Ecuador is ready with its 2017 edition of Miss Ecuador pageant. The finale of Miss Ecuador 2017 is scheduled to be held on 22nd April 2017, and at the conclusion of the finale, Ecuador's representatives for Miss Universe 2017, Miss International 2017, and Miss Supranational 2017 will be crowned. With more than a month’s time left for the gala finale, the delegates are working really hard to make their way to the coveted crown.
A total of 22 contestants are vying for the coveted crown this year, and the 22 contestants were presented to the press on February 13th 2017 at the City Hall in the city of Babahoyo, (Los Ríos), which is also the venue for the finals of Miss Ecuador 2017. The contestants will compete through a series of preliminary events leading to the finale. The first Preliminary Competition was held on 24th February 2017 – the National Costume Competition.
During the National Costume Competition, the contestants walked through the ramp donning their respective colourful costumes depicting the cultural richness and heritage of their region and country. At the conclusion of the Competition, following were chosen as the Top 3 Best National Costumes...
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Winner of Best National Costume Jocelyn Honeys (Manabi)
First Runner-up - Mónica González (Guayas)
Second Runner-up - Dayanara Peralta (Guayas)
Although the competition is tough, all the girls are positive about their performance, and are ready to give their best to clinch the title. One of the finalists, Yalena Avilés Cercado, said that it is an honour to represent Vinces (Los Ríos) and she would like to win the crown for her province. While Bianca Benavides, representative of Guayas (Guayaquil), said she is preparing to fulfil her dream of representing Ecuador.
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Last year, Connie Jimenez was crowned as Miss Ecuador 2016 and represented the country at Miss Universe 2016 pageant, however remained unplaceed. 21 year old beauty, who won many hearts by winning the Miss Ecuador beauty pageant, has continued to do so by supporting many families that have been affected by natural calamities. She helps the April Earthquake victims whole-heartedly. Besides volunteering for this purpose, the beauty is also involved with a Diabetes Organization called FUVIDA to create awareness about a healthy lifestyle and to help the people of Ecuador fight early deaths. The stunner has also carried forward Pia’s advocacy by helping at the Mariana De Jesús Hospital, for the prevention of new-borns catching the HIV infection.
Who do you think will win the coveted title this year?