We are just days away from discovering who will be crowned as Miss Universe 2023. Despite the fierce competition, contestants from Latin America undoubtedly hold a strong advantage that could propel one of them to victory.
When it comes to the leading ladies of this pageant, Miss Universe not only provides a stage to introduce contestants and highlight their talents and beauty but also serves as a significant platform to showcase the fashion diversity of each country. That’s why we’ve curated a list of standout Latina participants and their preferred designers, ensuring they step onto the stage looking absolutely splendid.
Yamile Dajud
The 27-year-old Argentine Yamile Dajud wearing a design by Colombian designer Edward Giraldo.
Estefany Rivero
With great pride, this 26-year-old Bolivian girl wears the design of her compatriot Luis Daniel Ágreda.
Maria Brechane
From Brazil, the contestant and model wears a design by Flayza Vieira.
Camila Avella
The beautiful Camila Avella, 28 years old, showing a sophisticated suit by also Colombian Fercho Tarapues.
Lisbeth Valverde
At 28 years old, this woman from Costa Rica with a design by Concepcion Miranda, also Costa Rican.
Delary Stoffers
One of the youngest in the pageant, Miss Ecuador wears a design by Alfredo Barraza, originally from Colombia.
Isabella García-Manzo
Isabella García-Manzo, the beautiful contestant from the host country, El Salvador, with a design by the Colombian Gustavo Arango.
Noelia Voigt
Although she participates for the United States, she is Venezuelan. In this photograph she is wearing a spectacular Sherri Hill dress.
Michelle Cohn
The beauty of Michelle Cohn, a contestant from Guatemala, wears a steamy dress by designer Eduardo Figueroa.
Zuheilyn Clemente
The Honduran Zu, as she is known in the pageant, wore a dress by the Dominican designer Giannina Azar.
Melissa Flores
The Mexican contestant wore designer Fher Santos, also from Mexico.
Sheynnis Palacios
Nicaraguan Ana Ordoñez has been in charge of dressing Sheynnis for different public appearances.
Natasha Vargas
The Panamanian in the competition wore a dress by Venezuelan designer Richard Ramírez Castro.
Elicena Andrada
Miss Paraguay, sober and very elegant with a Tanya Maldonado design.
Camila Escribens
At 25 years old, this contestant originally from Peru wore a design by Jose Zafra, also Peruvian.
Karla Guilfú
Originally from Puerto Rico, this 25-year-old contestant is seen wearing a design by Juan Carlos Collazo, also from her country.
Mariana Downing
Dominican designer Giannina Azar has dressed several contestants; and it is also one of Mariana’s favorites designer.
Diana Silva
Ilda Barros, originally from Venezuela, is the creator of this dress that Miss Venezuela has shown off on social networks.