Xavier Rodriguez is a Dominican model, actor, and athlete who represented his country in the first Mister Universe pageant. Fluent in English and Spanish, he has participated in various international modeling events and traveled extensively. In 2024, he was appointed Mister Universe Dominican Republic, finishing as the third runner-up in the 2024 competition.
13 things about Mister International 2022 Manu Franco
Emmanuel "Manu" Franco, born in 2001, is a prominent Dominican actor, model, and television host from Moca. He made history by winning Mister International 2022, representing the Dominican Republic. Franco has served as a judge for various beauty pageants and is set to graduate in 2025 from UNAPEC.
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10 things about Mister World Dominican Republic 2024 Julio Peña
Julio Enmanuel Peña Hernandez, a model from Santo Domingo, represented the Dominican Republic in Mister International Dominican Republic and Mister World. Born in 1999, he is bilingual and has a background in mixed martial arts. Peña won Mister World Dominican Republic 2023 and participated in various fashion events and international visits.
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13 things about Miss Universe Latina 2025 Yamilex Hernandez
Yamilex Hernández del Orbe, a Dominican-American beauty queen and teacher, has competed in Miss Republica Dominicana twice, finishing as second runner-up in 2021 and winning Miss Internacional Dominicana 2023. She represented the Dominican Republic in Miss International 2023 and the U.S. Latino community in Miss Universe 2025. Born in Santiago, she moved to New Jersey, earning degrees in communication.
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10 things about Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2025 Jennifer Ventura
Jennifer Rocio Ventura Marte, a civil engineer from Barahona, Dominican Republic, won Miss Republica Dominicana 2025 and became a semifinalist in Miss Universe 2025. An alumna of multiple universities, she has a background in civil engineering and business management. Jennifer's mother tragically passed away in 2025 during a nightclub collapse.
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13 things about Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2024 Celinee Santos
Celinee Agata Santos Frias, a Dominican model and beauty queen, won Miss Republica Dominicana 2024. She has participated in multiple international competitions, including Miss Universe and Miss International, achieving various rankings. Alongside her modeling career, she is pursuing a law degree at Universidad del Caribe and has appeared in "Top Chef VIP."
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13 things about Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025 Madelyn Mejia
Madelyn Mejía, a 28-year-old engineer, model, and beauty queen from Peravia, Dominican Republic, has represented her country in various beauty pageants, including Miss Latinoamérica and Miss Grand International. She founded Escuela de Refinamiento and Madelyn Mejia Academy, winning several titles, including Miss Ambar Dominicana 2017 and Miss Grand Dominican Republic 2025.
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10 things about Miss Earth 2024 Dominican Republic Tamara Aznar
Tamara Aznar, a Dominican cosmetologist and beauty queen, represented the Dominican Republic in the Miss Earth 2024 pageant, where she finished as a runner-up. At 25, she has traveled extensively and is an advocate for ecotourism. Aznar also holds the title of Miss República Dominicana Tierra 2024.
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US Marshals announce Francisco Cedeño Amparo’s extradition from Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico
Francisco Alberto Cedeño Amparo, 46, will be extradited from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico. He is a convicted murderer who escaped custody from the island.
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13 things about UFC fighter Waldo Cortes-Acosta from Fundacion, Barahona
Waldo Cortes-Acosta, a Dominican MMA fighter known as Salsa Boy, competes in the heavyweight division. Currently signed with the UFC, he has a professional record of 14 wins and 2 losses. Previously a baseball player, he is a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, residing in Phoenix with four children.
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