Miss World 2015 delegates from North America

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Jasmin Rhamdas Miss World Belize for Miss World 2015

Jasmin Rhamdas is a young, vibrant and determined woman who is currently a Criminal Justice student with hopes of a career as a criminal investigator once she graduates. Jasmin hails from a close and tight knit family and enjoys spending time with them whenever she can. She is a sports enthusiast, especially football and volleyball, and she also enjoys singing, dancing and reading. Believing Miss World as a prestigious event, Jasmin aspires to be a role model to younger girls.

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Alyssa Rose Miss World Bermuda for Miss World 2015

Alyssa Rose is currently studying Marketing & Brand Design in the UK. She hopes to open her own marketing agency in the future. Dance has been a vital element to Alyssa’s life, and she has been trained in many disciplines. She was the Vice President of her University Dance Society, and was even selected to dance with Catherine Zeta Jones at her annual gala back in 2009. Alyssa has pledged to make a difference in the world, to represent her island and her talents on an international scale.

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Sasha Wintz Miss World British Virgin Islands for Miss World 2015

A student of vocal music, Sasha’s life is all about music. An RnB, soul, and gospel fan, she aims of bringing her voice to the world stage. Aspirant to become an international performing artist, Sasha rose to prominence during the ‘Follow The Movement’ (FTM) Who’s Next competition. She has also performed at the BET Music Matters Showcase 2014 concert. A considerate individual, Sasha has formerly volunteered in Guyana, teaching music to school children. She says she loves to lend a hand to others. During her downtime Sasha likes to read and travel. On being inquired about her inspirational figure, Sasha says: “Princess Diana, because I admire her humanitarianism and would seek to draw from her expertise, for personal & national development.”

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Angelica Barboza Miss Costa Rica for Miss World 2015

Angélica Barboza is currently studying Nutrition. Angélica hopes to inspire others into healthy eating habits. A dancer by heart, she enjoys a variety of disciplines specializing in ballet, bachata, swing and salsa. She strongly believes in the ideal of Pope John Paul II, and wants to know the mystery behind his miracles. She considers this platform as the best way to demonstrate an ideal beauty ambassador. Miss World pageant, according to Angelica, will reflect her integrity.

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Alexandra Krijger Miss World Curacao for Miss World 2015

Alexandra finds adventures irresistible and feels delighted while travelling to new places and witnessing new sights. At present on sabbatical to focus on Miss World, she is an Economics graduate with future aspirations of studying for a Master’s degree, before taking over the family business and bringing it to an international audience. Highly dynamic, Alexandra has performed ballet for much of her life. She also enjoys soccer, volleyball and wakeboarding. On being asked about her intention of entering Miss World pageant she says: “At first because I love modeling and the pageant world. But now I see it as a platform to help people, especially children around the world. I see Miss World as a huge opportunity to grow as a person.”

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Marcela Santamaria Miss El Salvador for Miss World 2015

Marcela Santamaria is a known face in the entertainment industry, working as a TV host and radio personality across many shows. She aspires to start her own NGO in El Salvador. Describing herself as ‘hard working, funny and emotional’, Marcela believes that Miss World not only celebrates the exterior of a woman, but also her goals, dreams, and the impact that she can have in her community and surroundings. Her presence will definitely be worth watching in the coming December.

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Arlene Tacite Miss World Guadeloupe for Miss World 2015

An Assistant Management by profession, Arlène is running her way up the ladder to one day achieve her goal of opening an architecture firm. Arlene is a dedicated dancer, skilled in a variety of disciplines, from traditional Caribbean to contemporary Hip Hop. She is also a ‘Moko Jumbie’ stilt walker during festivals and carnivals in Guadeloupe. She also likes to play the piano, work out, and read, citing Belinda Alexandra’s Le Gardenia Blancas her favourite. She expresses: “I would like to help in the improvement and the development of the everyday life for every situation whatever it is. Become a model to value the respect for oneself first of all, others and nature, to be myself and stay tuned to advice.”

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Maria Jose Miss Guatemala for Miss World 2015

María José believes that beauty lies within. She is a student on her training to be a lawyer, and dreams of becoming a successful lawyer protecting human rights in Guatemala. She aims to work with UN as an ambassador. Her hobbies include horse riding, travelling and reading, citing Virginia Woolf and Paulo Coelho as favourites.

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Seydina Allen Miss World Haiti for Miss World 2015

A law student by profession, Seydina, raised in a loving family of 5, aspires to a career as a lawyer, a role model in her nation and even to open her own NGO. Seydina has had a few roles working in entertainment, appearing in music videos and acting role on TV. She likes to watch movies with her friends, go on running and singing. Seydina prefers Zouk and Calypso in music. She opines: “I entered the national contest because I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet exciting new people, discover the world and make my culture and my people known.”

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Stefania Aleman Miss World Nicaragua for Miss World 2015

Stefanía Aleman is a well known face in Nicaragua, she currently presents the news on Channel 8 Nicaragua, and hence is no stranger to the cameras! Can we expect her exceptional performance at Top Model Segment? Well, undoubetedly! Describing herself as ‘competitive and multifaceted’, Stefanía has actively participated in the extracurricular competitions since a child, from spelling to science, practicing folkloric to belly dance. She loves to meet new people, discover new things, enjoying swimming, poetry, visiting the gym and reading inspirational books.

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Diana Ortega Miss World Panama for Miss World 2015

Diana Ortega is a Law & Political Science graduate born. With a strong sense of responsibility towards her community, Diana works as a PR officer & lawyer for the Ayudando a Vivar Foundation, an organization which provides a range of services for susceptible women and youths in her community. Diana enjoys singing, drawing and playing the piano, and also holds a deep interest in active pursuits such as yoga, travelling and sports.

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Keysi Vargas Velez Miss World Puerto Rico for Miss World 2015

Keysi portrays herself as ‘determined, helpful and positive’. A marketing student, she has ambitions of a career in the entertainment industry, particularly as an events promoter and booker. She hopes to Master in Public Relations before starting her own company and making a name for herself. Keysi likes to spend time at the beach, play basketball, and volunteer at CAP, a local foundation caring for child cancer sufferers. On being asked why did she entered Miss World pageant, Keysi expressed: “Miss World focuses on a woman with a purpose, with vision, but the most important a woman that can become a voice for all of those that want and need to be heard.”

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Victoria Mendoza Miss United States for Miss World 2015

After a power pack performance by Elizabeth Safrit last year, Victoria Mendoza is expected to succeed her magnificently. She is a third year Broadcast Journalism & Mass Communication student. A competitive dancer for 8 years, Victoria loves ballet, jazz and hip hop, and she also taught herself to play the piano. Victoria opines: “I believe we are called to a life of meaning and purpose, and I fully support the ideas and values of the organization. Being part of the MWO is the ultimate achievement in pageantry, and I am excited to bring awareness and support to my ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ project to every state in the US.”

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Gabriela Valle Miss Honduras for Miss World 2015

Gabriela Valle is a graduate in Accounting and Finance, and holds the ambitions of starting her own marketing company.She is currently enjoying work on television, presenting La Hora de la Fortuna as well as formerly working on Trato Hecho (Deal or no Deal). Gabriela also likes to play volleyball, watch soccer, and go dancing with her friends. She especially enjoys Punta music.

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Yamelin Cota Miss Mexico for Miss World 2015

Yamelin Cota describes herself as ‘intense’ and ‘tenacious.’ Yamelin loves challenges, and is always goaded to do her best. She esteems playing sports, and can often be found swimming and practicing various athletics disciplines. Her aspiration is to break into TV once her studies have finished, but she would also love to run her own restaurant, and expects that both can come true in the future. She loves to play the guitar, to read, and to spend time with her family.

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Nicole Van Tellingen Miss World Aruba for Miss World 2015

A student and Business Manager by profession, Nicole grew up in Netherlands before moving to the island of Aruba at the age of 10. She takes ultimate delight in outdoor activities such as scuba diving, travelling and tennis along with indoor pursuits such as cooking, theatre and making her own range of clothes! A music lover, Nicole loves to dance at the meringue and salsa forms. She is presently taking piano lessons, while she waits to head for the Miss World pageant. Coco Chanel is her inspirational figure of life.

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Chantel O Brian Miss World Bahamas for Miss World 2015

A student of Marketting & Sales Associate at Tag Heuer, Chantel considers Mahatma Gandhi as her ideal. She has objective of heading up her own marketing department in the future, if not her own company. She is fervent about music and began singing as a young girl in her church choir from a very tender age, and continues this even today. She loves listening to poetry and spoken word recitals. Chantel also likes to play basketball and read mystery novels. She opines: “The Bahamas has never carried the title but this isn’t just about how much crowns a country can garner, but how many lives can be impacted.”

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Cinthya Maria Nunez Miss World Dominican Republic for Miss World 2015

Cinthya illustrates herself as ‘really special, very close and each one of us complimenting each other.’ A final year Advertisement student, Cinthya hopes to diverge into PR once she graduates. Full of zip and social, Cinthya enjoys playing tennis, going swimming, riding horses and fishing. She is a trained Latin dancer, clued-up in meringue, salsa and jazz. She idolizes Mahatma Gandhi’s principles.

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Jackiema Flemming Miss World St Kitts & Nevis for Miss World 2015

A bank employee by profession, Jackiema was born and raised in Sandy Point on St Kitts Island. Recounting herself as ‘Dynamic and optimistic’, she has dual aspirations to either train to become an attorney, or study to be a dietician. Jackiema likes to play table tennis, modeling and singing. She is an avid reader, citing the Harry Potter series as her all time favourites. On being asked about her intention behind entering Miss World pageant, she replies: “To prove that it doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or what disability you have, once you put your mind to anything, you can achieve it!”

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Kimberley Farrah Singh Miss World Trinidad & Tobago for Miss World 2015

A student of Paralegal Studies, Kimberley describes herself as ‘a true patriot’ and someone who ‘tries to be the best In all that I do.” She has an aspiration of a flourishing career in law, hoping to rise as high as Attorney General, the highest office in her nation. Kimberley loves to be inventive, enjoying handicrafts, cooking and learning about new ideas and cultures. She recurrently sings at her local church, and often helps out with her local charities. Her other hobbies include swimming and hiking. She says: “Being an ambassador for my country, gives me a platform to be a voice for the voiceless. It affords the opportunity to let women be empowered to strive for a better world for all.”

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Jahne Massacus Miss World US Virgin Islands for Miss World 2015

A model by profession, Jahné was born and raised on St. Thomas Island, the ‘gateway island’ of the Caribbean US Virgin Islands. Jahné’s dream is to release her own bridal boutique, after studying for a degree in Design. Being an aspiring model, she would love to work for world renowned brands in the future. She also loves to make music, and is an accomplished pianist, flautist and steel drum player. Her hobbies include drawing, reading and cheerleading, and she prefers to listen to soca, hip hop and pop music. She expresses: “I entered Miss World so I could become a better role model for other young ladies in my country, and to encourage them to become whatever they want to be once it’s positive.”

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Sanneta Myrie Miss World Jamaica for Miss World 2015

A doctor by profession, Sanneta grew up in the rural parishes of her homeland, Jamaica. She is unswerving to helping others, and is ardent about the work she does, with aspirations of joining “Doctors without Borders’, an organization providing medical care to the most marginalized groups worldwide. Sanneta loves the Jamaican lifestyle, embracing all facets of its culture, from the iconic reggae music, to the fresh fish cuisine found in abundance. She also enjoys long distance and cross country running and dance. She volunteers as a counselor for the University of the West Indies. She says: “The mantra of Miss World ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ is something that has resonated with me from childhood. I am on a quest to be purposefully beautiful to my country and to the world.”