Team North America for Miss World 2021

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Sienna Evans Miss World Bahamas For Miss World 2021

Sienna Evans was selected as Miss World Bahamas 2021 in a private selection process made necessary due to the Covid 19 pandemic. She succeeded Miss World Bahamas 2019 Nyah Bandelier to the title. The 24-year-old has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Neuroscience and Human Behavior which she attained while studying at the Honors College of Florida Atlantic University (FAU). She serves on the board of the National Brain Injury Foundation in The Bahamas. Additionally, she is the owner of Access Bahamas Medical Labs, a network of bio-medical laboratories offering clinic services, concierge service for Covid tests by appointment, and drive through antigen tests. The queen stands 175 cm tall and can speak both English and French. Sienna’s project Access Granted will center on providing accessible healthcare to all Bahamians. She wants to go Medical School and become a Neurosurgeon and establish a Mental Health Retreat in the Bahamas in future.

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Markeisha Young Miss World Belize For Miss World 2021

Markeisha Young was announced as Miss World Belize 2021 by the ILS Phoenix Foundation-Miss World Belize on 25th July 2021. She succeeded Miss World 2018 Jalyssa Arthurs for the title. Markeisha Young is currently pursuing an Associate Degree Tourism Studies at the University of Belize. The stunning beauty is not new to the pageant world as she placed 2nd runner-up at Miss Universe Belize 2019. The 21-year-old stands 183 cm tall and works as a customer service representative. She is fluent in Belizean Creole and English and hopes to own a cosmetology Studio in future. She also runs a campaign called SWF Campaign, which promotes Mental Health Awareness, Education and Holistic Development.

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Svetlana Mamaeva Miss World Canada For Miss World 2021

Svetlana Mamaeva is Miss World Canada 2021 as she succeeded Miss World Canada 2019 Naomi Colford for the title. Svetlana is a recent business graduate, a model, and a young professional in the energy industry. She has graduated with honors from one of the leading business programs in Canada at Schulich School of Business. Svetlana’s goal is to make financial education more accessible for women across Canada through her free financial literacy program FinPowered. The 25-year-old works as an analyst for a real estate company and stands 180 cm tall. She is fluent in Romanian, English and Russian. The diva always had a passion for pageantry and stage performance and was adjudged as the third runner-up at Miss Universe Canada 2019. In 2019, she successfully represented Canada at the Miss Tourism World pageant obtaining the 1st runner up placement. Svetlana volunteers her time for several charitable organizations. She has been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society for three years and held various leadership roles for the largest volunteer led breast cancer event in Canada. She also had several speaking engagements to promote awareness and community involvement for this cause.

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Rashana Hydes Miss World Cayman Islands For Miss World 2021

The organization of Miss World Cayman Islands hosted the coronation ceremony for Miss World Cayman Islands 2021 on 29th May 2021 at The Harquail Theatre, Harquail Drive, where Rashana Hydes was crowned as Miss World Cayman Islands 2021. She succeeded Miss World Cayman Islands 2019, Jaci Patrick, for the title. Hailing from West Bay, Rashana is 25-years-old and is a compliance and treasury assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management degree from the University of Central Florida. She received her associate's degree in Hospitality Management at the University College of the Cayman Islands, graduating with honors. The diva takes a keen interest in academic pursuits and describes herself as ambitious, fair-minded, artistic, and passionate about various forms of creative expression. She spends her free time practicing makeup skills, drawing, writing, dancing, and honing her calligraphy skills. Rashana aspires to be a leader in the tourism industry of the Cayman Islands to promote an environmentally friendly, sustainable approach to the islands’ long-term economic growth.

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Tamara Dal Maso Miss World Costa Rica For Miss World 2021

Tamara Dal Maso was appointed Miss World Costa Rica 2021 as she succeeded Miss World Costa Rica 2020 Andrea Montero for the title. This 23- year-old beauty is a student of advertising design and business administration. She is also a young entrepreneur being the Co-Founder and Designer at Trifecta Content Studio, a marketing agency focused on SMEs and projects in development. Tamara is not new to the pageantry world as in 2019 she was appointed Miss International Costa Rica and represented the country at Miss International, in Tokyo, Japan. Apart from being a model and a business-woman, she divides her day between modelling, supporting social causes and enjoying her time at the beach. She is currently preparing for her international stint with absolute sincerity, dedication and determination. She is fluent in Spanish and English and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a yellow belt in Judo.

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Alvinette Soliana Miss World Curacao For Miss World 2021

Alvinette Soliana was crowned as Miss World Curaçao 2021 at the Roosevelt Center, Alvinette Soliana. She succeeded Miss World Curacao 2019 Sharon Meyer for the title. The 20-year-old holds a degree in Economy and Sociology and works as part time model. She is also currently doing her further studies in Finance and Control. The diva stands 171 cm tall and is proficient in three languages namely Papamientu, Dutch and English. Alvinette is an animal lover and has five pet dogs and many birds. She keenly takes interest in karate and acting and hopes to become an actor and a motivational speaker one day.

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Emmy A Pena Miss World Dominican Republic For Miss World 2021

Emmy A Pena was crowned Miss World Dominican Republic 2021 4th September 2021 at the Barceló Grand Resort in Punta Cana. She succeeded Miss Mundo Dominicana 2019 Alba Marie Blair Rodríguez for the title. Hailing from Duarte, Emmy is a 24-year-old professional model signed with EMG Models in New York, United States. She was also a part of the Spanish film “Donde Quiera Que Vayas” (Wherever You Go), which was filmed in New York and released in June 2016. She holds a degree in Journalism and Marketing and enjoys cooking, dancing, singing, volleyball and hiking. Apart from winning the national crown, Emmy also won the title of Top Model. Having a professional modelling experience, she has walked various fashion shows including Bronx and Banco S/S 20 Show, Flying Solo S/S 20 Show, Pyer Moss S/S 20 Show, RaisaVanessa S/S 20 Show, Maki Oh S/S 20 Show, Aliette S/S 20 Show, Gaucho Buenos Aires Spring 2020, Sergio Hudson F/W 20 Show, Ricardo Seco F/W 20 Show and Sebastian Grey F/W 20 Show. Talking about her purpose the queen says, “My purpose is that we lovingly celebrate the diversity of our people, especially those with Down syndrome; that we educate ourselves to destroy prejudices and myths that only have life in our minds. That is the true disease and condition that limits us. From them I learned that true happiness and the meaning of life is in the things that we think are insignificant: a genuine smile, a sincere look and a heart that has no measures to love.”

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Nicole Alvarez Miss World El Salvador For Miss World 2021

Nicole Álvarez is Miss World El Salvador 2021 as she succeeded Miss World El Salvador 2019 Fátima Mangandi for the title. The 27-year-old beauty stands 172 cm tall and is TV and Radio show host by profession. She is fluent in Spanish and English and holds a degree in Fashion Merchandising. She is the co-founder of ‘Fundacion Michelle Alvarez’ and enjoys cross fit, dancing and hiking. She has three cats and two dogs.

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Prescilla Larose Miss World Guadeloupe For Miss World 2021

Prescilla Larose is Miss World Guadeloupe 2021 and is the official representative of the country at Miss World 2021. Prescilla currently works as an accountant and is pursuing a Masters in Accountancy with plans of becoming a Chartered Accountant in future. The diva is 27 years of age and stands 175 cm tall and is fluent in Creole, French and English. She enjoys traditional dancing and theatre and does voluntary work to raise awareness about sickle cell anaemia.

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Michelle Calderon Miss World Guatemala For Miss World 2021

Michelle Calderón was crowned as Miss World Guatemala 2021 on 15th September 2021 as she succeeded Miss World Guatemala 2020 Hillary Mendoza Gamez for the title. Michelle is 20-years-old and has one of the most relevant GPA's from the Legal and Social Sciences Faculty at Rafael Landivar University. She is a volleyball player, ballet dancer and currently preparing to compete in the swimming arena. She has built a project related to the Textile Export Industry of Guatemala with the one she has generated secure jobs for more than 90 single mothers since 2018. Michelle Calderón speaks two languages, is a leader of charitable causes, and has an enormous desire to reveal the project for which she has worked in the last three years of her life together with her father. Sharing her aspirations, Calderon said, “I dream of being able to be a voice for the neediest mothers, I dream of being able to guarantee a stable source of employment and education for the Guatemalan families that need it most.”

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Erlande Berger Miss World Haiti For Miss World 2021

Erlande Berger was crowned Miss World Haiti 2021 during the finals held on 3rd October 2021 at the Karibe Hotel in Port-au-Prince. She succeeded Miss World Haiti 2019 Alysha Morency for the title. The 24-year-old is a communications graduate and is fluent in French, Creole and English. She works as an actor, entrepreneur and is also a makeup artist and model. She stands 178 cm tall and enjoys dancing. Her other interests include interior designing and politics.

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Dayana Bordas Miss World Honduras For Miss World 2021

Dayana Bordas was crowned Miss Honduras Mundo 2021 on 28th August, 2021 in Utila. She succeeded Miss World Honduras 2019 Keryn Matthew for the title. The 21-year-old hails from Ahuas and stands 170 cm tall and is fluent in Spanish and English. Dayana is currently a student of Sciences and Humanities and enjoys hiking and soccer. She supports community projects for Senior Citizens and Indigenous Youth and is also a member of a movement called ‘Breaking Taboo’ which brings awareness about the issues faced by the LGBT community.

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Khalia Hall Miss World Jamaica For Miss World 2021

Khalia Hall was crowned as Miss World Jamaica 2021 on 9th October, 2021 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. She succeeded Miss World Jamaica 2019 and the reigning Miss World Toni-Ann Singh for the title. Hall has a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Manchester, England, before she joined the National University of Singapore as a Manchester international exchange student. In the pursuit of her passion, she later became a food blogger and started her plant-based Shibumi Jamaica food delivery service in Jamaica in 2020. A vegan and foodie at heart, this beauty queen has her own YouTube channel where she actively shares her cooking recipes and videos. She is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish and enjoys, swimming, reading and playing netball.

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Karolina Vidales Miss World Mexico For Miss World 2021

Karolina Vidales was crowned as Miss World Mexico 2021 at the Salón Lago Di Como by Castalia in Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico. She succeeded Miss Mexico 2019, Ashley Alvídrez of Chihuahua for the title. Karolina Vidales Valdovinos is 24-years-old and stands 174 cm tall. She holds a license in International Relations and is a fluent speaker of English, French, and German. Karolina has also completed her further studies in Business Administration at the Hochschule Osnabruck University in Germany. She had recently applied for the Ceneval exam and received excellent results. She enjoys painting, photography, cooking and roller skating and takes keen interest in singing and writing. Karolina talked about her advocacy and how she has a foundation, CUE, that helps the most vulnerable groups in the Caada de Los Onces Pueblos. Through the foundation, which works on donations and collections by interested civilians or institutions, the diva, and her team support children, specifically from the community, through educational and cultural programs. The diva also tries to encourage young girls to be more confident, stay positive, work hard for their dreams, etc. Karolina just aspires to be a positive and impactful role model for aspiring models and, in general, young girls.

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Sheynnis Palacios Miss World Nicaragua For Miss World 2021

Sheynnis Palacios was crowned as the national queen on 15th February 2020 at Holiday Inn Hotel. She succeeded Miss Mundo Nicaragua 2019 María Teresa Cortéz for the title. Sheynnis is 21 years of age and holds a degree in Communications. She currently works as a brand ambassador and a TV host. She is also fluent in Spanish and English. Not new to the pageantry, she was Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016 as she represented the country in different fashion and beauty events. With her previous experience as Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016, Sheynnis explained that she has learned to be more responsible, mature and punctual but most importantly she has learnt that dreams do come true and every effort has its reward. Sheynnis Palacios has a very different perspective towards life as she has been working with “Smile that teach” campaign. The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness among different public and media with an aim to find new patients in her respective country who can be treated at Smile Nicaragua Operation Centre and offer them a complete free treatment that leads to an optimal state for the surgery.

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Krysthelle Reichlin Miss World Panama for Miss World 2021

Krysthelle Reichlin was crowned as the national queen on 9th October 2020 as she succeeded Miss World Panama 2019 Agustina Ruiz for the title. The diva is 26-years-old and stands 178 cm tall. She is a student of fashion design and marketing at USMA - Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua de Panamá. She is an active volunteer of the Olga Sinclair Foundation in charge of children at social risk in our country through art, culture, and education. She wishes to use her advocacy to bring a significant change to the world with her efforts. She will use to platform to educate and create awareness with her Beauty with Purpose project i.e., ‘Regions for the World’ whose objective is to help with the needs and deficiencies that plague children and youth in the 5 regions of Panama. Krysthelle is not new to the world of beauty pageants as she participated in Miss World Panama 2019. She also participated in Senorita Panama 2019 where she was a part of the Top 12 at the coronation night. In November 2019, Krysthelle was appointed Miss Supranational Panama 2019 and represented her country at Miss Supranational 2019. With her incredible performance, Krysthelle placed in the Top 10 at the end of the event finale.

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Aryam Diaz Miss World Puerto Rico For Miss World 2021

Aryam Díaz was crowned Miss World Puerto Rico 2021 on 24th April 2021 at Alejandro Tapia Theater in Old San Juan. She succeeded Miss World Puerto Rico 2019, Daniella Rodríguez for the title. Aryam is 23-years-old and stands 175 cm tall. She is studying journalism and drama at the University of the Sacred Heart but had to put the studies on hold to concentrate on the competition. She works as a TV host and professional model. Aryam is passionate about beauty pageants and since a very young age, she aspired to be a beauty queen and started working as a model at a talent agency called, Talent Us and then Krone Models and Talent Management. She describes herself as outgoing and optimistic and believes that Miss World’s ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ platform motivated her to participate in the beauty pageant as she saw the opportunity to put her modelling techniques while simultaneously fulfilling her role as a volunteer in favour of children. Aryam states that beauty is relative and what makes us beautiful in the world is our thoughts, actions, and our work as beauty queens. She stated that she admires that beauty pageants are now changing stereotypes of a typical woman and accepting everyone regardless of height, weight, or skin colour. She lastly added, “We are all queens, we are all worthy, as long as we fulfil the work, responsibility, and social cause. We are definitely in years of positive changes.”

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Lara Mateo Miss World Saint Maarten For Miss World 2021

Lara Mateo is Miss World Saint Maarten 2021 and the official representative of the country at Miss World 2021. The diva is 24 years of age and stands 172 cm tall. Lara works as an estate agent and aspires to open her own agency someday. She is proficient in three languages namely French, English and Spanish. She is also currently studying in Management of Cultural and Leisure Institution and enjoys kitesurfing and Latin dancing. Her personal motto is ‘Misery is more beautiful in the sun.’

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Tyler Theophane Miss World Saint Lucia For Miss World 2021

Tyler Theophane was crowned Miss World Saint Lucia 2021 on 23rd May 2021 at Sandals Halcyon Mirage Lounge. 23-year-old Tyler hails from Caffeiere in Choiseul and is a youth activist. She is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies and works as a senior supervisor. The diva stands 165 cm tall and is fluent in English and Saint Lucien Creole. Tyler aspires to become a marine biologist and reduce the impact if climate change on her Island. She has three pet dogs and her personal motto is,’ ‘Trying and failing is better than failing to try.’ Talking about her purpose, Tyler says, “I have a great interest in assisting the youth, the underprivileged youth and also assisting them in terms of finding recreational activities and providing them with educational support.” On the lead up to her participation in Miss World 2021, Tyler is documenting her journey in her weekly radio show “Talk with Tyler” on the Wave radio station.

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Jeanine Brandt Miss World Trinidad and Tobago For Miss World 2021

Jeanine Brandt was crowned as Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2021 at Southern Academy for The Performing Arts. She succeeded Miss World Trinidad and Tobago 2019 Tya Jané Ramey for the title. The 26-year-old is a beauty consultant and runs her own beauty clinic. She has a degree in Business Management and loves to play volleyball and steel drums. The queen stands 175 cm tall and holds a degree in Business Management. She wants to expand her business by making it more holistic by venturing into meditation and yoga. Her personal motto is ‘Anything you can imagine, you can create.’

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Shree Saini Miss World United States of America For Miss World 2021

Shree Saini is the first Indian-American to win the Miss World America 2021 as she succeeded Miss World America 2020 Alissa Anderegg for the title. Shree holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and is an avid reader and takes keen interest in dance and musical theatre. Among her many accomplishments, her work has been recognized by UNICEF, Doctors without Borders, Susan G Komen, to name a few. An advocate for heart health, Saini has had a permanent pacemaker since she was 12 and overcame a major car accident which left her with burns all over her face. But she rarely if ever lets any of that hold her back or define her. She works as a business manager and is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.