''Nuestra Belleza Latina 2016'' (stylized as NBL VIP) was the tenth season of ''

Nuestra Belleza Latina ''Nuestra Belleza Latina'' (English: ''Our Latin beauty'') is an American reality television beauty pageant that has been broadcast on Univision from 2007 through 2016, 2018, and 2021. Reunion specials have been conducted in the years 2010, 2016, ...

'' aired on

Univision Univision () is an American Spanish-language free-to-air television network owned by TelevisaUnivision. It is the United States' largest provider of Spanish-language content. The network's programming is aimed at the Latino public and includes ...

. It was the first "All Star" season from the entire series. The season premiered on Sunday February 28, 2016 pushed back from previous season premiering in January. The season finale was on May 22, 2016. There were no auditions this season as this season has been subtitled "All Stars", featuring twenty-six returning non-winning contestants representing the shows nine seasons for a second chance to win the title. Twenty-six of the most cutthroat, controversial and diverse contestants will battle for redemption to make it to the top. Clarissa Molina from Dominican Republic was crowned the 2016 NBL VIP Queen

Casting & Changes

This is the first ever "All Star" season of the entire show featuring twenty-six returning non-winning semifinalist representing all nine Seasons for a second chance to win the title. The top 12 will have the privilege to get back to the competition. This season will not feature a luxurious "Beauty Mansion" like previous seasons but rather a "Farm House" where all twelve "All Stars" must show they have what it takes to make it to the top. Setareh Khatibi from NBL 2012 (Season 6), Josephine Ochoa from NBL 2014 (Season 8) and Nathalia Casco from NBL 2015 (Season 9) are the only Runner-Up contestants selected to compete from all nine previous seasons. No casting process will be shown prior to the first gala. There will be two shows showing highlights of the contestants in their previous season and what they have been doing since their season, the pool of twenty-six will be reduced to twenty then to twelve. For the first time this season will be completely interactive and the public will be able to decide which girls they want back into the competition, what challenges they want the girls to do and what photo-shoots they should do. In addition to Head Judge

Osmel Sousa Osmel Ricardo Souza Mancilla (born 26 September 1946) is a Cuban-Venezuelan beauty pageant entrepreneur, and the former president of the Miss Venezuela Organization. Prominently known for his excellence in both pageantry and advertising, Sousa ...

, and beauty queen turned actress and TV Host

Jaqueline Bracamontes Jacqueline Bracamontes Van Hoorde (born 23 December 1979) is a Mexican actress, former model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Nuestra Belleza Jalisco 2000, Nuestra Belleza México 2000 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2001. ...

there is a new judge this season. Colombian Actor and India Catalina Awards nominee Best Actor

Daniel Arenas Daniel Arenas Consuegra (born March 30, 1979) is a Colombian actor who has worked in both Colombia and Mexican television. Early life Arenas was born on March 30, 1979 in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. He is the youngest of six children. He ...

will be joining the panel of judges. The backstage segment called "Rincon Social" will be hosted by

Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015 ''Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015'' (also known as NBL 2015) is the ninth season of '' Nuestra Belleza Latina'' and the ninth season to be aired on Univision. The season premiere was on Sunday January 18, 2015, the earliest premiere of all nine seaso ...

winner,

Francisca Lachapel Francisca Antonia Méndez Zampogna ( née Méndez Montero; born 5 May 1989 in Azua de Compostela) is a Dominican-American actress, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015 on 12 April 2015. She is c ...

, who will interview the guest, contestants and present what social media is saying about the show. For the first time since NBL 2012 (Season 6) the title sequence will be changed and for the first time since the original season NBL 2007 (Season 1) the logo of the show is revamped and re-titled NBL VIP. For the final twelve, more than one contestant from the same season can be chosen to compete and a season may also have no representative. The age requirement of 27 has been dropped since some previous contestants are over the previous age limit.

2016 All-Star Contestants

Elimination chart

Countries being represented

* Eliminated * First Place * Winner * Runner-Up * CPW: Countries Previously won * R : Resigned * : Countries Previously won

Episodes

Season 10, Episode 0: The Queens are Back

Original Air Date—21 February 2016 Seven of the previous winners of Nuestra Belleza Latina sit down with Lourdes Stephen and Jomari Goyso to discuss their triumphs, obstacles and what they think of the ladies returning. *Guest Hosts: Fashion Guru & Beauty Expert Jomari Goyso, anchor and moderator for Sal y Pimienta Lourdes Stephen *Guest Appearances: "The Czar of Beauty" and Head Judge

, First Winner of Nuestra Belleza Latina ( NBL 2007)

Alejandra Espinoza Alejandra Marrero (née: Espinoza Cruz; born March 27, 1987) is a Mexican beauty queen, model, and TV presenter. She won the first yearNBL 2010 Ana Patricia Gonzalez, Winner of NBL 2011 Nastassja Bolívar, Winner of NBL 2012

Vanessa De Roide Vanessa Menendez (née: De Roide Toledo born August 1, 1987, in Carolina) is a Puerto Rican TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who winner of Nuestra Belleza Latina 2012. She was the female image of Fox Deportes. Miss Earth 2005 Sh ...

, Winner of NBL 2013 Marisela Demontecristo, Winner of NBL 2014 Aleyda Ortiz, current Winner of NBL 2015

Season 10, Episode 1: Season of Redemption

Original Air Date—28 February 2016 Group one of 14 "All★Stars" arrives to Miami beginning the toughest competition. Highlights of their best moments and failures of their season shown. As well as what they have been up to since their last appearance on their original season. The girls were divided into seven total pairs, showing their talents from singing, acting, hosting or dancing. *Guest Appearances: First Winner of NBL 2007

Alejandra Espinoza Alejandra Marrero (née: Espinoza Cruz; born March 27, 1987) is a Mexican beauty queen, model, and TV presenter. She won the first yearNBL 2011 Nastassja Bolívar, current Winner of NBL 2015

*Musical Guest: Puerto Rican reggaeton musician

Yandel Llandel Veguilla Malavé (born; January 14, 1977), known professionally as Yandel, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter and the half member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. He released his first solo album, '' Quien Contra Mí'', in 2003. ...

, Cuban-American Rapper

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and Cuban reggaeton musician "El Chacal" *Challenge Guest: journalist & award-winning anchor Enrique Acevedo, TV host Carlos Calderón *CR stands for Country Representing *Rank stands for original placement on original season

Season 10, Episode 2: Last Chance

Original Air Date—6 March 2016 Group two of the last ten contestants will arrive to Miami in the hopes of making it to the competition. Highlights of their best moments and failures of their season shown. As well as what they have been up to since their last appearance on their original season. The girls were divided into seven total pairs, showing their talents from singing, acting, hosting or dancing. The final two girls that will form the top 26 will be revealed to the public. *Musical Guest: Dominican singer-songwriter

Prince Royce Geoffrey Royce Rojas (born May 11, 1989), known professionally as Prince Royce, is an American singer. At an early age, Royce took an interest in music, and in his teenage years began experimenting with music and writing poetry. By age nineteen ...

, Mexican songwriter & composer

Espinoza Paz Isidro Chávez Espinoza (born 29 October 1981 in Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico), better known as Espinoza Paz, is a Latin Grammy nominated Mexican musician and composer of Regional Mexican music, specializing in the styles of Banda, Norteño and ...

*Quit the competition: Prissila Sanchez *CR stands for Country Representing *Rank stands for original placement on original season

Season 10, Episode 3: All Stars Chosen

Original Air Date—13 March 2016 The first 5 contestants with the lowest votes will be eliminated. The top 20 will have a challenge chosen by the judges. Only the Top 12 will move on to the next stage of the competition and move into the "Mansion de la Belleza" (Mansion of Beauty) as they get one step closer to becoming the first All Star winner. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Setareh Khatibi *Guest Appearances: Former Nuestra Belleza Latina Judge

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, Noticiero Univision Edición Nocturna anchor

Ilia Calderón Ilia Calderón Chamat (born 1972) is a Colombian journalist. Born in Chocó, Calderón currently works as the news anchor for Univision's national evening newscast along with Jorge Ramos. She is also the presenter of the Univision weekly newsma ...

*Musical Guest: Puerto Rican reggaeton singer

Farruko Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado (born May 2, 1991), better known by his stage name Farruko, is a retired Puerto Rican singer and rapper. He rose to fame collaborating with Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Don Omar, and J Álvarez. He came to prominence in 2 ...

''(ages stated are at time of contest)''

Season 10, Episode 4: Back to Basics

Original Air Date—20 March 2016 The finalists move into the Mansion with a twist. NBL Camp will be the temporary place for the finalists, they will need to earn their stay at the Mansion. Tensions rise as the pressure start. The final girl chosen to be the final 12th All Star was Josephine Ochoa. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Ligia De Uriarte *Nominated by the Judges: Lisandra Silva, Catherine Castro and Berenice Guzman *Saved by Fellow Contestants: Catherine Castro *Nominees of the week: Lisandra Silva and Berenice Guzman *Challenge Winner: Anna Valencia *Guest Appearances: Eugenio Debrez *Musical Guest: Boy-Band and La Banda Winners

CNCO CNCO is a Latin American boy band based in Miami, Miami, Florida. The group consists of Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Christopher Vélez and Zabdiel De Jesús; former member Joel Pimentel departed the band in May 2021. They won a five-ye ...

, Mexican Singer "El Dasa"

Season 10, Episode 5: First Star down

Original Air Date—27 March 2016 The first elimination and challenge took place as the first All Star left the competition. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway):

Clarissa Molina Clarissa Molina (born Clarissa María Molina Contreras; September 23, 1991) is a Dominican model and beauty queen who won Miss Dominican Republic 2015 and represented the Dominican Republic at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. She later won the ti ...

*Nominees of previous Week: Berenice Guzman and Lisandra Silva *Eliminated from the Competition: Lisandra Silva from NBL ★ 2015 (Season 9) *Challenge Winner: Pink Team ( Setareh Khatibi, Catherine Castro, Berenice Guzman, Zoila Ceballos, Anna Valencia, and Patricia Corcino) *Nominated by Judges: Nathalia Casco, Barbara Turbay and Berenice Guzman *Saved by Fellow Contestants: Barbara Turbay *Nominees of the week: Nathalia Casco and Berenice Guzman *Musical Guest: Regional Mexican Singer

Roberto Tapia Roberto Tapia is an American singer of Mexican ancestry. He was born in San Diego, California and raised in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. He adopted the Regional Mexican genre and in August 2012, his album ''El Muchacho'' hit #1 on '' Billboard ...

, Venezuelan Pop Duo

Chino & Nacho Chino & Nacho is a Venezuelan pop duo, consisting of Jesús Alberto Miranda Pérez (Chino) (born November 15, 1984) and Miguel Ignacio Mendoza Donatti (Nacho) (born August 22, 1983). In 2010, the group won a Latin Grammy for Best Urban Album f ...

Season 10, Episode 6: Staying on Top

Original Air Date—3 April 2016 The second elimination and challenge took place as the second All Star left the competition. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Zoila Ceballos *Nominees from Previous Week: Berenice Guzmán and Nathalia Casco *Eliminated from the Competition: Berenice Guzmán from NBL ★ 2009 (Season 3) *Nominated by Judges: Catherine Castro, Nathalia Casco, Setareh Khatibi and Anna Valencia *Saved by Fellow Contestants: Catherine Castro & Nathalia Casco *Nominees of the week: Setareh Khatibi and Anna Valencia *Challenge Winner: Zoila Ceballos and Ligia de Uriarte *Musical Guest:

Chiquis Janney Marín Rivera (born June 26, 1985), better known as Chiquis Rivera, is an American singer and television personality. She is the eldest daughter of singer Jenni Rivera. She began her singing career in early 2014, releasing her first sing ...

and

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Season 10, Episode 7: Back to the Beauty Mansion

Original Air Date—10 April 2016 The third elimination and challenge will take place as the third All Star leaves the competition, as the girls try getting back into the Mansion and leave NBL Camp for good. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Clarissa Molina *Nominees from Previous Week: Setareh Khatibi and Anna Valencia *Eliminated from the Competition: Anna Valencia from NBL ★ 2009 (Season 3) *Automatically Nominated: Zoila Ceballos *Nominated by Fellow Contestants: Catherine Castro & Nathalia Casco *Saved by Judges: Catherine Castro & Nathalia Casco *Nominated by Judges: Josephine Ochoa *Nominees of the week: Zoila Ceballos & Josephine Ochoa *Challenge Winner: Clarissa Molina *Guest Appearances: Alejandra Espinosa *Musical Guest: Actor & Singer

Diego Boneta Diego Andrés González Boneta (born November 29, 1990) is an American actor, producer and singer. He gained wider recognition after starring in ''Rock of Ages'' (2012) alongside Tom Cruise and the ''Netflix'' biographical series '' Luis Miguel: ...

and Mexican singer Régulo Caro.

Season 10, Episode 8: Beauty Lip Sync Battle

Original Air Date—17 April 2016 The fourth elimination and challenge will take place as the next All Star leaves the competition. As one All Star moves back into the NBL Camp for insubordination the remaining queens are trying to get back into the Mansion and leave NBL Camp for good. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Bárbara Turbay *Nominees from Previous Week: Zoila Ceballos & Josephine Ochoa *Eliminated from the Competition: Zoila Ceballos from NBL ★ 2008 (Season 2) *Nominated by Judges: Ligia De Uriarte, Nathalia Casco and Patricia Corcino *Saved by Judges: Ligia De Uriarte *Nominees of the week: Nathalia Casco and Patricia Corcino *Camp Challenge Winners: Catherine Castro & Patricia Corcino *Lip Sync Challenge Winners: Josephine Ochoa, Setareh Khatibi, Bárbara Turbay, Clarissa Molina, Catherine Castro & Zoila Ceballos *Huntsman Movie Challenge Winners: Ligia De Uriarte, Setareh Khatibi, Clarissa Molina & Catherine Castro *Guest Appearances: Alejandra Espinosa, Fedro helping Bárbara Turbay in challenge *Musical Guest: Mexican Banda Group "Calibre 50", Puerto Rican reggaeton duo

Alexis & Fido Alexis & Fido, a.k.a. Los Pitbulls,Reggaetón 'Pitbulls' Ready To S ...

Season 10, Episode 9: Goodbye to the Farm House

Original Air Date—24 April 2016 The remaining girls move back into the Beauty Mansion. Tensions arise after a shocking nomination. The fight elimination and challenge will take place as the next All Star leaves the competition. As they battle to make it to the upcoming quarter-finals of the competition. After a shocking elimination, Nathalia Casco decided to leave the competition voluntarily stating her emotional and mental sanity was her priority over the competition, leaving her spot for fellow contestant Patricia Corcino. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Ligia De Uriarte *Nominees from Previous Week: Nathalia Casco and Patricia Corcino *Eliminated from the Competition: Patricia Corcino from NBL ★ 2011 (Season 5) *Quit from the Competition: Nathalia Casco from NBL ★ 2015 (Season 9) *Reinstated to the Competition: Patricia Corcino from NBL ★ 2011 (Season 5) *Nominated by Judges: Josephine Ochoa, Setareh Khatibi, Clarissa Molina and Nathalia Casco *Saved by Judges: Clarissa Molina *Nominees of the week: Josephine Ochoa and Setareh Khatibi *Live Show Challenge Winner: Bárbara Turbay, Catherine Castro, Ligia de Uriarte and Patricia Corcino *Guest Appearances: Mexican Actress,

Marlene Favela Marlene Favela (born Silvia Marlene Favela Meraz on August 5, 1977, in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico) is a Mexican actress and model. In Mexican television, as of 2013 she was best known as Esmeralda in the TV show '' Zorro, La Espada y ...

& previous participant Zoila Ceballos *Musical Guest: Puerto Rican reggaeton music duo

Zion & Lennox Zion & Lennox are a reggaeton music duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 2004, Zion & Lennox released their first studio album titled '' Motivando A La Yal'' under White Lion Records. After their first album, Zion & Lennox decided to start their ow ...

, Regional Mexican singer

Luis Coronel Luis Miguel Coronel Gámez, better known as Luis Coronel, is an American singer of Regional Mexican music. Career Luis Coronel uploaded tons of videos of himself singing, but one caught the eye of Del Records. He recorded himself singing to ...

, Colombian reggaeton singer

Reykon Andrés Felipe Robledo Londoño (born 12 December 1986), better known as Reykon "El Líder" "Pepito" , is a reggaeton performer from Colombia. He is considered one of the biggest proponents of Latin America's reggaeton music genre. He is from ...

Season 10, Episode 10: Major Revelations

Original Air Date—1 May 2016 The top seven girls open up with major revelations of hardships of their past. As the finale awaits, a shocking twist throws stirs up the competition. As the sixth All Star leaves the competition, the girls are one step closer to the finals. *First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Patricia Corcino *Nominees from Previous Week: Josephine Ochoa and Setareh Khatibi *Eliminated from the Competition: Josephine Ochoa from NBL ★ 2014 (Season 8) *Challenge Winner of the week: No Challenge winner was determined *Final Judges Nominations: Setareh Khatibi, Ligia De Uriarte, Catherine Castro, Clarissa Molina, Barbara Turbay, and Patricia Corcino *Musical Guest: Cuban actor & singer

Jencarlos Canela Jencarlos Canela (born April 21, 1988) is an American actor and singer. Canela starred in the telenovela ''Mi corazón insiste en Lola Volcán'', and two other telenovelas. In September 2013, he began a new project called "Scan Me" on his offic ...

, Mexican pop band

Reik Reik is a Mexican pop rock band from Mexicali, Baja California, formed in 2003 by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals), Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitar, background vocals), and Gilberto Marín Espinoza (guitar). The group's first five album ...

, Cuban reggaeton singer Jacob Forever

Season 10, Episode 11: Road to the Finale

Original Air Date—8 May 2016 The seventh elimination and challenge take place as the seventh All Star leaves the competition. *First Call-Out (At the Runway): Setareh Khatibi *Nominees from Previous Week: Clarissa Molina, Catherine Castro, Ligia De Uriarte, Barbara Turbay, Patricia Corcino, and Setareh Khatibi *Nominees having fewest public vote: Barbara Turbay, Ligia De Uriarte, and Patricia Corcino *Saved by Judges: Barbara Turbay *Saved by Fellow Contestants: Ligia Uriate *Eliminated from the Competition: Patricia Corcino from NBL ★ 2011 (Season 5) *Challenge Winner of the week: Setareh Khatibi *Final Judges Nominations: Barbara Turbay, Catherine Castro, Setareh Khatibi, Ligia De Uriarte, and Clarissa Molina. *Guest Appearances: Argentine-born Puerto Rican actor, model and previous judge of NBL

, Cuban Actor Pedro Moreno & Argentine Actor

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*Musical Guest: Colombian Reggaeton singer

Maluma Juan Luis Londoño Arias (born 28 January 1994), known professionally as Maluma, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor. Born and raised in Medellín, he developed an interest in music at a young age, recording songs since age sixteen. ...

& Mexican singer and actress

Thalía Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda (; born 26 August 1971), known mononymously as Thalía, is a Mexican singer and actress. Referred to as the " Queen of Latin Pop", she is considered one of the most successful and influential Mexican artists. Havi ...

Season 10, Episode 12: Up Close & Above

Original Air Date—15 May 2016 The last elimination and challenge take place as the eight All Star leaves the competition. The top 4 advance to the finale. *First Call-Out (At the Runway): Barbara Turbay *Nominees from Previous Week: Barbara Turbay, Catherine Castro, Setareh Khatibi, Ligia De Uriarte, and Clarissa Molina *Eliminated from the Competition: Ligia De Uriarte *All Star ★ NBL VIP Top 4: Setareh Khatibi, Barbara Turbay, Clarissa Molina and Catherine Castro *Musical Guest: Cuban reggaeton duo Gente de Zona , Colombian reggaeton singer & composer

J Balvin José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born 7 May 1985), known professionally as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. He has been referred to as the " Prince of Reggaeton" (from Spanish: "Príncipe del Reggaetón"), and is one of the best-sell ...

& Mexican group Calibre 50

Season 10, Episode 13: All Star ★ NBL VIP is...

*All Star ★ NBL VIP Top 4: Setareh Khatibi, Barbara Turbay, Clarissa Molina, Catherine Castro *All Star ★ NBL VIP winner: Clarissa Molina *All Star ★ NBL VIP runner-up: Setareh Khatibi *All Star ★ NBL VIP second runner-up: Catherine Castro *All Star ★ NBL VIP third runner-up: Barbara Turbay *Musical Guest: Puerto Rican reggaeton singer

Wisin Juan Luis Morera Luna (; born December 19, 1978), best known as his stage name Wisin (), is a Puerto Rican reggaeton rapper, singer and record producer, best known as a member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. Wisin is noted for his unique and ...

, Spanish musician,singer,and songwriter Pablo Alboran & Mexican singer and songwriter

Julión Álvarez Julio César Álvarez Montelongo (born April 11, 1983), better known as Julión Álvarez (), is a Mexican singer. Álvarez has been nominated for a Grammy Award and two Latin Grammy Awards. Early life and career Julión Álvarez was born an ...

Summaries

Call-out order

*In episode 1, Group One formed by 14 semi-finalists was shown. *In episode 2, Group Two with the remainder of 26 the semi-finalists was shown. One quit reducing the contestants to 25. *In episode 3, the pool of 25 semi-finalists was reduced to the top 20 who moved on to the next round of the competition. *In episode 3, the pool of 20 semi-finalists was reduced to the top 13, with the first eleven making it to the competition. *In episode 4, the final contestant in Top 12, chosen among the remaining two contestants, was announced.

All★Stars

The following candidates are the top 26 "All Stars" Semi-Finalist Chosen to return: ''(12 contestants selected from different season will be chosen to compete)'' Participants selected to compete according to the order of their season and original season's rank ** Semi-Finalist, Karol Scott representing NBL ★ 2012 (Season 6) was nominated to become the 12th contestant to participate but was eliminated in top 13. ** Semi-Finalist, Prissila Sanchez representing NBL ★ 2014 (Season 8) Quit the competition on second episode due to her pregnancy. She became ineligible to participate thus being eliminated. Contestants nominated to fill the last two spots (25th & 26th) but did not make the final placing. ''(Participants selected to compete according to the order of their season and original season's rank)''

References

{{Contestants of Nuestra Belleza Latina Univision original programming Nuestra Belleza Latina