Redefining Beauty and Possibilities

 

Have you given any thought to how you want to spend your 80s? For Choi Soon-hwa, the answer was clear: step onto the Miss Universe stage and make waves in the modeling world! At 81, Choi took the spotlight at Miss Universe South Korea, competing with women decades younger and capturing hearts with her drive and grace. She’s set the stage for redefining beauty and possibilities.

Her journey into modeling began at age 72, following a suggestion from a patient during her career as a hospital worker. By then Choi had already raised her children and was looking for something that she wanted to do, that would make her get up excited to see what each day brought.

Choi’s story is a testament to resilience and reinvention. Overcoming financial hardships, she followed her passion for modeling, gracing runways and shining as an icon for aging beautifully and confidently. Her participation in Miss Universe reflects the competition’s growing inclusivity, opening doors for women of all ages and backgrounds. And while she didn’t win the title, Choi walked away with “Best Dressed” honors and admiration worldwide.

With support from her grandsons and a positive outlook, Choi hopes to inspire other seniors to reach for their dreams, proving age is merely a number. In her words, as more seniors step into new roles, society will embrace a fresh view of aging as a time of possibility and beauty.

To see Choi’s timeless beauty for yourself and learn more about how she’s redefining beauty and possibilities, keep reading.