Miss Grand International 2020 Delegates From South America

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Miss Grand Argentina 2020 Mariana Jesica Varela

Mariana Jesica Varela appointed Miss Grand Argentina 2020 and succeeded Miss Grand Argentina 2019 Agustina Epelde for the title. Mariana is 24-years-old and stands 177 cm tall. She earned her journalism degree from National University of Avellandea and works as a professional model. She is a keen advocate about equality around the world and stands against any gender violence. She cares deeply about this cause because she has suffered from the same type of violence in the past and believes that if with her experience if she can help someone in need, she is all up for that. She is one of the strongest contenders for the title.

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Miss Grand Bolivia 2020 Teresita Sanchez Anez

Teresita Sanchez Anez was appointed Miss Grand Bolivia 2020 after she replaced Maria Jose Terrazas and succeeded Miss Grand Bolivia 2019 Carolina Paz Rojas. Teresita is 20-years-old and stands 183 cm tall. She studies Journalism and telecommunications and aspires to achieve everything she dreams of when she was a little girl. She considers herself a persevering girl, who has a good time in everything she does. She is emerging as one of the strongest contenders for the title and is one of the favorites too.

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Miss Grand Brazil 2020 Lala Guedes

Lala Guedes was crowned Miss Grand Brazil 2020 on 30th January 2020 at Dall'Onder Grande Hotel, Bento Gonçalves, Río Grande del Sur. She has succeeded Miss Grand Brasil 2019 Marjorie Marcelle for the title. Lala is 27-years-old and stands 180 cm tall. She is studying Medicine at a university in the City of Campina Grande, Paraíba and has earned a bachelor's degree in arts from the University of Arts, London. She became the first woman from the state of Paraíba to win a major female national beauty title in Brazil. The diva is beautiful, confident, and determined to win the title of Miss Grand International 2020 for Brazil.

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Miss Grand Chile 2020 Valentina Benavente

Valentina Benavente was appointed Miss Grand Chile 2020 and succeeded Miss Grand Chile 2019 Francisca Lavandero. Valentina is 27-years-old and stands 178 cm tall. She is a Medical Technologist in Ophthalmology and is considered as an epitome of beauty and grace. She is one of the front-runners for the title and she has shown immense dedication and determination towards winning. She also develops her career in public health, seeking to create a real change in society. She mentioned, “I have always liked competing, it is a healthy way to grow and learn, no matter the result.”

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Miss Grand Colombia 2020 Natalia Manrique Aguilar

Natalia Manrique Aguilar was appointed Miss Grand Colombia 2020 and succeeded Miss Grand Colombia 2019 Sthefani Rodriguez. Natalia is 20-years-old and stands 175 cm tall. She is currently a student of social communication and journalism and works as a professional model. She is very passionate about her work as well as her studies. She aspires to be is to be Miss Grand International 202 and thus be able to be the voice of people who has seen violence up close.

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Miss Grand Ecuador2020 Sonia Luna Menendez

Sonia Luna Menendez was appointed Miss Grand Ecuador 2020 and replaced Lisseth Naranjo and succeeded Miss Grand Ecuador 2019 Mara Topic for the title. Sonia is 25-years-old and stands 178 cm tall and is studying in third year of her Clinical Psychology degree at the Catholic University of Guayaquil. She works as a professional model and was the Queen of Guayaquil 2017. She aspires to have her own psychological office and master degree in clinical psychology along with creating her own rescue center for abandoned animals.

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Miss Grand Paraguay 2020 Daisy Lezcano

Daisy Lezcano was appointed Miss Grand Paraguay 2020 and succeeded Miss Grand Paraguay 2019 Milena Rodríguez of Itapúa for the title. Daisy is 27-years-old and stands 178 cm tall. She is the last year of her law degree who also works as a professional model and a singer. She speaks fluent Spanish, Guaraní, and advanced English. Daisy believes that beauty pageant strengthens women and give them the power to make a change. She wants to eradicate every type of violence, regardless of gender, color, race, age, or species. She aims to make this world a better place to live where everything is perfect and everybody is happy. She is strong, dedicated, and determined towards winning the title and using the platform to make a positive impact in the society.

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Miss Grand Peru 2020 Maricielo Gamarra

Maricielo Gamarra appointed Miss Grand Peru 2020 after she replaced Samantha Cortegana and succeeded Miss Grand Peru 2019 Camila Escribens for the title. Maricielo is 25-years-old and stands 176 cm tall; has earned her degree in Communication Sciences at the University of Piura and has two post-graduate degrees in Digital Marketing and Soft Skills. The diva is also the founder of "Peru without anemia"; a project that seeks to highlight the importance of adequate nutrition for the integral development of children from an early age. She is fond of Muay Thai and will use the platform to take her project to the masses.

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Miss Grand Uruguay 2020 Jimena Martino

Jimena Martino was appointed Miss Grand Uruguay 2020 and is a future public accountant. Jimena is 25-years-old and stands 173 cm tall. She is currently studying third year Public Accountant. The diva has been playing football for nine years and is passionate about the same. She plays for the San José team that competes in the Uruguayan Women's Championship organized by AUF. Jimena describes herself as an outgoing person who was always interested in acting, modeling and when she was five years old her mother took her to a modeling school and she instantly knew that her mother loved modeling and she started working towards making it happen for real.

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Miss Grand Venezuela 2020 Eliana Roa

Eliana Roa was appointed Miss Grand Venezuela 2020 and succeeded Miss Grand Venezuela 2019 Valentina Figuera for the title. Eliana is 24-years-old and stands 183 cm tall and is an economics student at Petropolitana University in Caracas. The diva is passionate about representing her country at international stage and expressed that she feels a sense of responsibility as the current title holder of the beauty pageant is from Venezuela itself. She describes herself as a charismatic, positive, and perseverant woman who is going to use the platform to be an impactful and positive role model for the people not only in Venezuela but across the world.