Meet the Miss Universe 2017 Finalists from North America

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Alina Mansur Miss Universe Aruba 2017

Alina Mansur from Aruba is 26 years of age and stands tall at 170 cm. She is a multilingual, animal lover born in Miami and raised in Aruba. With a degree in business administration and management, she operates a family owned business and is in the process of developing her own real estate project of vacation rental villas.

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Yasmine Cooke Miss Universe Bahamas 2017

Yasmine Cooke from Bahamas is 25 years old and stands tall at 178 cm. She is a 4th year medical student at the University of the West Indies in the Bahamas. She received a B.S. in Neuroscience from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Born and raised in Nassau, the capital of the beautiful islands of the Bahamas, she knew at an early age that her dream was to become a physician.

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Lesley Chapman Andrews Miss Universe Barbados 2017

Lesley Chapman-Andrews from Barbados is 26 years of age and stands tall at 175 cm. Generous, positive, and focused is how Lesley would be best described by those closest to her. This girl’s quick smile and love for life contribute to the fact that she has experienced some of life's greatest challenges. At the age of 16, her father passed away and thus began Lesley's journey to discover that compassion, love, support and community comes to your aid when you need it the most.

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Khephra Sylvester Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2017

Khephra Sylvester from British Virgin Islands is 24 years of age and stands tall at 168 cm. She is a free-spirited individual who loves taking on challenges and learning new things. Stepping out of her comfort zone, she allowed her curiosity to get the best of her and ventured into the world of pageantry. Eager to make a difference as a beauty with purpose, she has pledged to always remain positive and encourage everyone she meets to be the best version of themselves.

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Lauren Howe Miss Universe Canada 2017

Lauren Howe from Canada is 24 years of age and stands tall at 175 cm. She has always been driven by accepting new challenges. After graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering and working as a sports broadcaster with the Toronto Maple Leafs, she started her career as a technology consultant, leading to the pursuit of her own entrepreneurial endeavours in technology.

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Anika Conolly Miss Universe Cayman Islands 2017

Anika Conolly from Cayman Islands is 27 years of age and stands tall at 178 cm. She is a singer, traveller, volunteer, and a youth leader. When she is not playing softball or watching films, she works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. With that, Anika collaborates with public schools and local programs to teach interviewing skills and office etiquette to students.

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Elena Correa Miss Universe Costa Rica 2017

Elena Correa Usuga from Costa Rica is 27 years old and stands tall at a staggering 185 cm. She is studying medicine and business administration with an end goal of becoming a Dermatologist. When she isn't at school, she can be seen watching car races with her family. Elena is concerned about the environment and the lack of water in many countries. If she is crowned Miss Universe, she would like to bring awareness to the issue and help make a global change.

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Nashaira Balentien Miss Universe Curacao 2017

Nashaira Balentien from Curaçao is 20 years of age and stands tall at 175 cm. She is currently pursuing a degree in communication studies and marketing. Growing up, she stayed busy by participating in karate, volleyball, soccer and swimming. At the age of 15, she started a foundation called Beautiful Helping Hands which aims to help the less fortunate with basic needs in life and empower the younger generation.

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Carmen Munoz Guzman Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2017

Carmen Muñoz Guzmán from Dominican Republic is 24 years old and stands tall at 175 cm. She is a practising lawyer who caught the attention of one of the most successful corporate law firms in her native Dominican Republic when she published her master thesis “Intellectual Property in Dominican Fashion Industry”. She is also vice-president of “Making Big Smiles” a charitable organization aiding communities in primary needs.

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Alisson Abarca Miss Universe El Salvador 2017

Alisson Abarca from El Salvador is 21 years of age and stands tall at 167 cm. She is known for being on top as she was the Valedictorian of her high school graduating class. Currently, she is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in an English Language as she hopes to be an English teacher at an English Educational program. She hopes to create this program so that teenagers with economical needs can attend.

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Isel Aneli Suniga Miss Universe Guatemala 2017

Isel Aneli Suñiga from Guatemala is 23 years of age and stands tall at 173 cm. She is a law student who is also passionate about giving back to her community. She is an active member of groups that focus on helping people with disabilities and less-privileged children to get access to sports. Isel has dedicated 7 years to supporting children in a state of malnutrition and giving them survival necessities. Isel likes horse riding and travelling the world, getting to know different cultures and ways of life.

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Chery Cassandra Miss Universe Haiti 2017

Chéry Cassandra from Haiti is 22 years of age and stands tall at 173 cm. She is a freelance model and dancer from Port-au-Prince. She aspires to pursue a career in nursing in hopes of advocating for cancer patients in her country. She enjoys folkloric dancing, reading romance novels and surfing the web. She has a passion for community service and volunteers for the GSCC, ‘Groupe Support Contre Le Cancer’ and speaks to young female students in Haiti about positivity, self-esteem and confidence.

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April Tobie Miss Universe Honduras 2017

April Tobie from Honduras is 18 years of age and stands tall at 183 cm. She currently plays volleyball on the UNAH team in the capital Tegucigalpa and has been scouted to play for the National Honduran Team. She is now in her second year at UNAH pursuing her career in International Trade. Described by many as a bright young woman, she is a girl that sets goals that many may perceive as unachievable.

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Davina Bennett Miss Universe Jamaica 2017

Davina Bennett from Jamaica is 21 years of age and stands tall at 178 cm. She is pursuing a degree in marketing at the University of the West Indies. Upon acquiring her Bachelor's Degree, she would like to utilize her degree to leverage her marketing business as well as successfully brand herself as an entrepreneur. Davina is passionate about giving back and throughout her modelling career she gained valuable experiences that paved the way for the Davina Bennett Foundation for the Deaf.

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Denisse Franco Pina Miss Universe Mexico 2017

Denisse Iridiane Franco Piña from Mexico is 19 years of age and stands tall at 178 cm. She would best describe herself as a curious person. She is a recent high school graduate who is furthering her education to pursue a degree in medicine with a future plan of becoming a gynaecologist. Denisse works closely with Smile Train that provides free cleft and lip palette surgery to children globally.

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Berenice Quezada Herrera Miss Universe Nicaragua 2017

Berenice Quezada Herrera from Nicaragua is 24 years of age and stands tall 173 cm. She grew up facing many obstacles, but has managed to achieve many of her dreams that have allowed her to support many different charities. Berenice works with Nueva Vida, where she speaks with women to empower and encourage them to become entrepreneurs. She would best consider herself as adventurous as she loves riding horses and swimming.

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Laura Sofia de Sanctis Miss Universe Panama 2017

Laura Sofia de Sanctis from Panama is 21 years of age and stands tall at 183 cm. She describes herself as a strong positive woman who is not afraid to succeed in life. It has always been her mission to bring pride and distinction to her home country of Panama, and to become the next Miss Universe. Laura studies social communication and has passionate about helping people find a healthy and stable state of mind.

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Danyeshka Hernandez Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2017

Danna Hernández from Puerto Rico is 21 years of age and stands tall at 175 cm. She is pursuing a degree in Public Relations and Communications. For advocacy, Danna has been working tirelessly on her health and wellbeing initiative by visiting schools around the island after Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. She has put all her efforts towards recovery missions with the Red Cross, of which she is an active member.

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Louise Victor Miss Universe Saint Lucia 2017

Louise Victor from Saint Lucia is 26 years of age and stands tall at 180 cm. She is the immediate past President of the National Youth Council of Saint Lucia and has been involved with youth advocacy since 2008. She will graduate with an International Public Relations and Global Communications Management degree in September from Cardiff University after which she aspires to establish a career in Global PR Consultancy.

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Yvonne Clarke Miss Universe Trinidad and Tobago 2017

Yvonne Clarke from Trinidad and Tobago is 28 years of age and stands tall at 170 cm. She is a graduate of Naparima Girls’ High School and is now a full-time student pursuing a degree in Clinical Sonography. When she isn't at school, Yvonne keeps herself busy as the Managing Director of her own fashion business. Affectionately known by many as 'Yvee', she was born and raised in San Fernando, South Trinidad, and moved to Port of Spain in 2014.

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Kara Deidra McCullough Miss Universe United States of America 2017

Kara Deidra McCullough from United States of America is 26 years of age and stands tall at 178 cm. She was born in Naples, Italy, but raised in Virginia Beach for the majority of her childhood. Her mother’s position as Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy exposed Kara to many different cultures and places at a young age, including Sicily, Japan, South Korea and Hawaii.

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Esonica Veira Miss Universe United States Virgin Islands 2017

Esonica Veira from United States Virgin Islands is 28 years of age and stands tall at 173 cm. She is a model and dancer who attends Alabama State University and is pursuing a degree in Theatre. She enjoys writing poetry, zumba fitness and learning how to play the guitar. She is active in several organizations one including Forever VI Strong, a Caribbean relief effort to aid victims devastated by hurricanes Maria and Irma.