North, Latin America & Caribbean

Karen Andrea Soto Lugo (born on May 26, 1992 in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela) is Miss World Next Top Model 2011 winner and Miss Venezuela World 2013. Her height is 179 cm, measurements: bust - 90, waist - 60, hips - 90.

Nina Davuluri is Miss New York 2013 and Miss America 2014. She is the first Indian American to be chosen as Miss America.
Davuluri was born on April 20, 1989 in Syracuse, New York to Telugu parents of Hindu faith.

Laritza Párraga (born on July 14, 1993) is Miss Ecuador World 2013. Her height is 170 cm, measurements: bust - 89, waist - 62, hips - 91.
Laritza is a Psychology student and a writer. Born In el Carmen, Laritza currently lives in Quito, where she enjoys playing tennis, the guitar, and practicing crossfit. Musically minded, she is also a dancer, focusing on tango, jazz, hip hop and traditional Ecuadorian dances. Laritza loves jazz music and is a big fan of Edith Piaf and Carlos Bordel. Lartiza says her biggest aspirations are to become a psychologist, to finish writing her book.

Leslassa Armour-Shillingford is Miss Dominica 2013. She will represent her country in the Miss World 2013 pageant. Her height is 169 cm.
Leslassa describes herself as a “Down to earth, natural and committed young Caribbean woman” growing up across the Caribbean region. Currently a dance teacher, she loves to dance, with natural talent and skill in many styles, from ballet to hip hop, ballroom to jazz. Leslassa has aspirations of studying Agricultural Economics at university before returning to Dominica to use her knowledge to develop the local industry. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming and socialising, and her favourite novel in George Orwell’s 1984.

Xafira Urselita is Miss Curacao World 2013. Her height is 174 cm.
Xafira is currently at Senior High School with aspirations of a career in the field of Law as a Notarial Officer. Describing herself as “relaxed, positive and down to earth”, Xafira enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports, including swimming and football. She sees herself as a fine cook, specialising in Asian food and cakes. She enjoys listening to Jazz & RnB Music, and she likes to read novels and true story books. Her favourite dish is giambo, a regional okra soup.

Yarly Marin (born on February 11, 1990) is Miss Costa Rica World 2013. Her height is 170 cm.
Yarley was born and raised in the village of Ojochal, in southern Costa Rica. Describing herself as a “positive person who loves helping other people”, Yarly is currently enrolled at university studying Physical Therapy. Yarly aims to complete her studies and open a physiotherapy clinic for newborn and young children in South Costa Rica. Her interests include swimming, reading, and cycling, she loves to eat seafood, and her favourite books include Paulo Coelno’s The Alchemist.

Camille Munro is Miss Canada World 2013. Her height is 173 cm.
Camille was born in Regina, Saskatchewan a place she describes as "a diverse geographical area with people of multicultural ancestry". Currently working as an Analyst Assistant, Camille hopes to build on her Human Justice degree with a master’s in Law. Her hobbies include a variety of dance, volleyball and golf, and her favourite dish is lobster. Camille's personal motto is "Always try your best in spite of adversity."

Olivia Jordan is Miss World United States 2013 and Miss USA 2015. She will represent the United States at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant.

Olivia was born September 28, 1988 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she spent most of her youth. She attended Bishop Kelley High School where she was active on campus, delegating her time away from the books to Student Council, the tennis team, and her position as varsity cheer captain. After high school graduation, she decided to venture beyond her home in middle America. At Boston University, Olivia majored in Health Science and worked as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer at BU's FITREC facility. Her go-getter personality kept her involved on campus, pioneering a self-defense workshop that would become a continued tradition in her sorority, Alpha Phi. Upon graduating, Olivia moved to Los Angeles to pursue her lifelong passion for acting and modeling. She has been featured on screen, but has yet to have her "big break." She epitomizes the term, "student of life." Her unique and unfaltering optimism and relentless determination sets her apart. A dogged dreamer with a level head held high on her shoulders-a lover of love, life, and pugs-you will be seeing more of her as she continues to make her mark in the acting world.

She is 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in). Her measurements: breast - 82 cm, waist - 66 cm, hips - 89 cm.

Sancler Frantz Konzen is a Brazilian model and Miss Brazil World 2013. Her height is 175 cm.
Sancler was born on April 9, 1991 in Arroio do Tigre, in Rio Grande do Sul. Describing herself as a “fighter”, Sancler works as a television presenter on statewide television. Her dream is to progress beyond this to become a well known national presenter. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and socializing with her friends, and her favourite foods are cooked on a traditional Brazilian Barbecue. Sancler is a huge football fan, and supports her local team Gremio. Her personal motto is “Beauty may open doors, but beauty with a purpose opens hearts and minds.”

Maria Alejandra Castillo is Miss Bolivia World 2013.  Her height is 178 cm.

Maria was born in La Paz, growing up in the southern city of Tarija. Currently in her final year of undergraduate studies, she describes herself as “a woman with strong convictions, both humble, and sincere.” Maria co-founded ‘Little Hand’, a community project helping the disadvantaged, hoping to continue and expand her work in the future. Her hobbies include paintballing, hiking, and reading, and she enjoys listening to jazz, blues, and classical music.