Miss World Puerto Rico 2014 | |
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Date | August 13, 2014 |
Venue | Guaynabo School of Fine Arts Theatre, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico |
Broadcaster | Univision Puerto Rico (WLII-DT) |
Entrants | 22 |
Placements | 11 |
Winner | Génesis Dávila Arroyo |
Miss World Puerto Rico 2014 was the 41st Miss World Puerto Rico pageant, held at the Guaynabo School of Fine Arts Theatre in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, on August 13, 2014.
Nadyalee Torres of Caguas crowned Génesis Dávila of Arroyo as her successor at the end of the event. Dávila represented Puerto Rico at Miss World 2014 which was held at ExCeL London in London, England, United Kingdom on December 14, 2014. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Placement [2] | Contestant |
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Miss World Puerto Rico 2014 | |
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2nd Runner-Up |
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Top 6 | |
Top 11 |
Award [2] | Contestant |
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Miss Beach Beauty | |
Beauty with a Purpose |
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Miss Sports |
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Miss Talent |
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Miss Top Model |
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Official 22 candidates of Miss World Puerto Rico 2014:
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