del Café 2022 due to testing positive for COVID-19.
Sheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo made history as the first Nicaraguan to secure the Miss Universe title, showcasing a successful journey from local pageants to the global stage.