2023-07-07 15:34:00
The competition in the Miss Dominican Republic is gaining strength every day and the fans of this contest continue to increase their expectations that the arrival of a second crown of Miss Universe for RDget closer.
Now, a new candidate joins the list of candidates to win the national pageant, which has generated more and more interest in the contest and in the election of the new beauty sovereign.
Is about Leonela Gonzalez de Jesuswho is the first finalist of the Miss Universe Puerto Rico. At that time, the winner was Ashley Ann Honeywhich was in the Top 5 of the MU that was held in New Orleans, USA. in January 2023, which generated great controversy in the DR.
I grew up in a Dominican environment, it has always been in my background and I have always been proud of it.Leonela Gonzalez de JesusViceroy of PR and candidate for Miss Universe Dominican Republic“
The young woman, who will now be the representative of the Dominican Community in Puerto Rico, is the daughter of Dominican parents. Her mother is from the municipality of loaves and his father is a native of San Pedro de Macoris. After making the announcement this Thursday, the candidate told how her mother arrived in a yola to the neighboring island when she was 15 years old and how connected she feels with her roots and her community.
“I have never denied my Dominican roots. I spent my childhood there in the country. I grew up in a Dominican environment, it has always been in my background and I have always been proud of it. In fact, I founded ‘Bridges of Hope’, to help Dominicans in Puerto Rico,” said the viceroy.
The 24-year-old studied journalism in London, England and also has a master’s degree in journalism. Her first time participating in a beauty pageant was in 2022, when she signed up for Miss PR, where she represented the town of Dorado, captivating the judges with her projection, beauty, strength, and her message of support for inclusion breaking barriers. of racism and xenophobia.
Leonela was also in London when she received the invitation to participate in the Miss Dominican Republic. He assured that this Friday he will arrive in Puerto Rico to begin his preparation, and then arrive in the DR to join the preparations for the competition.
The Miss Universe Dominican Republic will be held on September 3 at the Sambil convention center. Tickets for the contest are not yet on sale.
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