Karina Ramos

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Karina Ramos Leiton
Karina Ramos (born 1993) in the video 'Karina Ramos Miss Costa Rica 2'.png
In a 2014 interview
Born (1993-07-14) July 14, 1993 (age 32)
Heredia, Costa Rica
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss Supranational Costa Rica 2012
Miss Costa Rica 2014
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorHazel
Major
competition(s)		Miss Supranational 2012
(Top 20)
Miss Belleza Americana 2013
(3rd Runner-up)
(Best Body)
Reina Internacional de la Paz 2013
(Winner)
Reina Internacional de la Ganaderia 2013
(1st Runner-up)
(Reina de los periodistas)
Miss Turismo Latino 2013
(3rd Runner-up)
(Miss Culture)
Miss Costa Rica 2014
(Winner)
Miss Universe 2014
(Unplaced)

Karina Ramos Leiton (born July 14, 1993 in Heredia) is a Costa Rican tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Costa Rica 2014 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2014. [1] She's also the CEO, and owner of the modeling agency Imagination Agency S.A. , created by her for preparing future beauty pageant candidates. [2]

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Career

After winning Miss Costa Rica 2014, her career took off to the international level. She has been modeling worldwide and walking at New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week. [3] [4]

Pageantry

Karina Ramos has been a finalist in various beauty pageants including Miss International Supranational, International Livestock Queen, International Peace Queen, and Miss Tourism Latino. [5]

Miss Supranational 2012

In 2012, Karina represented Costa Rica at the third session of Miss Supranational 2012 in Plock, Poland. She placed in the Top 20, and became the first Costa Rican to advance in the semifinals at Miss Supranational.

Miss Belleza Americana 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Miss Belleza Americana 2013. She was the 3rd runner-up and won the Best Body award.

Reina Internacional de la Paz 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Reina Internacional de la Paz 2013 and won the title.

Reina Internacional de la Ganaderia 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Reina Internacional de la Ganadería 2013, where she was the 1st runner-up and was awarded the Reina de los periodistas.

Miss Turismo Latino 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Miss Turismo Latino 2013, where she was the 3rd Runner-up and was awarded as Miss Culture.

Miss Costa Rica 2014

Karina was one of the 60 pre-delegates in the competition, and the representative of San José Province. She placed first in individual skills and won the title of Miss Costa Rica and represented Costa Rica in Miss Universe 2014. [6]

Road accident

In October 2024, Ramos was involved in a traffic collision in the La Peregrina area of La Uruca, Costa Rica. [7] Her Hummer collided with a motorcyclist, [8] who sustained a fractured clavicle and left shoulder and was hospitalised while awaiting surgery following the incident. [7] Ramos stated on social media that she believed the motorcyclist had failed to stop at an intersection and said she remained in contact with the injured man's family. Costa Rica’s traffic police reported that she was fined ₡24,000 for driving with an expired license. [7]

In 2020, Ramos was involved in civil litigation against the Costa Rican media company Multimedios Costa Rica over alleged defamation related to statements made during a televised interview. [9] Ramos sought financial compensation for alleged reputational damage. However, the I Circuit Court of San José dismissed the lawsuit in February 2020, finding insufficient evidence to establish the broadcaster's liability. [9] She subsequently announced that she would appeal the ruling, arguing procedural inconsistencies and errors in the court’s assessment of the evidence. [10]

Beginning in 2021, Ramos publicly reported being subjected to ongoing harassment by a man whom she identified as having contacted her persistently through social media since at least 2015. [11] According to La Nación, Ramos filed a criminal complaint in September 2021 alleging coercion under Article 193 of the Costa Rican Penal Code. [11] Her attorney stated that notification of the suspect had been delayed due to difficulties locating him. [11]

In mid-2022, Ramos reported that the alleged harassment had escalated, including incidents in which the suspect allegedly appeared outside her residence in Mexico. [12] Media reports indicated that migration records confirmed the individual had traveled abroad during the relevant dates. [12] Ramos stated that a prior conciliation agreement had been reached earlier that year, but that she intended to pursue further legal action following the new incidents. [12]

In September 2022, media reported that Ramos had entered Costa Rica’s Public Prosecutor’s Victim Protection Program after additional alleged attempts by the suspect to approach her residences in both Costa Rica and Mexico. [13] According to her lawyer, a new complaint was filed after the suspect allegedly failed to comply with a previous conciliation agreement and continued contact despite judicial measures. [13] The Public Prosecutor’s Office declined to confirm specific details, citing victim protection regulations. [13]

References

  1. ↑ "Karina Ramos quedó fuera de las 15 finalistas de Miss Universo 2015". La Nación, Grupo Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-03.
  2. ↑ "Karina Ramos preparará en su academia a candidatas del Miss Costa Rica 2018". La Nación, Grupo Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-03.
  3. ↑ "IVY SWIMWEAR At Miami Swim Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion Swim/Resort 2019/20". New York Fashion Times. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  4. ↑ "Miss Costa Rica Karina Ramos walks the runway for BLACK TAPE PROJECT..." Getty Images. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  5. ↑ Miss Costa Rica 2014 - Pageant experiences
  6. ↑ Miss Costa Rica 2014 - Results
  7. 1 2 3 Granados, Greivin (2024-10-06). "Kary Ramos tras accidente: "Pensé que el señor se había saltado el alto"". CR Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  8. ↑ Granados, Greivin (2024-10-05). "Karina Ramos sufrió un accidente de tránsito". CR Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-03-06.
  9. 1 2 Alexánder Sánchez; Juan Fernando Lara Salas (2020-02-21). "Karina Ramos loses civil lawsuit in first instance against Multimedios for insults and defamation". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ Juan Fernando Lara Salas (2020-02-22). "Karina Ramos will appeal court ruling for inconsistencies in defamation and insult case against Multimedios". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-09.
  11. 1 2 3 Kimberly Herrera Salazar; Eillyn Jiménez B. (2021-12-23). "Karina Ramos says she continues to be harassed by a man who has not yet been served with the complaint". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. 1 2 3 Herrera Salazar, Kimberly (2022-06-29). "Karina Ramos vive días de terror: su acosador la habría seguido a México". La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-09.
  13. 1 2 3 Villalobos, Paulo (2022-09-22). "Karina Ramos entra en programa de protección de víctimas ante riesgos por acosador". CR Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-09.
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