Photonics is the study of light and has several applications including LED, VR, holograms, high-speed internet and solar panels among other things
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22, who unleashed a big smile when she won, hails from Western Cape Province and recently earned a business management degree from North-West University.
Her passion for self-defense was reinforced when she was hijacked and held at gunpoint about a month after winning her title as Miss South Africa, she said in a video on the Miss Universe website.
Miss Colombia, Laura González, 22, was the first runner-up.
She has been preparing to be an actress since the age of 16. After graduating from a performing arts school, she moved to Bogotá to build her career.
The second runner-up was Miss Jamaica, Davina Bennett, 21. She is a model pursuing a degree in marketing at the University of the West Indies.
Let's welcome #MissUniverse 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa to the sisterhood! ?? pic.twitter.com/Sw0SDQZjOJ
- Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017
Congratulations to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, the winner of the 2017 #MissUniverse competition! pic.twitter.com/JYuQYc3Lvo
- Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) November 27, 2017
Photonics is the study of light and has several applications including LED, VR, holograms, high-speed internet and solar panels among other things
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