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19-year-old Archeology student Nikoleta Todorova has been named Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017 after the original winner Mira Simeonova was dethroned as she was not eligible to compete in Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas for failing to meet the statutory age requirement. It’s just unfortunate because Mira is just 17 years old and Miss Universe contestants must be at least 18
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Here's the official statement of Miss Universe Bulgaria organization released on September 29 on their official Facebook page:
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Due to incomplete majority (under 18 years of age) of the currently crowned Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017 - Mira Simeonova, unfortunately she is not allowed to participate in the Miss Universe 2017 finals.
The team of Bok Star Models, as the Miss Universe Official Licensee for Bulgaria, after submitting a meeting, chose а finalist from the final of Miss World and Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017 - Nikoleta Todorova for the new Miss Universe Bulgaria 2017!
Nikoleta Todorova is 19 years old from Sofia, she's a first year Archeology student in the St. Climent Ohridski University of Sofia.
She will represent Bulgaria at The #MissUniverse2017 finals on November 26, at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Sincerely,
Bok Star Models