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Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 is Maricielo Gamarra, back-to-back win for Peru

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Peru's Maricielo Gamarra bested 26 other competitors to be crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 on Sunday, January 28 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. The 29-year-old communications graduate succeeds last year's winner, also from Peru,  Arlette Rujel . She is the second Peruvian woman to win the international title. Fernanda Rojas of Venezuela was named Virreina Hispanoamericana 2023 while Cynthia Moura of Brazil, Michelle Arceo of the Philippines, Bianty Gomperts of Curaçao, and Paula Andrea Alarcón of Colombia were the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 13 were Darla Reyes of Bolivia, Melissa Domínguez of the Dominican Republic, Juliana Robles of Ecuador, Chesy Anribka Mose of Indonesia, Vanessa Ortiz of Italy, Carolina Pérez of Mexico, and Sarahí Figueroa of Puerto Rico. No stranger to pageantry, the new Reina Hispanoamericana was first runner-up at Miss Peru 2020 and went on to compete in Miss Grand International 2020 in Bangkok

Reinas del Paraguay 2023: Miss Universe Paraguay 2023 is Elicena Andrada

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Reinas del Paraguay 2023 (Queens of Paraguay) was held on Sunday, June 25 at the Paseo La Galería Centro de Eventos in Asunción. The final gala themed "Reinas del Arte" featured 11 contestants vying for five national titles at stake — Miss Universe Paraguay, Miss World Paraguay, Miss International Paraguay, Miss Earth Paraguay, and Reina Hispanoamericana Paraguay 2023. Meet the new queens: View this post on Instagram A post shared by REINAS DEL ARTE (@reinasparaguay) Miss Universe Paraguay 2023 - Elicena Andrada Miss World Paraguay 2023 - Yanina Gomez Miss International Paraguay 2023 - Jimena Sosa Miss Earth Paraguay 2023 - Gretha Matiauda Reina Hispanoamericana Paraguay 2023 - Lorena Román They are expected to represent Paraguay at their respective international competitions — Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador, Miss World 2024, Miss International 2024, Miss Earth 2023 in Vietnam, and Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 in Bolivia. Photos: Mario Angelino, Ca

Indonesia to debut at Reina Hispanoamericana pageant

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Indonesia is set to debut at Reina Hispanoamericana 2023 as Ivan Gunawan, founder of Yayasan Dunia Mega Bintang, has been officially announced as a license holder. The first-ever Reina Hispanoamericana Indonesia will be chosen among the Top 5 finalists of the upcoming Miss Mega Bintang Indonesia 2023 pageant. Originally called Reina Sudamericana until 2007, Reina Hispanoamericana is a Bolivia-based international beauty pageant organized by Promociones Gloria since 1991. It aims to celebrate the Hispanic heritage, language, and culture. The annual competition started welcoming representatives from beyond South America in 2004. Indonesia will now be the second Asian country to take part. In 2017, the Philippines joined for the first time and managed to bag the crown with Teresita Marquez. Fans have divided opinions on Indonesia joining the pageant. When compared to former Spanish colonies, the Muslim-majority country does not have as much Hispanic or Spanish influence evident in its cult

Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 is Arlette Rujel of Peru

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Arlette Rujel of Peru was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 during the pageant's final competition held on Saturday, March 25 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. The 23-year-old professional model bested 28 other competitors to become the first Peruvian woman to win the international title. She succeeded Andrea Bazarte of Mexico. Venezuela's Adriana Pérez placed second and was awarded the title Virreina Hispanoamericana 2022 while Guilhermina Montarroyos of Brazil, Ediris Rivera of Puerto Rico, Diana Robles of Mexico, and María Lucía Cuesta of Colombia were announced first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Rounding out the Top 14 were Chile, Anita-María Rojas, Costa Rica, María Alejandra Acosta, Cuba, Alyanni Trujillo, Dominican Republic, Lady León, Equatorial Guinea, Serafina Nchama, Nicaragua, Yenifer Perez, Philippines, Ingrid Santamaría, and Spain, María José García. The new Reina Hispanoamericana is no stranger to pagean

Reina Hispanoamericana 2022: Gala de la Belleza, Brazil bags three awards

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The Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 "Gala de la Belleza" took place on Monday, September 20 at the Radisson Hotel Santa Cruz in Bolivia. A total of eight sponsored special awards were given out including Miss Photogenic, Best Smile, Top Model, and Best Silhouette. Brazil's Guilhermina Montarroyos bagged three of the awards. Meet the winners: Embajadora Nueva Santa Cruz  ⁠— Venezuela, Adriana Perez Chica Amas — Brazil, Guilhermina Montarroyos Embajadora Daewoo — Colombia, Maria Lucia Cuesta Mejor Sonrisa Orest — Germany (Alemania) Geraldine Burger Miss Fotogénica Las Loritas — Peru, Arlette Rujel Mejor Bronceado Farfalla — Brazil, Guilhermina Montarroyos Top Model Kosi — Bolivia, Maria Jesus Jimenez Mejor Silueta Medical Center — Brazil, Guilhermina Montarroyos In case you missed it, here is the entire show: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reina Hispanoamericana (@rhispanaoficial) Don't miss the Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 final com

Reina Hispanoamericana 2022: Guatemala wins Best in National Costume

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Guatemala's Camila Riveiro was awarded Mejor Traje Tipico (Best in National Costume) during the Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 national costume competition held on Sunday, March 19 in Porongo, Bolivia. The winning national costume was designed and created by the talented Guatemalan artist and costume designer César Alejandro Portillo. Rounding out the Top 7 costumes came from Bolivia (María Jesús Jimenez), Brazil (Guilhermina Montarroyos), Ecuador (Heather Ashley Valdez Yepez), Mexico (Diana Robles), Puerto Rico (Ediris Joan Rivera), and Venezuela (Adriana Pérez). The 31st Reina Hispanoamericana final competition will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reina Hispanoamericana (@rhispanaoficial) Photos: Reina Hispanoamericana RELATED POSTS: Reina Hispanoamericana 2022: Meet the 29 contestants Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 contestants' official presentation

Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 contestants' official presentation

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Following the arrival of the 29 contestants vying for Reina Hispanoamericana 2022, an official presentation took place on Monday, March 13 at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Standouts were the representatives of Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and the USA. Prior to the red carpet presentation, the contestants earlier received their official sashes with the names of the countries or territories they represent. The final competition will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Mexico's Andrea Bazarte will crown her successor at the end of the event. In case you missed it, here's the full presentation: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reina Hispanoamericana (@rhispanaoficial) Photo: David Condori / Reina Hispanoamericana RELATED POST: Reina Hispanoamericana 2022: Meet the 29 contestants

Reina Hispanoamericana 2022: Meet the 29 contestants

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Reina Hispanoamericana 2022, the 31st edition of the Reina Hispanoamericana pageant, will take place on Saturday, March 25 at the Salón Sirionó Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. The competition was supposed to be held last November but had to be postponed due to political and civil unrest in the host country. A total of 29 contestants from various countries and territories, of Spanish language or descent, are vying for the international title. Three new countries making their debut in the pageant include Germany, Equatorial Guinea, and Italy. Reina Hispanoamericana 2021 Andrea Bazarte of Mexico will pass the crown to her successor at the culmination of the upcoming event. Meet the contestants: ARGENTINA - Nadia Sommariva BOLIVIA - María Jesús Jimenez BRAZIL - Guilhermina Montarroyos CANADA - Yuly Pirona CHILE - Anita-María Rojas COLOMBIA - María Lucía Cuesta COSTA RICA - María Alejandra Acosta CUBA - Alyanni Trujillo DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Lady León ECUADOR - Heath

Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 final postponed to February 2023

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Due to political and social conflicts in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 final competition has been moved to February 4, 2023. "Our organization wishes above all to safeguard the safety of the candidates and that they fully enjoy their stay in our wonderful city. This situation is getting out of hand. We appreciate your understanding," said Promociones Gloria in an official statement. The 31st Reina Hispanoamericana edition was supposed to be held from October 23 to November 5. There are over 20 contestants already confirmed to compete for the international title currently held by Andrea Bazarte of Mexico. Here is the official announcement from the organization: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Reina Hispanoamericana (@rhispanaoficial) Photos: David Condori / Reina Hispanoamericana / Promociones Gloria

Reina Hispanoamericana Chile 2022 is Anita-María Rojas

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Anita-María Rojas has been officially announced as Reina Hispanoamericana Chile 2022 on Monday, September 12. The 22-year-old figure skater and journalism student will represent Chile at Reinahispanoamericana 2022 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia from October 23 to November 5. She replaced Antonia Figueroa who was appointed for the tile in June. No stranger to pageantry, Anita represented La Floria in Miss Universo Chile 2020 where she obtained the title Nuestra Latinoamericana Chile. Last April, she was crowned Miss Piel Dorada Internacional 2022 in Chiapas, Mexico. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anita-María Rojas (@anitarojaas) Photos: Ivan Reyes  / Anita-María Rojas / Instagram

Miss Bolivia 2022: Cochabamba's Fernanda Pavisic to represent Bolivia at Miss Universe 2022

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The Miss Bolivia 2022 pageant took place on Saturday, July 16 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. A total of 24 contestants competed for the three national titles at stake. Fernanda Pavisic, a 23-year-old psychology student from Cochabamba, was crowned Miss Bolivia Universo 2022 and will represent her country at the 71st edition of the Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2022) pageant. Camila Sanabria of Santa Cruz was named Miss Supranational Bolivia 2022 while María Jesús Jimenez of Tarija clinched the title Miss Bolivia Hispanoamericana 2022. They will be sent to Miss Supranational 2023 and Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 pageants, respectively. María Jesús Jimenez for Reina Hispanoamericana 2022 Camila Sanabria for Miss Supranational 2023 Fernanda Pavisic for Miss Universe 2022 Photos: David Condori / Promociones Gloria

Miss World Philippines 2022 is Gwendolyne Fourniol of Negros Occidental

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Gwendolyne Fourniol, representative of Negros Occidental, bested 35 other contestants to win the Miss World Philippines 2022 title at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, June 5. The 21-year-old Filipino-French beauty pursued a degree in economics from Oxford Brookes University in London. She is an advocate for education and has been working with a non-profit organization that sends underprivileged kids to school. "As an advocate of education, I do agree that during the pandemic we have suffered the most, but the children who have a lack of access to education have suffered the greatest," she answered during the question and answer portion.  She added, "And working hand in hand with ERDA Foundation who empowered the marginalized Filipino, I believe by uniting benefactors and encouraging our children and allowing them to go back to school, especially during this pandemic will make this world a better place because education is the greatest weapon against povert