The model Sherika de Armas, 2015 awarded as Ms Uruguay, died at the age of 26 after failing to overcome cervical cancer that was discovered two years ago.
The news was confirmed by his brother Mayk de Armaswho posted an emotional message on his social networks. “Fly high, little sister. Forever and ever”.
Another person who commented on the unfortunate event was Carla Romero, current Miss Uruguay.
“Too developed for this world. One of the most beautiful women I have ever met in my life. It’s obvious on the outside, but you can’t imagine it on the inside.”
Who was Sherika de Armas?
When he was only 18 years old, de Armas won a surprise victory Miss UruguayThis enabled him to take part in the Miss World competitionwhich took place ChinaHowever, he was unable to repeat himself at international level and was far from the top spots.
In addition to being a model, she also founded her own company called Shey de Armas Beauty Studio is dedicated to selling personal care, makeup and hairdressing products.
Since then, her work has not been limited to modeling She also took part in social projects on a voluntary basis as the Pérez Scremini Foundationwho advocates and is responsible for curing childhood cancer in Uruguay Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Service of Pereira Rossell Hospital.