Miss Latina Australia 2016 was an Australian national beauty pageant run by E & E Events Management. It took place on July 23, 2016, in the historical Regent Ballroom in Northcote, Victoria.[1] 12 finalists participated in the gala event. At the conclusion of the final event Georgette Psarreas (Chilean & Greek) was crowned Miss Latina Australia with Daniella Seoane (Uruguayan)[2] second place and Miss charity. Jessica Bustamante (El Salvadorian) won title of people's choice, Tatiana Castiblanco (Colombian) winning Miss Photogenic. [3]Miss América Latina international beauty contest[4] was chosen for Georgette Psarreas to represent Australia and was flown all expenses paid to the Occidental Xcaret Resort in Mexico.
| Miss Latina Australia 2016 | |
|---|---|
 Maurice Novoa presenting newly crowned Miss Latina Australia 2016 Georgette Psarreas for The Latin Australian Times National print edition newspaper | |
| Date | 9 July 2016 |
| Venue | The Regent Ballroom, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Entrants | 12 finalists |
| Winner | Georgette Psarreas |
History
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Miss Latina Australia beauty pageant was first held at the Golden Star Receptions[5] in Epping, Victoria on June 13, 2015[6] and designed for women of Latina descent who are Australian permanent residents or citizens. The Miss América Latina international beauty contest was chosen for the winner of the 2016 Australian pageant to be a part of.[7] Eva Giollo in 2015 was the first title holder and delegate for Australia on the international stage.[8] The Miss Latina Australia pageant has received extensive coverage through National Spanish newspapers such as the Latin Australian Times and El Español and is a highlight for the Spanish speaking community in Australia.
Charity
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Estela Tapia is the National Director of Miss Latina Australia[5] pageant which supports the “Hogar Maria Auxiliadora” Orphanage in Cochabamba Bolivia. Several of the Finalists fundraise for this cause, and the most successful fundraiser receives the Miss Latina Australia Charity Award, this year it was Uruguayan born Daniella Seoane[9]
Results
edit| Age | Name | Awards | Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Georgette Psarreas | Crowned Winner | Chilean/Greek |
| 22 | Daniella Seoane | Runner up + Miss Charity | Uruguayan |
| 23 | Jesica Bustamante | Miss People's Choice | Salvadorian |
| 24 | Tatiana Castiblanco | Miss Photogenic + International | Colombian |
| 19 | Andrea[10] Atherton[8] | Finalist | Filipino/Chilean |
| 23 | Chantell Andrades | Finalist | Chilean |
| 17 | Chaveli Goya | Finalist | Chilean |
| 19 | Francisca Fierro | Finalist | Chilean |
| 21 | Gloria Izavoth McInerney | Finalist | Peruvian |
| 26 | Layce Renee Vocale | Finalist | Spanish/Italian/Aboriginal |
| 22 | Rebecca Bone | Finalist | Portuguese/Brazilian |
| 20 | Stephanie Lemus | Finalist | Salvadorian |
See also
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edit- ^ Novoa, Carmen (14 July 2016). "Miss Latina Australia 2016". The Latin Australian Times. No. National print edition 14 July 2016 page14. LAT.
- ^ "Belleza oriental en Sidney". El Pais. No. Uruguayan National newspaper. Copyright ® EL PAIS S.A. 1918 - 2016. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ Rodriguez, Walter (5 July 2016). "Este fin de semana se corona nuestra Miss Latina Australia 2016". El Español. No. National print edition 5 July page 19. El Español.
- ^ "Nueva Miss Latina Australia 2016". El Español. No. National print edition 12 July 2016 Front page. El Español. 12 Jul 2016.
- ^ a b Byrne, Anna (13 June 2015). "No place for a barbie". Herald Sun. No. Print edition 13 June 2015 page 19. Newscorp.
- ^ Ness, JD (4 August 2015). "MISS LATINA AUSTRALIA 2015". Media Strikes BAck. No. Online. PROJECT 628. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ Diaz, Raquel (5 May 2016). "Una Nueva Reina". The Latin Australian Times. No. National print edition 5th May 2016 page 15. LAT.
- ^ a b Nicolas, Alice (9 June 2015). "Filipina to vie for Miss Latina Australia 2015". Philtimes. No. Online. philtimes.com.au. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ Pascuzzi, Carmine (June 2015). "Miss Latina Australia 2015". mediasearch. No. online. © 2009 Carmine Pascuzzi. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ Gary, Lee (23 June 2016). "Filipina beauty titlist eyes Miss Latina Australia crown" (PDF). The Philippine Times. No. National Print edition July 2016 page 10. The Philippine Times. Retrieved 16 July 2016.