22-year-old, Tara Gueye was crowned the new Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2019 which was held at the Palais des Congrès Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan. Tara is official now the representative of Côte d’Ivoire in Miss World 2019.
Stunning Tara is currently a student of Economics. At the finale, she bested 26 other ladies win the national crown.
Tara expressed her happiness by posting a picture on her social media with the caption saying, “We are finally in the open; and if there is one thing that I remember from this incredible adventure is that it is sometimes to dream but it must always put a lot of courage and determination to achieve his dreams. I never thought I would be here and have such support. I doubted, yes I doubted, but your love lifted me up and I became stronger than ever, ready to go to the end. It is overwhelmed with emotions that I reiterate my sincere thanks. You are mine now and forever. If love makes it possible to conquer the most improbable victories, ours has allowed me to develop myself to become the young woman that I am today.”
Along with Tara Gueye, following were also crowned during the coronation: Irié Satya was announced as first runner-up, followed by Leila Koné as second runner-up, and Calixte Lavry as third runner-up.