Miss Puerto Rico
Encyclopedia
Miss Puerto Rico is the common name or sash used to identify a Puerto Rican representative in an international pageant. Currently, Miss Universe Puerto Rico, Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico and Miss Earth Puerto Rico are the official national preliminaries to the Miss Universe
, Miss World
and Miss Earth
international pageants. Each year both events are held to select representatives from the island to both contests.
In addition, Miss Puerto Rico International and the Miss Puerto Rico Scholarship Program select official representatives to the Miss International
and Miss America
pageants, respectively.
In its various forms, the "Miss Puerto Rico" beauty pageant has been almost held every year since the 1950s. The winner of the contest represents Puerto Rico
at the Miss Universe
pageant each year.
The selection of Miss Puerto Rico commences the year before the winner advances to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. Each Puerto Rican city
may choose a representative who then enters the Miss Puerto Rico finals, traditionally held at a San Juan
area hotel. The winner is crowned at the conclusion of the final competition.
There have been three changes in the organization that led to modifications in the pageant's name. "Miss Puerto Rico" was held from 1952 until 1998 under the direction of Anna Santisteban
, in 1996 the pageant lost the franchise for Miss Universe. From 1996 to 1998 Telemundo
organized the event, under the name "Miss Universe Puerto Rico". From 1999 to 2002 TeleOnce (now Univision Puerto Rico) obtained the franchise and renamed it "Miss Puerto Rico Universe". Magali Febles organized the pageant between 2003 and 2009 and the pageant title has remained the same. In 2009, Desireé Lowry and Luisito Vigoreaux obtained the Miss Universe franchise and renamed the pageant "Miss Universe Puerto Rico".
The Miss Puerto Rico beauty pageant has now turned to technology to reach more people through the use of podcast
ing. Starting with the 2006 pageant, Miss Puerto Rico Universe became the first pageant of the Miss Universe franchise to have a podcast. In this, Wilton Vargas, an international multi-media and technology personality, interviews all contestants with the goal of helping people get to know them better so that they can participate in the voting process using cell phones. This podcast is published as a section in technology news and information website Tecnetico.com and various podcast directories, including iTunes
.
Delegates are allowed to compete more than once at the Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant, the caveat being that they are not allowed to compete again after they have won. For example, Cynthia Olavarria
placed first runner-up in 2003 and returned in 2005, winning the title and placing first runner-up at Miss Universe. A number of delegates and winners have competed in the "Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico" (Miss World Puerto Rico) pageant, a preliminary to the Miss World
pageant. There are frequently crossovers between the two pageants: for example Joyce Giraud
was crowned Miss Puerto Rico twice by Ana Rosa Brito, first in 1994 as Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico, then in 1998 as Miss Universe Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico is one of the most successful competitors in the history of the Miss Universe pageant, having won five times. Marisol Malaret
, Miss Puerto Rico 1970, was the first Puerto Rican to win the Miss Universe
title. The four other Puerto Rican delegates who have won the Miss Universe title are Deborah Carthy Deu (1985
), Dayanara Torres
(1993
), Denise Quiñones
(2001
), and Zuleyka Rivera
(2006
).
In November 7, 2011 Miss Universe Puerto Rico makes history, by selecting the first woman that is not born in Puerto Rico and will represent it in Miss Universe
. Bodine Koehler Peña
was crowned as Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012
. Koehler was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Dominican mother, but grew up in Puerto Rico.
. Puerto Rico debuted in Miss World
in 1959, then was absent from 1960 to 1969.
In 1970 a new organization took the responsibility of sending contestants until 1985 via castings. Puerto Rico did not compete in Miss World from 1986 to 1988. The Miss Puerto Rico organization, directed by Anna Santisteban, obtained the Miss World franchise in 1989 and sent the first runner-up of Miss Puerto Rico to Miss World until 1995.
In 1996, Delia Cruz, mother of Puerto Rico's only Miss World
Wilnelia Merced Cruz, obtained the franchise and began organizing the Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico pageant whose winner has been competing ever since in the international pageant. Puerto Rico has produced one winner (1975), two 2nd runners-up (2005, 2011) and ten semifinalists (1976, 1978, 1980, 1985, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010). In 2011, Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico is Amanda Victoria Vilanova Pérez, who was crowned by Yara Lasanta
.
was Carmen Sara Látimer, sent in 1960. Since 1960, Puerto Rico has produced one winner (Laurie Tamara Simpson
in 1987
), one 3rd Runner-up and nine semifinalists. The Miss Puerto Rico pageant had the Miss International franchise from 1960 to 1997, after a two-year hiatus, a new pageant was created called Miss Puerto Rico Turismo that sent representatives until 2007 when a new organization acquired the franchise (Creative Options Inc. - Mr Fernando Oquendo Vega).
in 2001 with Amaricelys Reyes Guzmán. A Puerto Rican delegate is yet to win the title but it has produced one finalist in Miss Earth 2005
edition. The Miss Puerto Rico Universe organization sent representatives to Miss Earth between 2002–2004.
pageant, this will be the first time Puerto Rico will do so since 1961.
Miss Intercontinental
Miss América Latina
Miss Turismo Teen International
Miss Teen International
Nuestra Belleza Latina
A Puerto Rican delegate is yet to win a Miss Globe International
or Miss Tourism Queen International pageant. Another pageants are Miss Puerto Rico Petite and Miss Puerto Rico Teen managed by Luis Santiago Productions. The Miss America Puerto Rico Scholarship Program also celebrates its Teen version, Miss Puerto Rico Outstanding Teen. Some women of Puerto Rican descent have competed at Miss USA
such as Susie Castillo
who won the title of Miss USA 2003
and then later placed as a semi-finalist at the Miss Universe 2003
pageant. Gloria Almonte
competed at the Miss USA 2007
pageant but did not place, however she had previously placed 1st Runner-up at the Miss Teen USA 2001
pageant. Since 2000, created the male beauty contest, Misters of Puerto Rico
. This is the male version of female beauty contest Miss Universe Puerto Rico.
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
, Miss World
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
and Miss Earth
Miss Earth
Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Miss Earth is also one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world....
international pageants. Each year both events are held to select representatives from the island to both contests.
In addition, Miss Puerto Rico International and the Miss Puerto Rico Scholarship Program select official representatives to the Miss International
Miss International
Miss International is an annual international beauty pageant held since 1960.The current Miss International is Fernanda Cornejo, from Ecuador...
and Miss America
Miss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
pageants, respectively.
History
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
at the Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
pageant each year.
The selection of Miss Puerto Rico commences the year before the winner advances to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. Each Puerto Rican city
Municipalities of Puerto Rico
The Municipalities of Puerto Rico number 78 and they make up the smallest electoral division of the Commonwealth. Each municipality is divided into barrios, though the latter are not vested with political authority.-Administrative divisions:...
may choose a representative who then enters the Miss Puerto Rico finals, traditionally held at a San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...
area hotel. The winner is crowned at the conclusion of the final competition.
There have been three changes in the organization that led to modifications in the pageant's name. "Miss Puerto Rico" was held from 1952 until 1998 under the direction of Anna Santisteban
Anna Santisteban
Anna Santisteban was a Puerto Rican businesswoman and beauty entrepreneur who presided the Miss Puerto Rico beauty pageant...
, in 1996 the pageant lost the franchise for Miss Universe. From 1996 to 1998 Telemundo
Telemundo
Telemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
organized the event, under the name "Miss Universe Puerto Rico". From 1999 to 2002 TeleOnce (now Univision Puerto Rico) obtained the franchise and renamed it "Miss Puerto Rico Universe". Magali Febles organized the pageant between 2003 and 2009 and the pageant title has remained the same. In 2009, Desireé Lowry and Luisito Vigoreaux obtained the Miss Universe franchise and renamed the pageant "Miss Universe Puerto Rico".
Podcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
ing. Starting with the 2006 pageant, Miss Puerto Rico Universe became the first pageant of the Miss Universe franchise to have a podcast. In this, Wilton Vargas, an international multi-media and technology personality, interviews all contestants with the goal of helping people get to know them better so that they can participate in the voting process using cell phones. This podcast is published as a section in technology news and information website Tecnetico.com and various podcast directories, including iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
.
Delegates are allowed to compete more than once at the Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant, the caveat being that they are not allowed to compete again after they have won. For example, Cynthia Olavarria
Cynthia Olavarría
Cynthia Enid Olavarría Rivera is a Puerto Rican actress, television host, fashion model, and former Miss Puerto Rico who competed in the Miss Universe 2005 beauty pageant.-Early years:...
placed first runner-up in 2003 and returned in 2005, winning the title and placing first runner-up at Miss Universe. A number of delegates and winners have competed in the "Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico" (Miss World Puerto Rico) pageant, a preliminary to the Miss World
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
pageant. There are frequently crossovers between the two pageants: for example Joyce Giraud
Joyce Giraud
Joyce Giraud is a Puerto Rican actress and model. She is a two time Miss Puerto Rico and the second runner up in the 1998 Miss Universe pageant. She had previously represented Puerto Rico at Miss World 1994....
was crowned Miss Puerto Rico twice by Ana Rosa Brito, first in 1994 as Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico, then in 1998 as Miss Universe Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico is one of the most successful competitors in the history of the Miss Universe pageant, having won five times. Marisol Malaret
Marisol Malaret
Marisol Malaret Contreras was the very first Puerto Rican woman to be crowned Miss Universe.-Biography:She started to work from an early age due to the death of her father and chronic illness of her mother...
, Miss Puerto Rico 1970, was the first Puerto Rican to win the Miss Universe
Miss Universe 1970
Miss Universe 1970, the 19th Miss Universe pageant, was won by Marisol Malaret of Puerto Rico. It took place on July 11, 1970 at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, United States...
title. The four other Puerto Rican delegates who have won the Miss Universe title are Deborah Carthy Deu (1985
Miss Universe 1985
Miss Universe 1985, the 34th Miss Universe pageant, was held at James L. Knight Convention Center, Miami, USA on July 15, 1985. Seventy-nine contestants competed in the 1985 Miss Universe Pageant...
), Dayanara Torres
Dayanara Torres
Dayanara Torres Delgado is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, model, and former Miss Universe.Torres was discovered at age 17 while walking through the Plaza de Toa Alta in her hometown, and was invited to represent Toa Alta in the annual Miss Puerto Rico pageant. She won the pageant and the right...
(1993
Miss Universe 1993
Miss Universe 1993, the 42nd Miss Universe pageant, was held at Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico on May 21, 1993. Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico was crowned as Miss Universe 1993...
), Denise Quiñones
Denise Quiñones
Denise Marie Quiñones August is a Puerto Rican actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was the fourth woman from her country to win the Miss Universe contest...
(2001
Miss Universe 2001
Miss Universe 2001 was held at Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico on May 11, 2001. 77 contestants participated in the prestigious event...
), and Zuleyka Rivera
Zuleyka Rivera
Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza is a Puerto Rican beauty queen who held the titles Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2006 and Miss Universe 2006. She made her debut as a telenovela actress in Telemundo's soap opera Dame Chocolate.-Early life:...
(2006
Miss Universe 2006
Miss Universe 2006, the 55th Miss Universe pageant, took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, USA. Unlike past events, it was broadcast live on NBC on a Sunday, July 23, 2006, almost two months later than usual....
).
In November 7, 2011 Miss Universe Puerto Rico makes history, by selecting the first woman that is not born in Puerto Rico and will represent it in Miss Universe
Miss Universe 2012
Miss Universe 2012 will be the 61st Miss Universe pageant. The schedule, venue and date will be announced by the Miss Universe Organization...
. Bodine Koehler Peña
Bodine Koehler
Bodine Koehler Peña is a Puerto Rican model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was born in the Netherlands , but grew up in Puerto Rico. Of Dutch and Dominican descent, Koehler is one of the most well-known top models in the Island...
was crowned as Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012
The 58th Annual Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant will be held at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce, on November 7, 2011 in San Juan, Puerto Rico....
. Koehler was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Dominican mother, but grew up in Puerto Rico.
Recent titleholders
| Year | Miss Puerto Rico Universe | Town Represented | Host City | Placement at Miss Universe |
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| 2012 | Bodine Koehler Peña Bodine Koehler Bodine Koehler Peña is a Puerto Rican model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was born in the Netherlands , but grew up in Puerto Rico. Of Dutch and Dominican descent, Koehler is one of the most well-known top models in the Island... |
Río Grande Río Grande, Puerto Rico Río Grande is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Northern Coastal Valley, North of Las Piedras, Naguabo and Ceiba; east of Loíza and Canóvanas and west of Luquillo. Río Grande is spread over eight wards and Río Grande Pueblo... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... |
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| 2011 Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2011 The 56th Annual Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant was held at the Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico, on November 4, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.... |
Viviana Ortiz Pastrana Viviana Ortiz -External links:*... |
Corozal Corozal, Puerto Rico Corozal is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central-eastern region, north of Orocovis and Barranquitas; south Vega Alta; southwest of Toa Alta; east of Morovis and Orocovis; and west of Naranjito. Corozal is spread over 12 wards and Corozal Pueblo... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... |
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| 2010 | Mariana Paola Vicente Morales Mariana Vicente Mariana Paola Vicente Morales is a Puerto Rican model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2010 and placed in the Top 10 at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant.-Biography:... |
Río Grande Río Grande, Puerto Rico Río Grande is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Northern Coastal Valley, North of Las Piedras, Naguabo and Ceiba; east of Loíza and Canóvanas and west of Luquillo. Río Grande is spread over eight wards and Río Grande Pueblo... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 2009 | Mayra Matos Pérez Mayra Matos Mayra Matos Pérez is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder who held the title of Miss Teen International 2006 and Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009... |
Cabo Rojo Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Cabo Rojo is a municipality situated on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico and forms part of the San Germán–Cabo Rojo metropolitan area as well as the larger Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area.... |
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Hato Rey is a former ward located in the northwest part of the dissolved municipality of Río Piedras. It now stretches over three wards of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico:*Hato Rey Central*Hato Rey Norte*Hato Rey Sur... |
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| 2008 | Ingrid Marie Rivera Santos | Dorado Dorado, Puerto Rico Dorado is a small tourist town in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, west of San Juan and is located in the northern region of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Toa Alta, east of Vega Alta, and west of Toa Baja. Dorado is spread over five barrios and Dorado Pueblo... |
Santurce, Puerto Rico Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico Santurce is a district of San Juan, Puerto Rico.-Summary:Santurce is one of the top ten most populated areas of the island holding Miramar, Loíza, Isla Grande, Barrio Obrero, and Condado as main cultural hot spots for art, music, cuisine, fashion, hotels, technology, multimedia, film, textile and... |
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| 2007 Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2007 The annual Miss Puerto Rico Universe competition was held in the fall of 2006 in Puerto Rico. Zuleyka Rivera, the reigning Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2006 who then became Miss Universe 2006, crowned her successor in this event... |
Wilmadilis "Uma" Blasini Pérez Uma Blasini Wilmadilis Blasini Pérez, best known as Uma Blasini is a Puerto Rican beauty queen who has represented her country at the Miss Universe 2007 beauty pageant.... |
Guayanilla Guayanilla, Puerto Rico Guayanilla is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in southern coast of the island, bordering the Caribbean Sea, south of Adjuntas, east of Yauco; and west of Peñuelas and about 12 miles west of Ponce. Guayanilla is spread over 16 wards and Guayanilla Pueblo... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 2006 Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2006 The Annual Miss Puerto Rico Universe pageant was held on November 10, 2005 in Puerto Rico. Cynthia Olavarría, who held the title of Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2005 and placed 1st Runner-up at the Miss Universe 2005 pageant , crowned her successor Zuleyka Rivera as Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2006,... |
Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza Zuleyka Rivera Zuleyka Jerrís Rivera Mendoza is a Puerto Rican beauty queen who held the titles Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2006 and Miss Universe 2006. She made her debut as a telenovela actress in Telemundo's soap opera Dame Chocolate.-Early life:... |
Salinas Salinas, Puerto Rico Salinas is a small municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 2005 Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2005 The annual Miss Puerto Rico Universe competition was held in the fall of 2004 in Puerto Rico. Cynthia Olavarria won the pageant and represented Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2005 pageant were she placed 1st Runner-up.-Placements:-NOTES:... |
Cynthia Enid Olavarría Rivera Cynthia Olavarría Cynthia Enid Olavarría Rivera is a Puerto Rican actress, television host, fashion model, and former Miss Puerto Rico who competed in the Miss Universe 2005 beauty pageant.-Early years:... |
Salinas Salinas, Puerto Rico Salinas is a small municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 2004 Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2004 The annual Miss Puerto Rico Universe competition was held in the fall of 2003 in Puerto Rico. Alba Reyes won the pageant and represented Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2004 pageant were she placed 2nd Runner-up and won the award for Miss Photogenic. -Placements:... |
Alba Giselle Reyes Santos Alba Reyes Alba Giselle Reyes Santos is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Reyes previously held the title of Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2004 in which later on she placed 2nd Runner-up at the Miss Universe 2004 pageant and won of the award of Miss Photogenic... |
Cidra Cidra, Puerto Rico Cidra is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central region of the island, north of Cayey; south of Comerío and Aguas Buenas; east of Aibonito and Barranquitas; and west of Caguas. Cidra is spread over 12 wards and Cidra Pueblo... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 2003 | Carla Tricoli Rodríguez | Vieques Vieques, Puerto Rico Vieques , in full Isla de Vieques, is an island–municipality of Puerto Rico in the northeastern Caribbean, part of an island grouping sometimes known as the Spanish Virgin Islands... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 2002 | Isis Marie Casalduc González Isis Casalduc Isis Marie Casalduc Gonzalez is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Isis previously held the title of Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2002 in which later on she competed at the Miss Universe 2002 in Puerto Rico, where she won the Miss Photogenic award and second place winner for Best National... |
Utuado Utuado, Puerto Rico Utuado is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central-western mountainous region of the island known as La Cordillera Central. It is located north of Adjuntas and Ponce; south of Hatillo and Arecibo; east of Lares; and west of Ciales and Jayuya. In land area it is the third-largest... |
San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico
History
Along with Miss Puerto Rico Universe, Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico is one of the two most important national pageants in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. Puerto Rico debuted in Miss World
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
in 1959, then was absent from 1960 to 1969.
In 1970 a new organization took the responsibility of sending contestants until 1985 via castings. Puerto Rico did not compete in Miss World from 1986 to 1988. The Miss Puerto Rico organization, directed by Anna Santisteban, obtained the Miss World franchise in 1989 and sent the first runner-up of Miss Puerto Rico to Miss World until 1995.
Miss World 1975
The 25th Miss World pageant was held on November 20, 1975 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. 67 contestant took part in the pageant won by Wilnelia Merced of Puerto Rico...
Wilnelia Merced Cruz, obtained the franchise and began organizing the Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico pageant whose winner has been competing ever since in the international pageant. Puerto Rico has produced one winner (1975), two 2nd runners-up (2005, 2011) and ten semifinalists (1976, 1978, 1980, 1985, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010). In 2011, Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico is Amanda Victoria Vilanova Pérez, who was crowned by Yara Lasanta
Yara Lasanta
Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago is a beauty queen from Puerto Rico who participated in Miss World 2010.-Early life:...
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Titleholders
| Year | Titleholder | City | Placement | Awards |
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| 2011 | Amanda Victoria Vilanova Pérez | San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... |
2nd Runner-up | Miss World Caribbean 2011 |
| 2010 | Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago Yara Lasanta Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago is a beauty queen from Puerto Rico who participated in Miss World 2010.-Early life:... |
Barranquitas Barranquitas, Puerto Rico Barranquitas is a small mountain town located in the central region of Puerto Rico, south of Corozal and Naranjito; north of Coamo and Aibonito; west of Comerío and Cidra; and east of Orocovis. Barranquitas is spread over 6 wards and Barranquitas Pueblo... |
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Miss World Beach Beauty Miss World Beach Beauty is a swimsuit or fast track competition in the Miss World pageant. The Beach Beauty event first started in 2003, when the Miss World Organization decided to have preliminary or fast track events to automatically give a semifinal spot to some of the delegates... |
| 2009 Miss World Puerto Rico 2009 The Miss World Puerto Rico 2009 pageant was held on July 23, 2009 in Puerto Rico. Ivonne Orsini, who won the title of Miss World Puerto Rico 2008 and classified as one of the semi-finalists at Miss World 2008 , crowned her successor, Jennifer Colón as Miss World Puerto Rico 2009 , Jennifer will... |
Jennifer Colón Alvarado Jennifer Colón Jennifer Colón Alvarado, known as Jenny Colon is a beauty queen who represented Puerto Rico in Miss World 2009.-Early life:... |
Bayamón Bayamón, Puerto Rico Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo... |
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| 2008 Miss World Puerto Rico 2008 Miss World Puerto Rico 2008, The annual competition was held in Puerto Rico, televised live by Telemundo Puerto Rico. Miss World Puerto Rico 2007, Jennifer Guevara Campos of Orocovis was succeeded by Ivonne Orsini, from San Juan who won the Miss World Puerto Rico 2008 title on March 27, 2008... |
Ivonne Marie Orsini López Ivonne Orsini Ivonne Marie Orsini López is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Orsini is a former Miss World Puerto Rico 2008. She represented Puerto Rico in Miss World 2008, held in South Africa on December 13, 2008, in which she placed as one of the top fifteen semi-finalists... |
San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... |
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| 2007 | Jennifer Guevara Campos Jennifer Guevara Campos Jennifer Guevara Campos is a beauty queen who represented Puerto Rico in Miss World 2007 in China placing in the Top 16 semifinalists of the pageant. She has learned to use sign language and helps coach deaf children. She stands 5'10".Currently she's competing in Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2012... |
Orocovis Orocovis, Puerto Rico Orocovis is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Central Mountain Range, north of Villalba and Coamo; south of Morovis and Corozal; southeast of Ciales; east of Jayuya; and west of Barranquitas... |
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| 2006 | Thebyam Carrión Álvarez | Arecibo Arecibo, Puerto Rico Arecibo is a municipality in the northern midwest coast of Puerto Rico and located by the Atlantic Ocean, north of Utuado and Ciales; east of Hatillo; and west of Barceloneta, and Florida. Arecibo is spread over 18 wards and Arecibo Pueblo... |
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| 2005 | Ingrid Marie Rivera Santos | Dorado Dorado, Puerto Rico Dorado is a small tourist town in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, west of San Juan and is located in the northern region of the island, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Toa Alta, east of Vega Alta, and west of Toa Baja. Dorado is spread over five barrios and Dorado Pueblo... |
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Miss World Caribbean 2005 |
| 2004 | Cassandra Castro Holland Cassandra Castro Cassandra Castro Holland is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder. Holland represented Fajardo at the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2004 pageant, where she placed 3rd runner-up. Holland later became Miss World Puerto Rico 2004. She placed as one of the top 10 finalists in the Top Model fast-track... |
Luquillo Luquillo, Puerto Rico Luquillo is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the northeast coast, northwest of Fajardo; and east of Rio Grande. Luquillo is spread over 5 wards and Luquillo Pueblo... |
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| 2003 | Joyceline Montero García | Bayamón Bayamón, Puerto Rico Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo... |
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| 2002 | Cassandra Polo Berríos | Guaynabo Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Guaynabo is a municipality in the northern part of Puerto Rico, located in the northern coast of the island, north of Aguas Buenas; south of Cataño; east of Bayamón; and west of San Juan... |
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| 2001 | Bárbara Serrano Negrón | Vieques Vieques, Puerto Rico Vieques , in full Isla de Vieques, is an island–municipality of Puerto Rico in the northeastern Caribbean, part of an island grouping sometimes known as the Spanish Virgin Islands... |
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Miss International
The first Puerto Rican delegate in Miss InternationalMiss International
Miss International is an annual international beauty pageant held since 1960.The current Miss International is Fernanda Cornejo, from Ecuador...
was Carmen Sara Látimer, sent in 1960. Since 1960, Puerto Rico has produced one winner (Laurie Tamara Simpson
Laurie Tamara Simpson
Laurie Tamara Simpson Rivera is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico who was crowned Miss International 1987.-Miss International:Prior to winning the beauty pageant, the blonde, blue-eyed beauty participated in several beauty pageants...
in 1987
Miss International 1987
The 27th Miss International pageant was held on 13 September 1987 at Nihon Seinen-Kan, Tokyo. Laurie Simpson Rivera from Puerto Rico won the Miss International title.- Results :-Special awards:*Friendship: Michelle Betancourt Vergara...
), one 3rd Runner-up and nine semifinalists. The Miss Puerto Rico pageant had the Miss International franchise from 1960 to 1997, after a two-year hiatus, a new pageant was created called Miss Puerto Rico Turismo that sent representatives until 2007 when a new organization acquired the franchise (Creative Options Inc. - Mr Fernando Oquendo Vega).
Representatives
| Year | Titleholder | City | Placement at Miss International | Awards |
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| 2011 | Desireé Del Río De Jesús | Bayamón Bayamón, Puerto Rico Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo... |
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| 2010 | Aideliz Hidalgo Betances Aideliz Hidalgo Aideliz Hidalgo is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder who currently holds the title of Miss Puerto Rico International 2010 Aideliz Hidalgo is a first black woman to will compete in Miss International as Miss Puerto Rico.-Nuestra Belleza Latina 2008:... |
San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... |
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| 2009 | Mónica Cristina Pastrana González Mónica Pastrana Mónica Pastrana is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant and television presenter. She is currently the host of the show "Locas de Atar " in Univision Puerto Rico.-Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009:... |
Manatí Manatí Manatí may refer to:*Manatí, Puerto Rico*Manatí, Atlántico in Atlantico, Colombia*Manatí, Cuba, a municipality in Las Tunas, CubaManatí is also the Spanish word for manatee.*See also: Special:Allpages/Manatí... |
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| 2008 | Miriam Ivette Pabón Carrión Miriam Pabon Miriam Ivette Pabón Carrión is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Most recently Miriam represented Puerto Rico at the Miss International 2008 pageant held in Macau on November 8, 2008 where she placed as one of the Top 12 semi-finalists... |
Juncos Juncos, Puerto Rico Juncos is one of the 78 municipalities of Puerto Rico located in the eastern central region of the island, south of Canóvanas and Carolina; southeast of Gurabo; east of San Lorenzo; and west of Las Piedras. Juncos is spread over 9 wards and Juncos Pueblo... |
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| 2007 | Haydil Rivera Escobales Haydil Rivera Haydil Rivera Escobales is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Haydil previously held the title of Miss Puerto Rico International 2007 in which later on she placed as finalist at the Miss International 2007 pageant. Most recently Haydil placed 3rd Runner-up at the Miss Puerto Rico... |
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| 2006 | Sharon Haydée Gómez Díaz Sharon Gómez Sharon Haydée Gómez Díaz is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Sharon previously held the title of Miss Puerto Rico International 2006 in which later on she placed as finalist at the Miss International 2006 pageant. In early 2008 Sharon participated in the reality show Nuestra Belleza... |
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| 2005 | Dinorah Collazo | Orocovis | |
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| 2003 | Dignelis Taymí Jiménez Hernández Dignelis Jiménez Dignelis Taymí Jiménez Hernández is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder, who currently holds the title of Miss Puerto Rico Earth 2009.... |
Arecibo Arecibo Arecibo may refer to:*Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a municipality located by the Atlantic Ocean*Arecibo Observatory, a very sensitive radio telescope located approximately south-southwest from the city of Arecibo... |
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| 2002 | Mariela Lugo Marín | Yauco Yauco, Puerto Rico Yauco is a city and municipality in southwestern Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island by the Caribbean, south of Maricao, Lares and Adjuntas; east of Sabana Grande and Guánica; and west of Guayanilla. Yauco is spread over 20 wards and Yauco Pueblo... |
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Miss Earth
Puerto Rico sent its very first representative to Miss EarthMiss Earth 2001
Miss Earth 2001 is the first edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, organized by Carousel Productions. The pageant coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. There were 42 delegates who competed in the pageant that focuses...
in 2001 with Amaricelys Reyes Guzmán. A Puerto Rican delegate is yet to win the title but it has produced one finalist in Miss Earth 2005
Miss Earth 2005
Miss Earth 2005, the 5th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on October 23, 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines. A total of 80 candidates from around the globe took part in the event....
edition. The Miss Puerto Rico Universe organization sent representatives to Miss Earth between 2002–2004.
Representatives
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| 2001 | Amaricelys Reyes Guzmán | Isabela Isabela, Puerto Rico Isabela is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the north-western region of the island, north of San Sebastián; west of Quebradillas; and east of Aguadilla and Moca. Isabela is spread over 13 wards and Isabela Pueblo... |
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| 2002 | Deidre Rodríguez Santiago | Santa Isabel Santa Isabel Santa Isabel is the Spanish and Portuguese name of one of two Roman Catholic saints, Saint Isabel of France and Saint Isabel of Aragon. Various places have been named for either of such persons. These include: Argentina:... |
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| 2003 | Norelis Ortíz Acosta | Toa Baja | |
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| 2004 | Shanira Mariette Blanco Colón Shanira Blanco Shanira Blanco is a TV Model and TV Presenter in Puerto Rico.-Biography:Shanira Mariette Blanco Colón was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her parents are María Colón and Ángel Blanco... |
Carolina Carolina, Puerto Rico Carolina is a city located in the northern part of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean; it lies north of Gurabo and Juncos; east of Trujillo Alto and San Juan; and west of Canóvanas and Loíza. Carolina is spread over 12 wards plus Carolina Pueblo... |
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| 2005 | Vanessa De Roide Toledo | Carolina Carolina, Puerto Rico Carolina is a city located in the northern part of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean; it lies north of Gurabo and Juncos; east of Trujillo Alto and San Juan; and west of Canóvanas and Loíza. Carolina is spread over 12 wards plus Carolina Pueblo... |
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| 2006 | Camille Collazo Ortíz | Orocovis | |
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| 2008 | Nathalie Del Mar Cuevas Suárez | Salinas Salinas, Puerto Rico Salinas is a small municipality in the southern part of Puerto Rico located in the southern coast of the island, south of Aibonito and Cayey; southeast of Coamo, east of Santa Isabel; and west of Guayama... |
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| 2009 | Dignelis Taymi Jiménez Hernández Dignelis Jiménez Dignelis Taymí Jiménez Hernández is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder, who currently holds the title of Miss Puerto Rico Earth 2009.... |
Arecibo Arecibo Arecibo may refer to:*Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a municipality located by the Atlantic Ocean*Arecibo Observatory, a very sensitive radio telescope located approximately south-southwest from the city of Arecibo... |
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| 2010 | Yeidy Enid Bosques Pérez | Mayagüez | |
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| 2011 | Agnes Eileen Benítez Santiago Agnes Benítez -Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009:On October 22, 2008 Agnes competed at the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009 pageant representing the state of Cataño. Agnes became one of the final six finalists in which she then placed as the 4th Runner-up.... |
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Miss Puerto Rico Scholarship Program
As of 2010, Puerto Rico will send a delegate to the Miss AmericaMiss America
The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition which awards scholarships to young women from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands...
pageant, this will be the first time Puerto Rico will do so since 1961.
Representatives
| Year | Titleholder | Placement at Miss America | Special Awards |
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| 1948 | Irma Nydia Vasquez | |
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| 1949 | Marlene Carozzo | |
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| 1950 | Avelina Medrallo | |
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| 1951 | Evangelina Moragon | |
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| 1952 | Otilia Jimenez, Evangelina Moragon | |
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| 1953 | Helga Edmee Monroig | |
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| 1954 | Nydia Power | |
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| 1955 | Maria del Carmen Mejias | |
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| 1956 | Gladys Rodríguez Gladys Rodríguez Gladys Rodríguez born June 4, 1943 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, is an actress, comedian and television host.-Early years:Rodríguez was born in Santurce, a section of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. Her parents moved to New York City when she was still a child. In New York, she received her... |
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| 1958 | Winnie Rodriguez | |
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| 1961 | Rosita Giusti | Miss Congeniality |
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| 2009 | Miriam Ivette Pabón Carrión Miriam Pabon Miriam Ivette Pabón Carrión is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Most recently Miriam represented Puerto Rico at the Miss International 2008 pageant held in Macau on November 8, 2008 where she placed as one of the Top 12 semi-finalists... |
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| 2010 | Mariselle Morales | |
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| 2011 | Laura Ramirez Laura Ramirez Laura Ramirez Velez, is an Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder from Arecibo, Puerto Rico who was named Miss Puerto Rico 2011.-Biography:... |
Representatives
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| 2007 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007 was the first season of Nuestra Belleza Latina. After castings around the United States and Puerto Rico 12 finalists moved to Miami and lived together where they received different classes of dancing, runway, diction, teleprompter and physical training. The finalists... |
Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago Yara Lasanta Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago is a beauty queen from Puerto Rico who participated in Miss World 2010.-Early life:... |
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| 2007 | Madelis Soto Martínez | Bayamón Bayamón, Puerto Rico Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo... |
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| 2008 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2008 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2008 was the Second season of Nuestra Belleza Latina. The second season of Nuestra Belleza Latina premiered on February 2008. Auditions were once again held in five major US cities and in San Juan, Puerto Rico... |
Melissa Marty Caro Melissa Marty Melissa Marty is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Marty placed as a semi-finalist in Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008, competing as "Miss Caguas." She then became a contestant on the reality show/beauty contest Nuestra Belleza Latina, and after weeks of competition and eliminations,... |
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| 2008 | Natalia Rivera Piñero | Toa Alta | |
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| 2008 | Aideliz Hidalgo Betances | Cayey Cayey, Puerto Rico Cayey is a mountain town in central Puerto Rico located on the Central Mountain range, north of Salinas and Guayama; south of Cidra and Caguas; east of Aibonito and Salinas; and west of San Lorenzo Cayey is spread over 21 wards and Cayey Pueblo... |
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| 2009 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009 is the third season of Nuestra Belleza Latina premiered on March 2009. Auditions were once again held in five major US cities and in San Juan, Puerto Rico... |
Mónica Cristina Pastrana González | Arecibo Arecibo Arecibo may refer to:*Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a municipality located by the Atlantic Ocean*Arecibo Observatory, a very sensitive radio telescope located approximately south-southwest from the city of Arecibo... |
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| 2009 | Chastelyn Rodriguez | San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of... |
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| 2009 | Stephanie Figueroa | Bayamón Bayamón, Puerto Rico Bayamón is a municipality of Puerto Rico located on the northern coastal valley, north of Aguas Buenas and Comerío; south of Toa Baja and Cataño; west of Guaynabo; and east of Toa Alta and Naranjito. Bayamón is spread over 11 wards and Bayamón Pueblo... |
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| 2010 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2010 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2010 is the fourth season of Nuestra Belleza Latina and also the fourth season to be aired on Univision. The season premiere was Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 10pm/9c. It had been speculated that the show was moving to Tuesdays as its original time.The show will continue Sundays... |
Tatiana Marie Delgado Quiñones | Canóvanas | |
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| 2011 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 is the fifth season of Nuestra Belleza Latina and the fifth season to be aired on Univision. The season premiere was on March 6, 2011 at 8pm/7c and the show's finale was Sunday May 22, 2011.... |
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| 2011 | Gredmarie Colón | Caguas | |
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| 2011 | Patricia Corcino | Caguas | |
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Additional pageants
There are other international pageants that do not receive as much publicity as the Big Four, but that nevertheless have given Puerto Rico some additional beauty queens:Miss Intercontinental
- Elizabeth Robinson - 1986
- Carmen Linda Díaz - 1991
- Maydelise Columna - 2010
Miss América Latina
Miss América Latina
Miss América Latina or Miss América Latina del Mundo, known in English as Miss Latin America or Miss Latin America of the World, is an international beauty contest held annually. It is organized by the Miss América Latina Organization. Despite its name, the contest is not restricted to only Latin...
- María Rosa - 1983
- Gamalis Fermín - 2004
Miss Turismo Teen International
- Zailyn Matos - 2008
Miss Teen International
Miss Teen International
Miss Teen International is an annual beauty pageant for teen aged girls from the Americas and other regions of the world.The current titleholder will be crowned Miss Teen International 2010 by Nazareth Cascante of Costa Rica on Sunday 21st,2010 ....
- Katherine González Rivera - 1997
- Yara Liz Lasanta SantiagoYara LasantaYara Liz Lasanta Santiago is a beauty queen from Puerto Rico who participated in Miss World 2010.-Early life:...
- 2001 - Mayra MatosMayra MatosMayra Matos Pérez is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder who held the title of Miss Teen International 2006 and Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009...
- 2006
Nuestra Belleza Latina
Nuestra Belleza Latina
Nuestra Belleza Latina is a reality TV show revolving around 12 young women competing title of Nuestra Belleza Latina also win a cash price and become a personality for the Spanish television network Univision....
- Melissa MartyMelissa MartyMelissa Marty is a beauty pageant titleholder from Puerto Rico. Marty placed as a semi-finalist in Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008, competing as "Miss Caguas." She then became a contestant on the reality show/beauty contest Nuestra Belleza Latina, and after weeks of competition and eliminations,...
- 2008
A Puerto Rican delegate is yet to win a Miss Globe International
Miss Globe International
Miss Globe Organisation is an international beauty pageant group founded in 1925, which owns the rights to various titles, including "Miss Globe", "Miss Globe International", "Miss Globe Beauty Pageant", and "Miss Globe Beauty"...
or Miss Tourism Queen International pageant. Another pageants are Miss Puerto Rico Petite and Miss Puerto Rico Teen managed by Luis Santiago Productions. The Miss America Puerto Rico Scholarship Program also celebrates its Teen version, Miss Puerto Rico Outstanding Teen. Some women of Puerto Rican descent have competed at Miss USA
Miss USA
The Miss USA beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to select the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants, as well as Miss Teen USA...
such as Susie Castillo
Susie Castillo
Susie Castillo is a former beauty queen who held the Miss USA title and competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants...
who won the title of Miss USA 2003
Miss USA 2003
The Miss USA 2003 pageant was held in San Antonio, Texas March 24, 2003, the first time it had been held in this state since 1996 when the pageant was held in South Padre Island...
and then later placed as a semi-finalist at the Miss Universe 2003
Miss Universe 2003
Miss Universe 2003, the 52nd Miss Universe pageant, was held at Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003. 71 delegates from around the universe competed for the crown...
pageant. Gloria Almonte
Gloria Almonte
Gloria Sophia Almonte is a beauty queen from the Bronx, New York who has competed in the Miss Teen USA pageant and competed in the Miss USA pageant in 2007....
competed at the Miss USA 2007
Miss USA 2007
Miss USA 2007, the 56th Miss USA pageant, was held in Hollywood, California, on March 23, 2007, after two weeks of events and preliminary competition. The winner of the pageant was Rachel Smith, of Tennessee....
pageant but did not place, however she had previously placed 1st Runner-up at the Miss Teen USA 2001
Miss Teen USA 2001
Miss Teen USA 2001, the 19th Miss Teen USA pageant, was televised live from South Padre Island, Texas on 26 August 2001. At the conclusion of the final competition, Marissa Whitley of Missouri was crowned by outgoing queen Jillian Parry of Pennsylvania....
pageant. Since 2000, created the male beauty contest, Misters of Puerto Rico
Misters of Puerto Rico
"Mister Puerto Rico" is the common name or sash used to identify a Puerto Rican representative in an international male beauty pageant. It is an annual male pageant held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Currently, Mister Puerto Rico Model and Mister Puerto Rico Teenager are the most common male beauty...
. This is the male version of female beauty contest Miss Universe Puerto Rico.