Miss Universe Belize
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| Formation | 1975 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Belize City |
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Membership | |
Official language | English |
Director | Romeo Escobar (Miss Universe Belize) Michael Arnold (Miss World Belize) Enrique De Leon (Miss International Belize) Enrique De Leon(Reina Hispanoamericana Belize) Enrique De Leon (Reina Internacional del Tropico Belize) Enrique De Leon (Miss America Latina Belize) Zenyda Moya (Miss Scuba Belize) |
| Website | MISSUNIVERSEBELIZEPAGEANT.COM |
Miss Belize are national Beauty pageant title holders in Belize that go on to represent Belize internationally at their respective pageants.
History
In the early years,[when?] there was one pageant held yearly to select a Belizean representative for the Miss Universe pageant, with either that same winner or a runner-up representing Belize at Miss World.[citation needed] Recently[when?] there have been the emergence of different pageants to select representatives for the different international pageants as opposed to just one pageant with several winners.[citation needed]
| This section possibly contains original research. (August 2016) |
Opal Enriquez won a pageant in Los Angeles but was never an official Miss Belize winner of any pageant held in Belize but nonetheless did well in her pageant under her US Director Eva Gallego and went on to become Miss Costa Maya 1st.[citation needed] Runner-up when Andrea Elrington withdrew.[citation needed][when?] Enriquez has gone on to produce her own winner at Costa Maya in 2013 and giving Belize its third Miss Costa Maya pageant International winner.[citation needed]
2008 elected Miss Belize Universe Tanisha Vernon spoke out "against Pageants Belize and its owner and only employee – Margaret Johnson".[1] Her crown was then revoked in July 2008.[2]
In 2016 Opal Enriquez took Miss Universe franchise.[citation needed] The 2016 Miss Belize will compete at the Miss Universe after 8 years when it did not exist, while the first runner-up goes to Miss International.[citation needed]
In 2018 Romeo Escobar, a three Emmy award-winning producer took over the franchise of Miss Universe in Belize.[3]
Titleholders
- The following is a list of winners. From 1975 to Present. The Queen of the Jewel acquired the naming rights and the competition between 2010 and 2016.
The pageant has not been held in 1992, 1994, 2002, 2009, 2011, 2013-2015 and 2017.
- The following is a list of winners. From 1975 to Present. The Queen of the Jewel acquired the naming rights and the competition between 2010 and 2016.
| Year | Miss Belize |
|---|---|
| 1974 | Pelisamay Longsworth |
| 1975 | Janet Joan Joseph |
| 1976 | Dora Maria Phillips |
| 1977 | Christina Margarita Ysaguirre |
| 1978 | Sarita Diana Acosta |
| 1979 | Ellen Marie Clarke |
| 1980 | Ivette Zabaneh |
| 1981 | Sharon Kay Auxillou |
| 1982 | Shirlene Dianne McKoy |
| 1983 | Lisa Patricia Ramírez |
| 1984 | Jennifer (Jenny) Woods |
| 1985 | Romy Ellen Taegar |
| 1986 | Holly Emma Edgell |
| 1987 | Janine Sylvestre |
| 1988 | Pauline Young |
| 1989 | Andrea Shermane McKoy |
| 1990 | Ysela Antonia Zabaneh |
| 1991 | Josephine Gault |
| 1993 | Melanie Smith |
| 1995 | Deborah Wade |
| 1996 | Ava Lovell |
| 1997 | Sharon Domínguez |
| 1998 | Elvia Lilia Vega |
| 1999 | Viola Jeffery |
| 2000 | Shiemicka Richardson |
| 2001 | Karen Anita Russell |
| 2003 | Becky Belinda Bernard |
| 2004 | Leilah Anne Magdalena Pandy |
| 2005 | Andrea Elrington |
| 2006 | Maria Jeffery |
| 2007 | Tanisha Vernon |
| 2008 | Charmaine Chinapen |
| 2010 | Annlyn Apolonio |
| 2016 | Rebecca Rath |
| 2018 | Jenelli Fraser |
| 2019 | Destinee Arnold |
| 2020 | Iris Salguero |
Big Four pageants representatives
Miss Belize Universe
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Miss Belize has started to send a Miss Belize to Miss Universe from 1975. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent.
| Year | Miss Belize | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Iris Salguero | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2019 | Destinee Arnold | Unplaced | |||
| 2018 | Jenelli Fraser | Unplaced | Miss Universe Belize — Romeo Escobar Directorship | ||
| 2017 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2016 | Rebecca Rath | Unplaced | Best National Costume (Top 12) | Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize — Opal Onriquez Directorship | |
| Did not compete between 2010 and 2015 | |||||
| 2009 | Charmaine Chinapen | Did not compete | Allocated to Miss World 2008 | ||
| 2008 | Tanisha Vernon | Did not compete | Failed to sign her contract and that she could not expect to continue as queen "Miss Belize" without doing so[4] | ||
| 2007 | Maria Jeffery | Unplaced | |||
| 2006 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2005 | Andrea Elrington | Unplaced | |||
| 2004 | Leilah Anne Magdalena Pandy | Unplaced | |||
| 2003 | Becky Belinda Bernard | Unplaced | Margaret Johnson Directorship | ||
| 2002 | Karen Anita Russell | Did not compete | Withdrew — Саrоlуn Тrеnсh-Ѕаndіfоrd Directorship | ||
| 2001 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2000 | Shiemicka Richardson | Unplaced | |||
| 1999 | Viola Jeffery | Unplaced | |||
| 1998 | Elvia Lilia Vega | Unplaced | |||
| 1997 | Sharon Domínguez | Unplaced | |||
| 1996 | Ava Lovell | Unplaced | |||
| 1995 | Deborah Wade | Unplaced | |||
| 1994 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1993 | Melanie Smith | Unplaced | |||
| 1992 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1991 | Josephine Gault | Unplaced | |||
| 1990 | Ysela Antonia Zabaneh | Unplaced | |||
| 1989 | Andrea Shermane McKoy | Unplaced | |||
| 1988 | Did not compete | ||||
| 1987 | Holly Emma Edgell | Unplaced | Solie Arguelles (Pageants Belize) Directorship | ||
| 1986 | Romy Ellen Taegar | Unplaced | |||
| 1985 | Jennifer (Jenny) Woods | Unplaced | |||
| 1984 | Lisa Patricia Ramírez | Unplaced | |||
| 1983 | Shirlene Dianne McKoy | Unplaced | |||
| 1982 | Sharon Kay Auxillou | Unplaced | |||
| 1981 | Ivette Zabaneh | Unplaced | |||
| 1980 | Ellen Marie Clarke | Unplaced | |||
| 1979 | Sarita Diana Acosta | Top 12 | |||
| 1978 | Christina Margarita Ysaguirre | Unplaced | |||
| 1977 | Dora Maria Phillips | Unplaced | |||
| 1976 | Janet Joan Joseph | Unplaced | |||
| 1975 | Pelisamay Longsworth | Unplaced | Under the UDP Minister Youth and Culture of Belize | ||
Miss Belize World
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
- Began 2009 the franchise of Miss World in Belize took over to Miss Belize World Organization which will be a casting to Miss Belize for Miss World.
| Year | Miss Belize World | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | ||||
| 2019 | Did not compete | ||||
| 2018 | Jalyssa Arthurs Wade | Unplaced | |||
| 2017 | Renae Sherese Martinez | Unplaced | |||
| 2016 | Iris Carmen Salguero | Unplaced | |||
| 2015 | Jasmin Jael Rhamdas | Unplaced | |||
| 2014 | Raquel Alejandra Badillo | Unplaced | |||
| 2013 | Idolly Louise Saldivar | Unplaced | |||
| 2012 | Chantae Chanice Guy | Unplaced | |||
| 2011 | Kadejah Kenifah Tunn | Unplaced | |||
| 2010 | Jessel Monique Lauriano | Unplaced | |||
| 2009 | Norma Leticia Lara | Unplaced | Miss Belize World Organization | ||
| 2008 | Charmaine Chinapen | Unplaced | |||
| 2007 | Felicita Arzu | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 2004—2006 | |||||
| 2003 | Dalila Violeta Vanzie Montano | Unplaced | |||
| 2002 | Karen Anita Russell | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 1992—2001 | |||||
| 1991 | Josephine Gault | Unplaced | |||
| 1990 | Ysela Antonia Zabaneh | Unplaced | |||
| 1989 | Martha Badillo | Unplaced | |||
| 1988 | Pauline Young | Unplaced | |||
| 1987 | Janine Sylvestre | Unplaced | |||
Miss Belize International
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss Belize International | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 2020 | Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 | ||||
| 2019 | Selena Maria Urias | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 2017—2018 | |||||
| 2016 | Marcia Moody | Did not compete | |||
| Did not compete between 2013—2015 | |||||
| 2012 | Destinee Dominique Arnold | Unplaced | |||
| 2011 | Annlyn Nicole Apolonio | Unplaced | Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize — Opal Onriquez Directorship | ||
Miss Belize Earth
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Miss Belize Earth | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 2019—Present | |||||
| 2018 | Renae Sherese Martinez | Unplaced | |||
| 2017 | Iris Salguero | Unplaced | |||
| 2016 | Chantae Guy | Unplaced | |||
| Did not compete between 2014—2015 | |||||
| 2013 | Amber Renee Rivero | Unplaced | |||
| 2012 | Jessel Monique Lauriano | Unplaced | |||
| 2011 | Kimberly Ann Robateau | Unplaced | |||
| 2010 | Natasha Nicole Acosta | Did not compete | |||
| 2009 | Sherrylee Rodriguez | Did not compete | |||
| 2008 | Larriean Samuels | Did not compete | |||
| 2007 | Leilah Anne Magdalena Pandy | Unplaced | |||
References
- ^ "Beauty Queens Revolt Against Margaret Johnson". 7newsbelize.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ ""the nightmare is over", Former Miss Belize wins case against Pageants Belize - The San Pedro Sun News". sanpedrosun.com. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Miss Universe Belize 2018". Miss Belize 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "NEW MISS BELIZE CROWNED". amandala.com.bz. Retrieved 18 May 2019.