SPOTLIGHT: Miss Universe Honduras 2022 Rebeca Rodriguez Mora


Rebeca Rodriguez Mora was named Miss Universe Honduras 2022 in a national competition held on June 30 at Plaza de las Banderas in San Pedro Sula.

The 20-year-old model, who was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, is a digital marketing student. She lives in Miami, USA for her studies.

"I assume with great pride, humility, and with the same commitment that characterizes me the responsibility of representing with dignity the Miss Universe Honduras organization and my beloved country, HONDURAS," she wrote in a post on social media. 

"I want to thank everyone who trusted me and supported me unconditionally from day one," she added.

Rebeca will represent Honduras at the 71st Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2022) possibly later this year. The official date and venue for the competition are yet to be announced.





Photos: Irvin Vallecillo Fotografia | Hair and Makeup: Kriz Reales Guzmán / Kriz Reales Studio, Angelo Studio | Swimsuit: Cac Lam / Cacdemode Swim | Crown: Ricardo Patraca | Designers: Luis Antonio, Diana Montero | Body: Gloria Hincapie Body Contour | National Directors: Carlos Rivera, Ricky Caballero, Bryan Alexis Espinoza

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