Team North America for Miss Universe 2021

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Thessaly Zimmerman Miss Universe Aruba For Miss Universe 2021

The coronation of 52nd edition of Miss Universe Aruba, i.e. Miss Universe Aruba 2021, was held on 30th July 2021 at the House of Mosaic where Thessaly Zimmerman was crowned the new queen. She succeeded Miss Universe Aruba 2020 Helen Hernandez for the title. From Oranjestad, Aruba, Thessaly speaks English, Spanish and Dutch fluently. From 2006 to 2013, she attended Colegio Arubano in Oranjestad. In May 2010, she started raising money for the cancer fund of Koningin Wilhelmina Kanker Fonds Aruba. She also competed in Aruba Model Search and finished in the Top 7 an went on to work as a model for KOMA Models in Aruba for four years. In April 2013, she started raising money for the breast cancer fund of Mary Joan Foundation Aruba. She was Miss Teen Aruba International 2012 and also represented Aruba at Miss Teen Americas 2013 in El Salvador. She was runner-up to Fulvia Villarreal of Panama. Thessaly attended the University of Applied Science Utrecht in Utrecht, Netherlands where she earned her bachelor’s degree international communication and media studies. From 2016 to 2017, she studied music marketing and management at the university. She competed at Miss Amsterdam 2016 at the Stadsschouwburg of Amsterdam in Amsterdam where she was runner-up to Ireda Nijboer. This year, in July, she served as one of the judges at Miss Teen Aruba International 2021.

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Chantel O Brian Miss Universe Bahamas For Miss Universe 2021

Miss Bahamas organisation hosted the finale of the 2021 edition on 3rd October 2021 at the grand salon, rosewood where four finalists competed for the national crown and Chantel O’Brian was crowned the new queen at the end of the event finale. Chantel succeeded Miss Universe Bahamas 2020 Shauntae Miller for the title. Born in Nassau, Chantel works as an etiquette coach and as a Creole translator for the Haitian community on the island. Chantel holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Enterprise from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland. She is the third delegate to have won both the Miss World Bahamas and Miss Universe Bahamas national titles. The 27-year-old is the co-founder of The Leading Ladies Project, an organization which helps promote the education of underprivileged girls in 3 Abaco, Bahamas. She is a member of the Majority-Minority Development Association in The Bahamas’ Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and has been recognized for her work as a Fellow Associate by the Royal Commonwealth Society.

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Xaria Penn Miss Universe British Virgin Islands For Miss Universe 2021

Miss Universe British Virgin Islands organization held its coronation night on 25th September 2021 where Xaria Penn was crowned Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2021. She succeeded Miss Universe British Virgin Islands 2020 Bria Smith for the title. Xaria Penn is 18 years of age and six-feet tall beauty who hails from Tortola. In 2020, Xaria graduated from British Virgin Islands Seventh-day Adventist School (BVA SDA School) in Tortola with honors. After graduating from the BVA SDA School In 2020, she enrolled at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay, British Virgin Islands. Xaria is a daughter of two very accomplished people, Devon Penn and Symone Davis-Penn. Devon is a senior pastor at Spirit and Truth BVI while Symone is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, an international, historically African American sorority.

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Tamara Jemuovic Miss Universe Canada For Miss Universe 2021

The organization of Miss Universe Canada crowned Tamara Jemuovic as Miss Universe Canada 2021. She succeeded Miss Universe Canada 2020 Nova Stevens for the crown. Hailing from Toronto, Tamara stands 175 cm tall. She is a real estate broker, the CEO and Founder of PHNX Cosmetics, and a professional model. She pursued her Honors Degree from the University of Toronto, completed her graduation from the University of Hawaii, and her Real Estate License from the Ontario Real Estate College. She prides herself on being multilingual. The diva is not new to the world of pageantry, previously she was honoured to be crowned as Miss Earth Canada 2016 and Miss Globe Canada 2019. Both the pageants, provided her with a memorable experience and further grew her desire to compete for the opportunity to become Miss Universe Canada. She believes hard work, dedication, and perseverance are her driving forces towards success, and education has provided her with the compulsory tools to excel in various environments.

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Georgina Kerford Miss Universe Cayman Islands For Miss Universe 2021

Miss Cayman Islands Universe 2021, the 44th edition of the national pageant, was held on 18th September 2021 at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa, George Town, where Georgina Kerford was crowned the new queen. Georgina is the Student Council president at her school and has also earned a lifetime scholarship with Ms. Jackie’s School of Dance. She is currently pursuing a degree at the University College of the Cayman Islands in education. The 18-year-old has been training as a dancer for past 15 years and has studied over 10 styles of dance. Georgina is the youngest Miss Universe Cayman Islands in the last three decades and accurately depicts Cayman Islands’ beauty. A team player and a compassionate person, Kerford is always looking for experience and a challenge in any aspect to broaden her knowledge. The stunning beauty loves to work for her community and volunteer at the Humane society.

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Valeria Rees Miss Universe Costa Rica For Miss Universe 2021

The Miss Costa Rica organization appointed Valeria Rees as the new Miss Costa Rica 2021. She succeeded Miss Costa Rica 2020 Ivonne Cerdas for the title. Valeria is a 28 year-old law student and has extensive experience in modelling. Not new to the pageant industry, she participated in Repretel's Battle of Talents and was the vice-queen of Miss Mundo Costa Rica 2019 and one of the candidates for Miss Costa Rica 2020, where she was the first runner-up. Previously in an interview, she spoke about her stage with anorexia and how that experience of more than five years ago prompted her to create a foundation that seeks to help other people suffering from eating disorders. She also created a foundation to support people with eating disorders, called Open Cage Foundation.

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Shariengela Cijntje Miss Universe Curacao For Miss Universe 2021

The finals of Miss Universe Curacao 2021 were held on 24th July 2021 at Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, Willemstad, Curacao where nine delegates competed for the national crown and at the end of the event finale, Shariëngela Cijntje was crowned the new queen. She succeeded Miss Universe Curacao 2020 Chantal Wiertz for the title. From Willemstad, Curaçao, Shariëngela Cijntje holds a master’s degree in law. Cijntje is an alumna of Universiteit Leiden in Leiden, Netherlands. From 2005 to 2011, she attended Radulphus College Curacao in Willemstad. Cijntje’s has had quite an accomplished professional career; In 2015, she went to Universiteit Leiden where she earned her law degree. In June 2012, Universiteit Leiden issued her certification in fundamental human rights. From August 2012 to February 2013, she was an Inditex sales associate. In October 2013, she founded Style Headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. From October 2014 to June 2017, she was a part-time underwriter at Nationale-Nederlanden in Rotterdam, Netherlands. From August 2017 to November 2017, she was a legal intern at Nationale-Nederlanden. In May 2018, she officially joined The Citco Group Limited in Curacao as a legal officer. From 2019 to 2020, she attended Universiteit Leiden again and earned her master’s degree in law. She is the author of the e-book “Release Your Amazon,” which was released on Women’s Day in 2021.

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Debbie Aflalo Miss Universe Dominican Republic For Miss Universe 2021

Debbie Aflalo replaced Andreina Martinez as Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2021. Andreina was tested positive for corona virus, so the Miss Dominican Republic organization passed the responsibility of representing the country to Debbie, who was adjudged as the first runner-up at the competition. Debbie Aflalo is a professional model and is currently studying for an MBA in International Trade. She graduated with a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations. Having had a bicultural background, with an Israeli father and a Dominican mother, the 28-year-old grew up accepting and curious of other cultures as well. She loves playing volleyball and enjoys doing gardening in her spare time. Debbie has ambitions of becoming an UN ambassador and likes to travel and explore different spaces and also boasts of technical degree in fashion and dressmaking.

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Alejandra Gavidia Miss Universe El Salvador For Miss Universe 2021

Reinado de El Salvador 2021 was held on 29th July 2021 at the Hotel Crowne Plaza San Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador where Alejandra Gavidia was crowned Miss Universe El Salvador 2021. She succeeded Miss Universe El Salvador 2020 Vanessa Velázquez for the title. Gavidia holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration and government and a master’s degree in image consulting and political consulting. She is fluent in English, French and Portuguese. Through 2018 to 2019, the stunning beauty travelled the world gaining a different perspective and has been to 15 countries. In 2020, she received the Joven Influyente de la República por parte de la Asamblea Legislativa recognition in El Salvador. She works to provide visibility to minority groups in the LGBTQIA + community, such as the asexual community and towards improving the lives of vulnerable groups in her country such as women sex workers, people with disabilities, and people living with HIV.

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Dannia Guevara Morfin Miss Universe Guatemala For Miss Universe 2021

The Miss Universe Guatemala organization crowned Dannia Guevara Morfin as the highest representative of Guatemalan beauty, Miss Universe Guatemala 2021. The diva was appointed to represent the country at the upcoming Miss Universe 2021 pageant. Hailing from San Marcos, Southwest Guatemala, Dannia is 24 years old and not new to the pageant world, Dannia was crowned Miss Grand Guatemala 2019 as she became the official representative of the country at Miss Grand International 2019. With her stellar performance, she ended up being placed in the Top 21. Dannia is a law and notary student at university and has earned a scholarship to pursue a Master of Public Image and Strategic Planning for Media degree from Universidad Galileo. She was designated as Miss Grand Guatemala 2019 under the direction of the new organization chaired by Alex Orellana. Dannia was the first Guatemalan to qualify for Miss Grand International. The diva is highly athletic and competitive by nature and enjoys practicing swimming, cycling, basketball, karate and dancing.

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Pascale Belony Miss Universe Haiti For Miss Universe 2021

The Miss Haiti organization officially appointed Pascale Belony as Miss Haiti 2021, she succeeded Miss Haiti 2020 Eden Berandoive for the title. Born and raised in Cap-Hai¨tien, Pascale is 27-years-old. She completed her studies at the University of Florida where she earned her bachelor degrees in Health Education and Nursing. The diva is not new to the world of pageantry as she was adjudged as the second runner-up at Miss Haiti 2019 where she was highly appreciated. At her core she believes that quality healthcare is a basic human right and a vital necessity that every Haitian deserves. After being adjudged as the second runner-up she decided to use her influence and platform to be a prominent voice and advocate for marginalized communities, particularly women. She currently serves as the President of the Advisory Board for P4H Global. Under her leadership, P4H has grown to have programs in 8 of Haiti’s 10 departments with a staff of over 21 full-time Haitian employees

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Rose Melendez Miss Universe Honduras For Miss Universe 2021

Miss Universe Honduras organization held the finale of the 2021 edition on 28th August 2021 at the Infinity Bay Spa and Beach Resort in Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras where Rose Meléndez was crowned Miss Universe Honduras 2021 and became the official representative of Honduras at Miss Universe 2021. Rose is a volleyball player and a professional model. She belongs to the Garifuna people, a mixed African and indigenous people who are descended from the Black Caribs, who lived on the Caribbean Island of Saint Vincent. The 21-year-old stunning beauty is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business administration. Not new to the pageant world, in August 2016, she represented Limon and competed against 17 other candidates at Miss Honduras Ébano 2016. She emerged as the winner, making her the fourth woman to hold the title.

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Daena Soares Miss Universe Jamaica For Miss Universe 2021

Miss Universe Jamaica organization held the coronation night for the 2021 edition on 30th October 2021 at Riu Montego Bay. At the end of the event finale, Daena Soares was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2021 by her predecessor Miss Universe Jamaica 2020 Miqueal-Symone Williams. Soares hails from Jamaica's Breadbasket Parish, St Elizabeth and recently completed her bachelors of basic medical sciences from The University of the West Indies. The 22-year-old is an aesthetician by profession and loves to swim in her free time. Daena has collaborated with government and non-government organizations to mobilise and garner equal access of resources and opportunities for women. Currently, the focus of her advocacy is teenage pregnancy and period poverty.

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Debora Hallal Miss Universe Mexico For Miss Universe 2021

Mexicana Universal organization, through their official social media, announced that the Sinaloan beauty Débora Hallal will represent Mexico at Miss Universe 2021. She succeeds none other than Andrea Meza who was crowned Miss Universe 2020 in May 2021. Débora is a 24-year-old model, originally from Los Mochis, Sinaloa. She attended the Universidad Tecmilenio in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Débora fluently speaks Spanish and English and has three sisters. In 2016, Débora was elected Miss World Teen Mexico 2016 represented Mexico at the international contest where she was placed in the Top 10. She competed in Mexicana Universal Sinaloa 2018 and finished in the Top 5. In 2019, she won the crown as Mexicana Universal Sinaloa and competed in the last edition of Mexicana Universal, finishing second to Andrea Meza. In 2015, she founded Un Proposito, a project that does charitable activities. In August 2020, she became the president of the Los Mochis Veteran Firefighters Board of Trustees.

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Allison Wassmer Miss Universe Nicaragua For Miss Universe 2021

The 21st edition of Miss Nicaragua was held on 14th August 2021 at the Holiday Inn Managua - Convention Center in Managua, where Allison Wassmer of Managua was crowned as Miss Nicaragua 2021. Wassmer succeeded Miss Nicaragua 2020 Ana Marcelo of Estelí for the title. 26 years-old Allison Wassmer started working at the young age of 16, owns a business and has a degree in graphic design from the Universidad Centroamericana, Managua. She is an expert in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. In 2015, she joined Joyas Esther in Managua as a community manager. She takes keen interest in dance, ballet, jazz, contemporary music, and belly dance and also loves painting and modelling.

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Brenda Smith Miss Universe Panama For Miss Universe 2021

The organization of Senorita Panama hosted the coronation ceremony for Senorita Panama 2021 on 7th November 2021 at Hotel Whyndham Convention Center, Panama City, where Brenda Smith Lezama was crowned as the new queen. She succeeded Señorita Panamá 2020 Carmen Isabel Jaramillo for the title. Hailing from Ciudad de México, 26 years-old Brenda stands 171 cm tall and has a degree in Journalism and Cultural Studies and is an activist and a lecturer. She is well-spoken and has had a multi-cultural background. Brenda is a well-known name in the pageant industry, having won some of the most acclaimed titles being a proud Latina. She was crowned Mexicana Universal Ciudad de México 2019 and represented Ciudad de México at the Mexicana Universal 2020 where she was adjudged as the second runner-up. Apart from this, she has previously participated and was crowned Miss Missouri Teen USA 2013 and represented Missouri at Miss Teen USA 2013 where she was placed at Top 15 and as the first runner-up at Miss Georgia USA 2017. She has also participated in Our Latin Beauty 2018.

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Michelle Marie Colon Miss Universe Puerto Rico For Miss Universe 2021

Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2021, the 65th edition of the national pageant, was held last night i.e. 30th September 2021 at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, San Juan where Michelle Marie Colón was crowned as the new queen. She succeeded Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2020 Estefania Soto for the title. Born and raised in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Michelle is of Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean descent. The 6 feet tall beauty has an extensive career in modelling as she has worked for various accomplished designers. She is the founder of the C.A.R.E. Empowering Program. Not new to the pageantry, Colon was Miss Teen Americas Puerto Rico 2018. Representing Puerto Rico, she was crowned Miss Teen Americas 2018 in El Salvador in May 2018. In 2020, she and Miss Earth 2019 Nellys Pimentel of Puerto Rico walked the runway at the New York Fashion Week in New York, USA. She wore Giannina Azar designs. She is currently attending school as a biology and pre-medical student.