‘Miss Latina Universo’ Telemundo: Chiquis Rivera, Former Miss Universe And ‘Mira Quién Baila’ Choreographer Tapped As Judges

Four judges will conform the panel of "Miss Latina Universo" on Telemundo. The reality show that will have Latinas across the U.S. competing for the ultimate prize of a spot in the Miss Universe pageant will feature Chiquis Rivera, former Miss Universe Bárbara Palacios, the director of People En Español magazine Armando Correa and Poty, former "Mira Quien Baila" choreographer. The lineup seems a bit odd, especially Rivera who has had trouble launching her own career out of her late mother's shadow. Now the aspiring singer will be judging other girls on how to look to be succesful? Rivera has been part of the Telemundo family with sister network mun2 airing the reality show that starred her hom Jenni Rivera and spinoff series "Chiquis n' Control." Palacios is a former beauty queen and winner of the Miss Universe back in 1986, her experience at the event surely adds a touch of class and seriousness to the competition.

Miss Latina Universo" is getting ready to rock the beauty pageant reality shows as we know it. Telemundo announced it will premiere the first-ever reality show in television history to send its winner to the most watched beauty pageant in the world, Miss Universe. The Sunday show will be hosted by "Un Nuevo Día" personality Rashel Díaz and former "Despierta America" host Raúl González. Following extensive national auditions, “Miss Latina Universo” will introduce a group of beautiful women who meet the criteria for participating in “Miss Universe.” In accordance with the rules established by this international pageant, the participants will compete to win the audience’s support, regardless of their heritage. A pool of judges composed of celebrities with extensive experience in the world of entertainment and fashion, as well as judging beauty competitions, will guide the contestants but, ultimately, the winner will be chosen by the audience vote.

After the first elimination, a group of 14 candidates will live together 24/7 and participate in a demanding Academy program until one of them is crowned as the first “Miss Latina Universo.” The winner of the series will not only represent the U.S. but also the Latino culture. The stakes for this new competition are high and more is on the line for the beauty queens that will be selected. Telemundo's main rival, Univision has a show with a similar concept titled "Nuestra Belleza Latina" that has been airing for the past eight seasons with much success. "Miss Latina Universo" is a fresh twist to the concept that can change a girls life forever. What do you think of the judging panel and hosts of "Miss Universo Latina?"