The momentum and enthusiasm for pageant night has been kicked up a notch for the Miss San Pedro Pageant as six contestants vying for this year’s title were officially announced and presented with their official sponsor’s sash.
Pageant night has been set for Saturday, September 3, 2016, with Marleni Diaz, Heidi Sorto, Beverly Rodriguez, Karina Requena, Marisha Thompson and Lisandro Novelo already in high gear preparing for the show. The San Pedro Town Council says it has increased its budget for the pageant as it has become evident that the pageant is a huge success and that it is a great platform for the winner to take on more positive activities as a role model to her peers.
The official Sashing Ceremony of the Miss San Pedro 2015 Contestants was held at El Patio Restaurant on Monday, July 25, where all the six contestants where handed with their sash by their corresponding sponsor. It was an intimate cocktail event shared with family, sponsors and special invited guests. A photo shoot was held at Costa Blu resort, in North Ambergris Caye over the weekend and multible activities have been scheduled before pageant night that will take place at the Hon. Louis “Cuz” Sylvestre Sports Complex.
Meet the Miss San Pedro Pageant 2016 Contestants:
Name: Marleni Diaz
Age:16
Favorite color: White
Favorite food: ceviche
Favorite sport: Football
Hobbies: I enjoy singing, reading, eating, running the beach & also spend time with my family & friends
Life Ambition: My main goal is to become a international pilot but before it becomes a reality I wanna become a custom officer
Marleni is sponsored by Fido’s Courtyard
Name: Heidi Janeli Sorto
Age: 17
School/Occupation: I am a recent graduate and soon to start attend 6th form on AugustFavorite Color: Royal blue
Favorite Food: Meat with baked potato
Favorite Sport: Football
Hobbies: To go to Crossfit everyday if possible.
Life Ambition: To obtain a double career. An accountant and an architect
Heidi is sponsored by La Sirene Resort, Spa & Marina
Name: Beverly Rodriguez
Age: 17
School/Occupation: Attending at the San Pedro High School
Favorite Color: Aqua blue
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Sport: Will always be sailing
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing & Modeling
Life Ambition: To be a great accountant; To be happy and live my life to the fullest
Beverly is sponsored by Captain Shark’s
Name: Karina Clarissa Requena
Age: 20
School/Occupation: Washington University of Health and Science; also a waitress at Lone Star Restaurant
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Food: Seafood and Pastas
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Hobbies: CrossFit, Running
Life Ambition: My life ambition is to open an emergency clinic here on the island
Karina is sponsored by Castillo’s Hardware
Name: Marisha Jamel Thompson
Age: 16
School/Occupation: Receptionist
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Escabeche
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Hobbies: Reading running staying active
Life Ambition: My ambition in life is to one day become a lawyer
Marisha is sponsored by Jaguar’s Temple Nite Club
Name: Lisandra Elizabeth Novelo
Age: 16
School/Occupation: San Pedro High School
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Food: Escaveche
Favorite Sport: Devoted to practically every sport
Hobbies: Spend time with my friends and family and also being active
Life Ambition: I want to become an independent entrepreneur
Lisandra is sponsored by Ramon’s Village
