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About the Pageant
The Miss Hispanic Delaware Pageant is one of the most popular events in the state of Delaware. It is designed to promote and support the integrity and professionalism among young Hispanic American females, while enhancing their social, cultural and educational growth. It gives the contestants the opportunity to explore their potential, to display their talents as well as to uphold their heritage.
Contestants participate in several social events and interact with many state and local representatives of the community. The winner is awarded cash money that she can use for her education, gain media recognition throughout the state, as well as some additional prizes. (Elizabeth Cepeda)
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Miss Hispanic History
(Research by Z. Noelia Arroyo) Miss Hispanic Delaware Pageant has been in existence since 1972 when it was first held in the activity room of Saint Paul's CatholicChurch located at 4th & Jackson Street in Wilmington. The winner was Miss Andreita Burgos.
The pageant was held the following year and the title went to Miss Olga Collazo and was held at the same location. The pageant then went into hiatus and was not held again until 1977 when it became part of a week long celebration called "Semana Hispana." Councilman Ortega, Mike Hernandez and Ronald Arms among others organized the activities for the week.
As the community grew so did the activities during the weeklong celebration. Organized by The Hispanic Festival, the pageant continues to be one of the more popular events of what is now known as Hispanic Heritage Month. The month serves to bring attention to the celebration of life, work, culture and traditions of Hispanics in the state of Delaware. The pageant, in particular, gives young women in the Hispanic community a chance to build self-esteem and confidence as it helps to retain cultural and ethic traditions. It also serves as an opportunity to showcase the talents, intelligence and beauty of our young Hispanic women by giving them a chance to represent the ever-growing Hispanic community in Delaware to create public awareness of the many contributions that Hispanics have made in the community and the state. |
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2008
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Sharonliz Cabrera |
Puerto Rico |
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| Gabrielly Gillespie |
Argentina |
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| Arylenna Laboy |
Puerto Rico |
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| Elizabeth Martinez |
Puerto Rico |
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| Manuela Monsalve |
| Colombia |
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Yessenia Tolentino |
| Mexico |
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| Tabitha Ventura |
| Puerto Rico |
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| Yamiris Zabala |
Dominican Rep. |
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2007
2006
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Amanda Pizarro
Puerto Rico |
Angelica Flores
Mexico |
Anna Ornelas
Mexico |
Cinthia Merida
Puerto Rico |
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Diana Rosario
Dominican Republic |
Emmaluz Ortiz
Puerto Rico |
Jasmine Rivera
Puerto Rico |
Jennifer Cuervo
Colombia |
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Lizbeth Tapia
(Queen)
Ecuador |
Lilia Diaz
Mexico |
Melissa Benavides
Ecuador & El Salvador
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Muriel Campos
Chile
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Nancy Ortiz
Guatemala
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2005
2004
2003
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Amanda Lopez
Puerto Rico |
Carolyn Moralez
Puerto Rico |
Cristina Fernandez
(Queen)
Colombia |
Crystal Ayala
Puerto Rico |
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Jissell Martinez
Dom. Rep. |
Lorena Lorenzo
Dom. Rep. |
Natalie Mercado
Perto Rico |
Odette Fuentes
Puerto Rico |
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Yanira Rivera
Puerto Rico |
Yasinia Guzman
Puerto Rico |
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2002
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