10 things about Miss Universe Angola 2023 Ana Coimbra

Ana Bárbara da Silva Coimbra won the 26th edition of Miss Angola Universo. She represented Angola in the 73rd edition of Miss Universe.

BIOGRAPHY

Coimbra is an Angolan model and beauty queen. She is an alumna of the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal.

On March 5, 2025, Coimbra turned 25. Here are 10 more things about her:

TIMELINE

Coimbra is 5’8″ tall. She is the 24th beauty queen to represent Angola in Miss Universe.

2020

• In February 2020, she visited Caotinha, Benguela.
• In April 2020, she visited Mafra, Lisbon, Portugal.

2021

• In August 2021, she graduated from the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa.

2022

• In August 2022, she visited Tróia, Grândola, Portugal.

2023

• In April 2023, she traveled to London, England.
• On June 25, 2023, she was appointed Miss Angola Reino Unido 2023.
• On July 1, 2023, she represented the U.K.’s Angolian community at Miss Angola Diaspora 2023 and competed against four other finalists at CC De Warandepoort in Tervuren, Belgium. She won the title.
• On July 22, 2023, she represented the Angolan diaspora at Miss Angola Universo 2023 and competed against 17 other candidates at the Hotel de Convenções de Talatona in Luanda, Angola. She won the title.
• On August 9, 2023, she obtained her Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) certification from London English School in Luanda.
• On September 15, 2023, she visited Ícolo e Bengo, Angola where she participated in a project called Friday in Lavra, which aims to encourage and raise awareness among society about the importance of family agriculture.
• On November 18, 2023, she represented Angola at Miss Universe 2023 and competed against 83 other candidates at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. She was unplaced.

2024

• In May 2024, she and her fellow Miss Universe 2023 candidates Angelina Usanova, Bryoni Govender, Mohra Tantawy and Brooke Bruk-Jackson were reunited in Egypt where they attended the Beauty for World Peace charity campaign dinner, which was promoted by Usanova.
• On October 10, 2024, her successor Nelma Ferreira was officially appointed Miss Universe Angola 2024.
• In December 2024, she traveled to Paris, France.

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Robbing Africa’s Riches to Save the Climate (and Power AI)

Considered Angola’s crown jewel by many, Lobito is a colorful port city on the country’s scenic Atlantic coast where a nearly five-kilometer strip of land creates a natural harbor. Its white sand beaches, vibrant blue waters, and mild tropical climate have made Lobito a tourist destination in recent years. Yet under its shiny new facade is a history fraught with colonial violence and exploitation.

https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/10/11/robbing-africas-riches-to-save-the-climate-and-power-ai/

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