Cynthia Lander


Cynthia Cristina Lander Zamora is a Venezuelan actress, TV host and beauty-pageant titleholder who represented her country at Miss Universe 2002 and Miss International 2002.

Personal life

Born in Caracas, Lander moved to the United States at age 11 and returned to Venezuela when she was 16.
On September 24, 2011, Lander married her boyfriend of two years, businessman Carlos Martel Izaguirre.

Pageant participation

Miss Venezuela 2001

Lander participated in Miss Venezuela 2001 representing Distrito Capital where she beat out 25 other women for the title of Miss Venezuela 2001, gaining the right to represent her country at Miss Universe 2002.

Miss Universe 2002

Lander represented Venezuela at Miss Universe 2002, held on May 29, 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, finishing as 4th Runner-Up.

Miss International 2002

Lander was also appointed to compete in Miss International 2002, held on September 30, 2002 in Tokyo, Japan, failing to place in the semifinals.

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