Yaritza Reyes

Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramírez (born December 17, 1993) is a Dominican actress, singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Dominican Republic 2013 and represented the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia.^[1] she also represented Dominican Republic at Miss World 2016 in Washington, D.C., United States.

Miss Universe 2013

Reyes participated in the 62nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant. She competed to succeed outgoing titleholder Olivia Culpo from the United States, eventually finishing in the Top 10. She was the third woman of predominantly African heritage to represent the Dominican Republic in Miss Universe after Ruth Ocumárez in 2002 and Ada de la Cruz in 2009.

Reina Hispanoamericana 2013

Reyes represented the Dominican Republic at Reina Hispanoamericana 2013 where she was Virreina. Alma Álvarez was originally set to do so but was unable to for unknown reasons.

Miss Mundo Dominicana 2016

At the finale of Miss Mundo Dominicana 2016 held on June 18, 2016, Reyes was announced as the winner. She then represented the Dominican Republic at Miss World 2016 in Washington, D.C..

Miss World 2016

She competed at Miss World 2016 on December 18, 2016 and placed 1st Runner-Up. She also placed in the Top 24 for "Beauty with a Purpose" and in the Top 24 of the Sport Competition.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Cinthya Núñez	Miss Mundo Dominicana 2016	Succeeded by Aletxa Mueses
Preceded by Juliana Sampaio	Virreina Hispanoamericana 2013	Succeeded by Vanessa López
Preceded by Dulcita Lieggi	Miss Dominican Republic 2013	Succeeded by Kimberly Castillo
Preceded by Teresa Jiménez	Miss Elías Piña 2013	Succeeded by Luz Reinoso