María José Maldonado Gómez
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María José Maldonado Gómez is a Paraguayan beauty queen and professional singer of the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Ciudad de Asunción (Asuncion City Symphony Orchestra). She was born in the capital city of Paraguay
, Asunción
, on 26 October 1985.
, and represented her country in the 2007 Miss Universe Pageant
. The competition was held on May 28, 2007, in Mexico City
, Mexico
. Maldonado reached the top 17 in the competition. She also represented her country in Reina Hispanoamericana 2007
held in Santa Cruz
, Bolivia
, and was first runner-up, first runner-up in Miss Aerosur, Best Costume and Miss Photogenic.
Maldonado was appointment Ambassador and Messenger of Peace International from Paraguay to the United Nations
, in South Korea
on June 27, 2010, by Mr Chungwon Choue, President of the GCS International (Goodwill, Cooperation and Service) and also President of the World Taekwondo Federation
.
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
, Asunción
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, on 26 October 1985.
Beauty Pageants
On March 17, 2007, she was crowned Miss Universe Paraguay 2007Miss Paraguay 2007
The Miss Universo Paraguay 2007 pageant was won by María José Maldonado. In took place on 17 March 2007 at the Municipal Theatre Ignacio A. Pane in Asunción, Paraguay. 17 delegates competed for the title, previously held by Lourdes Arévalos...
, and represented her country in the 2007 Miss Universe Pageant
Miss Universe 2007
Miss Universe 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant, took place on May 28, 2007 at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico. 77 delegates competed for the title. Riyo Mori of Japan was crowned the winner of the title by Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico....
. The competition was held on May 28, 2007, in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Maldonado reached the top 17 in the competition. She also represented her country in Reina Hispanoamericana 2007
Reina Hispanoamericana 2007
Reina Hispanoamericana 2007, The 17th Reina Hispanoamericana Beauty Pageant was held at the FEXPO, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on October 26, 2007. 20 contestants was competed in the event...
held in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, commonly known as Santa Cruz, is the capital of the Santa Cruz department in eastern Bolivia and the largest city in the country...
, Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
, and was first runner-up, first runner-up in Miss Aerosur, Best Costume and Miss Photogenic.
About
She is a professional lawyer, a graduate of the National University of Asuncion in the class of 2009, distinguished student on the honor roll.Maldonado was appointment Ambassador and Messenger of Peace International from Paraguay to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
on June 27, 2010, by Mr Chungwon Choue, President of the GCS International (Goodwill, Cooperation and Service) and also President of the World Taekwondo Federation
World Taekwondo Federation
The World Taekwondo Federation is the International Federation member of the International Olympic Committee for the competition events of the martial art of taekwondo...
.