Nuestra Belleza México 1994, the first

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pageant, was held at the Auditorio Benito Juárez of

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, Mexico on November 13, 1994. Thirty-two contestants of the Mexican Republic competed for the national title, which was won by

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from

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, who later competed at

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in Namibia. Zetina was crowned by

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from India and

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, first Mexican

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and National Director of

Results

Placements

Preliminary competition

The Preliminary Competition was held at the Auditorio Benito Juárez of

, Mexico on November 12, 1994. Prior to the final telecast, all contestants competed in swimsuit and evening gown during the preliminary competition, which included a corporal expression category and a speech about their States. The Opening Number was a parade in State Costume. During that night, there were three special awards given to the contestants. The musical part was enlivened by the following groups:

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and Ángeles Ochoa. The Preliminary Competition was hosted by

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and

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Contestants

Judges

The judges were the same for both the Preliminary and Final Competitions. * Fernando Romo – Stylist * Sara Castany- Editor *

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– Actor * Valéria Melo Péris – Miss Brazil 1994 and *

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– TV Producer *

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– Writer & Actress *

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– Artist *

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– Actress

References

External links

Official Website
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