Dominika van Santen
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Dominika van Santen, is a multifaceted model, professional dancer and a beauty contestant of Dutch and Venezuelan ancestry.
Growing up in Maracaibo
, van Santen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications (Film, Radio and Television). She has also been doing ballet for more than 15 years.
After the beauty pageant she was offered numerous modeling gigs with local and international companies like Pepsi, Philips, Infonet, and Diesel Clothing among others. She has appeared on magazine covers like EME
, Facetas and Tendencia Maracaibo in Venezuela and fashion campaigns like Gallo (beer)
in Guatemala
. Also, appeared in an editorial & Interview for Maxim magazine (Holland) in November 2006.
at Top Model of the World
2005 held in Humen
, China
. She was the second Venezuelan to win the competition, after Jacqueline Aguilera in 1995.
As the reigning Top Model of the World
, Van Santen traveled the world to participate in show models. As of October 2006, Van Santen visited several countries including China
, The Netherlands, Spain
, and her home country of Venezuela
.
Van Santen crowned her successor Natália Guimarães
from Brazil
during the 2006 Top Model of the World
pageant finale in February 2007, which was held in Kunming
, China
.
Van Santen encourages young people, especially girls, to follow their dreams, no matter how great!
Growing up in Maracaibo
Maracaibo
Maracaibo is a city and municipality located in northwestern Venezuela off the western coast of the Lake Maracaibo. It is the second-largest city in the country after the national capital Caracas and the capital of Zulia state...
, van Santen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications (Film, Radio and Television). She has also been doing ballet for more than 15 years.
Modeling career
At the age of 18, Van Santen commenced her modeling career. When her father saw an article in the newspaper regarding a beauty contestant insisted that Dominika entered the contest. Dominika was a little reluctant at first, but eventually gave into her fathers request, entered the competition and ended as the winner.After the beauty pageant she was offered numerous modeling gigs with local and international companies like Pepsi, Philips, Infonet, and Diesel Clothing among others. She has appeared on magazine covers like EME
EME
EME can refer to:In organizations:*Emcor, a US construction company that has NYSE stock symbol EME*East Midlands Electricity, an electricity supply company in the East Midlands, UK...
, Facetas and Tendencia Maracaibo in Venezuela and fashion campaigns like Gallo (beer)
Gallo (beer)
Cervecería Centro Americana Sociedad Anónima is a Guatemalan brewery based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It was founded by Mariano Castillo Córdova and his brother, Rafael Castillo Córdova.-Gallo:...
in Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
. Also, appeared in an editorial & Interview for Maxim magazine (Holland) in November 2006.
Top Model of the World
Van Santen was selected by World Beauty Organization to represent Margarita Island - VenezuelaVenezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
at Top Model of the World
Top Model of the World
The Top Model of the World is an international search for the ultimate model. The sought-after characteristics are: independence, talent and fashion consciousness...
2005 held in Humen
Humen Town
Humen Town , also known as Taiping, is a town within the borders of Dongguan city, on the eastern side of the Bocca Tigris on the east bank of the Pearl River Delta, in Guangdong province, southern China...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. She was the second Venezuelan to win the competition, after Jacqueline Aguilera in 1995.
As the reigning Top Model of the World
Top Model of the World
The Top Model of the World is an international search for the ultimate model. The sought-after characteristics are: independence, talent and fashion consciousness...
, Van Santen traveled the world to participate in show models. As of October 2006, Van Santen visited several countries including China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, The Netherlands, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, and her home country of Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
.
Van Santen crowned her successor Natália Guimarães
Natália Guimarães
Natália Guimarães is a former Miss Universe Brazil. She won the title on April 14, 2007 beating out over 26 other contestants from states and the Federal District, Brasília....
from Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
during the 2006 Top Model of the World
Top Model of the World
The Top Model of the World is an international search for the ultimate model. The sought-after characteristics are: independence, talent and fashion consciousness...
pageant finale in February 2007, which was held in Kunming
Kunming
' is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in Southwest China. It was known as Yunnan-Fou until the 1920s. A prefecture-level city, it is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of Yunnan, and is the seat of the provincial government...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
.
Moved to London UK
Van Santen headed to one of Europe's fashion centers, London and signed with model and talented agencies. She has worked as a model and gained considerable experience while posing for magazine covers, commercials and video clips. Her job has taken her to several European countries. Despite her hectic schedule, Van Santen is not adverse to new challenges.Van Santen encourages young people, especially girls, to follow their dreams, no matter how great!