The sudden death of Sherika de Armas, former Miss Uruguay, at the age of 26 has left an immense void in the heart of Uruguay and in the world of fashion. The sad news was announced on October 13, after a brave two-year fight against cervical cancer.
Her brother Mayk de Armas confirmed the news on social networks, sharing his pain and eternal love for his sister. The most notable condolences and tributes have come from the current Miss Uruguay, Carla Romero, and the winner of Miss Uruguay 2021, Lola de los Santos.
The reign of Sherika de Armas began when she was crowned Miss Uruguay in 2015, at the tender age of 18. “It's a dream come true. It is precisely what she aspired to achieve. It is inexplicable to describe what I felt when they called me to be crowned,” she said when she won the contest.
The model used this platform not only to catapult her career in the world of fashion, but also to stand out on international stages. Her consecration came when she represented Uruguay in the Miss World pageant in China in the same year.
“I always wanted to be a model, whether in beauty, advertising or catwalk. I like everything related to fashion and I think that within a beauty pageant, any girl's dream is to have the opportunity to participate in Miss Universe. “I am very happy to be able to live this experience,” she said about her opportunity in the international competition. However, she did not make it to the top 30 candidates.
By stepping away from the runway, Sherika channeled her passion for beauty and fashion into entrepreneurship. She founded Shey de Armas Beauty Studio, a company focused on personal care and beauty products. Through her business, she not only cultivated a new professional side, but also offered people products that highlighted their natural beauty.
On the other hand, his involvement in social causes remained unwavering. Her volunteer work at the Pérez Scremini Foundation demonstrates a genuine desire to contribute to society, especially in the fight against childhood cancer.
