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Meet our 2010 Queen
Jenny Arzola is crowned Miss Cuban-American 2010.
She was born in Havana, Cuba and at the age of six, Jenny and her family moved to the United States to seek better
opportunity. During her reigning year, Jenny participated along with seventeen other participants in costume parade at Gulfstream
race track in Hollywood, Florida and crowned winner. After that, Jenny traveled Ecuador to participate in Carnivals
of Guayaquil. She won the title of Reina Mundial del Carnaval en Ecuador pageant representing Cuba. Jenny is
a student majoring in Broadcasting at Miami Dade College. We wish her the best
during her reigning year as Miss Cuban-American 2010.
The winnings of 2009!
Vanessa Gonzalez,is our new Miss Cuban American 2009. During
her reigning year, she represented Cuba and won the title of Queen of the Sea 2009 pageant in Ecuador. After
winning that title, she became the winner of Miss Golf 2009 in Braunfels, Germany.
Among 60 other contestants from Russia, England, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland,
Venezuela
and many other countries. After her reigning year, Vanessa went
on to competing in pageants. She entered and won the title of Miss Pinecrest USA 2010, preliminary pageant
to Miss Florida USA. Vanessa is 22 years old born in Miami of Cuban parents. She is currently a student
of Florida International University and also works as a reporter for a local news TV station in Miami.
The MCA MODELS MANAGEMENT base in Miami Florida www.misscubanamerican.net . Since 1985, the original pageant of Miss Cuban
American, the pageant has obtain winners at internantional levels such as Dailin Garcia, Miss
Cuban-American 1991, winner of Reina Internacional de la Costa 1991 in Costa
Rica, Suhame Miralles, Miss Cuban-American 2005, winner of Reina Mundial del Cafe 2005
in Guatemala, Lissette Garcia, Miss Cuban American 2007, winner of Queen Of the World 2007 in
Germany and now Vanessa Gonzalez , Miss Cuban-American 2009, winner of Queen of the Sea 2009
in Ecuador and now Miss Golf 2009.
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Bringing home a world Crown
On
November 18, 2006, Lissette Garcia, 21 years old Medical Student at Miami-Dade College
was crowned Miss Cuban-American 2007. Lissette has competed in various
pageants. Her first winning title was Miss Coconut Grove 2006 and placed
top 20 semifinalists in Miss Florida USA 2006. During her reigning year
as Miss Cuban-American 2007, she was the first to represent Cuba
in the Queen of the World Pageant held in Germany
and was crowned the Winning Title. We want to wish the best to Lissette
Garcia for all her success, Miss Cuban-American 2007.
A Sad loss
We would like to dedicate this
moment in memory of Acela Watson, mother of Miss Cuban-American 2001, Fatima Watson. Born on December
6, 1944 in Guantanamo, Cuba, Acela was a very devoted wife, mother, and great friend. In 1993, Acela received an award and
became part of the Miss Cuban-American Pageant Committee as well as other mother's contestants and winners.
She always supported the Pageant and the Cuban Community in events such as Cultural Fridays Art Festival of Little
Havana. Aside from being a pageant mom, Acela worked as a Certified Nurse Aide until 1998 when she was diagnosed with
Breast Cancer. Since then Acela chose to put up a good fight receiving ongoing treatments such as Chemotherapy and Radiation.
She was known to always keep a smile on her face even after her battle with breast cancer. After a few years on remission,
in 2004 she was diagnosed with Bone marrow cancer. She continued to fight her illness until her battle came to
an end on the morning of January 28, 2007. In support of the memorial service of Acela Watson, the family
would like to give a special thank you for the presence of the following people: Miss Summer USA 2004, Anna Moreno
Nava, the families of Miss Cuban-American 2006, Raisa LaRosa and Miss Cuban-American 2000, Barbarann Marino,
Henrry Meza and other Pageant Committees. To Acela Watson, you were a great example of a strong Cuban
woman and will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.
TOP Place!
Miss Cuban-American 2005 Suhame Millares crowned Raisa LaRosa Miss Cuban-American 2006. During
her reigning year, Raisa participated various local and international events such as Junior Orange Bowl parade of Coral Gables,
Florida, and Carnival of Ecuador. She
competed in Miss Carnival International Pageant representing Cuba
and was placed 2nd runner up. Raisa then traveled to Dominican
Republic and competed in Miss Ambar Mundial Pageant representing Cuba. There she was placed top ten
finalists. Raisa currently works in the Insurance Field. We wish the best to Raisa La Rosa, Miss Cuban-American 2006.
The Third Mulata
Suhame Millares was crowned Miss Cuban-American 2004-2005 after eight
months moving from Cuba. Suhame traveled from Ocala, Florida, where she currently stays with her family to compete
in the pageant. She blew the judges away after her reply to the question of the meaning of her name; Suhame. She
is our third Mulata in our pageant history to win the title of Miss Cuban-American after Susy
Diez, Miss Cuban-American 1987 and Fatima Watson, Miss Cuban-American 2001.
During her reigning year, Suhame has participated in varies events such as the Three Kings Parade in Little
Havana, Jose Marti Parade in Hialeah, and special events in Italy. During the events, Suhame had the
opportunity to meet with important Latin Celebrities such Salsa singer, Oscar De Leon,
and Reggaeton singer, Ivy Queen. Suhame is the first queen to be featured in the front
cover of Hispano Magazine. She was on television shows with Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega and Despierta
America with Miss Cuban-American 2002, Nathalie Pozo. Suhame received
the award of the Key of City of Hialeah. She is the first to compete representing Cuba in International Pageants
such Miss World Carribbean in the British Virgen Islands winning the title of Miss Photogenic, Miss
Italia nel Mondo in Italy placing in the tenth finalist, and winning the title World Coffee Queen
2006 in Guatemala. Suhame studied Architecture at the University of Cuba and is now pursuing her
studies in the United States. She speaks English, Spanish, and Italian. We wish her the very best, Suhame
Millares, Miss Cuban-American 2004-2005.
20th Anniversary Celebration
Miss Cuban-American Pageant just celebrated their 20th Anniversary on December 18th, 2004. Celebrating
Beauty and Culture for twenty years in the making. During the pageant the contestants opening featured them in Carnival
Culture Dresses. The Cuban Woman of the year, La Mujer Cuban Del Ano 2004 was named to Mrs. Berta Ross.
The Pageant as come very far in the making due to the impossible making of the situation of our government in Cuba.
Although, there are no representative of Cuba able to enter the world's most popular international pageants such as Miss
Universe and Miss World, we have come a long way in competiting in smaller international pageants such as Miss
Amber Mundial, Miss Reina International, Miss Mundo Latino, and many more held in countries such as
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, and Canada. This year the pageant committee will
skip the year 2004 to become current. All of this years title winners will be name in Miss Cuban-American
2005. The following pageant will be titles of Miss Cuban-American 2006.
Another Miss Carnival
From Miss Cuban-American 1990, Ivis Guerra and Miss Cuban-American
1997, Lissette Gonzalez to Miss Cuban-American 2002, Nathalie Pozo.
We are please to announce that the winning title of Miss Carnival Miami 2005 is are very own Nathalie
Pozo. Nathalie has competed in varies pageants such as Miss Hispanidad. Her first
winning title was Miss Cuban-American 2002 where she was crowned by Miss Cuban-American 2001,
Fatima Watson and Miss Cuban-American 2000, Barbarann Marino. During her reigning
year, Nathalie participated in varies events such as the festival of the Cuban Parade of New York and Fourth
of July Parade in Weston Florida. She was also awarded the key of the City of Miami. Nathalie
is currently working on her studies in Broadcasting. She has hosted the show of Univision's Despierta America.
Nathalie will be competing in the Miss Florida USA 2005 pageant. We wish her the very best.
2003 Second Runner up
We would like to take the time to speak about one of our pageant runners up. Anna Moreno Nava
as worked as model and participates in support of varias. Being of Cuban and Venezuelan decent, Anna
is proud to represent her culture in International levels. She was our second runner up in the Miss
Cuban-American 2003 pageant. As a runner up she participated along with Yaisell Hernandez,
Miss Cuban-American 2003, Liannet Borrego,
Miss Teen Cuban-American 2003, and the other title winners such as, Miss Modelo, Miss Maja,
and Reina de 20 de Mayo in guest events such as Three Kings Parade. She's also competed varias pageants
such as Miss Carnival Miami, and represented U.S.Cuba in the Miss Mesoamerica International Pageant. Anna also
competed and won the title of Miss Summer USA 2004 pageant. Recently, Anna compete in
Miss World Carribbean Pageant in the Bristish Virgen Island representing the United States and won the title of Miss
Cultura. We wish her the best in all her achievements.
Second Double Winner!
On November 15, 2003, Yaisell Hernandez was crowned the title of Miss Cuban-American 2003 after winning the title of Miss
Teen Cuban-American 1998. Yaisell is
our second two title winner since the
1995 Miss Cuban-American pageant in which Gudelay
Gonzalez achieved her second crown. Among
her achievements, Yaisell
is an honor student currently attending Florida International University
and is majoring in Law. During this year's pageant interviews, Yaisell managed to impress the judges
with her personality, as well as, her charismatic presence. Unfortunately, life
has not always been easy for Yaisell,
due to the recent death of her mother to Cancer. She has been
a positive role model and has demonstrated to us all that even during hard
times we can still achieve goals as long as we remain strong and face life with optimism. Yaisell will be our first queen to travel
to Canada to represent Cuba in the Miss Mundo Latino Pageant. We wish Yaisell
the very best during her reigning year and a bright future. Congratulations
Yaisell Hernandez, Miss Teen Cuban-American 1998 and
Miss Cuban-American 2003. You really deserve it!
New Times-Tiara Squirma
The Miss Cuban-American pageant committee celebrated for the Nineth Year the best Pageant ever replete with Beauty and Culture. With the help of our Sponsors and Miami's Channel 51 Telemundo, we were proud to present special guests
appearances such as, the talented Cuban singer, Carlos Manuel, and the upcoming and handsome Actor, Pedro Moreno,
who was featured as the lead Protagonista de la Novela. - both comprised an important part in the panel of Judges. Our
featured guest was Telemundo's very own, Noticias 51 reporter, Maria
Montoya. Maria Montoya graciously
presented the "Mujer Cubana del Ano", Cuban Woman of the Year, during the 2003 Miss Cuban-American Pageant.
In addition, a dash
of spice was added to this year's pageant
showcasing an opening act in tribute of the incomparable legend, Queen of Salsa, the late Celia Cruz.
Since the success of the nineth annual pageant, this event, like many others, have gone through ups
and downs. On the downside false exposure in local
newspaper magazine Miami New Times, we would like to give a special thank you for placing on the front cover,
Miss Cuban-American 2002, Nathalie Pozo with a featured article of the Miss
Cuban-American Pageant in itself. Unfortunately, to lack of research by the written author, there
were many false and unecessary statements made against the pageant and the personal life of the Pageant Executive Director,
Mario Princigalli. Issues were brought up about the Teen title winners 2002. Miss Teen Cuban-American
2002 title taken over by Justine Llanes is no different from Miss Universe 2003 title taken over
by the Pananamian contestant after the Russian beauty queen won. Because of this Scandal, there will be no
representation of Miss Teen Cuban-American 2002. Regardless of this issue, after almost twenty years,
Miss Cuban-American Pageant will continue celebrating the youth of Beauty and Culture of todays Cuban Decent.
God Bless!
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Best Achieved Contestant 2002
We would like to take a moment to dedicate space in focus for one of our contestants, Alexandra
Santibanes. This young Cuban American competited in the 2002 competition and won the titles of Miss Fotogenia,
Miss Congeniality, and Best Achieved award. Unlike other contestants, Alexandra was the
first contestant to compete while in wheelchair. Her natural beauty, poise, and courage did not stop her from
competiting in all the categories of such as swimsuit and evening gown. Along with Nathalie Pozo, Miss
Cuban-American 2002, receiving the award key of the City of Miami, Alexandra has been honored by
the City of Hialeah Mayor for her courage and setting a very positive example that anything is possible.
Realcities-Things to Do
Miami Herald Post 11/22/02- Seems
like every day is a beauty pageant for many girls in Miami, where even a trip to Publix is cause for dressing up like J. Lo.
Local Cuban-American princesas will have the chance to get all dressed up for a real reason, however, when the Miss
Cuban-American International Beauty Pageant takes place Saturday. In its 18th year, the winner of Miss Cuban-American
International will receive a $2,000 college scholarship, go on to represent Miami's young Cuban-American women in
other national and international competitions, and will do doubt have the opportunity to go onto bigger and better things.
Maybe they'll even go on to be a hair salon owner and surrogate mother to a young Cuban immigrant boy like this year's pageant's
La Mujer Cubana del Ano, Cuban Woman of the Year 2002 -- Marisleysis Gonzalez. The night begins
8 p.m. Saturday at the Manuel Artime Theatre, 900 SW First St., Miami. Call 305-575-5057.
La Negra tiene un Tumbao
From Susy Diez, Miss Cuban-American 1987 to Fatima Watson,
Miss Cuban-American 2001. Fatima is our second millenium winner and the second
mulata to win the title of Miss Cuban-American. Fatima competed in our pageant
for the first time in 1993 and won the title of Miss Modelo that year along with Mercy Vidal
who won the title of Miss Cuban-American 1993. From then on, Fatima has placed finalist
in varies of pageants and model searches such as semifinalist JC Penney Hispanic Designer Model Search 1993, fourth
runner up in Miss Art Deco Dore 1994, first runner up in Miss Florida Latina 1995, preliminary to the Miss
America Latina pageant, title winner of Model of the New Era 1999, and Reina del 20 de Mayo 2000.
During her reigning year as Miss Cuban-American 2001 she participated in the Orange Bowl Parade riding
with the Grand Marshalls, City of New York City Chief of Police and Chief of Firefighters of New York City in support of the
never forgotten tragedy of September 11, 2001. Aside from competing in pageants, Fatima worked
as a model doing runway shows, print, and music videos. She has also been featured on television shows such as Sabado
Gigante and the Cristina Show segment, La Negra tiene un Tumbao dedicated to Salsa Queen the late Celia
Cruz. Fatima is a student at Florida College majoring in Esthetic Skin Care. Her goal is to one
day have her own Cosmetic Skin Care line. We wish her the very best.
Saving our Rights
The Orange Bowl parade is one of the most traditional events for the City of Miami. As a part of that tradition,
the title winners have always had a place every year. Recently all that had changed. A week before the actual event of the
Orange Bowl Parade, the Executive Producer, Mario Princigalli, received a telephone call from the coordinator of the City
of Miami Floats and was told the local queens were excluded from the parade due to the replacement of other queens from outside.
The reason for this was for the fact of being Hispanic. After this remark was being made, the dispute took charge immediately
against the City of Miami Floats. With the help of all the local heartbroken queens, Latin Quarter Association Corp, and the
help of the media, such as Univision and Telemundo, the tradional placement of the parade was saved. On New Years Eve 2000,
the local queens were able to join hands with the out of state queens and ride down the parade proudly.
Our Millenium Queen
Barbara Ann Marino, Miss Cuban-American 2000, was our first
millenium winner. Born in New York of Cuban decent,
Barbie has alot of experience in the modeling and pageant industry. At the age of fifteen, Barbie
started competing in pageants. She competed in Miss American Teen Coed 1993 and won her very first pageant. From
there she started doing fashion runway for various designers. She was also picked to work as a spokesmodel in the international Hispanic
game show on Univision, Sabado Gigante. She was placed first runner up in Miss Carnival
Miami 1994 and that same year she entered Miss Art Deco Dore 1994 and won her title. From there she participated
in the event of League Against Aides. She went to Dominican Republic and competed in the international pageant of
Miss Ambar Mundial 1995 and was crowned winner. From there she started her own television program for
a two year duration. Barbie is currently majoring in Broadcasting. Apart from her beauty and
talent, Barbie is charming and outgoing. We congradulate
her for her all her achievements and wish her the very best in all her future successes.
Our favorite Cuban Male
Mr. Cuban-American, Tony Miro won his title in 1998.
A year after he won the competition of Mr. South Florida 2000. He is recognized and most admired as one of the most
gorgeous Cuban male model. Tony works as a model doing print work. Keep up the good work Tony!
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Another Miss Latina
Just as Dailin Garcia, Miss Cuban-American
1991, Catherine Rodriguez, Miss Cuban-American 1998, is
the second in line of queens from our pageant
to win the title of Miss Latina USA representing Florida. During her reigning year, Catherine
participated in varies events such as Three Kings Parade in Little Havana, Jose Marti Parade in Hialeah, and Carnival de Ponce
in Puerto Rico. After her reigning as Miss Cuban-American 1998, Catherine decided to join the United
States Military. There she will serve in duty to protect United States. A big salute to Catherine
Rodriguez, Miss Cuban-American 1998.
Highway to Broadway
Miss Cuban-American, Lissette Gonzalez, won her title in 1997.
During her reigning year, Lissette participated in the campaign for League Against Cancer. After completing
her reigning year, she entered in Miss Carnival Miami Pageant in 1998 and won. By winning that title
she enter Miss Florida 1998 and won the Preliminary state pageant that year. She has been honored to be
the first Hispanic ever to win Miss Florida. In the Miss America Pageant,she won swimsuit competition
and was placed second runner up in the Miss America Pageant. Lissette has a talented singing voice
and is currently on Broadway in New York City. We wish her the very best with her career.
Twice the Winner
Our two time pageant title winner, Gudelay Gonzalez, won Miss Teen
Cuban-American 1993 which was her very first winning title. Later on she won Miss Cuban-American 1995. This Cuban born beauty, came to the United States at an
early age and started competing as a child. Gudelay
has competed in many pageants and placed as a finalist in pageants such as second
runner up in Miss Continente 1991, first runner up in Miss Festival Barranquilla USA 1992,
and semi-finalist in Miss Hispanidad 1993. Gudelay has the ability to project her
beauty and express herself very well. She further works as a fashion
model in for the print market and
television. She has demonstrated to be true Cuban women that has educated herself very well and represents her culture
and language. We congratulate her on being the first to win the two independent
titles which is Miss Teen Cuban-American Pageant 1993 and Miss Cuban-American 1995.
Bringing home the Crowns
Miss Cuban-American, Dailin Garcia, won her title in 1991.
That same year she was sent to compete representing Cuba in the pageant of Reina de la Costa Int'l International
Queen of the Coast in Costa Rica and won. After completing her reigning year as Miss Cuban-American 1991,
she entered the pageant of Miss Latin USA in 1993 representing the State of Florida and won. Congradulations
to Dailin.
First Queen of the 90s
Miss Cuban-American 1990, Ivis Guerra was our first queen of the nineties.
During her reigning year, Ivis represented Cuba in the Miss Super Tanga International Pageant
in Puerto Rico and won the title of Miss Elegance that same year. Ivis was our first queen
to receive the award Key of the City of Miami. She also had the opportunity to traveled to Haiti and meet President
Abril. After her reign, Ivis continued competing in other pageants
such as Miss Hispanidad 1995 and was placed as a finalist. She
then became the title winner of Miss Carnival Miami 1996. Ivis continues working in modeling
and acting. She has done varies commercials and landing roles in Spanish Novelas.
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This page contains all the highlights, success stories, accomplishments, and testimonials of most
of our title winners and the pageant. We are always updating. If were a title winner or know about a
past title winner and would like to be featured please contact our Pageant Directors.
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