A glamorous fighter pilot wants to become Miss Universe and decides to replace her cockpit with a different kind of runway.
Michelle Martin, who joined the Chilean Air Force at the age of 18, will now represent her country in a prestigious beauty pageant.
Michel, 24, was promoted to second lieutenant.
However, her military career did not prevent her from being one of the most attractive fighter pilots in the world.
From her tight, sleek bun styled with her school uniform to her summery snaps at the beach, Michelle often flaunts her beauty on and off duty.
She was born in Venezuela and settled in Chile with her family over five years ago.
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Michelle, the daughter of a Chilean father and a Venezuelan mother, will represent the city of Puerto Montt, where she has been based for several years.
Speaking about her decision to participate in Miss Universe, she said: “My decision to participate was enthusiastically welcomed by my families in Chile and Venezuela, as well as by my colleagues in the Air Force.”
“I really love military life. “The career is so great and you grow overall,” she said in a previous interview.
Michelle is one of the few candidates who is not involved in the entertainment industry.
This year’s Miss Universe Chile representatives include Big Brother star Francisca Mayra and influencer Barbara Rackington, who appeared on MasterChef in 2019.
Trans model Ariel Cordero has also been announced as a candidate.
The 2024 Miss Universe final will be held in Mexico City later this year on November 17th.
A spokesperson for the organization said, “We would like to directly cast and introduce Michelle Martin, who has qualified to represent Miss Universe Chile in 2024.
“Soon you will be able to find out more about Michelle on the Miss Universe Chile app.”
Last week, it was confirmed that the 72-year-old grandmother is competing to become Miss Universe Argentina.
If successful, Estela Menendez hopes to represent her country in international competitions this year.
She was able to compete in the pageant after the age limit was lifted in 2024.
Previously, candidates had to be between 18 and 28 years old.
Filipino fashion designer Jocelyn Cubales, who also competed in Miss Universe, said she is still ready to walk the catwalk at the age of 69.
While some women may want to avoid the spotlight, Jocelyn is happy to be on stage and has competed in numerous pageants.
This includes the “Ms Asia International Global” and “Mrs Mother of the Universe” competitions, which she won in 2014 and 2017, respectively.
When the Miss Universe organization relaxed these rules last year, Jocelyn wanted to participate in the pageant.
The 69-year-old, who participated in the Miss Universe regional pageant in Quezon City last month, seems unfazed by the media attention and the younger contestants.
Fashion design is not uncommon for banning everything, but pageants and modeling jobs regularly wear midriff-banning costumes.
Even when she’s off-duty, the 69-year-old wears denim hot pants and high heels, proving age is just a number.