Miss Florida Latina & Miss Teen Florida Latina

Florida's longest running and most prestigious pageant for Latinas
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FAQ

Q: What is a FAQ?
A: FAQ is an acronym for "frequently asked questions."
Q: How do I qualify to enter a Miss Florida Latina Pageant? 
A: To qualify to enter the Miss Florida Latina or Miss Teen Florida Latina Pageants you must meet the criteria set forth in the Eligibility section of this website. If you meet all of these qualifications, we invite you to enter.  Are you only looking for perfect “10’s”? Absolutely not! Whether you’re 4 foot tall or 7 foot tall it doesn’t matter. We’re looking for outgoing, intelligent, confident, attractive young women excited to represent the beauty of Florida.
Q: How do I enter?
A: You may enter by completing the form in the Be The Next Miss Latina section of this website, clicking on APPLICATION and e-mailing it to us. There is no cost to apply for consideration to enter.
A: No. Each year we accept a limited number of participants. After you have undergone the interview process and you are indeed accepted to participate, we ask that you rsvp in 15 days so we can hold your place.
Q: How does this pageant differ from other Pageants?
A: The Miss Florida Latina Pageant is THE premier pageant for Latina's in the state of Florida. It is the only Latina pageant leading to a national event, and subsequently an international event, plus it is the most prestigious and famous pageant in the state of Florida for Latinas in the U.S.; as well as the longest-running, since 1983.
Q: How are contestants judged?
A: Judging is based on three equal categories of Interview, Swimsuit and Evening Gown. There is no talent competition. Height and weight is not a factor but it should be proportionate to your body frame. Previous pageant or modeling experience is not necessary, all contestants receive professional pageant training by our team of experts . In the pageant you can speak English or Spanish, whichever is most comfortable for you.  
Q: What clothing will I be expected to have?
A: You will be advised upon the acceptance of your entry of exact clothing requirements. Expect to need evening gown, business attire and casual attire for rehearsals. You do not need to buy new clothes. You do not need to spend fortunes on swimwear, an interview outfit, and an evening gown. It is most important to find outfits that you will feel confident in and that best suit you and your personality. You can bring a selection of the outfits you have in your closet and our specialists will help you pick a competition wardrobe.
Q: Is it costly to participate in a pageant?
A: No. Our goal is for contestants to collect 100% of the sponsorship fee. This is a tax-deductible advertising expense for those businesses that assist you with sponsorship. If you work hard on collecting sponsorship, it is possible that you will not incur any expenses out of pocket. In addition, hard working contestants receive material item sponsorships, such as a dress, tanning, a haircut, etc.
Q: Do I have time for a Beauty Pageant?
A: ABSOLUTELY. How it happens is by weaving the basics of Pageantry into your life little by little by doing something every day until this becomes a habit. There's a great quote – that says “the harder I work, the luckier I get”. Focus on doing something every day, every week and every year to build my pageantry skills to get you closer to the crown. Practice the different areas of the competition every week. You can go over your bathing suit or evening gown walk, go to the gym, or even record yourself reading motivational books or your Pageant notes. Block your calendar ahead of time. Really shoot to fill in those empty spots. If you're working full time, you've go to know when you're available for those open dates when you can work on your pageantry skills. You will feel good when you've made a huge difference in your life. Many people will use the excuse, I can't do it. I can't do it because of other obligations. No one has had a fuller plate than our director; a previous contestant for mayor local, state, national and international pageants, yet she has still been able to do it. We believe in you!
Q: What prizes do the winners receive?
A: Each Titleholder is awarded prizes from the event's official sponsors, including an all expense paid trip to Nationals.
Q: If I win, will it interfere with school or work?
A: NO! Our program only encourages your success! All of our contestants go to school, have a job or both. Almost all of your appearances, celebrity events, and charity work will take place during the weekend and will be scheduled in advance.

Pageant Alert!

 

Beware of other Latina Pagents with similar sounding names. Only the Miss Florida Latina and Miss TEEN Florida Latina Pageants are the number one and most prestigious pageant for Latinas in Florida State, and the only Latina Pageant who's runner-ups may advance to the nationals, and subsequently an international pageant. Our organization has more than 25 years of experience in the pageant and beauty industry and our directors are certified by the International Pageant Association, thus providing honesty, integrity and fair play in pageantry. The Miss Florida Latina and Miss TEEN Florida Latina Pageants are the only Latina Pageants to provide a first class show to its contestants in 5-star quality hotels and resorts. The Miss Florida Latina and Miss TEEN Florida Latina Pageants may have an official preliminary in your area. These preliminaries are required to conform to our established rules and regulations for participants in their program.  The unauthorized use of our local preliminary names is prohibited in exact form or in any similarly confusing manner. Anyone using one of our local preliminary titles who do not appear in our website is NOT a Licensee in our pageant system.