Miss World 2019 Delegates From North America

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Taqiyyah Ricardo Francis Miss World Antigua and Barbuda 2019

Taqiyyah Ricardo Francis was elected Miss World Antigua and Barbuda 2019 as she became the official delegate of Antigua and Barbuda at Miss World 2019. Taqiyyah is 25 years of age and is a graphic design graduate who has definitely set her goals high as she is preparing for her stint with sincerity and dedication. Not new to the pageantry, Taqiyyah also holds the title of Miss Antigua Barbuda International 2018. She has given incredible performances at the national and international level proving how she will be the ideal representative for Miss World 2019. The gorgeous beauty also revealed her emotions in a post captioned, “I am so honoured to represent my country and will do my best to make everyone who has supported me proud. I can’t wait to meet everyone in London.” Francis was one of the winners of the Miss Antigua Barbuda 2018 pageant, where she took home the Miss Antigua Barbuda Gold title. Antigua and Barbuda is yet to bring the coveted crown of Miss World 2019. We hope and give best wishes to the diva for her journey as well as for the coveted crown to bring home.

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Ghislaine Mejia Miss World Aruba 2019

Ghislaine Mejia was crowned on 10th August 2019 as Miss Aruba 2019. After receiving the crown, the beauty earned the right to represent Aruba at Miss World 2019 pageant. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss World Aruba 2018 Nurianne Arias Helder. The diva is currently a student at the University of Aruba. She seems to be a confident and strong beauty who can just overcome any hardships and reach the kingdom of success. With this confidence and optimism, the diva will definitely be in the Top.

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Nyah Bandelier Miss World Bahamas 2019

Nyah Bandelier was crowned Miss World Bahamas on 26th May 2019 at the Atlantis, Paradise Island. She became the official representative of Bahamas in Miss World 2019. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss World Bahamas 2018 Brinique Gibson. Nyah bested seven other gorgeous beauties to win the national title. Performing with excellence and grace, Nyah proved everyone why she deserved to win the crown. She represented Eleuthera at the national competition. Not just the winner crown, Nyah also won the Swimsuit Competition looking ever so confident and gorgeous in her walk. Last year, Brinique Gibson represented Bahamas in Miss World 2018 but unfortunately failed to win a position at the Top. Bahamas is yet to pioneer its win in Miss World competition. Let’s hope and wish Nyah wins its first ever Miss World 2019 crown for Bahamas.

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Che Amor Greenidge Miss World Barbados 2019

Ché Amor Greenidge was crowned Miss World Barbados 2019 during the finals held on 31st August 2019, at the Bajan Helipad. The 25-year-old stunner has earned the right to represent the eastern Caribbean island at the 2019 Miss World finals in December in London. Greenidge has launched a project called “End The Silence”. She desires to empower and represent the youth, particularly the deaf community which led her to learn American Sign Language. She previously competed in Miss Universe Barbados in 2017, but met an accident two weeks before the finale leaving her with a broken foot. We wish the diva all the luck for her journey at Miss World Barbados 2019.

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Rikkiya Brathwaite Miss World British Virgin Islands 2019

Rikkiya Brathwaite is Miss World British Virgin Islands 2019 as she became the official delegate of British Virgin Islands at Miss World 2019. Before moving to the US, Brathwaite attended the Cedar International School. Brathwaite is 22 years of age, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Miami. After that, she had her eyes set on performing on Broadway, television, and film. She is a was a pianist, model and cook. “I feel honoured. I am very happy that the Miss BVI World Committee trusts me and see potential and have faith in me,” Brathwaite told BVI News following her coronation ceremony which was held at Scrub Island Resort on Saturday night. As the Tortola resident said, she is hoping to help build the social economy in the BVI through the performing arts by providing sponsorships for budding artists to attend college or art camps abroad. “I went to several art camps when I was younger and I was grateful to have parents that funded that for me. I am aware that there are children here whose parents who can’t fund art camps for them. So, I would be responsible for seeking out talents in the BVI and raising funds in other to send students to further their craft and learn more about the arts elsewhere,” Brathwaite said. She is also hoping to influence policymakers to include performing arts in the local school’s curriculum with the hope of further encouraging youngsters to develop their creativity. She is a true diva, with so much of passion for the causes and to win the coveted crown of Miss World 2019. She will definitely leave a noteworthy mark in the competition.

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Naomi Rose Colford Miss World Canada 2019

Naomi Colford is a Canadian model who was crowned Miss World Canada 2019. She beacme the official delegate of Canada at Miss World 2019. She born and raised in Sydney, Nova Scotia, she is now in second-year of university studying nursing. In her second-year studying nursing, Colford has her eyes set on a career as a pediatric nurse. Just like 2018 MWC winner Hanna Begovic, a fourth-year dance major at York University, Colford has been dancing since the age of two. She joked in the courtyard of the hotel, as she tried some fancy footwork and kicks, that if nursing doesn’t plan out maybe she could join the Rockettes. Colford will now embark on her year-long journey as the first Maritime to win the title, representing both her province and Canada at the Miss Worlds in London in December. The diva is good at turning heads and catching eyes, she will definitely win many hearts in the Miss World competition.

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Jaci Patrick Miss World Cayman Islands 2019

Jaci Patrick was crowned on 7th September 2019 at Harquail Theatre. She won the right to represent Cayman Islands in Miss World 2019. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss World Cayman Islands 2018 Kelsie Bodden. From West Bay, Cayman Islands, Jaci studied at University College of the Cayman Islands. She gave a stunning performance at the national contest and bested four other delegates for the crown. She is a USF Alumna and represented Jacob Law at the national competition. The diva seems to be confident and will definitely leave a noteworthy mark in the competition.

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Jessica Jimenez Munoz Miss World Costa Rica 2019

Jessica Jimenez Munoz was crowned Miss World Costa Rica 2019 on 15th October 2019. After being crowned, the beauty earned the right to represent Costa Rica at Miss World 2019 pageant. She succeeds and was crowned by Miss World Mundo Costa Rica 2018 Natalia Carvajal Sánchez at the conclusion. From San José, Costa Rica, Jessica performed with extreme sincerity and dedication and left everyone in the awe. The beauty along with winning the national crown also won over everyone’s heart with her elegance at the finale. With her this enthusiastic spirit, we believe that she will definitely mark her place in the top of the finale.

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Sharon Meyer Miss World Curacao 2019

Sharon Meyer is Miss World Curacao 2019 as she became the official delegate of Curacao at Miss World 2019. Born in Kòrsou on 2nd December 1994, Sharon finished her study at Peter Stuyvesant College, at Stony Brook University in New York. The stunning beauty has proven that she is going to be a fierce competitor for the international crown with her grace and elegance. Her tall and slender frame will also be her strong suit at the contest. Being an intelligent diva, Sharon will be able to focus on her advocacy as she will showcase the pride of Curacao at Miss World 2019 stage.

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Alba Marie Blair Miss World Dominican Republic 2019

Alba Marie Blair was crowned Miss World Dominican Republic 2019 as she became the official delegate of Dominican Republic at Miss World 2019. “During this process of preparation and hard work, I have had the opportunity to grow and learn new things that strengthen me not only for my journey ahead but for my life and to be able to contribute to my community and my country,” Blair posted on Instagram after being crowned. The diva is well passionate about her causes and her journey in the Miss World 2019. She will definitely mark her place in the top of the finale. Best wishes to the diva!

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Fatima Mangandi Miss World El Salvador 2019

Fatima Mangandi was crowned Miss World El Salvador 2019 20th July 2019. She became the official delegate of El Salvador at Miss World 2019. She succeeds and was crowned by the outgoing queen Miss World El Salvador 2018 Metzi Gabriela Solano Jiménez at the conclusion of the finale. The newly crowned beauty is not a fresher to pageantry and has already represented her nation at an international platform as she represented El Salvador in Miss International 2017 where she performed pretty well but could not secure a spot in the finale. However, last night, she rendered an outstanding performance and won almost everyone’s heart. Fátima was everyone’s favourite since the beginning of the pageant and also, she was in our top 4 favorites. By securing this title, she proved her worth and made everyone proud. We hope the best for her in the international competition of Miss World 2019 as well.

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Anais Lacalmontie Miss World Guadeloupe 2019

Anais Lacalmontie was crowned Miss World Guadeloupe 2019 as she became the official delegate of Guadeloupe at Miss World 2019. The diva is a criminal law student. She opted for the subject because she believes that men created society to feel safer because together, we are stronger and in order to protect the society the laws are needed. And for her, studying law is to studying how to protect the society. What she finds fascinating in law is that as the society is in constant evolution and so is the law. The law moves with the society. So, the diva chose criminal law in order to help the society. The diva’s BWAP project talks about the Sickle cell disease which is a group of inherited blood disorders caused by the presence of hemoglobin S in red blood cells. Anais’ cousin suffered from this disease. The diva so wants to support the people suffering from this and wants to give away the message of ‘I CARE’. She wants the world to also know and to say that they care. The diva is well passionate about her causes and her project. She is also very enthusiastic about Miss World 2019 competition. She will definitely leave a noteworthy mark.

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Dulce Ramos Garcia Miss World Guatemala 2019

Dulce Ramos Garcia was crowned Miss World Guatemala 2019 as she became the official delegate of Guatemala at Miss World 2019. The diva is 20 years of age and is student of nutrition. She shared about her experiences in her homeland which is a country that includes 25 languages and 22 mother tongues. With this diversity and amazing cultural environment, the diva feels proud and sees her country as the most beautiful place to experience great diversity. The language Kaqchikel or Kaqchiquel is a Mayan language spoken in the Central Highlands of Guatemala by about half a million people. It is a member of the Quichean-Mamean branch of Mayan languages and is closely related to K'iche' (Quiché) and Tz'utujil. Her advocacy project is related to the underprivileged children who does not get the nutrition and health as they need and then suffers from many diseases. She wants to help those in need. Considering the children as our future, the diva wants to help them so that their health and lives can be improved in order to see a better and a successful future.

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Alysha Morency Miss World Haiti 2019

Alysha Morency was crowned Miss World Haiti 2019 as she became the official delegate of Miss World Haiti 2019. She succeeds and was crowned by Stéphanie Morency Miss World Haiti 2018 at the conclusion of the finale. The beauty competed in the finale with zest and sincerity, giving an outstanding performance in every round based on which, a panel of the jury announced her the winner. The crowned beauty along with being model and actress is also a publicist and singer. She is also a fashion designer as she pursued her higher education in fashion designing. Alysha is no stranger to pageantry as she has Miss Kriss Bikini 2015 and other various titles under her belt. With so much of experience and confidence, she will definitely leave a noteworthy mark in the competition.

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Ana Grisell Romero Miss World Honduras 2019

Ana Grisell Romero is Miss World Honduras 2019 as she became the official delegate of Honduras at Miss World 2019. The beauty along with being model and actress is also a publicist and singer. She is also a fashion designer as she pursued her higher education in fashion designing. Alysha is no stranger to pageantry as she has Miss Kriss Bikini 2015 and other various titles under her belt. With a lot of experience, the diva will definitely leave her mark in the finale, proving her worth to be the next Miss World 2019.

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Toni Ann Singh Miss World Jamaica 2019

Toni Ann Singh was crowned Miss World Jamaica 2019 on 21st September 2019 at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston. She became the official delegate of Jamaica at Miss World 2019. She succeeded and was crowned by Miss World Jamaica 2018 Kadijah Robinson. At the finale, she not only won the competition but also bagged the Best Personality and Most Photogenic special awards. Toni-Ann-Singh is 23 years of age and a graduate of Psychology and Women Studies. Toni is very close to her family as she gets onto explain that she is basically the glue of the family and she is very blessed. Talking about her “Beauty with a Purpose” project, Toni mentioned that it is related to realizing the benefit of family and having all these strong women come around you and help you grow as a person and break the stereotypes. Just like strong women Toni had in her life, she wants to be role model for the young women. She is working with the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation and the truth of descendant of two women who had children in their teenage year. With the foundation, Toni works for providing educational opportunities for the women, fund them as they want to equip, empower and engage them. The foundation and Toni talk about mental health with the woman and prepare them for the future. They are working to build up a skill center for the women.

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Ashley Alvidrez Miss World Mexico 2019

Ashley Alvídrez Estrada is the official representative of Mexico in Miss World 2019. She is 20 years of age and stands 175 cm tall. She is a student of Business Administration and hopes to obtain a master’s in business administration and become a successful philanthropist. A fluent speaker of Spanish and English, Ashley is also a strong contender for the crown. Her personal motto is ‘it’s kind of fun to do the impossible’ and she is trying her best to bring the Miss World 2019 crown home.

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Maria Teresa Cortez Miss World Nicaragua 2019

Maria Teresa Cortez was crowned Miss World Nicaragua 2019 on 16th February 2019 at the Holiday Inn, Nicaragua. She became the official delegate of Nicaragua at Miss World 2019. Miss Mundo Nicaragua 2018 Yoselin Sobeyda Gómez relinquished her crown at the end of the event finale. From the city of Rosquillas and Marshmallows, she is María Teresa Cortéz Mendieta, who is 18 years of age and describes herself as a tenacious, determined young woman with a strong character who is able to face the different circumstances that life presents. Now it puts a major responsibility on her shoulders as she is going to represent the country in Miss World 2019 and the entire nation’s pride is in her hands now. But after looking at her performance in this coronation night, one can say that she will flourish extremely good in the international pageant as well.

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Agustina Ruiz Arrechea Miss World Panama 2019

Agustina Ruiz Arrechea was crowned Miss World Panama 2019 20th September 2019 as she became the official delegate of Panama at Miss World 2019. She succeeded and was crowned by Miss World Panama 2018 Solaris Barba. This 25-year-old beauty along with being a beauty queen is also a certified marketer and is about to receive her degree in Business Administration as well. Besides this, she is also a modern dance dancer. She left everyone in the awe with her excellent performance and definitely her win was no surprise for all as she was the one of the most liked beauties for this crown. With confidence and enthusiasm, she is moving forward to compete at her best in the international competition of Miss World 2019.

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Daniella Rodriguez Laureano Miss World Puerto Rico 2019

Daniella Rodriguez Laureano was crowned Miss World Puerto Rico 2019 on 30th August 2019 as she became the official delegate of Puerto Rico at Miss World 2019. She succeeded and was crowned by Miss Mundo Puerto Rico 2018 Dayanara Martínez Rosado at the conclusion. The 22-year-old queen after being crowned has also taken over the responsibilities and advocacies associated with the title. She hails from Bayamón, Puerto Rico and is no stranger to pageantry as earlier, she competed in Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2018 and was placed in the Top 16 finalists at the conclusion. Standing tall at 173 cm, Daniella has a charming personality and prepossessing beauty with enchanting features such as a pair of beautiful big almond-shaped eyes, Greek nose and accentuated cheekbones. With having glorious beauty, she will definitely leave a noteworthy mark at the international finale of Miss World 2019.

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Tya Jane Ramey Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2019

Tya Jane Ramey was crowned Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2019 16th June 2019 in San Fernando as she became the official delegate of Trinidad and Tobago at Miss World 2019. The 21-year-old beauty queen represented Five Rivers in the national contest. She holds a degree in Social Work with a Minor in Social Policy. Tya stands 180 cm tall and performed with absolute grace and perfection. She is a national athlete and a professional saxophonist. Last year, Ysabel represented Trinidad and Tobago in Miss World 2018 but unfortunately failed to win a place in the Top. Trinidad and Tobago hold one Miss World crown under its belt when Giselle Laronde was crowned in 1986. Let’s hope the best for the diva and we wish her all the luck for her international journey of Miss World 2019.

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Emmy Rose Cuvelier Miss World United States of America 2019

Emmy Rose Cuvelier was crowned Miss World United States of America 2019 on 12th October 2019 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. She became the official delegate of United States of America at Miss World 2019. She succeeded and was crowned by Miss World America 2018 Marisa Paige Butler. The crowned queen performed with sincerity and dedication and won everyone’s heart at the finale. From South Dakota, this beauty is an actress and a singer. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur as she is the owner of the ‘The Magic Factory’ (Disney themed accessorize store) and ‘Royalty & Me’ (kids accessorize store). We believe that the diva will definitely leave a noteworthy mark in the finale.

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Ayana Keshelle Phillips Miss World United States Virgin Islands 2019

Ayana Keshelle Phillips was crowned Miss World United States Virgin Islands 2019 as she became the official delegate of United States Virgin Islands at Miss World 2019. A’yana Keshelle Phillips is 23 years of age and stands 170 cm tall. From Sea Cow's Bay, A’yana Keshelle Phillips is a fluent speaker of English and quite eloquent. She is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. With the focus to rebuilding the British Virgin Islands that was ravished by Hurricane Irma and Maria in 2017, Ayana Phillips is passionate about helping her country. Ayana intends to own her own marketing firm, which would allow her the opportunity to market the British Virgin Islands. The diva is no new to pageantry as she represented US Virgin Islands in Miss Universe 2018 as well, while she wasn’t placed, but she performed well with grace and confidence. We believe that the diva will definitely leave a noteworthy mark in the competition as she is well experienced and with her preparations she will definitely be placed in the top.