Monday, March 18, 2024

Pageants & Beauty

Miss World Belize Elise Gayonne Vernon makes it to the Top 40 in the 2024 Miss World Competition

Miss World Belize Elise-Gayonne Vernon made it to the top 40 in the 71st edition of the Miss World Pageant. On Saturday, March 9th, the Miss World 2024 pageant was held in Mumbai, India. Krystyna Pyszková, a 23-year-old law student from the Czech Republic, won the crown. While the Belizean beauty did not win the overall competition, she made her mark during the preliminary competitions.

Vivian Noralez to Participate in Miss Universe Belize Pageant

On Monday, February 19th, Miss Universe Belize Pageant candidates were announced for the upcoming pageant. One of the participants is Islander and entrepreneur 25-year-old Vivian Noralez. The other contestants include Maryam Abdul-Qawiyy, Jasmin Rhamdas, Maya-Lis Wright, Monillee Aspinall, Shaenna Gilharry, Hailma Hoy, Fany Mejia, Myra Sibrain, Mikayla Gongora.

SPHS crowns first Reina de la Banda Zsapphirrah Coleman

On Saturday, November 25th, the San Pedro High School (SPHS) started an annual tradition dubbed La Reina de la Banda. The first pageant of its kind saw five participants delighting in a packed Angel Nuñez Auditorium along with several dance performances. They all competed for the coveted title, but in the end, it was Zsapphirrah Coleman who claimed the crown as the first SPHS’s Reina de la Banda 2023-2024.

2023 Miss San Pedro contestants introduced during sashing ceremony

It was an evening of elegance, poise, and beauty at the official sashing ceremony that officially introduced the 2023 Miss San Pedro Pageant candidates vying for the crown. The event, attended by many guests and supporters, was held on Trigger Fish Street, next to El Fogon Restaurant, on Wednesday, June 7th. The five contestants aspiring to be San Pedro’s next beauty ambassador delighted those in attendance with their presence and presentations, including a fashion show. This year’s beauty contestants include Vivian Noralez, Ileny Aguilar, Herla Ortiz, Gabby Lopez, and Mariel Calderon.

San Pedro Lions Club crowns new Queen 

Miss San Pedro Lions 2023-2024 Kristal Navarrete was crowned on Saturday, April 29th, at the newly opened Sunshine Bar and Grill in the San Pablo area.  

Miss Universe Belize, Ashley Lightburn showcases national costume and travels to compete in Miss Universe pageant

On Monday, January 2nd, Miss Universe Belize Ashley Lightburn, 25, departed the country to compete in the 71st edition of the Miss Universe pageant. The international pageantry competition will be on January 14th in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.

Belize’s Destiny Wagner passes the Miss Earth crown to new queen

On November 29th, Belizean beautify ambassador, and 2021 Miss Earth Destiny Wagner passed on the crown to the new Miss Earth South Korean Mina Sue Choi. The pageant to select a new Miss Earth took place in Manila, Philippines, in which Choi, a communications student, competed against contestants from 85 other countries for the prestigious award.

After training in San Pedro, Elise-Gayonne Vernon crowned Miss World Belize

Elise-Gayonne Vernon, 21, from Biscayne Village in the Belize District, was selected as Miss World Belize 2022. Vernon is a young farmer and a certified beekeeper.

Islander Babee Lopez to participate in Miss World Belize pageant

On Saturday, October 29th, San Pedro's Babee Lopez will be gracing the Miss World Belize pageant stage in Belize City. The event will occur at the Ramada Princess Hotel, where six contestants will compete for the coveted prize of becoming Belize's next Miss World.

San Pedrana Iris Salguero hands over the crown to the New Miss Universe Belize

Belize has a new beauty ambassador, 25-year-old Ashley Lightburn, who was crowned Miss Universe 2022 on Saturday, August 13th, at the Bliss Centre for Performing Arts in Belize City. Lightburn will represent the Jewel (Belize) in December's upcoming 71st edition of the International Miss Universe pageant in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Miss Universe Belize receives donation from BTB

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) presented a $13,000 donation to the Miss Universe Belize pageant. Present to receive the donation from the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Anthony Mahler, was the reigning Miss Universe Belize San Pedrana Iris Salguero. The pageant is on August 13th at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts in Belize City.