Pageants & Beauty
Kaili Pinelo Crowned Miss ACES 2026 During Flora and Fauna-Themed Pageant
Kaili Pinelo was crowned Miss ACES 2026 on Thursday, June 18th, during Ambergris Caye Elementary School's (ACES) annual pageant held at Sagebrush Church in San Pedro Town. Organized under the theme "Flora and Fauna of Belize," the event featured three contestants competing for the prestigious title and raised funds to support ongoing repairs and renovations at the school. Pinelo, who represented the hibiscus flower, impressed judges and audience members throughout the evening and also captured the Miss Popularity title after receiving the highest number of votes.
Community and Society
San Pedro Beauty Ambassador Faith Edgar Marks Second Victoria Peak Achievement
Faith Edgar, Miss World Belize and founder of the charity Smile for Belize, completed her second summit of Victoria Peak on May 8th after a grueling three-day hike through the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary rainforest. The trek forms part of her preparation for the 73rd Miss World pageant, scheduled to take place in Vietnam on September 5th.
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Deaja Marin wins Miss A.C.E.S 2026 crown
The Miss A.C.E.S Pageant lit up San Pedro High School on Friday, March 13th at 7PM, drawing a large crowd to celebrate adult continuing education students under the theme “Birds of Paradise, where minds and champions soar beyond limits.” Five contestants representing evening divisions across Belize competed in the pageant: Ashanti Wade from Gwen Lizarraga Evening Division, Deaja Marin from St. Ignatius High School Evening Division, Nayeli Acosta from Independence High School Evening Division, Nircie Mejia from Clover College Extension, and Alejandrina Ranguy from San Pedro Adult Continuing Education (SPACE).
Community and Society
Mr. and Ms. Holy Cross Pageant Returns to the Stage
Holy Cross Anglican Primary School brought back its Mr. and Ms. Holy Cross Pageant on February 24th at 6PM, reviving the popular event after an 11-year hiatus. The evening featured 12 contestants representing the Infant, Middle, and Upper Divisions, with judges crowning a Mr. and Ms. Holy Cross in each category.
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Miss San Pedro Pageant Celebrates 70 Years of Island Pageantry
It was a memorable evening on Saturday, November 29th, as San Pedro Town celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Miss San Pedro Pageant. The commemorative event highlighted memorable moments from the island’s flagship pageant, which began in 1955. Many former beauty ambassadors attended the reunion, including the very first Miss San Pedro, Leni Aguilar Alamilla.
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Belize Celebrates Isabella Zabaneh’s Poise and Power at Miss Universe
The 74th Miss Universe Pageant has concluded, and while Belize did not take home the crown, Belizeans across the world celebrated Isabella Zabaneh for her outstanding performance on the international stage. The pageant, held in Bangkok, Thailand, culminated on November 21st, and Zabaneh’s poise, resilience, and representation of Belize earned admiration from supporters at home and abroad.
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Miss Universe Belize Isabella Zabaneh Departs for Miss Universe Pageant
On Monday, October 27th, Miss Universe Belize 2025, Isabella Zabaneh, received a heartfelt Belizean send-off at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) before departing for Thailand, where she will proudly represent Belize at the 74th Miss Universe Pageant. The southern beauty was met with vibrant drumming and danced Punta with pride, embodying the rhythm, spirit, and warmth of the Belizean people.
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Miss Earth Belize Paris Cawich Wins Silver Medal at Pageant in the Philippines
Paris Cawich, Miss Earth Belize 2025, is proudly representing the Jewel in the Philippines. She has already made her mark after earning a Silver Medal during the Miss Earth Media Presentation and Silver Filipiniana Fashion Show held in Manila on October 22nd.
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Miss World Belize Faith Edgar Shines at New York Fashion Week
Miss World Belize, islander Faith Edgar, shone on the international stage at Couture Fashion Week in New York City, modelling designs by world-renowned designer Andres Aquino. The high-profile fashion event took place on September 6 at American Dream, where Edgar confidently graced the runway, proudly representing Belize.
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Herla Ortiz Participates in Queen of the Bay Pageant: Samantha Ramirez Takes the Crown
San Pedro’s Herla Ortiz proudly represented the island at the 80th annual Queen of the Bay Pageant, held on Saturday, August 30, at the Belize City Civic Center. While she did not capture the crown, Ortiz distinguished herself by placing among the top five contestants, earning recognition for her grace and elegance on stage.
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Miss San Pedro 2025–2026: Miley Chi Takes the Crown
Under this year’s oceanic theme, “Beauty and the Sea,” San Pedro crowned its newest beauty ambassador on Saturday, August 30, during the annual Miss San Pedro Pageant. Seventeen-year-old Miley Chi of the San Mateo subdivision captivated the audience. She impressed the judges, earning both the Miss Congeniality title and the coveted Miss San Pedro 2025–2026 crown.