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Reina Mundial Del Banano
Reina Mundial del Banano (World Queen of Bananas) is a beauty pageant held in Machala, Ecuador since 1985, and is restricted to banana producing countries. The pageant is broadcast in Ecuador by Canal Uno. Titleholders Titles By Countries Reina Mundial Del Banano Virreina Mundial Del Banano Turismo Internacional Primera Princesa Segunda Princesa Tercera Princesa Cuarta Princesa See also * List of beauty contests A beauty pageant or beauty contest is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. Pageants have now evolved to include inner beauty, with criteria covering judging of personali ... References {{Reflist Beauty pageants in Ecuador International beauty pageants Continental beauty pageants ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machala
Machala () is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 241,606 (2010 census); it is the eighth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port. It has been referred to as the ''Banana Capital of the World''. Economy Machala is a commercial center for the surrounding agriculture industries. There is a large trade in bananas, coffee and cocoa. The banana industry is especially oriented for exportation, and plays a huge role in the city's economy. Bananas are shipped out from nearby Puerto Bolívar mainly to North America. Machala's geographical position near Guayaquil also makes it an important transportation center. Many travelers heading south to Peru or north to Guayaquil funnel through the city. It is not known as a tourist destination among Ecuadorians or international tourists, though its proximity to the Pacific Ocean positions it close to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ecuador
Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Ekuatur Nunka''), is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about west of the mainland. The country's capital and largest city is Quito. The territories of modern-day Ecuador were once home to a variety of Indigenous groups that were gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire during the 15th century. The territory was colonized by Spain during the 16th century, achieving independence in 1820 as part of Gran Colombia, from which it emerged as its own sovereign state in 1830. The legacy of both empires is reflected in Ecuador's ethnically diverse population, with most of its mill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Universo
''El Universo'' (Spanish for "The Universe") is one of the largest daily newspapers in Ecuador. It was founded in 1921 and the first edition was published September 16 of the same year. Its headquarters are located in Guayaquil. The newspaper has been published since its foundation with only small interruptions during the dictatorship. The founder was Ismael Pérez Pazmiño. ''El Universo'' is a member of ''Asociación Ecuatoriana de Editores de Periódicos (AEDEP)'', ''Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa (SIP)'' and the '' World Association of Newspapers (WAN).'' Sections * Política – Politics * Economía – Economics * Sucesos – Crime * Migración – Migration * País – News from the provinces * Internacionales- International news * Marcador – Sports * El Gran Guayaquil – Guayaquil News * Vida – Life style * En Escena – Show business Supplements * Sambo, a magazine-style supplement published monthly for Samborondón. * Mi Mundo, children supplement published ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rita Verreos
Rita may refer to: People * Rita (given name) * Rita (Indian singer) (born 1984) * Rita (Israeli singer) (born 1962) * Rita (Japanese singer) * Eliza Humphreys (1850–1938), wrote under the pseudonym Rita Places * Djarrit, also known as Rita, a community in the Marshall Islands * 1180 Rita, an asteroid * Rita, West Virginia * Santa Rita, California (other), several places Film, television, and theater * ''Rita'' (1959 film), a 1959 Australian television play * ''Rita'' (2009 Italian film), a 2009 Italian film * ''Rita'' (2009 Indian film), a 2009 Marathi film directed by Renuka Shahane * ''Rita'' (TV series), a Danish television show * RITA Award, an award for romantic fiction * ''Educating Rita'', a 1980 stage play by Willy Russel ** ''Educating Rita'' (film), a 1983 British film based on that play *Rita Santos, an adult mermaid on the TV series ''Mako Mermaids'' Music * ''Rita'' (opera), an 1841 opera by Gaetano Donizetti Albums * ''Rita'' (Rita Yahan-Farouz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalia Fernández
Dalia Cristina Fernández Sánchez (born January 3, 1990 in Santiago de los Caballeros) is a Dominican beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Dominican Republic 2011 and represented the country in the 2011 Miss Universe pageant. In 2012 she was elected by Luz García’s ''Noche de Luz'' programme as a "Summer’s Hot Body". Early life Prior to her participation in Miss Dominican Republic 2011, Fernández competed in Reina Mundial del Banano 2009 in Machala, Ecuador on September 23, 2009. As the eventual first runner-up of the event, she won a crown made of 500 green pearls, tourmaline gem stones, and 700 crystals in silver finish. Fernández is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology. Miss Dominican Republic 2011 Fernández competed as the representative of Santiago, one of 36 finalists in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Dominican Republic 2011, broadcast live from Santo Domingo on March 8, 2011, where she became the eventual winner of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laura Spoya
Laura Vivian Spoya Solano (born July 25, 1991) is a Peruvian TV Host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won her home country's beauty national title of Miss Peru, Miss Peru 2015. She represented Peru at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. Personal life Spoya was born and raised in the Peruvian capital. She is a TV host and model in Peru. She won the Miss International Peru 2010 pageant on April 24, 2010. She represented Peru in the Miss International 2010, 2010 Miss International pageant that was held in Chengdu, China in October 2010, where she placed among Top 15 semifinalists at the age of 18. Later that year, she competed in the Reina Mundial del Banano, Reina Mundial del Banano 2010 pageant in Machala, Ecuador. She placed again, and ended up finishing 1st runner-up with the title of "Virreina Mundial del Banano." She is of Croatian descent. Miss Peru 2015 Spoya was crowned Miss Peru 2015 at the finals of the country's national pageant held on June 2, 2015 at the Belmond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizeth González
Lizeth Carolina González Romero (born in Santa Marta, Colombia Santa Marta (), officially Distrito Turístico, Cultural e Histórico de Santa Marta ("Touristic, Cultural and Historic District of Santa Marta"), is a city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in northern Colombia. It is the capital of Magdalena ... on 15 August 1986) Colombian model is a winner of several beauty contests, among which are, Magdalena 2010 and Miss World Banana Queen, currently holds the title of National Virreina (1 finalist), who won in the Miss Colombia 2010. Early life Lizeth Carolina González Romero. Born in Plato. She is the daughter of Freddy Gonzalez Fernandez and Vilma Romero Navarro. She has two brothers, Freddy and Lauren. She speaks English and French and has knowledge of Italian. In her spare time is devoted to swimming, yoga and pilates. She was elected Miss Magdalena Miss Colombia On November 15, 2010, 24 candidates from all departments of Colombia attended the Auditorium of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johanna Acs
Johanna Acs (born 1992) is a German model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Germany 2016 and represented Germany at the Miss Universe 2016. Personal life Johanna works as a model in Germany and is studying Textile and Clothing Management. She wants to start with a Master in Textile Trade and Technology. In her free time she loves to travel, see new cultures, learn languages and explore the world. She also likes to work out at the gym and to swim to keep her body healthy and fit. Pageantry Miss International 2010 Johanna represented Germany at Miss International 2010 in China on 7 November 2010, where she placed Top 15. Miss Supertalent 2014 Johanna represented Germany at Miss Supertalent 2014 in Seoul, South Korea on 30 May 2014, where she placed Top 7. Miss Grand International 2014 Johanna represented Germany at Miss Grand International 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand on 7 October 2014, but Unplaced at the pageant. Miss Universe Germany 2016 Johanna was crowned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reina Mundial Del Banano 2014
Reina Mundial del Banano 2014 is the 30th edition of the traditional contest of Reina Mundial del Banano. It will held in Machala, Ecuador on September 27, 2014. At the end of the event Manou Volkmer, Reina Mundial del Banano 2013 from Germany will crown her successor as Reina Mundial del Banano 2014. 18 contests all around the World will be compete for this title. Results Placements Special awards Contestants * All the 18 contestants in this competition: Notes Returns * Withdraws * Crossovers ;Miss World *2011: : Antonella Cecilia Kruger (''Top 36-Beach Beauty; Top 20-Top Model; Top 20 Beauty With A Purpose'') ;Miss International *2013: : Xiao-Wen Chen **s representative'' ;Miss Intercontinental Pageant *2013: : Emine Aliu **s representative'' ;Miss Queen Intercontinental *2014: : Hellen Morales (''Winner'') ; Miss Latin America *2015: : Ilse Renate Klug (''TBA'') ;Reinado Internacional del Café *2014: : Stefani Palma (''Miss Congeniality'') ;Miss Cara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carolina Rodríguez
Carolina Rodríguez Ballesteros (born 24 May 1986 in León) is a retired Spanish rhythmic gymnast. She is a veteran of the sport who started her senior career in the early 2000s. She competed in three Olympic cycles: at the 2004 Athens where she was member of the Spanish group, at the 2012 London competing as an individual gymnast where she finished 14th in all-around qualifications and at the 2016 Rio competing again as an individual, finishing in 8th in the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final. Career Early years Rodríguez began rhythmic gymnastics at the age of seven. She says, “Since the first time I saw this sport I fell in love with it.” She competes for the Ritmo club. She has three coaches who are Nina Vitrichenko, Ruth Fernández Menéndez, and Nuria Castaño Fernández. Rodríguez trains for 25 hours per week and she dreams of becoming an Olympic medalist. In 2001 during the World Championships in Madrid, she became the Junior National Vice-Cham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Beauty Contests
A beauty pageant or beauty contest is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. Pageants have now evolved to include inner beauty, with criteria covering judging of personality, intelligence, talent, character, and charitable involvement, through private interviews with judges and answers to public on-stage questions. The term beauty pageant refers originally to the Big Four international beauty pageants. Pageant titles are subdivided into Miss, Mrs. or Ms., and Teen – to clearly identify the difference between pageant divisions. Similar events for men or boys are usually called by other names and are more likely to be bodybuilding contests. Women's pageants International Major List of world's Big Four international beauty pageants (the original ''Big Four''): * Miss World (1951–present) * Miss Universe (1952–present) * Miss International (1960–present) * Miss Earth (2001–present) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty Pageants In Ecuador
Beauty is commonly described as a feature of objects that makes these objects pleasurable to perceive. Such objects include landscapes, sunsets, humans and works of art. Beauty, together with art and taste, is the main subject of aesthetics, one of the major branches of philosophy. As a positive aesthetic value, it is contrasted with ugliness as its negative counterpart. Along with truth and goodness it is one of the transcendentals, which are often considered the three fundamental concepts of human understanding. One difficulty in understanding beauty is because it has both objective and subjective aspects: it is seen as a property of things but also as depending on the emotional response of observers. Because of its subjective side, beauty is said to be "in the eye of the beholder". It has been argued that the ability on the side of the subject needed to perceive and judge beauty, sometimes referred to as the "sense of taste", can be trained and that the verdicts of experts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
