Miss Mundo Panamá 2022 candidates presentation takes place this February


The official presentation gala of the Miss Mundo Panamá 2022 (Miss World Panama 2022) candidates will be held on Thursday, February 17 at the Teatro Pacific in Panama City, following health security measures.

It will be the first official public appearance of the girls, where they will show their skills on the catwalk, in addition to receiving the official sashes of their regions that identify them as candidates in the race for the national crown.

Those attending the event will also have the opportunity to vote for Miss Popularity, who will receive a surprise prize during the final night of the pageant.

Meet the 22 official candidates:

Kathleen Pérez Coffre (Bocas del Toro)

Yenifer Vega (Chiriquí)

Patricia Mejía (Chiriqui Occidente)

Eileen Paterson (Coclé)

Chelsea Bailey (Colón)

Gelen Clara (Comarcas)

Tanisha Ledezma (Costa Sur)

Angie Paz (Darién)

Melodie Johnson (Herrera)

Diana Álvarez (Islas del Caribe)

Stephanie Mosquera (Islas del Pacífico)

Nadia Borrero (Los Santos)

Emily Castro (Panamá Centro)

Hazel Quinn (Panamá Este)

Joesy Villarreal (Panamá Norte)

Ana Cristina Caballero (Panamá Oeste)

Diana Martínez (Penonomé)

Iveth Cortéz (Ribera del Canal)

Marjorie Diaz (Santa Catalina)

Michelle Cuevas (Santa Clara)

Anyelid Herazo (Taboga)

Loana Díaz (Veraguas)

The next Miss Mundo Panamá will succeed Krysthelle Barretto and will represent her country at the Miss World 2023 (71st Miss World) competition.

Source: Miss Mundo Panamá

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