Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015


Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015 is the ninth season of Nuestra Belleza Latina and the ninth season to be aired on Univision. The season premiere was on Sunday January 18, 2015, the earliest premiere of all nine seasons. The season finale was on Sunday April 12, 2015, the earliest finale of all nine seasons.
The auditions were shown on three Sundays, prior to the selection of the final 12 contestants. Auditions were held September 2014 through November 2014 in six US cities and virtual online casting. This was the first time since 2013 to show the contestants' castings, and in the previous two seasons only the final 36 and 24 were shown. During the audition process, 35 young women were given passes to the semi-finals in Miami and the remaining 5 were chosen from the online casting. The forty women were asked questions by the judges, then the chosen top twenty contestants did a talent presentation on stage, from which the 12 finalists were selected.
The winner of the contest was awarded a contract to appear on many of Univision's programs and award shows, and a chance to win $200,000 in cash and prizes including a 2015 Kia Soul: the same amount of prizes awarded in previous seasons. She will also be a host for ¡Despierta América!, a correspondent for Premios Juventud 2015, and awarded the title of "Nuestra Belleza Latina" for 2015. The runner-up contestant was awarded a contract to appear as a news correspondent for El Gordo y La Flaca and award shows.
The winner of Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015 is Francisca Lachapel from the Dominican Republic.

2015 Judges

Changes

For the first time since Nuestra Belleza Latina 2012 the casting process was shown prior to the first gala. Judge of seven seasons former Miss Universe 1991 Lupita Jones will not return to judge the competition, Jones had been judge since Nuestra Belleza Latina 2008. Added to the Judging panel will be former Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2000 and actress Jaqueline Bracamontes.Season 8 Judge Jencarlos Canela left the show to pursue his acting career and other projects and will no longer judge the show. Both new host, former Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007 winner Alejandra Espinoza and model/actor Pedro Moreno have left the show to pursue new projects. New male co-host of Chiquinquira Delgado will be Mexican Host Javier Poza who she shared credits in Mira Quien Baila. Jomari Goyso becomes permanent judge after being only a guest judge and official beauty consultant of the contestants for Nuestra Belleza Latina 2014. Both former Miss Universe winners Alicia Machado and Denise Quiñones who served as "Godmothers" for the contestants in Nuestra Belleza Latina 2014 did not return this season. A new segment called "Rincon Social" has been added with host Roger Gonzalez, who will interview the guest, contestants and present on what social media is saying. Nuestra Belleza Latina 2014 Winner Aleyda Ortiz alongside former Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 winner Nastassja Bolívar will be the social media co-hostess throughout the competition. For the first time since Season One in 2007 the stage has been renovated, with a different look.

2015 Contestants

Elimination chart


2015 auditions

Celebrity guest appearances

Countries being represented

Season 9, Episode 1: A New Season Starts

Original Air Date—18 January 2015
The best of the auditions held in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Los Angeles.
The Guest Judges were:
JudgeAudition Place
Mane de la ParraChicago
Daddy YankeePuerto Rico
Jackie GuerridoLos Angeles

The following contestants were chosen:
ContestantAgeCountryAudition Place
1Bridget Ruiz23 MexicoChicago
2Elsa Chumacero24 MexicoChicago
3Carolina Peguero24 Dominican RepublicChicago
4Catherine "Caty" Castro Roldán23 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
5Ashley Perez De Calderón23 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
6Adamaris Cordero23 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
7Nadyalee Torres26 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
8Genesis Concepción22 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
9Gloricely Loug19 MexicoLos Angeles
10Anayeli De Santiago19 MexicoLos Angeles
11Nataly Pustin23 MexicoLos Angeles
12Jasmin Torres18 MexicoLos Angeles

Season 9, Episode 2: The Auditions Continue

Original Air Date—25 January 2015
The last of Los Angeles and best of the auditions held in Houston, Miami and New York.
The guest judges were:
JudgeAudition Place
Jackie GuerridoLos Angeles
Raúl BrindisHouston
Zuleyka RiveraMiami
Daniel ArenasNew York City
Verónica BastosNew York City

The following contestants were chosen:
ContestantAgeCountryAudition Place
13Mabelynn Capeluj23 ArgentinaLos Angeles
14Karely Navia21 MexicoLos Angeles
15Beberly Saavedra20 MexicoLos Angeles
16Claudia Sanchez27 MexicoLos Angeles
17Carolina Urrea20 MexicoLos Angeles
18Keren Marroquín18 GuatemalaLos Angeles
19Raquel Huerta21 MexicoHouston
20Mariana Torres20 MexicoHouston
21Shaereen Natqurr24 ColombiaHouston
22Mayra Matos26 Puerto RicoHouston
23Gladys Carredeguas21 CubaMiami
24Lisandra Silva27 CubaMiami
25Yisel Pereira24 CubaMiami
26Julita Palomera28 MexicoMiami
27Nathalia Casco27 HondurasMiami
28Heidy Sánchez25 ColombiaMiami
29Geisha Montes De Oca27 Dominican RepublicMiami
30Francisca Lachapel25 Dominican RepublicNew York City
31Clarissa Molina22 Dominican RepublicNew York City
32Ceylin Rosario26 Dominican RepublicNew York City
33Taina Pimentel22 Dominican RepublicNew York City
34Fanny Abreu22 Dominican RepublicNew York City
35Janith Arias23 ColombiaNew York City

Online Casting
ContestantAgeCountryHome Town
36Andrea Villaroel23 VenezuelaMiami
37Estephanie Mogollon25 VenezuelaNew York City
38Cynthia Perez26 MexicoLos Angeles
39Jenifer Guevara26 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
39Natalie Rosas19 MexicoHouston

Season 9, Episode 3: The Top 12 are Chosen

Original Air Date—1 February 2015
The 40 contestants chosen in casting, including the 5 chosen from the online casting, competed for the 12 spots into the competition. The 12 contestants selected are announced.
The Top 12:
ContestantAgeCountryAudition Place
Lisandra Silva27 CubaMiami
Francisca Lachapel25 Dominican RepublicNew York City
Bridget Ruiz23 MexicoChicago
Clarissa Molina22 Dominican RepublicNew York City
Geisha Montes De Oca27 Dominican RepublicMiami
Nathalia Casco28 HondurasMiami
Catherine Castro23 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Gloricely Loug19 MexicoLos Angeles
Anayeli De Santiago19 MexicoLos Angeles
Mariana Torres20 MexicoHouston
Cynthia Perez21 MexicoOnline Casting
Nadyalee Torres26 Puerto RicoPuerto Rico

Season 9, Episode 4: Fifty Shades of Cat Fights and Zombies

Original Air Date—8 February 2015
The Top 12 contestants chosen move into the mansion where they face their first challenge, two girls are nominated. They face two challenges which include explosions, zombies, and heroines.
Six were asked to perform a photo shoot inspired by the film 50 Shades of Grey. Maluma asked the girls to dance to his new single, 'Carnaval' and Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega, advised the girls.
Original Air Date—15 February 2015
Maribel de Santiago returns, older sister of nominee Anayeli De Santiago. One contestant is eliminated and two new nominees are chosen.
Maribel de Santiago, who auditioned in 2011 in all audition cities and made it to the Top 8, came to support her sister. Anayeli was the first eliminated from the ninth season of Nuestra Belleza Latina getting 48 percent of the vote. Nathalia Casco received 52 percent of the vote and a week left in the competition.
The contestants were asked to model couture costumes, accompanied by salsa artist Gilberto Santa Rosa. Mexican singer and composer El Dasa also shared with the contestants chocolates for Valentine's Day.
Lisandra, Cuban apologized to teammates for misunderstandings. There was a tie between the contestants to save one, and was left to the judges. Clarissa Molina who represents Dominican Republic was again saved by Osmel. Sentenced this week were Geisha Montes De Oca and Nadyalee Torres.
Original Air Date—22 February 2015
One contestant was eliminated as two new ones were nominated: Catherine Castro, and representing Central America, Nathalia Casco. The only one who was in favor of Nathalia was Geisha, who later had to be hospitalised for an infection in his leg. Nadyalee Torres was removed from the night with 43 percent of the vote, while Geisha remained one more week to get 57 percent of the vote. In this gala, the girls saved Catherine. However, sentenced this week were Geisha and Gloricely. This week the contestants had to do a live challenge delivering lines from a teleprompter with exotic animals in their surroundings. Catherine Castro failed the entire challenge. Actress Aislinn Derbez taught the contestants acting skills and challenged them, and the winner of this challenge was Cynthia Perez who will be able to attend the premier of Derbez's new film "A la Mala" in Mexico City. Chiquis Rivera was on stage along with Plan B and Wisin as the musical entertainment for the week. Ending with an encouraging message from Becky G and the girls cat-walking her single "Shower."
Original Air Date—1 March 2015
The night began with a song from Mexican artist Thalia who was there to launch her new clothing line sold in Macy's. She was also the judge for the challenge of the week, where the contestant must choose a garment from the clothing collection, catwalk and talk about why they chose the garment. Francisca won the challenge and took $10,000 as prize to spend on the department store that carries Thalia's clothing line. Clarissa was saved, and Osmel warned that everyone would be tested for nicotine, with contestants testing positive automatically removed from the competition. With 74 percent against her Gloricely left the competition. Nathalia, Bridget and Clarissa saved Clarissa by unanimous vote, leaving between Nathalia and Bridget the vote to see who stays and who goes next week.
RankPairTime
1st PlaceCatherine & Nathalia
4min 37sec
2nd PlaceFrancisca & Mariana
5min 50sec
3rd PlaceGeisha & Gloricely
6min 03sec
4th PlaceCynthia & Lisandra
6min 51sec
5th PlaceBridget & Clarissa
7min 26sec

Season 9, Episode 8: New Heights

Original Air Date—8 March 2015
The results of nicotine testing were negative. Lisandra collapsed when Osmel told her she was a disappointment. Catherine did not do well in the weekly challenge. Bridget Ruiz was the fourth eliminated, while Nathalia stayed one more week with 72 percent of the vote. The three nominees were Cynthia, Lisandra and Catherine but the girls saved Cynthia. Sentenced this week were Catherine and Lisandra. For the upcoming week two contestants will be sent home with one automatic elimination coming from Osmel Sousa.
Original Air Date—15 March 2015
A seventh gala where two contestants are eliminated: Lisandra from Cuba and Cynthia from Mexico. Lisandra was knocked out of the competition with 63% of the votes against her. The judges gave their vote of confidence in Nathalia, eliminating Cynthia due to remarks she made and what they called her lack of confidence. The contestants perform dance challenges. Mane de la Parra, Yul Burke, Mauricio Mejia Borja, Melvin Cabrera, Fernando Corona and Tony Andrade accompanied each of the contestnatsx with different choreography. Francisca and Mariana were praised for their performance, and Nathalia, Cynthia and Geisha were criticized for the lack of commitment. Marco Antonio Solis accompanied them as they paraded in couture dresses, Roberto Tapia started the gala and Chino y Nacho judged the swimsuit parade. This week there were no nominees as the finals are in a few weeks.
Part One:
Part Two:
Dance Partners:
ContestantCelebrityOccupationDance Style
Mariana Torres
Mané de la Parra
Actor & Singer
Tango
Francisca Lachapel
Tony Dandrades
Reporter & Anchor
Bachata
Catherine Castro
Borja Voces
Social Media Reporter
Flamenco Pop
Lisadra Silva
Melvin Cabrera
Venezuelan Actor
Salsa
Clarissa Molina
Mauricio Mejia
Mexican Actor
Merengue
Geisha Montes De Oca
Salvador Corpas
Actor & Model
Reggaeton Pop
Nathalia Casco
Yul Bürkle
Actor & Model
Disco
Cynthia Perez
Fernando Corona
"Va Por Ti" Runner-Up
Regional Mexicano

Season 9, Episode 10: Drama is the New Black

Original Air Date—22 March 2015
Larry Hernandez accompanied the candidates to a beauty pageant, along with former "Sin Banderas" Noel. Lissandra talked to the contestants after their expulsion last week. This Sunday the candidates were subjected to two different tests: one answers of general interest accompanied with "Bellecitas" girls contest "Despierta America". The other task was to try to get out of a "prison" where they encountered scares in their paths. Each girl received a box full of memories sent by their families. Mariana received the news that her grandfather was not in good health, and Clarissa talked about her parents' separation. When the judges choose the three candidates to be removed, they named Catherine, Geisha and Natalia, who saved Catherine prior to the semi-finals.
Original Air Date—29 March 2015
Original Air Date—4 April 2015
Original Air Date—12 April 2015
After 13 weeks of competition, the Dominican Francisca Lachapel became the new winner of Nuestra Belleza Latina, with the majority of votes and approval of judges. A final gala was held, with guest appearances from Paulina Rubio, Ricky Martin, Prince Royce, Antony Santos, Espinoza Paz and J Alvarez. With her character "Mela La Melaza," Lachapel emerged as winner from the auditions, winning $200,000 in prizes, a contract with Univision, a new Kia Soul car, and inclusion in the list of "50 Most Beautiful" by People magazine in Spanish. Honduran Nathalia Casco was awarded first runner-up. Puerto Rican Catherine Castro was second runner-up, and won a scholarship from CEA Televisa in Mexico to study acting. In fourth place was Clarissa Molina.

Summaries

Call-out order

ColorDescriptionUsed
The contestant won the competitionTop 2
The contestant won second placeTop 2
The contestant was eliminatedTop 20-Finale
The contestant was eliminated by judgesWeek 6
The contestant won the challenge of the week, and was saved by the judgesWeek 1 & 7
The contestant was chosen from online votingTop 20 & 12
The contestant was saved by the viewers voteWeek 1-7
The contestant was saved by fellow contestantsWeek 1 & 3-6
The contestant won the challenge of the week, and was saved from eliminationWeek 2
The contestant is nominated and awaiting viewers voteWeek 1-7
The contestant won challenge of the weekTop 12-Finale

Winners