The next Miss Universe Cuba could be a young raft-rafter, a humble migrant recently arrived in the United States who struggles to conquer a dream.
After 57 years, Cuba will have a representative in the Miss Universe contest again, thanks to a pageant organized in Miami that will choose the candidate from among Cuban aspirants in exile.
This Monday, the official press conference of the event was held. Venezuelan designer Prince Julio César, President and National Director, announced that Miss Universe has proposed to include more than 120 countries in the next competition to be held in November, in Mexico.
The Miss Universe Cuba contest will take place on September 15 in Miami and promises to be a historic opportunity for many young women who have left their country in search of a better future.
Most of these young women were born in Cuba. They have arrived in the United States on rafts, boats, or have arrived here through a visa," said Julio César, highlighting the courage of Cuban women and their fight for freedom.
The Miss Universe Organization has decided to open its doors to Cuba, as long as there is no affiliation with the government of the island. The choice of Miami as the venue for the contest is not random; this city is home to the largest Cuban community in exile.
The call for participating in the contest closed a few days ago. More than 500 Cuban women applied. The preselected list consists of 100 candidates, of which only 20 will make it to the final in September.
This contest is not only a platform to showcase the beauty and talent of Cuban women in exile, but also an opportunity to send a powerful message to the world, a proof that, despite the challenges, Cuban women can dream and achieve important goals.
The contest will be broadcast live on Mega TV and will be hosted by Ismael Cala. Additionally, personalities such as Alicia Machado and Sissi Fleites will be part of the judging panel.
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