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We saw in 2021 another incredible outcome in Miss Germany's contest, where Anja Kallenbach, mother of two daughters and 33-year-old businesswoman was decorated.

Anja became Miss Germany 2021 on February 27, when she competed against 15 candidates. The contest, which had as a slogan "empowering authentic women", was broadcast live on the Internet and followed the social isolation restrictions in force in the country.

Other candidates

Among the competitors to Miss Germany 2021 were Miss Hamburg, Julia Kremer, who struggled all his life against Gordophobia, an Ostomized candidate, a former Jehovah's witness and a survivor of sexual violence.

The winner, Anja Kallenbach, represented the state of Thuringia, eastern Germany. According to his profile on Miss Germany's website, she says she wishes to be an example for other women with her accumulated life experiences, with her businesswoman profession and owner of a small business, with her experience as a mother, friend , woman and person who loves life.

Contest model

This was the second year in which the competition focused more on the character of women than in his appearance. This change occurred in 2020, after the contest suffer harsh criticism due to the objectification of women, who were valued only for its beauty.

"I would not have participated in a beauty contest," said Cynthia Junghans, the candidate representing the state of Hesse. "Who needs to see someone walking around in a bikini?"

Instead of showing their bodies to be judged by the bank, now the candidates need to prove their value through their experiences and how they share their unique message.

Kallenbach, for example, finished school before completing 17 years to take a course of administration. Today, she lives with her two daughters and her husband, with whom she has two bicycle business.

The story of Kallenbach surely is unique, since she began her modeling career at 27, after having both daughters. Because of this, her goal in the competition was to encourage women to "do what appears to be good, no matter how old, appearance, or what people talk about you."

Although he also receives criticism as to the nature of some questions, the contest still demanded that competitors responded and commented on topics such as home, family, beauty and care. And although organizers claim not to give importance to external appearance, they also had to parade in various clothes during the event.

Miss Germany 2020

Miss 2021 received the range of Leonie von Hase, Miss Germany 2020.

Since last year, the programming of the competition has been suffering changes, this time with the motto "empowering authentic women". The winner, Leonie von Hase, was the oldest, 35-year-old competitor.

For the first time in history, in 2020 the Miss Germany event allowed married mothers and women to participate, and did not include a bikini parade. In addition, Miss Germany 2020 had a jury composed solely by women, still adding 10 years to the maximum age of participants - that is, women aged 18 to 39 years were able to participate.

On the contest site, Von Hase declared: "Women have no more interested in reaching a conventional pattern of beauty for a long time. My perception of a 'beautiful' woman is her strength, character and the authenticity she radiates. "

Von Hase received a car awards, several beauty products for the body and hair, besides appearing on the cover of the renowned Joy magazine.