Young Cuban women, or those girls who have one of their parents of that nationality, will have the opportunity to be selected through a virtual casting to represent the Caribbean nation in the Miss Universe beauty pageant.
The organizers of the event pointed out that they are looking for “inspiring, self-confident women with a deep love for their country,” who must fill out an online form and upload three photos, through the event website.
He statement indicates that applicants must be between 18 and 28 years old, in addition to being Cuban by birth or naturalized, and the registration date will end on May 26.
“The Miss Universe Cuba Organization invites you to register and become the next ambassador of Cuban beauty on the Miss Universe stage,” the call indicated.
“As part of the prestigious pageant, you will have the opportunity to represent Cuba to the world and show your grace, elegance and talent,” the statement added.
The Venezuelan designer Prince Julius Caesarwill lead the Miss Universe Cuba pageantwhich will take place in the city of Miamithus marking the historic return of the Caribbean nation to the beauty pageant after 57 years of absence.
According to the fashion advisor, they pretend to have 20 contestants, who will receive prior preparation for three months.
She pointed out that they must be intelligent women and “have a message to carry,” while emphasizing that size or complexion does not matter.
From its first edition in 1952 until 1960, Cuba was an active participant in the Miss Universe pageant.
However, the ban by the regime led to the representatives from 1961 to 1967 competing under the name of Miss Cuba Free, exiled in the city of Miami.
Elina Salavarría De Mora, in 1967, was the woman who represented Cuba for the last time.
The 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageantwhich highlights beauty, grace and cultural diversity internationally, will take place in Mexico in 2024, the news portal reported Hola!.
120 countries are expected to participate, making the event “a truly global spectacle that will captivate viewers around the world,” the website noted.
