Miss Nicaragua
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| File:MissNicaraguaLogo.jpg Logo of the Miss Nicaragua pageant. | |
| Formation | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Managua |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss Universe Miss International Miss Supranational Miss Grand International |
Official language | Spanish |
| Website | Official website |
The Miss Nicaragua contest is the national beauty pageant of Nicaragua and is a franchise of SILHUETAS, a modeling agency.[1] Each Nicaraguan department may choose a representative who then enters the Miss Nicaragua finals, traditionally held at the Rubén Darío National Theater. The winner is crowned at the conclusion of the final competition. The pageant has been held since 1955 and is responsible for selecting the country's representatives to Miss Universe and Miss International (amongst others). The winner goes to Miss Universe and the 1st runner-up to Miss International.[2]
Participants
Participants for the Miss Nicaragua contest must be between 18 and 25 years old, not married and have no children. After participants are chosen, 16 candidates are elected and represent their region. The majority of Miss Nicaragua winners have been from Managua.
For the past couple of years the pageant has had a theme, for 2006 it was "León, pasado maravilloso... presente esperanzador... futuro luminoso" meaning "León, wonderful past... hopeful present.. luminous future".[3]
Despite only having had only three Miss Universe Semifinalists to date; Nicaragua has done well in other international beauty pageants.
Titleholders
| Miss Nicaragua | |||||
| 1955 | Rosa Argentina Lacayo | 1963 | Leda Sánchez | 1968 | Margine Davidson |
| 1969 | Soraya Herrera Chávez | 1970 | Xiomara Paguaga Rodríguez | 1973 | Ana Cecilia Saravia Lanzas |
| 1974 | Francys Duarte | 1975 | Aida Maritza Sánchez | 1976 | Ivania Navarro Genie |
| 1977 | Beatriz Obregón Lacayo | 1978 | Claudia Herrera Cortez | 1989 | Patricia Pineda Chamorro |
| 1991 | Ana Sofía Pereira | 1992 | Ida Patricia Delaney | 1993 | Luisa Amalia Urcuyo Lacayo |
| 1995 | Linda Clerk Castillo | 1997 | Luz María Sánchez Herdocia | 1998 | Claudia Alaniz |
| 1999 | Liliana Pilarte | 2001 | Ligia Cristina Argüello Roa | 2002 | Marianela Lacayo Mendoza |
| 2003 | Claudia Salmerón Aviles | 2004 | Marifely Argüello César | 2005 | Daniela Clerk Castillo |
| 2006 | Cristiana Frixione | 2007 | Xiomara Blandino | 2008 | Thelma Rodríguez |
| 2009 | Indiana Sánchez | 2010 | Scharllette Allen | 2011 | Adriana Dorn |
| 2012 | Farah Eslaquit | 2013 | Nastassja Bolívar[A] | 2014 | Marline Barberena |
A Dethroned/Resigned
International Winners
Miss Nicaragua Organization also has International winners at other pageants.
| Year | Miss Nicaragua | International Pageants |
| 1976 | Ivania Navarro Genie | Miss Teenage Intercontinental 1976 Miss Tourism Latin America 1976 |
| 1991 | Ana Sofía Pereira | Miss America Latina 1992 |
| 2002 | Marianela Lacayo Mendoza | Miss Mundo Latino Internacional 2002 |
| 2004 | Marifely Argüello César | Miss Expo World 2004 |
| 2006 | Cristiana Frixione | Miss World University 2006 |
| 2011 | Nastassja Bolívar | Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 |
Regional rankings
| Represented | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
 Managua
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13 | 1955, 1971, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011 |
 Leon
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4 | 1960, 1970, 1973, 1974 |
 Masaya
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3 | 1975, 1978, 2012 |
 Rivas
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1977, 1979, 1993 | |
 Carazo
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2 | 1963, 2013 |
 Chinandega
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2008, 2014 | |
 Granada
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1961, 1962 | |
 Matagalpa
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1968, 1976 | |
| File:Flag of Tipitapa.gif Tipitapa | 1969, 2003 | |
 Bluefields
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1 | 2010 |
 Río San Juan
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1999 | |
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2009 |
Lists of Miss Nicaragua at International pageants
Representatives at Miss Universe
Since 1955 traditionally the winner of Miss Nicaragua represents her country at Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) a runner-up is sent. In 2013 Nastassja Bolívar was dethroned after competing at the Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia.
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Nicaragua | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1955
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Rosa Lacayo | Managua
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| 1963
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Leda Sánchez | Carazo
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| 1968
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Margine Davidson | Matagalpa
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| 1969
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Soraya Herrera Chávez | File:Flag of Tipitapa.gif Tipitapa | ||
| 1970
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Graciela Salazar | Leon
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| 1971
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Xiomara Paguaga | Managua
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 1973
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Ana Cecilia Saravia Lanzas | Leon
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 1974
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Francys Duarte | Leon
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 1975
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Alda Maritza Sánchez | Masaya
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 1976
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Ivania Navarro Genie | Matagalpa
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 1977
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Beatriz Obregón Lacayo | Rivas
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Top 12 | |
 1978
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Claudia Herrera Cortez | Masaya
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 1979
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Patricia Pineda Chamorro | Rivas
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Withdraw | |
| 1991
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Ana Sofía Pereira | Managua
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| 1992
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Ida Patricia Delaney | Managua
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| 1993
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Luisa Amalia Urcuyo Lacayo | Rivas
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 1995
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Linda Clerk Castillo | Managua
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| 1996
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Luz María Sánchez Herdocia | Managua
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Did Not Compete | |
| 1998
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Claudia Alaniz | Managua
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 1999
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Liliana Pilarte | Río San Juan
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 2001
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Ligia Cristina Argüello Roa | Managua
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| 2002
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Marianela Lacayo Mendoza | Managua
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 2003
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Claudia Salmerón | File:Flag of Tipitapa.gif Tipitapa | ||
 2004
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Marifely Argüello César | Managua
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 2005
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Daniela Clerk | Managua
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| 2006
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Cristiana Frixione | Managua
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| 2007
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Xiomara Blandino | Managua
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Top 10 | |
 2008
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Thelma Rodríguez | Chinandega
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 2009
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Indiana Sánchez | USA Nica
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2nd Runner-Up Best National Costume | |
| 2010
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Scharllette Allen | Bluefields
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 2011
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Adriana Dorn | Managua
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| 2012
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Farah Eslaquit | Masaya
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Top 10 Best National Costume | |
 2013
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Nastassja Bolívar[A] | Carazo
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Top 16 | Best National Costume |
| 2014
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Marline Barberena | Chinandega
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A Dethroned/Resigned
Representatives at Miss International
In 1962 Nicaragua debut at Miss International pageant. Traditionally the second title will be competing at Miss International pageant. Sometimes the winner or other candidates will be picking by the national pageant.
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss International Nicaragua | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962
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María Elena Hasbani | Granada
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| 1963
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Claudia Díaz |  Estelí
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| 1964
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Ileana Rojas Arana | Managua
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| 1965
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Patricia Estela Mena | Managua
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Most Popular Girl | |
| 1967
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Milagros Argüello | Leon
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| 1968
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Nadia Leets Lacayo | Managua
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Top 15 | |
 1969
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Margarita Cuadra Lacayo | Granada
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2nd Runner-Up | |
| 1970
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Jessie Salinas | Leon
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Miss Congeniality | |
| 1971
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Odilie Díaz | Leon
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| 1972
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Connie Ann Ballantyne | Managua
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| 1973
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Fabiola Cardenas | Granada
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| 1974
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Maria Amanda Rivas | Masaya
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Top 10 | |
| 1975
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Myra Barquero Robleto | Masaya
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| 1976
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Maria Fiallos Castellón | Granada
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| 1977
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Marie Gretchen Griffith | Masaya
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| 1978
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Auxiliadora Paguaga | Managua
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| 1979
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Maria Elena Amador | Estelí
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| 1993
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Ida Patricia Delaney | Managua
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| 1994
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Luisa Amalia Urcuyo Lacayo | Rivas
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Top 10 | |
| 1999
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Claudia Alaniz | Managua
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Top 15 | |
| 2000
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Marynes Arguello | Managua
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| 2001
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Renee Fabiola Davila | Managua
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| 2002
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Marianela Lacayo Mendoza | Managua
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Top 12 | |
| 2005
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Daniela Clerk | Managua
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 2009
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Slilma Ulloa | Matagalpa
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| 2010
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Indira Rojas | Rivas
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| 2012
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Reyna Perez Núñez | Chinandega
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| 2013
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Celeste Castillo | Managua
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| 2014
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Jeymmy García | Rivas
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TBD | TBD |
Representatives at Miss Supranational
In 2013 Nicaragua debut at Miss Supranational pageant. The official candidate will be selecting by Miss Nicaragua Organization. In 2013 for first time, María Alejandra Gross Rivera was appointed to represent her country to the Miss Supranational pageant.
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Supranational Nicaragua | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 2013
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María Alejandra Gross Rivera | Masaya
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Best National Costume |
Representatives at Miss Grand International
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Grand Nicaragua | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014
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María Alejandra Gross Rivera | Masaya
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Unplaced | Top 20 Best National Costume |
Former titles
Representatives at Miss World
Since 1960 traditionally the winner or runner-up of Miss Nicaragua represents her country at Miss World. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a contestant is sent. In 2006 Nicaragua did not compete at the pageant. In 2011 Nicaraguan representatives at Miss World will be selecting by Miss Mundo Nicaragua pageant.
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss World Nicaragua | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 1960
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Carmen Isabel Recalde | Leon
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| 1961
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Thelma Arana | Granada
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| 1964
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Sandra Correa | Masaya
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| 1968
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Margine Davidson | Matagalpa
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6th Runner-Up | |
| 1969
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Carlota Brenes López | Matagalpa
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| 1970
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Evangelina Lacayo | Managua
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| 1971
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Soraya Herrera Chávez | File:Flag of Tipitapa.gif Tipitapa | ||
| 1974
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Francys Duarte | Leon
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| 1975
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Auxiliadora Paguaga | Managua
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| 1977
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Beatriz Obregón | Rivas
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 1998
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Claudia Alaniz | Managua
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 2001
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Ligia Argüello Roa | Managua
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3rd Runner-Up | |
| 2002
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Hazel Calderón | Leon
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| 2003
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Hailey Aisha Britton Brooks | Bluefields
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| 2004
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Anielka Sánchez | Masaya
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| 2005
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Valeria Garcia Davila | File:Flag of Tipitapa.gif Tipitapa | ||
| 2011
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Darling Trujillo |  Ciudad Dario
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| 2012
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Lauren Lawson | Granada
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 2013
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Luz Mery Decena |  Nueva Segovia
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| 2014
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Yumara López | Rivas
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| 2015
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Stefanía Alemán | Masaya
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TBD | TBD |
Representatives at Miss Earth
In 2001 Nicaragua debut at Miss Earth pageant. In 2010 Miss Nicaragua lost the franchise of the pageant. In 2010 the official candidate will be selecting by Nuestra Belleza Nicaragua pageant.
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
| Year | Miss Earth Nicaragua | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001
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Karla Leclair Monzón | Matagalpa
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| 2002
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Yahoska Cerda Urbina | Carazo
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| 2003
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Marynés Argüello | Managua
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| 2004
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Marifely Argüello César | Managua
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Top 16 | |
| 2005
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Sandra Rios | Leon
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| 2006
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Sharon Amador | Matagalpa
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| 2007
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Iva Grijalva Pashova |  Europa Nica
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| 2008
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Thelma Rodríguez | Chinandega
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| 2010
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Juniete Rosales Cisneros | Managua
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| 2012
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Braxis Alvarez Ochomogo | Río San Juan
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Notes
Contestants
The runners-up and semifinalists of the Miss Nicaragua pageant are sometimes sent to represent Nicaragua in other international beauty pageants. Winners include Sharon Amador, the 1st finalist in Miss Nicaragua 2006. Sharon won the Miss Ambar Mundial pageant in 2006. In 2010, the franchise for Miss Earth Nicaragua was awarded to another organizer, Nuestra Belleza Nicaragua.[4]
Dethroned
Miss Nicaragua 2013, Nastassja Bolívar was dethroned after competing at the Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia.
References
- ^ http://www.tnrubendario.gob.ni/Images/presentaciones/04.html
- ^ Ruiz Baldelomar, Leslie. "Miss Nicaragua, una historia accidentada". La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-09-27.
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- ^ Trejos, Tania (2006-03-30). "Sharon Amador es Miss Ámbar 2006". La Prensa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2007-05-30.
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External links
- Miss Nicaragua Official site
- Forum Miss Nicaragua official Forum