Quick Info
| Profession | Model |
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| Nationality | Nicaraguan |
| Date of Birth | 30/05/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Managua, Nicaragua |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Sheynnis Palacios
Palacios spoke at the coronation of Jasmine Blandford as Miss Universo Nicaragua 2026, held in exile in Miami because the national organization had been dismantled in Nicaragua. In her speech she expressed hope for reuniting with Nicaraguans in their homeland.
Palacios left Top Chef VIP 5 after undergoing an emergency medical surgery connected to a problem with a breast implant. In an Instagram Q&A she said the operation was successful and described the competition as mentally and physically draining.
Sheynnis Palacios joined the cast of Telemundo's cooking competition Top Chef VIP for its fifth season, taking on a new challenge beyond pageantry. She presented her dish 'Raíces' in the first challenge, which was widely covered in the Spanish-language press.
Palacios publicly confirmed a new relationship with former baseball player Carlos Arias through photos shared on her social media. The announcement came a few months after she had ended her relationship with Carlos Gómez.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Sheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo |
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| Known for | Winning Miss Universe 2023, the first Nicaraguan to hold the title |
| Television | Competed on Telemundo's Top Chef VIP season 5 in 2026 and left the competition in August 2026 after emergency surgery |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of mass communication | Universidad Centroamericana, Managua |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Catholic Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Reading books and solving puzzles, Going to beaches, Gymming, Horseriding, Dancing, Playing volleyball, Outdoor adventure activities such as Sandboarding |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Mother | Raquel Guadalupe Cornejo Pichardo |
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| Siblings | Brother: Alex (Younger) |
| Father | Édgar Arístides Palacios García |
Career
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| Notable Platforms | Hosts podcast 'Entiende tu Mente' (Understand Your Mind) focused on mental health awareness; Television host on local channel Canal 11; Contestant on Telemundo's Top Chef VIP season 5 (2026) |
Favourites
| Singer | Luis Pastor |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | 2022 Nissan Sentra (Bought in November 2022) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sheynnis Palacios made history in 2023 as the first Nicaraguan woman to win Miss Universe. | |
| 2. She started competing in beauty pageants while studying and won Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016 representing Carazo. | |
| 3. In 2017, she made Top 10 in Miss Teen Universe 2017 in Managua. | |
| 4. She won Miss World Nicaragua 2020 representing Managua but missed 2020 and 2021 Miss World due to COVID-19. | |
| 5. In 2022, she competed in Miss World but finished in the Top 40 and missed another pageant due to COVID-19. | |
| 6. She won Miss Nicaragua 2023 on 5 August 2023. | |
| 7. She hosts a mental health awareness show 'Understand Your Mind' on Canal 11. | |
| 8. She has supported over 60 women with anxiety, organizing more than 100 fundraisers. | |
| 9. She co-runs Buñuelos La Guadalupana food business with her mother. | |
| 10. She shared a past harassment incident and discussed her anxiety struggles. | |
| 11. She loves dogs and has four named Bruce, Brownie, Koda, and Simba. | |
| 12. Her idol is her mother, Raul Cornejo. | |
| 13. In Miss Universe 2023, she wore a dress inspired by the El Zanate bird of Nicaragua. | |
| 14. She has a Barbie doll modeled after her in the market. | |
| 15. She supports the LGBTQ+ community by attending their rallies. | |
| 16. She speaks fluent Spanish, English, and Portuguese. | |
| 17. She played varsity volleyball during university. | |
| 18. She is an animal lover and volunteers at a local animal shelter. | |
| 19. She was born at Hospital Alemán Nicaragüense in Managua. |
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