Miss World 2016 contestants of North America

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Latisha Greene Miss World Antigua and Barbuda 2016

Latisha Greene is 24 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 172 centimeters. She hails from Antigua and Barbuda and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a humanitarian who is very ambitious, goal oriented with a warm and welcoming personality, ready to explore the world for all of the beauty that is there to be seen.’ She shares, “My career goal is to become a well-known Interior Designer while dabbling in the arts/entertainment industry. To realize my dream, I have set a realistic plan by networking with the right people and keeping my finger on the pulse of this amazing journey.” The beauty says that the proudest moment of her life was being one of the initial committee members and founders of the 1st Paralympic Organisation in Antigua & Barbuda, and later joining the country’s only Athlete who participated in the London 2012 Paralympic Games as his assistant.

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Lynette Do Nascimento Miss World Aruba 2016

Lynette Do Nascimento is 23 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 173 centimeters. She hails from Aruba and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a very humble person.’ She says, “I know what it feels like coming from a poor, but hardworking family. At the same time, I can surely describe myself as an honest, self secure, hard working and intelligent young woman that is willing, and able, to strive for success.” The beauty continues, “Although I come from a very small island and a humble family, I want to work hard in order to be able to become a role model for future Miss World Aruba title holders on a national level and become an actress or model on an international level.” She is a dancer since the age of 5 and can dance different styles of dances/music genres such as tango, salsa, merengue, waltz, modern, classical, hip-hop, dancehall. Her personal motto is-"Life is a storybook, make yours the best-seller."

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Ashley Hamilton Miss World Bahamas 2016

Ashley Hamilton is 24 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 182 centimeters. She hails from Bahamas and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty loves to watch cooking recipes & home decorating ideas and then trying her hand on them. When asked what she would like to change about her personality & look, the gorgeous replied, “Nothing; if I changed anything about myself I would not be the Ashley Hamilton I am today, shaped by the various life-experiences I have had, both good and bad.” She tells, “The best ‘make up’ you can wear is a smile and a positive attitude. People will look past your lipsticks and lashes ; if you have an ugly attitude, it is the only thing they will remember.” To her, the most important thing is knowing that her life’s purpose has not been fulfilled yet, that she was placed on Earth to positively impact others and live each day knowing that her journey is far from complete.

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Iris Salguero Miss World Belize 2016

Iris Salguero is 20 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 176 centimeters. She hails from Belize and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘determined, outgoing and goal setter.’ She says, “The sky is my limit.” The gorgeous delegate wants to become a certified accountant. “This will become a reality in the future as I plan to work and pay for my college expenses on my own,” says the beauty. To her, the most important thing in life is her passion for success! The stunner shares, “I enjoy helping others and bringing smiles and happiness! That’s what keeps me going.” She lives by the personal motto- “Live one day at a time and be a better person than yesterday."

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Kadia Turnbull Miss World British Virgin Islands 2016

Kadia Turnbull is 25 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 171 centimeters. She hails from British Virgin Islands and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘empathetic, active, driven and modest.’ She shares, “ I enjoy encouraging, motivating and spreading positive energy to my friends, family and people around me.” The gorgeous continues to share, “The proudest moment of my life was the opportunity to model and experience New York Fashion Week. It allowed me to become a BVI ambassador promoting my country and in the world of fashion all at once.” When asked what the most important thing in her life is, she replies, “To build an organisation for depression awareness and self-esteem building in my Community where educated volunteers can provide help and relief to persons suffering from this mental illness.”

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Anastasia Lin Miss World Canada 2016

Anastasia Lin is 26 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 168 centimeters. She hails from Canada and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘an extroverted “old soul” who loves classical arts and music.’ The contestant shares that she is extremely curious, especially when it comes to other culture and human experiences. When asked what the most important thing in her life is, “Acting is my passion in life. Through acting, I can discover and understand other people’s experiences. I hope to use this art form to inspire people who still find themselves in the dark.” She continues, “As an actress, I have put my heart into the role of “Jing” in the movie “The Bleeding Edge”, and won the title of Best Actress in Leading role for my performance in it.” The gorgeous shares her personal motto which she follows in her life religiously, “Let compassion melt away any barrier.”

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Monyque Brooks Miss World Cayman Islands 2016

Monyque Brooks is 25 years of age and hails from Cayman Islands. She will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty shares her future ambitions saying, “My two passions are tourism and performing arts. I plan to further my career in the tourism industry by providing entertainment to the tourism sector as it is something lacking in my country. In addition, I would like to work with children in the performing arts.” The most important thing in her life is her reputation. She explains, “My reputation is something I definitely strive to uphold. In my role as Miss Cayman Islands, I know I must set a good example for my country!” When asked about the proudest moment of her life, she shares, “In 2012, I planned an event for a child with cancer and managed to raise over $4 000 dollars in one night to cover his medical expenses. “ Her personal motto is, “In a world where you can be anything, be Cayman kind!”

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Melania Gonzalez Miss World Costa Rica 2016

Melania Gonzalez is 25 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 176 centimeters. She hails from Costa Rica and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘religious, close to her family, educated, an animal lover and very disciplined with her tasks.’ Her career ambitions are to set up her own Law Firm and to do so she plans to keep studying and getting more degrees and experience. When asked what the most important thing in her life is, the gorgeous delegate replies, “My family, I am always willing to work hard to make them proud of me. We are very close and always share a lot of time together.”

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Yaritza Reyes Miss World Dominican Republic 2016

Yaritza Reyes is 23 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 177 centimeters. She hails from Dominican Republic and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a very optimistic girl, who loves nature and simple things of life, like camping on a mountain or spending time with family and friends. A girl who always has a smile on her face and who feels grateful for all the opportunities God has given.’ The beauty shares, “I love to give motivational talks for kids and youth. I go around the country to different foundations talking about my story and how I’ve overcome different situations or how hard I’ve worked to get to this moment. I also work with Miss Rizos Mouvement, inspiring and empowering girls and women to love themselves as they are.” Her proudest moment of her life was as a nurse, when she assisted childbirth and helped to bring a boy into this world. She lives by the motto, “If you can dream it, you can do it!”

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Ana Miriam Cortez Duran Miss World El Salvador 2016

Ana Miriam Cortez Duran is 21 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 170 centimeters. She hails from El Salvador and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a very strong and passionate person who loves sharing and helping others.’ She says, “I am very determined and have many dreams for which I fight. I am also a very grateful person, especially to God.” The gorgeous continues, “The moment I felt really proud of myself is when I helped my mother to reconstruct our house after we had lost almost everything because of a fire.” When asked what her career ambitions are, she replies, “I would love to have my own business of public relations in my country. To do so, I plan to graduate from university first, and then gain some experience in other companies so I can have the know-how when I start my own.”

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Magalie Adelson Miss World Guadeloupe 2016

Magalie Adelson is 23 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 178 centimeters. She hails from Guadeloupe and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a curious, empathic, optimistic, and determined woman who loves challenges.’ She shares, “My previous experiences showed me that we have to stay calm, patient, helpful and grateful at all time.” The gorgeous contestant wants to work in a non-governmental organization as an international humanitarian lawyer and defend vulnerable people. She shares, “The proudest moment of my life was my first distribution with ‘St Vincent de Paul’s Association’ where I had the opportunity to talk with people who have financial difficulties. It made me realize I wasn’t aware of the level of poverty on my island.” She loves black chocolate from her island, precisely the one made in Pointe Noire.

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Melanie Espina Miss World Guatemala 2016

Melanie Espina is 23 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 172 centimeters. She hails from Guatemala and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘very dreamy, passionate and solidary woman.’ She says that she has set her goals in life, so to reach them she has placed the humility, responsibility and hard work as the most important values. The beauty bravely shares, “I use to be bullied at school because of my overweight problem and suffered a lot from it. For that reason, I stand for children who suffer from any type of discrimination and I find tolerance and respect as important values to apply in my daily life.” When asked about the most memorable day of her life, she says, “..when I first saw the Eiffel Tower, because I had dreamt of it for so long. Being in front was just incredible and I know that my dream came true thanks to the great efforts of my parents. Words failed me, I hugged my parents and thanked God.”

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Suzana Sampeur Miss World Haiti 2016

Suzana Sampeur is 21 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 175 centimeters. She hails from Haiti and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a very loyal person full of life and love for others.’ She is dedicated to her family and to her country, this is why she says, “I would love to bring a change there.” The gorgeous delegate shares her aspirations by saying, “I would like to open my own restaurant. I am currently studying business management and planning my menu.” When asked about an interesting fact that she would like to share about her with the world, the beauty replies, “I like to empower kids by dance. Once a month I volunteer in schools and orphanages to play and dance with the children.”

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Kerelyne Campigoti Webster Miss World Honduras 2016

Kerelyne Campigoti Webster is 18 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 185 centimeters. She hails from Honduras and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty says that she is happy with her look and personality. “God made me this way and I am unique.” The gorgeous shares, “I want to be a famous Runway model in Europe.” When asked about her hobbies, the delegate tells that she likes to collect postcards.” The beauty is very sporty and plays her favourite sports are soccer and volleyball, which she regularly practices to keep fit and active. When asked what her personal motto is, the contestant shares it saying, “No matter how difficult times are, just keep on going.”

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Ashlie Barrett Miss World Jamaica 2016

Ashlie Barrett is 21 years of age and hails from Jamaica. She will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty shares, “I come from a strong family with spiritual values that I unconditionally love. I am hard working and easy to work with. I love life and I’m always looking for opportunities to learn more.” The gorgeous tells, “The proudest moment of my life was the day I was appointed ambassador for the Child Development Agency, an organisation which advocates against child abuse. As I am very passionate about children, I was proud of serving this cause for 3 years.” When asked what the most important thing in her life is, she says, “Family. My family is my true source of strength. They motivate me, teach me and are honest with me at all times. They mean the world to me.”

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Ana Girault Miss World Mexico 2016

Ana Girault is 25 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 182 centimeters. She hails from Mexico and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a spontaneous, passionate, humble and caring person who loves people and new experiences.’ She continues, “I can be amazed by the smallest things as I think details are what define your personality.” When asked about her future ambitions, the gorgeous contestant tells, “One step at a time. I wish to fall in love with a project and watch it grown so that I can discover and reinvent myself in so many ways. When asked her personal motto, she gets candid saying, “I live in my own movie.”

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Maria Laura Ramirez Miss World Nicaragua 2016

Maria Laura Ramirez is 19 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 172 centimeters. She hails from Nicaragua and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty dreams of being a major producer of a TV channel. She explains, “I have always been persevering and I will work hard to achieve my goals. I could never see myself other than what I have in mind so I will do everything to accomplish my dreams.” When asked about the most memorable moment of her life, she replies, “4 years ago I suffered from a very serious illness; I was detected with a bad arteriovenous formation in the brain and my legs were immobilised with an unbearable pain. Within the following year, I was under treatment and thank God, he did a miracle. I was told by the doctors that after treatment, the bad formation was gone. That experience gave me a great lesson and made me grateful to God about the meaning of life. To her , the most important thing in life is education.

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Alessandra Bueno Miss World Panama 2016

Alessandra Bueno is 25 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 177 centimeters. She hails from Panama and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty says, “I consider myself to be open minded and I love to explore different cultures. I am also very passionate about justice.” When asked about the proudest moment in her life she shares, “Climb to the tip of Mount Batur in Bali in not passing a non-existing path, in the middle of the night to see the sunrise. For me, being able to overcome all obstacles in one night showed me that with effort, I could get what I wanted in life. The beauty shares her inspiring motto in life with the world, saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world."

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Stephanie Del Valle Diaz Miss World Puerto Rico 2016

Stephanie Del Valle Diaz is 19 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 178 centimeters. She hails from Puerto Rico and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty shares her future aspirations saying, “I like to have options and I have a solid career plan. I am already registered for a double major at Pace University (Law and Communications) while pursuing my lifelong inclination to follow a career in Entertainment during my spare time. Presently, I am training in all three disciplines hoping that the effort, passion and dedication will direct me to a finer resolution.” The gorgeous delegate shares, “The proudest moment in my life was the first time I travelled by myself to Brazil at the age of 8 as an ambassador for my country, singing with the San Juan Children’s Choir. This event is also memorable because it was a life changing experience as it was the first time I was confronted to real poverty through the eyes of a child, same age as me.

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La Toya Moffat Miss World Saint Lucia 2016

La Toya Moffat is 23 years of age and hails from Saint Lucia. She will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty shares her future ambitions by saying, “as a lover for the arts of entertainment, I would like to be a prominent defense attorney for celebrities. I plan to pursue my education and study a lot for my masters.” She loves Scuba diving, and among her favourite hobbies is watching YouTube make-up tutorials. She is loves dancing and hiking. When asked about the most important thing in her life, the gorgeous contestant shares, “Easily has to be my grandparents, their love is unconditional, selfless and priceless. They are both my strength.” She lives by the motto, “Obstacles are frightful things you see when you take your vision off the prize.”

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Daniella Walcott Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2016

Daniella Walcott is 25 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 170 centimeters. She hails from Trinidad and Tobago and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ’loving, peace keeper, compassionate yet confident, creative, bold and empathetic’ She shares, “I am continuously working on nurturing my inner light, overcoming any dark areas, to shine brightly and for others to follow by. I am also very adventurous and free spirited. I dream big and take risks. When asked what the proudest moment of her life is, she shares, “Launching both my parents clothing boutique and my business ‘Daniella Walcott Creations’ were proud moments for me.” The delegate tutors children in art. Her personal motto is, “Do what makes your spirit set a fire.”

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Audra Mari Miss World United States of America 2016

Audra Mari is 22 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 181 centimeters. She hails from United States of America and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a happy, free-spirited woman’ She says, “I find the most beauty in nature and I surround myself with people who want to make the world a better place. I am grateful for the gift of life and live every day to its fullest.” She shares, “The proudest moment of my life was receiving the inaugural Key to the City of Fargo this year. The Key to the City is an honour bestowed by the city upon esteemed residents. I received the first-ever Key for my Hometown for my endeavours in representing both my city and my country. It was an unbelievable honour to receive this award surrounded by my family, friends and fellow citizens of Fargo, North Dakota.”

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Kyrelle Thomas Miss World United States Virgin Islands 2016

Kyrelle Thomas is 18 years of age and stands at an astounding height of 169 centimeters. She hails from United States Virgin Islands and will be representing her country at the Miss World 2016 pageant. The beauty describes herself as ‘a steadfast, hardworking and intelligent individual who thrives on success.’ She continues, “As a good communicator and lover of education, I try my best to encourage others to never give up on their dreams.” Her career ambition is to become one of the best female engineers worldwide.” She realizes, “To achieve this, I will continue to work hard and learn everything to fulfill my goal.” The delegate shares, “The proudest moment of my life was receiving my high school diploma simply because I was able to make my loved ones proud and it was an achievement that needed hard work and dedication from me.” She is also interested in meteorology and so she spent summer setting up weather stations and doing research.