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San Pedro's very own Iris Salguero has won the coveted title and crown of Miss World Belize. Congratulations Iris!

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San Pedro's Iris Salguero Wins Miss World Belize Title

Iris Salguero once again makes San Pedro proud by winning the title of Miss World Belize 2016-2017. Many gathered at the Log Cabin Inn on Saturday, October 22, 2016, to witness this event. A total of 4 contestants graced the stage with their beauty; Iris won Miss Top Model, Miss Eloquent, and the title of Miss World Belize.

Iris leaves the country on November 27, 2016 to represent Belize on the Miss World stage in Washington, D.C. USA on December 18th, 2016. She will compete in fast track categories that include World Beach Beauty, Beauty with a Purpose, Sports Challenge, Talent and Top Model. The winner of these events automatically make it into the semifinals of Miss World.

Beauty with a Purpose, formerly known as Miss World Scholarship, is an event established in 2001 that is celebrated during the activities prior to the Miss World pageant. It awards the contestant with the most relevant and important charity project in her nation.

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Iris Salguero represents Belize in Miss Earth Pageant

Former Miss San Pedro and Miss World Belize, Iris Salguero, is back in the pageant spotlight representing Belize in the Miss Earth 2017 Pageant. Currently in the Philippines, Salguero will be taking part in a series of activities and pre-competition events leading up to the big pageant on Saturday, November 4th. The Miss Earth Pageant is an international event challenging the beauty industry to make a change and promote environmental awareness.

With 88 delegates from across the world, Miss Earth is one of the largest pageants held under the theme "Heroines Fighting Climate Change". Participants begun arriving in Manila, Philippines on Friday, October 6th. The month long journey to the main event will see the participants taking part in clean-up campaigns, environmental seminars, school tours, eco tours, interviews and several meet and greets.

"I am happy and honored to be representing Belize. I will do my best to make my country and people proud," said Salguero. Belize has been competing in the Miss Earth Pageant since 2007, with island native Christine Syme representing in 2015. The 17th coronation ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 4th at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Manila, Philippines. Reigning Miss Earth 2017, Katherine Espin of Ecuador will be crowning the winner. Airing schedule is yet to be released.

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Iris Salguero returns from Miss Earth 2017

San Pedro's very own Iris Salguero returned to the island on Tuesday, November 21st after participating in the Miss Earth 2017 pageant in Manila, Philippines. Salguero represented Belize, and while she did not take the crown, she made the country proud by placing in the top 16 'Articulate and Intelligence' segment. Belize's beauty ambassador arrived in San Pedro Town via Tropic Air shortly after 2PM, where supporters and fans gathered at the waiting area of the terminal to welcome her. An emotional Salguero greeted everyone, stating that she had an amazing experience - one which she will never forget. Salguero told The San Pedro Sun that during the days prior to the pageant's main event on November 4th, she and all the other participants from around the world took part in many activities. "We engaged in reforestation projects, beach clean-ups, school tours, educational and cultural presentations, and visiting protected areas," said Salguero.

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Iris has made us all so proud. She is a shining example of the grace and decorum our beauty ambassadors are famous for.


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