Miss Ecuador 2018 is all set to organize its Grand coronation night on 5th May 2018 at the Hotel Oro Verde in Machala. 22 delegates will be competing for the national crown and the right to represent Ecuador at Miss Universe 2018.
The reigning Miss Ecuador is Daniela Cepeda who will crown her successor at the end of the event finale. The first runner-up will represent Ecuador at Miss International 2018 whereas the second runner-up will go to Miss Grand International 2018.
But before the grand finale, here are Angelopedia’s Top 5 Favourite picks of Miss Ecuador 2018 who we think can definitely win the national crown –
Virginia Limongi
The 24-year-old Virginia Limongi representing Manabi is our first favourite pick from the contestants. A student of nutrition and dietetics at the Espíritu Santo University of Guayaquil (distance), Virginia already has her priorities sorted. Along with her deep interest in healthy living, her hobbies are doing exercises, watching movies with her family, reading, dancing with her friends and traveling. She stands 178 cm tall.
Virginia is also an International model and has modeled in Mexico, India and currently is working in the Philippines. She was also the Queen of Portoviejo and Manabí in 2012. With so much credibility under her name and her beautiful striking features, she sure is going to be a tough competition.
Fernanda Yepez
The 25-year-old Fernanda Yépez Montesdeoca representing Pichincha hails from Quito. Standing 176 cm tall, Fernanda owns a Bachelor of Science in Education, Languages and Linguistics. Fernanda was a professor in France and currently is a professor at the Technical University of Manabí. A fluent speaker of English, French, Portuguese, Fernanda has also represented Ecuador in a program of leaders in E.EU.U.
With the most versatile portfolio, Fernanda is definitely the overachiever. With her pageant-like face and her accomplishments, Fernanda will surely be a frontrunner at the competition.
Gabriela Jimenez
The 26-year-old Gabriela Jiménez Prado representing Pichincha is also one of our top hot picks for the national crown. Standing 173 cm tall, Gabriela sure has won over people’s hearts with her beautiful curls and unconventional beauty.
She is a student of Interior Architecture at the Equinoctial Technological University. Gabriela’s hobbies are architectural photography, singing and dancing. She was also Señorita Simpatía at Reina de Quito 2016. With her experience and her charming personality, Garbriela is surely going to give everyone a run for their money!
Iskra Landucci
The 21-year-old Iskra Landucci Martínez representing Guayas is currently a student of Performing Arts at the University of the Arts of Ecuador. Standing 178 cm tall, Iskra definitely used her tall and slender frame to her advantage.
Iskra likes to read, study art history, practice cannoping, design advertising campaigns and clothing and to top it all, is about to launch its own brand. With her widespread love of protecting animals and rescuing them to safety, we now know why this girl with a golden heart is going to be a tough stone to beat at the competition.
Lisseth Naranjo
The 19-year-old Lisseth Naranjo Goya representing Azuay is the youngest competitor at Miss Ecuador 2018. Despite her young age, Lisseth has definitely created strong competition with her vibrant personality.
A student of Fashion Design at Chiolecca Fashion School, Lisseth is fluent in both English and French and is a professional model. With her campaigns to support the rescue and adoption of animals, Lisseth has won over many hearts. There is no doubt that this unconventional beauty can go very far in the competition.
(Photo Credits: Contestant Instagram Official)