Valerie Hernandez from Puerto Rico was crowned Miss International 2014 on 11th November 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. Valerie is a Puerto Rican model and she is the second winner from Puerto Rico after Laurie Simpson in 1987. Hernández was crowned Miss Teen International in 2012, she was the fourth Puerto Rican to obtain this title. Valerie competed in Miss International Puerto Rico 2014 where she finished as the 1st runner-up. She later assumed the title after the original winner, Patricia Quiñones, resigned for personal reasons. During the speech round, where the Top 10 finalists were asked about their message if they become the winner, Hernandez said, “I think it’s not just crown, it’s not just the title, it’s one of the hardest responsibilities. As Miss International, I want to send a message of love, peace, and unity.”