Paulina Vega Dieppa (; born 15 January 1993) is a Colombian television host, model and beauty queen crowned Miss Colombia 2013 and

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. Vega is the second

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from Colombia.

Early life

Paulina Vega Dieppa was born in

Barranquilla Barranquilla () is the capital district of Atlántico Department in Colombia. It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port in the Caribbean Coast region; as of 2018 it had a population of 1,206,319, making it Col ...

, Colombia to Laura Dieppa and cardiologist Rodolfo Vega Llama. She has seven brothers and sisters. Ms. Vega is of Spanish and French descent the granddaughter of Colombian

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Gastón Vega and Miss Atlántico 1953 Elvira Castillo, also a distant cousin of

Miss Colombia 2014 Miss Colombia 2014 was the 62nd edition of the Miss Colombia pageant. It was held on November 17, 2014 in Cartagena, Colombia. At the end of the event, Paulina Vega of Atlántico crowned Ariadna Gutiérrez of Sucre as Miss Colombia 2015. Sh ...

Ariadna Gutiérrez Ariadna María Gutiérrez Arévalo (born 25 December 1993) is a Colombian model, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Colombia 2014. She represented Colombia in the Miss Universe 2015 competition on December 20, 2015, an ...

who placed first runner-up at

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. Vega completed her elementary and high school education between

Colegio Karl C. Parrish Colegio Karl C. Parrish (also known as KCP) is a bilingual private school that offers Preschool through 12th-grade education. The school is located in Barranquilla, Colombia. Description Colegio Karl C. Parrish was founded in 1938. It is accre ...

and the German School of Barranquilla during her years living in the Caribbean city, after moving to the capital where she finished her last years at

Deutsche Schule Bogotá ''Deutsche Schule Bogotá'' ( es, Colegio Andino) is a German international school in Bogota, Colombia. It serves levels Kindergarten through ''Bachillerato''/''Sekundarstufe'' (senior high school). Pontifical Xavierian University The Pontifical Xavierian University (in Spanish Pontificia Universidad Javeriana) is a private higher education institution founded in 1623. It is one of the oldest, most traditional, and prestigious Colombian universities, directed by the Societ ...

Pageantry

Miss Colombia 2013

Paulina Vega Dieppa competed in Miss Colombia 2013 on November 11, 2013, held in Cartagena, representing the

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, where she won the title of Miss Colombia, gaining the right to represent the country at

. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder

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Miss Colombia 2012 Miss Colombia 2012 was the 60th edition of the Miss Colombia pageant. It was held on November 12, 2012 in Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia. At the end of the event, Daniella Álvarez of Atlántico Department, Atlántico crowned Lucia Ald ...

. Vega became the eleventh Miss Atlantico to win that title since the

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pageant began in 1934, the first Miss Atlantico to win Miss Universe, and the second Colombian to win

after

Luz Marina Zuluaga Luz Marina Zuluaga Zuluaga (; October 31, 1938 – December 2, 2015) was a Colombian beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1958. She was the only Colombian woman to win the Miss Universe pageant until Paulina Vega became Miss Universe 2014. Biograp ...

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Miss Universe 2014

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from

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, crowned her as Miss Universe 2014 on January 25, 2015, in

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, beating 87 contestants. She was the second Colombian in 56 years to win the Miss Universe crown after Miss Universe 1958

. Vega debuted the pageant's new crown as designed by Diamonds International Corporation, a Czech-based jeweler officially responsible for Miss Universe jewelry. Her prize package included cash, a year contract promoting Miss Universe, world travel, a rent-free luxury apartment in New York City, a gift bag stuffed with designer shoes, dresses, and beauty products, a US$100,000

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for a two-year course at the

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, and free access to famous fashion houses and beauty parlors. Vega intends to spend her year-long reign traveling the world to lecture on

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issues and to promote education regards

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. After her crowning, Paulina was interviewed by

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, Rendezvous with Miss Universe (

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(Colombia),

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(Colombia),

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, ''

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with Thomas Roberts'' (

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), ''

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'' (MSNBC), ''

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'' (

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) and ''

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'' (

). In early February, Vega attended Mercedes Benz-

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in New York City together with

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and

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. On February 17, 2015, Vega made an appearance on the season finale of ''

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''. On February 20, 2015, Vega visited

to attend the 19th annual

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pageant. She assisted in the crowning of Puteri Indonesia 2015 (Miss Universe Indonesia). She also visited

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and

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where she filmed publicity for YOU•C1000 along with former Miss Universes

Dayana Mendoza Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada (born 1 June 1986) is a Venezuelan actress, model, film producer and director. She is also a former beauty queen, winner of the titles of Miss Venezuela 2007 and Miss Universe 2008. Dayana Mendoza, in 2012, parti ...

and

Olivia Culpo Olivia Frances Culpo (born May 8, 1992) is an American model, fashion influencer, social media personality, and actress. After winning the Miss Rhode Island USA competition, she went on to be crowned Miss USA, and then Miss Universe in 2012. ...

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. In early March, Vega traveled to Doral, Florida, to attend the

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golf resort. On March 8, 2015, Vega became a public speaker at the

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Event 2015 in New York City. On March 11, 2015, Vega volunteered at

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, New York City, to learn about their services and critical issues of HIV and AIDS. In addition, she was interviewed on MSNBC in ''Out There with Thomas Roberts'' to discuss how she would work to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS in her new role. On March 13, 2015, she joined New York state senator

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to help honor distinguished women in the community as a part of Women's History Month at

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. On March 19, 2015, Vega traveled to

Nice Nice ( , ; Niçard: , classical norm, or , nonstandard, ; it, Nizza ; lij, Nissa; grc, Νίκαια; la, Nicaea) is the prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes department in France. The Nice agglomeration extends far beyond the administrative c ...

, France. She was invited by SAGA Cosmetics to launch the 'Miss Universe Style Illuminate by CHI' haircare line. On March 22, 2015, Vega attended the

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Worldwide Beauty Show to launch the 'Miss Universe Style Illuminate by CHI' haircare line at

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, Italy. During the same week, she was also invited to launch the Yamamay for Miss Universe' 2015 Swimwear Collection at

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. After her European trips, Vega visited

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, Canada, for the first time as it prepared for the

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. On April 6, 2015, Vega attended the Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2015 at ArtBeam in New York City. On April 9, 2015, Vega emerged as the winner of Missosology's Timeless Beauty 2014 contest. On April 10, 2015, Vega attended AID FOR AIDS International to support National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. She is committed to fighting against HIV and AIDS, as well as providing support to children and young adults fighting this disease. On the same day, Vega attended the Colombian International Film Festival in New York. On April 13, 2015, Vega traveled to

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, where she was invited for a photoshoot with

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. On April 15, 2015, Vega became the godmother for the

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. During the same event, she helped launch the 25th-anniversary campaign at

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in New York City. On April 20, 2015, Vega traveled to

Bogotá Bogotá (, also , , ), officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá (; ) during the Spanish period and between 1991 and 2000, is the capital city of Colombia, and one of the larges ...

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, where she was officially revealed as the new face of Falabella. On April 27, 2015, Vega began her homecoming trip to Colombia, arriving in Bogotá. On April 28, 2015, Vega met the President of Colombia,

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, and his wife Clemencia Santos at the Presidential Palace for a welcoming ceremony. Vega was appointed as the ambassador to fight against child malnutrition. On April 29, 2015, Vega met the employees of Vogue Cosmetics Plant, the sponsor of Miss Universe in Colombia. She was the guest of honor at

where she met Colombia's first Miss Universe,

. On April 30, 2015, Vega traveled to Cartagena where she met the board of directors of Miss Colombia. Also on April 30, Vega traveled to her hometown,

. On May 1, 2015, Vega attended a welcoming event at Plaza de la Paz where she met the Mayor of Barranquilla, Ms.

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. On May 1, 2015, Vega was chosen as one of the 50 most beautiful Hispanic celebrities by ''

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'' magazine. During the same day, Vega walked the red carpet at the ''People en Español'' 50 Most Beautiful 2015 Gala in New York City. On May 14, 2015, Vega attended the 13th Annual Smile Gala in New York City. On May 15, 2015, Vega attended the

Cielo in New York City. On May 18, 2015, Vega attended the 30th annual AIDS Walk in New York. On May 27, 2015, Vega traveled to

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, China, to attend the grand opening of

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and Broadway Macau. On June 5, 2015, Vega traveled to

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, to attend the Annual 'Fiestas Machala' Parade. Vega received a certificate from Mayor Carlos Falquez Aguilar and the city of Machala for her visit. Vega also met with Mayor of Guayaquil

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during her trip. On June 27, 2015, Vega traveled to

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, to attend the VII

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Ball and serve as Master of Ceremony. Paulina Vega Colombia Moda

On July 12, 2015, Vega traveled to

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, to attend the 2015 Miss USA pageant. Vega assisted in crowning the winner,

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. On July 20, 2015, Vega attended the ''

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'' New York premiere. On July 23, 2015, Vega volunteered at

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serving meals to men and women living with HIV and AIDS. On July 27, 2015, Vega participated in the Colombian Day parade in New York City. On July 28, 2015, Vega modeled for the pasarela Falabella Colombia Moda 2015, in

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, Colombia. On August 4, 2015, Vega traveled to

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, to launch the Jealous 21 Limited Edition Miss Universe Collection. On August 22, 2015, Vega traveled to

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, to attend

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held at the

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. Vega assisted in crowning the winner

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. On August 25, 2015, Vega attended the

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game at

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in New York City. On August 26, 2015, Vega spent a day volunteering with

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, helping to prepare meals in New York City. On August 27, 2015, Vega attended the

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city sightseeing cruise to the

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. In early September 2015, Vega attended the U.S. Open. On September 8, 2015, Vega attended

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international

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at Red Bull Arena in

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. From September 10 to 16, 2015, Vega attended Spring 2016

. Among others, she attended Angel Sanchez Show, Concept Korea Show,

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and

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Show,

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Show, Nicholas K Show. Vega also attended Shenzhen Show,

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Show, and the Australian Evening & Bridal Wear Show. On September 11, 2015, Vega attended Annual Charity Day hosted by

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and BGC at BGC Partners, INC in New York City. On September 28, 2015, Vega attended the Fashion 4 Development's 5th annual Official First Ladies luncheon at

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in New York City. It was also around this time during her reign

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acquired full ownership of the

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and sold the entire company, ending his affiliation with the pageant. On October 11, 2015, Vega led the annual Hispanic Day Parade up

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in New York City. From October 14 to 17, 2015, Vega attended various events in

, among them, Miss Universe Cover Party Latino Show Magazine 2015 in Medellin and

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. On October 23, 2015, Vega attended the 11th Annual Orphaned Starfish Foundation's New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. On November 3, 2015, Vega attended the 2015 Aid for AIDS Gala at Cipriani Downtown in New York City. On November 16, 2015, Vega attended the 2015 Miss Colombia pageant in Cartagena, Colombia. On November 18, 2015, Vega attended the 2015 Latin GRAMMY Person of the Year honoring

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at the

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. On December 10, 2015, Vega and the 2015 Miss Universe contestants participated in the traditional National Gift Auction held at the Opportunity Village in

. On December 20, 2015, Vega crowned her successor

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at Planet Hollywood in

. During her reign as Miss Universe, Vega traveled to

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and numerous trips around the

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Television

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Notes

References

External links

Official Paulina Vega website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vega, Paulina 1993 births Living people Miss Universe 2014 contestants Miss Colombia winners Miss Universe winners People from Barranquilla Colombian beauty pageant winners Colombian female models