Dominicans are celebrating the crowning of Clarissa Molina who has become the new "Nuestra Belleza Latina." For second year in a row, a Dominican beauty queen has taken the coveted title for the island. Francisca Lachapel, for those who may recall, won "Nuestra Belleza Latina" in 2015. Molina is now the new reigning queen representing her beloved caribbean country.
During the grand finale of "Nuestra Belleza Latina's" VIP edition ---where 12 previous contestants returned for the crown--- Colombian Bárbara Turbay was named the third finalist and Puerto Rican Catherine Castro took the second finalist spot yet again just as she did last season when she first competed for the show. Julión Álvarez performed live, while Setareh Khatib and Clarissa Molina walked one last time as contestants before one of them became the new Latina beauty queen.
The big moment finally came, and Francisca took one last walk down the runway as Nuestra Belleza Latina and crowned her fellow 24-year-old Dominican, who won the audience’s votes and was able to finally win the coveted crown. The charismatic Mexican finalist, Setareh, was named first finalist, nabbing the CEA Scholarship.
With that said, here are some things to know about the new "Nuestra Belleza Latina" season 10 queen!
1) She dedicated her win to God and her fans.
Following her win, Molina expressed how grateful she was for the win. "I dedicate this to God, he gave me the strenght and harmony to stay calm," she told Univision. "I also dedicate this to the audience that cares for me. The audience who voted for me day-by-day," she added, stating that she feels very greateful that many fans were compromised with the show.
2) She never thought she would win the crown of "NBL."
In the same interview with Univision, Molina admitted that she saw little possibility of nabbing the title because a Dominican beauty queen was winner last season. However, she said she felt proud to represent her country in the first-ever back-to-back win of "NBL." "Being able to give this win to Dominican Republic was worth it!," she expressed.
3) She's 100% Dominican and proud!
Although Clarissa resides in New York, she was born and raised in Santiago de los Caballeros in Dominican Republic. She moved to New Jersey at the age of 15 and currently lives in New York City.
4) She's a professional beauty queen.
This is not the first crown Molina has received. In fact, her trajectory includes nine major competitions. Some of the competition's she's won include Miss Dominican Republic Tourisn International 2012, Miss Latina New Jersey USA 2013 and Miss Espaillat 2015.
5) She was a favorite in Miss Universe!
Clarissa's biggest competition, however, was when she represented her country as Miss Dominican Republic at the 2015 Miss Universe Competition, where she was in the Top 10. She was not the only Dominican at the Miss Universe pageant. Miss Universe Canada 2015, Paola Nuñez Valdez, is also Dominican.
6) She's hardworking and a dreamer.
Molina describes herself as persevering, hardworking, disciplined and a dreamer. Really, she's a firm believer that dreams do come true and her 2016 win can prove it. Prior to becoming a Dominican beauty queen, Molina worked a part-time job in McDonalds, she represented a dental company and she studied Mass Communications in college.
7) She's one of the youngest "NBL" titleholders.
At 24 years old, Molina is the second winner to have been born in the 1990s after "Nuestra Belleza Latina" 2013 winner, Marisela de Montecristo, who was born on August 25, 1992 in El Salvador.
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