Prissy Gomes: Cape Verde’s Ambassador of Culture and Empowerment Heads to Miss Universe 2025
In a move that transcends conventional beauty pageantry, Prissy Gomes has been selected to represent Cape Verde at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand. Her nomination is being hailed not just as a personal achievement, but as a significant moment of national and cultural representation for the island nation.
More Than a Titleholder: A Professional with a Purpose
Gomes is far from a stereotypical pageant contestant. An established professional in the international fashion industry, she is also an actress and presenter who splits her time between London and Paris. Despite her global lifestyle, her roots in Tarrafal de Santiago remain central to her identity and mission.
Her platform is built on a powerful, philosophical conviction: “even the smallest islands can shine with their own light.” This statement forms the cornerstone of her advocacy, aiming to challenge limiting global narratives and showcase the intellectual elegance and resilient spirit of the Creole woman.
“Educate to Liberate”: A Concrete Mission for Change
Where many speak in platitudes, Gomes has built a tangible framework for her activism. Her personal initiative, the “Educate to Liberate” project, provides concrete support for girls and young women in Cape Verde by focusing on female empowerment through education and digital literacy.
This work is underpinned by her firm belief that “education is the most powerful form of freedom,” positioning her within a broader, critical lineage of thought that views knowledge as the ultimate act of personal and collective sovereignty. Her mission, as she states, is to inspire Cape Verdean youth to believe that “everything is possible through education and determination.”
The Geopolitical Stage of Miss Universe
The significance of Gomes’s participation extends into the geopolitical arena. For a small island nation like Cape Verde, global platforms like Miss Universe are rare and invaluable opportunities for soft power and cultural diplomacy. By raising the Cape Verdean flag on this stage, Gomes acts as a de facto cultural ambassador, projecting an image of the nation that is sophisticated, determined, and globally engaged.
This act of representation is a strategic assertion of national identity, proclaiming the country’s presence and relevance far beyond its geographic size.
What’s Next: The Road to Thailand
The Miss Universe 2025 final is scheduled for November 21st in Thailand. As Gomes prepares for the competition, her journey is being framed as a collective endeavor for the Cape Verdean diaspora and citizens at home. Supporters are being encouraged to mobilize on social media to amplify national pride and celebrate the culture she represents.
Her participation is poised to be a case study in how modern pageant representatives are leveraging their platforms for substantive socio-cultural impact, transforming a global competition into a vehicle for national storytelling and advocacy.
This report is based on information from the original article published by Brava News.