An 81-year-old woman took part in the Miss Universe Korea pageant in a bid to become the oldest contestant in its history.

South Korean woman Choi Soon Hwa became one of the finalists in the Miss Universe Korea pageant.

South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa made history as the oldest contestant to take part in Miss Universe Korea, ...

An 81-year-old model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the South Korean ...

What it did not buy was a ticket to Mexico: the Miss Universe South Korea crown went instead to Han Ariel, 22. Ms Choi didn't walk away completely empty handed however - but with the title of "Best ...

The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.” ...

Earlier this month, she was unveiled as a finalist in the annual Miss Universe Korea competition. On Monday, Choi will go ...

In a remarkable milestone for both age and beauty, 80-year-old South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa has made history by becoming ...

South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa on Monday narrowly missed becoming the oldest person to win Miss Universe Korea, competing ...

An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant.