After much speculation and anticipation, we believe that many will be pleased to know that the International Costa Maya Festival in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, will go forward for this year. Word just arrived to Ambergris Today from the organizing committee that the festival has been set for August 1 and run until August 4, 2013.
The announcement came a bit late this year as for the speculations that there might not have been any festival this year. Construction of the Sunset Boardwalk at the old football field (venue of the festival) seemed to be getting in the way, but it does not seem so. The committee will get back to work in organizing another spectacular festival that brings so much entertainment and revenue for the island and Belize.
Costa Maya Festival Announces Miss Belize Pageant Contestant, Destinee Arnold
Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize 2012 Destinee Arnold has been confirmed to represent Belize at this year's Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant that will take place during the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival, August 1 - 4, 2013.
Destinee Arnold won the title of Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize in July 2012 and represented Belize in the Miss International Pageant in Okinawa, Japan in 2012. She participated in the Miss Ethnic World pageant in Long Beach California where she won the title of Miss Ethnic World 2013.
At 20 years of age and standing at 5' 7" tall, Destinee brings much experience with her to the Costa Maya Pageant. She is currently a model and a student at California State University - Fullerton. She has brown eyes, light brown hair, and her hobbies include dancing, reading, spending time with her family and volunteering.
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Los Yonics to headline International Costa Maya Festival 2013!
The International Costa Maya Festival is scheduled to take place from August 1st to August 4th, and will be featuring several fabulous cultural activities, as well as the yearly pageant for the Reina de La Costa Maya. This year's highlight performance will be coming via the Latin Grammy-Nominated band Los Yonics. With over 30 albums released since the Mexican pop group formed in the 1970's, Los Yonics will be bringing hours of music for all to enjoy.
Los Yonic's began playing together in San Luis Pedro but later moved to Acapulco, playing both tropical pop music and ballads. Members of Los Yonics are: Johnny Ayvar - lead vocals; Jose Manuel Zamacona - vocals, guitar; Mountain Martin - piano; Bruno Ayvar; Oscar Perez; Eduardo Corner - saxophone, flute; Vincente Martinez - saxophone, flute.
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Hot on the heels of the announcement of Belize's representative for this year's Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant taking place during the International Costa Maya Festival being held August 1 - 4, 2013, we announce Honduras' beauty. She is 19 year old Monica Alexis Elwing Gough.
Monica is the reigning Miss Honduras World 2013 and will be represent Honduras at the Miss World 2013 in September. Standing at 5' 7" tall, Monica is a radiology intern with green eyes and light brown hair, she measures at 36-24-36. She enjoys reading, volleyball and going to the beach.
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The Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant® takes place during the International Costa Maya Festival® being held August 1 - 4, 2013, and readers eagerly anticipate the announcement of the young ladies who will be representing their respective countries. We present to you Costa Rica's beauty ambassador for 2013.
She is 21-year-old Andrea Rojas. Andrea is 5' 5" tall, measures in at 34-24-36, and has hazel eyes and light brown hair. She is currently studying industrial engineering, and in her spare time, enjoys basketball (and a variety of sports), reading, and spending time with friends and family.
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8th Edition of the Belize International Film Festival The 8th edition of the Belize International Film Festival (BIFF) is finally here. BIFF will take place from Thursday, July 11th to Monday, June 15th with screenings across the country and main events in San Pedro Town, San Ignacio Town and Belize City. The five days will be filled with film screenings, workshops and seminars for persons in the filming industry, and of course glamorous parties and food galore. The primary goal of the BIFF is to provide a space for the exhibition of films from Belize and the neighboring regions of the Caribbean, Central America and Southern Mexico, so that these audiences can see their images onscreen and be motivated to create more.
DJ Zog set for the International Costa Maya Festival® Another exciting headliner set to bring the entertainment on stage at the International Costa Maya Festival® is DJ Zog. He is no stranger to the island, having brought the best of his beats to La Isla Bonita just this past Easter at the Holiday Hotel. Fans were so enamored of his musical styling that he will be back to bring the party to the island! DJ Zog has been on air on Miami's Party Station, the legendary Power 96, since you were a baby. His distinct style of blending Hip Hop, House, Old School, Reggae and Rock has revolutionized the music trend in South Florida with his mixes weekdays at 5pm. He is quickly becoming one of the most sought after DJ's with his high energy style, charismatic personality, and witty interaction with the crowd. He currently holds residencies at Club 50 in Miami, Blue Martini in West Palm Beach, The W Hotel in New York, Passion Nightclub, and Bongos at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollwood, Fl. When DJ Zog is in the mix, you know it's a party! He will be onstage on Friday August 2nd.
Ariadna Judith Orellana Melendez is the latest contestant announced for the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant®. Ariadna proudly represents Nicaragua, and seeks to win the title currently being held by Panama's Karen Jordan. She is a 23-year-old working in Marketing and Public Relations. Ariadna is 5' 5", brunette with brown eyes, and measures 34-25-38. She enjoys cooking and traveling.
Ariadna will be joining Destinee Arnold (Belize), Andrea Rojas (Costa Rica), Monica Elwing Gough (Honduras), and Cleirys Velasquez (Panama) on stage, Thursday August 1st. Who will be 2013's Reina de la Costa Maya? Be sure to get your tickets and be there in person to find out! 3-day Season Passes are available at $60 for children and $140 for adults.
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Thursday, August 1st - Pageant Night (Children - $20.00, Adult - $50.00)
Miss Costa Maya International Pageant 2013
Entertainment by: The Belize Dance Company, Ballet Folklorico de Quintana Roo and After Party with Rompe Raja
Friday, August 2nd - Island Party Night (Children - $30.00, Adult - $50.00)
The Dances of Central America - Cultural Presentation, Grupo Crash - El Salvador, Paradise Reggae Band - Guatemala and Dj ZOG - Miami
Saturday, August 3rd - International Night (Children - $30.00, Adult - $100.00)
Grupo Crash - Street Dance, Yan Somoza - International Comedian, Tanya Carter - Belizean Singer and LOS YONICS - International Band
Sunday, August 3rd
Day - Love FM Island Kayak Challenge at the Central Park. In the evening, festival grounds will be open for the public to enjoy the mechanical games.
Representing Mexico is Artemisa Rivera Monta��s. Artemisa is a stunning 22-year-old who stands at 5'7", and she hails from Zacatecas. She was the NuestraBelleza Zacatecas representative in 2012 who is gunning for the title of Reina de La Costa Maya®.
Artemisa will be joining Destinee Arnold (Belize), Andrea Rojas (Costa Rica), Monica Elwing Gough (Honduras), AriadnaMelendez (Nicaragua)and Cleirys Velasquez (Panama)on stage, Thursday August 1st. Who will be 2013's Reina de la Costa Maya? Be sure to get your tickets and be there in person to find out! Three-day Season Passes are available at $60 for children and $140 for adults.
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Tanya Carter to Perform at International Costa Maya Festival
The International Costa Maya Festival is proud to announce that Belize's Tanya Carter will be performing at this year's festival. The lovely talented Tanya is set to perform on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Tanya Carter will be the opening act for international super stars Los Yonics. Be sure to get your tickets and make it this year's International Costa Maya Festival.
About Tanya Carter:
Coming from a musical family, where her great-grandmother, grand-mother, mother and father were involved with music in some way, Tanya's love for music came almost naturally. At the tender age of four, Tanya joined the Grace Primary School Choir as the youngest choir member.
The songstress went on to the Edward P. High School where she joined the choir and was introduced to classic and operatic singing. Despite, these influences Tanya was determined that she would become a Reggae singer.
At 18 she recorded and released her first song 'I Wanna Get to Know You Better', which was a Dancehall/Reggae fusion and became a hit. Tanya ran into many bumps along her career journey having to deal with a male dominated industry and having to be a tough woman and survive. She was determined to make it through.
After just a year into her career she decided she wanted to assist in the production of her own songs. Tanya became involved in the whole music-making process in order to ensure that what she wanted to express was coming out through her music.
Opening for international acts at home and abroad became a regular for the Belizean national, who has opened for Etana, Lexxus, Luciano, Morgan Heritage, Shyne and Omarion and has headlined Belizean Concerts in Utah, New York, and California. Tanya also found the time to showcase her versatility elsewhere, guest starring in Belize's popular local series "No Matta Wat" and stunned audiences with her acting prowess. She was then invited back and given a permanent role.
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