There have not been many young island ladies who have competed at the Queen of the Bay Pageant, but this year San Pedro will be proudly represented in the historic 80th Queen of the Bay Pageant by Herla Ortiz. The pageant will be held in Belize City at the Belize Civic Center on August 30, 2025, at 7p.m.
As founder of Mothers Against the World, Herla Ortiz is deeply committed to uplifting and empowering single mothers, using her own journey to spark compassion and action in her community. Her advocacy is genuine and inspiring, rooted in real-life experience and unshakeable resolve to create meaningful change. Every word she speaks and action she takes reflects her authenticity and dedication.
Here’s a fun fact: Herla Ortiz’s hidden talent lies in the kitchen. She can turn any cooking space into a gourmet experience, think island flavors elevated to five-star status. She jokes that once you taste her cooking, you’ll be lining up for seconds.
Queen of the Bay isn’t just a pageant, it’s a Belizean tradition, one of the oldest in the country, with a legacy of empowering young women and celebrating local heritage. This year, Herla brings the heart and vibrancy of San Pedro to Belize City, amplifying island stories and island pride on the national platform.
Tune in, show support, or follow the pageant’s Facebook presence on the official Queen of the Bay page for updates and behind-the-scenes highlights.
