Señorita Panamá 2002
| Señorita Panamá 2002 | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 6, 2002 |
| Presenters | Madelaine Legnadier, Carlos Mastellari & Marisela Moreno |
| Entertainment | Los Rabanes, René, ex salserín & Carlos Ponce |
| Venue | Centro de Convenciones Vasco Núñez , Ciudad de Panamá, Panama |
| Broadcaster | Telemetro |
| Entrants | 14 |
| Winner | Stefanie de Roux Distrito Central |
Señorita Panamá 2002 was the 20th Anniversary of the Señorita Panamá pageant, which started in 1982. The event was held at the Vasco Núñez Convention Center of the Hotel Panamá, Ciudad de Panamá, on Friday 6, September 2002.[1]
The pageant was broadcast on RPC Channel 4 on September 16. 14 contestants from all over Panama competed for the prestigious crown. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, outgoing titleholder Justine Pasek later Miss Universe 2002 crowned Stefanie de Roux as the new Señorita Panamá.[2]
De Roux competed in the Miss Universe 2003 pageant, held at the Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003.[3] She placed among the Top 15 semi finalists.
Final Result
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Señorita Panamá-Miss Universe 2003 | Stefanie de Roux |
| Señorita Panamá-Miss Mundo 2002 | Yoselín Sánchez Espino |
| 1st runner-up | Yanela De Sedas |
| 2nd runner-up | Nelda Sánchez |
| 3rd runner-up | María Isabel Arias |
Special awards
| Final Results | Designer | Topic | Contestants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best National Costume | Horacio Prado | Zaracundé | Yanela De Sedas |
| 1st runner-up | Rogelio González | Princesa Nageyarib | Nelda Sánchez |
| 2nd runner-up | José Luis González | Flor del Espíritu Santo | Ana Lorena Forgnone |
- Miss Congeniality: María Isabel Arias
- Miss Photogenic: Yanela De Sedas
- Miss Best Hair: Estella Oller
Judges
- María Elena Berberían, TV Presenter
- Giovanni Spirito, hairstylist
- Liriola Pittí, Minister of Tourism
- José Miguel Alemán - Minister of Health.
- Analía Núñez - Señorita Panamá 1999.
- María Cordelia Denis - Señorita Panamá 1987.
- Julian Vergara, manager, Panama Hotel.
- Mery Alfaro de Villageliú, socialité.
Contestants
These are the competitors who have been selected this year.[4]
| Represent | Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stella Oller Tawachi | 20 | 1.68 mts | Panama City | Mueblería Panamá |
| 2 | Gabriela Alegre Panay | 20 | 1.68 mts | Panama City | GNC |
| 3 | María Isabel Arias Eskildsen | 20 | 1.70 mts | Panama City | Vita Slim |
| 4 | Karen Pittí | 22 | 1.70 mts | Panama City | Coca Cola light |
| 5 | Karina Goods | 21 | 1.72 mts | Colón | Sedal |
| 6 | Genthamine Díaz | 24 | 1.73 mts | Panama City | Bellsouth |
| 7 | Angela Beli | 24 | 1.74 mts | San Miguelito | Mistolín |
| 8 | Aracely Sáenz | 21 | 1.74 mts | Panama City | U2 Color Cream |
| 9 | Yoselin Sánchez Espino | 21 | 1.74 mts | Guararé | Max Factor |
| 10 | Ana Lorena Forgnone Guerrero | 21 | 1.75 mts | Chorrera | Supermercado El Rey |
| 11 | Carolina Miranda | 20 | 1.76 mts | Bocas del Toro | Palmovile |
| 12 | Stefanie de Roux Martin | 20 | 1.78 mts | Panama City | Nevada |
| 13 | Yanela De Sedas Santos | 19 | 1.82 mts | Panama City | Figali |
| 14 | Nelda Sánchez | 20 | 1.83 mts | Panama City | Melo |
Election Schedule
- August 7 Press Conference in the salón Zafiro del Hotel Panamá.
- Friday September 6 Final night, coronation Señorita Panamá 2002.[5]
Candidates Notes
- Stfanie De Roux later competed in the Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant, held on November 26, 2006 in Manila, Philippines. She came in 5th place.[6]
- Yoselin Sánchez Espino was among the boycotting contestants (joined in London) of Miss World 2002.
- Carolina Miranda represented Panama in Miss Earth 2002.
- Karina Goods represented Panama in Miss Asia Pacific 2002.
- Gabriela Alegre Panay is the daughter of Jazmine Panay, Miss Panama 1974.
References
- ^ "Recuerdos y sorpresas". La Prensa.
- ^ "Resultados de la Búsqueda de imágenes de Google de critica.com.pa". google.com.
- ^ Miss Universe 2003
- ^ "Dealante.com: Finalistas a Señorita Panamá 2002". dealante.com.
- ^ http://mensual.prensa.com/mensual/contenido/2002/09/08/hoy/rempresarial.htm
- ^ Miss Earth 2006
