Miss Universe Latina, el reality
| Miss Universe Latina, el reality | |
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| Genre | |
| Presented by | Jacqueline Bracamontes |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | Spanish |
| Production | |
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| Production company | Telemundo Studios |
| Original release | |
| Network | Telemundo |
| Release | June 3 – July 21, 2025 |
Miss Universe Latina, el reality is an American reality television beauty pageant in which thirty contestants compete for the title Miss Universe Latina and represent U.S. Latinas at the 74th Miss Universe pageant.[1] The series premiered on Telemundo on June 3, 2025.[2] On July 21, 2025, Yamilex Hernández from the Dominican Republic was crowned the winner, winning $100,000 in cash as a reward and the title of "Miss US Latina".[3]
Format
Thirty contestants live in a mansion and face a series of challenges to show how much potential they have to participate in the 74th Miss Universe pageant. They are divided in two teams led by two former Miss Universe, Alicia Machado and Zuleyka Rivera (later replaced by Andrea Meza), who will advise and guide them based on their own experiences. Machado serves as captain of Team Emerald, while Meza serves as captain of Team Ruby. With the help of the public vote, the judges decide week by week who remains in the competition vying to be named Miss Universe Latina.[4]
Production
In May 2013, Telemundo announced Miss Latina Universe at its upfront for the 2013–2014 television season.[5] The first episode was scheduled to be broadcast on June 15, 2014, on Telemundo and to go on for several weeks, with the winner competing in Miss Universe 2014.[6] Rashel Díaz and Raúl González were set to host.[6][7] The show was postponed indefinitely on June 9, 2014.[8]
On November 16, 2024, it was announced that Telemundo had revived the series and would premiere in 2025 under the title Miss Universe Latina, el reality.[9][1][10] Casting took place from November 2024 to January 2025.[11] On April 22, 2025, Jacqueline Bracamontes was announced as host of the series.[12] On May 12, 2025, Alicia Machado and Zuleyka Rivera were announced as team captains.[13][14] On May 23, 2025, actress and singer Aracely Arámbula, fashion designer David Salomón and actor Fabián Ríos were announced as judges.[15]
During the June 16 episode, Zuleyka Rivera walked off the set after an argument with the judges.[16] The following day, it was confirmed that Rivera would not be returning to the show.[17] Andrea Meza was announced as her replacement as captain of Team Ruby.[18]
Incidents
In June 2025, former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera, captain of Team Rubí on Miss Universe Latina: El Reality, resigned during a live immunity gala. The conflict began when judge David Salomón admonished contestants to be cautious about whose advice they followed, implying that Rivera's leadership might lead to disqualification. Rivera responded heatedly, challenging Salomón by asking if he had ever competed in Miss Universe, and demanded he speak directly if he had concerns, sparking further tension.[19] Feeling her leadership was being unfairly undermined, she stood up mid-show and declared, "I have no work here anymore. Good night. Thank you," before walking off the set.[20] The following day, host Jacky Bracamontes announced that Rivera would no longer serve as captain of Team Rubí, citing her refusal to continue after the judges' remarks.[21] The exit generated polarized reactions: many applauded her for standing by her values and defending her team with dignity and leadership, while others criticized her abrupt departure as unprofessional and leaving her contestants without mentorship.[22]
In July 2025, during the second live challenge of Miss Universe Latina: El Reality, Cuban-American contestant Laura Pérez experienced a public fall on stage. She lost her balance mid-ritua, a dynamic physical challenge filmed live, resulting in a dramatic fall of approximately three metres that prompted on-site medical personnel to immediately assist her.[23] The production team swiftly cancelled the remainder of the challenge over safety concerns and to protect the other contestants.[24] Speculation emerged that the cause may have been faulty safety cables, though Telemundo's production has not issued an official statement on this matter.[25] The incident sparked criticism on social media, with users denouncing the stunt as "unnecessary" and "dangerous" for a beauty pageant format.[26]
Contestants
The contestants were revealed during the premiere episode.[27]
| Country | Contestant | Age | State |
|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina
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Natali Rodríguez | 27 | Florida |
 Colombia
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Daniela Castaño | 32 | Florida |
| Daniela Londono | 36 | Georgia | |
| Nathalia Tasama | 25 | Florida | |
 Cuba
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Jelly Gilart | 19 | Florida |
| Laura Pérez | 26 | Florida | |
 Dominican Republic
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Erelly Martínez | 24 | New Jersey |
| Erika Marchena | 24 | Florida | |
| Gemmy Quelliz | 33 | New York | |
| Skarxi Marte | 22 | New York | |
| Yamilex Hernández | 29 | New Jersey | |
 El Salvador
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Andrea Aguilar | 22 | California |
 Guatemala
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Debbie Ruiz | 37 | California |
 Honduras
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Britthany Marroquin | 22 | South Carolina |
 Mexico
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Andrea Bazarte | 32 | Texas |
| Azalia Arredondo | 28 | Texas | |
| Elba Mendoza | 26 | Texas | |
| Giselle Burgos | 27 | California | |
| Lidia Venegas | 36 | California | |
| Marcela Delgado | 24 | Texas | |
| Nitza Valdez | 20 | Texas | |
| Silvia Ledesma | 27 | California | |
 Nicaragua
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Nathalya Pedroso | 22 | Texas |
 Puerto Rico
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Ediris Joan | 29 | Iowa |
| Génesis Dávila | 34 | Florida | |
 Venezuela
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Ashley Flete | 24 | Florida |
| Isbel Parra | 31 | California | |
| Joseline Rodríguez | 43 | Florida | |
| Osmariel Villalobos | 36 | Florida | |
 Uruguay
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Fernanda Sosa | 35 | Florida |
Contestant progress
Legend:
- I The contestant won immunity and was safe from elimination.
- S The contestant was safe from elimination.
- S The contestant was nominated for elimination but was saved by public vote.
- N The contestant was nominated for elimination.
- E The contestant was eliminated.
| Contestant | Team | Elimination Round | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | Semifinal | Final | ||
| Yamilex | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | S | Winner |
| Génesis | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | S | 1st runner-up |
| Gemmy | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | S | 2nd runner-up |
| Andrea B. | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | Top 5 |
| Laura | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | S | Top 5 |
| Ediris | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | I | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | S | Top 8 |
| Jelly | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | S | Top 8 |
| Osmariel | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | S | Top 8 |
| Isbel | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | N | N | N | N | N | E | |
| Skarxi | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | N | N | E | |
| Natali | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | I | S | N | S | N | S | N | N | N | N | N | E | ||
| Ashley | Emerald | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | I | S | S | S | N | S | N | N | N | E | |||
| Marcela | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | N | S | S | N | N | N | E | ||||
| Andrea A. | Ruby | S | S | N | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | E | |||||
| Nitza | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | E | ||||||
| Elba | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | I | S | S | S | E | |||||||
| Azalia | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | N | E | ||||||||
| Joseline | Ruby | S | S | S | S | S | S | I | S | S | S | S | E | |||||||||
| Britthany | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | E | ||||||||||
| Nathalia | Ruby | N | S | S | S | S | S | N | S | S | E | |||||||||||
| Daniela L. | Emerald | S | S | N | S | S | S | S | S | E | ||||||||||||
| Erelly | Emerald | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | E | |||||||||||||
| Lidia | Ruby | S | N | S | S | S | S | E | ||||||||||||||
| Giselle | Emerald | N | S | S | S | S | E | |||||||||||||||
| Silvia | - | S | N | S | S | E | ||||||||||||||||
| Debbie | - | N | S | S | E | |||||||||||||||||
| Nathalya | - | S | S | N | E | |||||||||||||||||
| Erika | - | S | S | E | ||||||||||||||||||
| Daniela C. | - | S | E | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fernanda | - | E | ||||||||||||||||||||
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