Miss Finland caused a stir when she was stripped of her crown for allegedly discriminatory actions against Asians.

Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce – the 22-year-old beauty who recently represented her country at Miss Universe – was unexpectedly stripped of her crown after images of her pulling at the corners of her eyes went viral and caused controversy. The organizers' decision immediately sparked a wave of discussion across social media.

Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce is becoming the focus of media attention after the Miss Finland organization officially revoked her crown just three months after her coronation. Sarah, 22, comes from a multicultural family with a Kosovar father and a Finnish mother and was expected to bring a modern, youthful image to the competition. However, a photo circulating on social media has caused her career to take a completely different turn.

In the controversial photo, Sarah pulls back the corners of her eyes – an action many viewed as mocking the physical features of Asians. Although the image was shared in a private group chat by a friend with the caption "Eating with Chinese people," it quickly spread and sparked outrage. In response to the backlash, Miss Finland asserted that stripping her of her title was necessary to protect the values of the competition and the responsibility of a national representative.

Sarah explained that the action in the photo was simply a reaction to a headache and eye strain while eating, and asserted that she did not agree with the caption. However, this explanation was not enough to appease public opinion, especially when she continued to stir controversy with a video on a Finnair flight. In the video, Sarah says, "People are hating on me while I'm in business class," leading viewers to believe she lacked tact and didn't truly understand the seriousness of the situation. The video was later deleted, but the repercussions continued to escalate tensions.

Under increasing pressure, Sarah began posting apologies on her personal page, admitting that her actions had hurt many people. She wrote that she needed to learn more to grow and always respected everyone's differences. However, public reaction remained divided: some believed she was sincere, while others felt the apology came too late and lacked persuasiveness.

Miss Finland director Sunneva Sjögrén stated that Sarah's recent actions have disappointed audiences both domestically and internationally. However, the organization is still providing her with necessary support, including therapy sessions and media guidance, until 2026. This is seen as a humane gesture, helping Sarah avoid complete isolation after the scandal .

On social media, many people expressed that a beauty queen – a representative of the nation's image – must understand the weight of every action, especially in an era where every moment can be spread online in seconds. Others saw this as a valuable lesson in caution, as just one thoughtless action can ruin an entire career.

Sarah Dzafce represented Finland at Miss Universe 2023 in Thailand and garnered attention for her modern beauty and confident demeanor. However, recent controversies have severely damaged that image. Despite this, Miss Finland affirms that she will still be welcome at future events – opening up opportunities for Sarah to rebuild her image after the biggest event of her life.

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