The Miss Universe 2018 beauty pageant was recently held and South Africa’s representative, Tamaryn Green, was first runner up. The news has delighted South Africans all over the world and most of them have taken to social media to celebrate their own.
The 24-year-old South African couldn’t hold back her excitement at being celebrated by her kinsmen especially while on the Miss Universe stage. She said she couldn’t be more proud to be South African and their love and support helped her pull through the pageant.
I can’t put into words the overwhelming gratitude I feel today. South Africa, I could feel your love and support on the Miss Universe stage and I am so thankful for you.
I am so proud to be South African.
To @catrionaelisa, may your reign as #MissUniverse be abundantly blessed. pic.twitter.com/lut6N2YXGU
— Tamaryn Green (@TamarynGreen) December 17, 2018
She shared her message via her twitter account as she went on to wish the new Miss Universe, Catriona Gray from Philippines a blessed reign.
Here are some of the tweets from her South African fans:
Miss Universe 2018 is… PHILIPPINES! pic.twitter.com/r2BkN8JpXh
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 17, 2018
Congratulations ? @TamarynGreen you are our own shining @MissUniverse in our own country… #SouthAfrica @Official_MissSA we love you ❤ pic.twitter.com/wlMi2NqgJb
— Dylan Schnittker (@SchnittkerDylan) December 17, 2018
Well done @TamarynGreen! You did well and so proud of you. All the best in all your endeavors! With love from Zambia
— InongeMatamwandi (@AmakeFuture) December 17, 2018
Poised in beauty and grace the @Official_MissSA, Tamaryn Green brought home the #MissUniverse First Runner-up title! Congratulations, our hearts are swelling with pride. pic.twitter.com/4MQgjO0TXt
— vuzu.tv (@vuzutv) December 17, 2018
@TamarynGreen was the front runner tbh, they just didn’t want South Africa to take it back to back. Congratulations Tam Tam, we are proud of you ??? #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/MgCTkZ3Rpt
— MELANIN? (@Katleho_Katz) December 17, 2018