Univision announces 12 Finalists to compete in ‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’.

The Univision Television Network announced the 12 finalists who will compete in “Nuestra Belleza Latina” (Our Latin Beauty), the extraordinary program that combines the glamour of a beauty competition with the excitement of reality television. Hosted by popular Univision personality Giselle Blondet, “Nuestra Belleza Latina” airs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (9:00 – 10:00 p.m. Central) on Univision.

Representing the most captivating Hispanic women from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the 12 finalists are: from Chicago – Angie Chavéz; from Houston – Elizabeth López, Joanna Parra; from Los Angeles – Alejandra Espinoza, Marlene Alvarez, Mayra Muñoz; from Miami – Martha López, Giselle Saouda; from New York – Raengel Solis, Lorraine Lara; from Puerto Rico – Yara Lasanta, Madelis Soto.

While living together in a beautiful Miami mansion, the finalists will face a series of weekly challenges that will test their talent and character. Viewers will get an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look as they endeavor to perfect their runway walk, work with stylists and make-up artists, sharpen their dance, singing and acting skills, and undergo a rigorous fitness regimen.

Viewer participation will be a key factor in helping a panel of judges including former Miss Universe, Venezuelan beauty Alicia Machado; Latin America’s most revered beauty coach Osmel Sousa; and entertainment host of “El Gordo y La Flaca” (The Scoop and The Skinny) Carlos Calderón. In the 2-hour grand finale, the contestant with the most votes will be crowned the very first “Nuestra Belleza Latina.”

“We are thrilled to be launching ‘Nuestra Belleza Latina.’ Beauty competitions are a rich tradition among Hispanics and this first-of-a-kind reality/beauty program is one more way to strongly connect with our viewers,” said Alina Falcón, Univision Network Executive Vice President and Operating Manager. “We are also excited to be working closely with our key marketing partners, and offering new ways to successfully integrate their powerful brands.”