Nuestra Belleza México 2012


The 19th annual Nuestra Belleza Mexico pageant was held at the Poliforum del Centro de Convenciones of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico on September 1, 2012. Thirty-five contestants of Mexico competed for the national title, which was won by Cynthia Duque from Nuevo León who later competed in Miss Universe 2013 in Russia. Duque was crowned by outgoing Nuestra Belleza México titleholder Karina González. She is the fourth Neoleonesa to win this title.
The Nuestra Belleza Mundo México title was won by Marilyn Chagoya from Veracruz who later competed in Miss World 2013 in Indonesia. Chagoya was crowned by outgoing Nuestra Belleza Mundo México titleholder Mariana Berumen. She is the first and only Veracruzana to win this title.
Lucero Montemayor from Nuevo León was designated by the Nuestra Belleza México Organization as Nuestra Belleza Internacional México 2013. She later competed in Miss International 2013 in Japan. She is the third Neoleonesa to win this title.
This year for the first time a contestant was elected by a virtual casting and after eleven years two events were held separately to select the two winners for the titles Nuestra Belleza México and Nuestra Belleza Mundo México, this was the fifth time in the history of the pageant.
The recognition "Corona al Mérito 2012" was for Ximena Navarrete, Miss Universe 2010.

Results

Placements

Order of announcements

Top 15

  1. Nuevo León
  2. Chihuahua
  3. Nuevo León
  4. San Luis Potosí
  5. Guanajuato
  6. Jalisco
  7. Jalisco
  8. Nayarit
  9. Distrito Federal
  10. Sinaloa
  11. Baja California
  12. Aguascalientes
  13. Distrito Federal
  14. Morelos
  15. Chiapas

    Top 10

  16. Distrito Federal
  17. Jalisco
  18. Nuevo León
  19. Nuevo León
  20. Aguascalientes
  21. San Luis Potosí
  22. Jalisco
  23. Morelos
  24. Chihuahua
  25. Distrito Federal

    Top 5

  26. Jalisco
  27. Distrito Federal
  28. Aguascalientes
  29. Nuevo León
  30. Nuevo León

    Nuestra Belleza Mundo México

Two days before to the final competition was held the semifinal competition with a live show entitled "Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico" in which was announced the winner of the Nuestra Belleza Mundo México title Marilyn Chagoya from Veracruz who represented the country in Miss World 2013. All contestants competed in swimsuit and evening gown during the contest.
The Nuestra Belleza Mundo México pageant was held at the Poliforum del Centro de Convenciones of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, on August 30, 2012 and was hosted by Mariana Berumen, Karina González and Jan. It was the 5th edition of the Nuestra Belleza Mundo Méxicmcontest and as an official separate pageant to choose Mexico's representative to Miss World. The Winner of this event does not compete in the final night competition.
Final ResultsContestant
Nuestra Belleza Mundo México 2012
  • Veracruz - Marilyn Chagoya
Suplente/1st Runner-up
  • Nuevo León – Lucero Montemayor
    • Top 5
  • Jalisco – Jacqueline Sauza
  • Nuevo León - Cynthia Duque
  • San Luis Potosí – Verónica Sánchez

    • Order of announcements

    Top 5

    1. Jalisco
    2. Veracruz
    3. Nuevo León
    4. San Luis Potosí
    5. Nuevo León

      National costume competition

    In this competition the contestants are not evaluated, only the costumes. It's a competition showing the country's wealth embodied in the colorful and fascinating costumes made by Mexican designers combining the past and present of Mexico.
    For the Nuestra Belleza México Organization this event is very important because it discloses the creative work of the great Mexican designers and also selects the costume to represent Mexico in Miss Universe the next year. Also, some costumes are selected to represent Mexico in other beauty contests.
    The winning costume designer receives the "Aguja Diamante Award".
    Final ResultsContestant
    Winner
    • ' – "Amazona del Totonacapan"
    Top 5
  • ' – "Cielito Lindo"
  • ' – "Jalisco en la Piel"
  • ' – "Artesanías Mexicana"
  • ' – "Yaxché, Ceiba Sagrada"
  • ' – "Guerrera Azteca"
  • ' – "Águila Azteca" '
  • ' – "Cielito Lindo" '
  • ' – "Reina Roja: Herencia Maya de Palenque"
  • ' – "Coyochauxtli"
  • ' – "Orgullo Mexicano: El Rebozo"
  • ' – "Friso Maya"
  • ' – "Tesoros Mayas: Tumba de Pakal"
  • ' – "Folklore Mexicano"
  • ' – "Mesticismo Huichol"
  • Estado de México – "Diosa Azteca"
  • ' – "Jalisco en la Piel"
  • ' – "Malacatera: Inigualable Tejedora de Algodón"
  • ' – "Pasión Mexicana"
  • ' – "Mujer Bravía" '
  • ' – "Maravillosamente Mexicano" '
  • ' – "Amazona del Totonacapan" '
  • ' – "Artesanías Mexicanas"
  • ''' – "Yaxché, Ceiba Sagrada"

    Special awards

    • Judges

    They were the same judges at the Preliminary and Final Competition.

    Virtual casting

    For the only time in the history of the competition, a virtual casting was held for the girls who failed to become finalists in their respective states. Three finalists were chosen and the winner was elected by the fan votes, on July 20, 2012 was known who was the winner.
    Final ResultsContestant
    Winner
    • ' – Michelle Mendoza
    Finalists
  • ' – Brenda Bejarano
  • Jacqueline Sauza

    • Replacements

  • – Karla Ruíz was the winner of Nuestra Belleza Chiapas 2012. The Nuestra Belleza Turismo Chiapas 2012, Valeria Ruíz was who represented Chiapas in Nuestra Belleza México 2012. Karla Ruíz left the competition for health reasons, and who had symptoms of chickenpox that precludes their participation in the contest. Instead Valeria Ruíz took his deputy who joined activities with other state representatives days later.

    Designates

  • ' – Jaqueline Sauza
  • ' – Lucero Montemayor
  • – Briseyda Zazueta

    Returning states

  • Last competed in 2009:
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  • Last competed in 2010:
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    Withdrawals

  • ' – Karla Ruíz
  • '
  • ', '

    Significance

  • Nuevo León won the Nuestra Belleza México title for the fourth time
  • Veracruz won the Nuestra Belleza Mundo México title for the first time ever.
  • Nuevo León won the Nuestra Belleza Internacional México title for the third time and was the Suplente/1st Runner-up for the third time.
  • This year there was a new change, for the first time a contestant was elected by a virtual casting.
  • Cynthia Duque's crown fell to the ground after she was crowned, suffering major damage.
  • After eleven years, returned the Final Competition to select to "Nuestra Belleza Mundo México".
  • For the first time Oaxaca has two representatives in the competition.
  • For the first time a State has two Beauty Queens.
  • Tlaxcala returns to competition after three years.
  • Guerrero returns to competition after two years.
  • Jalisco was placed for the ninth consecutive year in the Top 5.
  • Aguascalientes was placed for the third consecutive year in the Top 5.
  • Jalisco and Nuevo León were placed for the tenth consecutive year.
  • Aguascalientes and Sinaloa were placed for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Distrito Federal was placed for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Morelos was placed for the third consecutive year.
  • Chiapas and Guanajuato were placed for the second consecutive year.
  • Veracruz returned to making calls to the semi-finals after two years, Baja California and Chihuahua after three years, San Luis Potosí after four years, Nayarit after six years
  • States that were called to the semi-finals last year and this year failed to qualify were Baja California Sur, Durango, Estado de México and Sonora.
  • Chihuahua won Miss Talent for the second time.
  • Nuevo León won Contestants' Choice and Miss Sports for the first time.
  • San Luis Potosí won for the first time a Fast-track, Miss Top Model.
  • Veracruz won for the first time a Fast-track, the Academic Award and Best National Costume.
  • The host delegate, Valeria Ruíz from Chiapas placed to semi-finals.
  • For the first time Ximena Navarrete and Alan Tacher hosted the pageant.
  • Baja California Sur and Colima are the tallest delegates in this edition.
  • Distrito Federal, Hidalgo and Querétaro are the shortest delegate in this edition.
  • Delegates from Colima, Chihuahua, Distrito Federal, Hidalgo, Guerrero, Morelos, Tabasco and Tlaxcala were elected by designation.

    Contestants notes

  • ' – Jessica Amor is the Reina de la Feria Nacional de San Marcos 2014.
  • ' – Jeraldine González was selected to represent Mexico in Reina Hispanoamericana 2012 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on October 25, 2012 where she won Miss Elegance.
  • ' – Diana Castro was elected Reina Del Carnaval La Paz 2012 and Nuestra Belleza La Paz 2012, competition prior to the final state.
  • ' – Cecilia Vázquez was Reina de Turismo Coahuila 2010 and today she is a Professional Model.
  • ' – Mirna Parra was elected Reina Armería 2010 in Ciudad de Armería, Colima. In 2011 she competed in Reina de la Feria de todos los Santos Colima 2011. In 2013 she married, who was her boyfriend for several years.
  • ' – Karla Ruíz left the competition for health reasons, and who had symptoms of chickenpox that precludes their participation in the contest. Instead Valeria Ruíz took his deputy who joined activities with other state representatives days later.
  • ' – Valeria Ruíz was the Suplente/1st Runner-up in Nuestra Belleza Chiapas 2010 and Nuestra Belleza Turismo Chiapas 2012 in Nuestra Belleza Chiapas 2012.
  • ' – Gabriela Prieto was part of Mexico's Next Top Model 2011, but she resigned from the competition because she missed her family. In 2012 she was elected Señorita Ciencias Políticas, UACH in her University. Competed in Reina Hispanoamericana 2013 where she was 3rd Runner-up and obtained the Miss Photogenic and Look Oster awards. Actually she is the new State Coordinator of Nuestra Belleza Chihuahua.
  • Distrito Federal – Karen Padilla was born in San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco but she has been living in Mexico City for several years. She is a Professional Model. She competed in Miss Continente Americano 2012 where she was a finalist in the Top 6 and won Miss Photogenic award.
  • ' – Ana Victoria Sánchez was elected Reina del Club Campestre de Durango 2008.
  • Estado de México – Laura Villalobos is a Professional Model, she works with Contempo Models in Mexico City.
  • ' – Elisa Espinoza was elected Señorita Universidad de Guanajuato 2011. Competed in Miss Costa Maya International 2014, held in Belize on August 9, 2014 obtained the crown.
  • ' – Fátima Hernández was Reina de la Expo-Feria de la Palmera 2010 in Zihuatanejo.
  • ' – Ana Karen Siordia is a Professional Model, she works at Look Models Management in Mexico City.
  • ' – Jacqueline Sauza studied at CEA. She received an award at the 2011 TVyNovelas Award as New Release. Also she is a Professional Model.
  • ' – Chiara Leuzinger is of Swiss father and Italian mother.
  • ' – Jasibi Suma was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, but she has been living in Nayarit for several years.
  • ' – Cynthia Duque competed in Miss Universe 2013, but she didn't place.
  • ' – Lucero Montemayor was the Suplente/1st Runner-up in Nuestra Belleza Nuevo León 2012. Also she was Señorita UANL 2011. She competed in Miss International 2013, and failed place to semi-finalists. She currently works as a television presenter for ESPN Mexico.
  • ' – Michelle Mendoza was the Suplente/1st Runner-up in Nuestra Belleza Oaxaca 2012. She was elected by Virtual Casting. Currently she lives in Monterrey where she is part of Las Noticias in Televisa Monterrey.
  • ' – Veronica Sánchez was part of the contestants of Mexico's Next Top Model 2009 finished as 5th Runner-up. She is a Professional Model.
  • ' – Briseyda Zazueta was the Suplente/1st Runner-up in Nuestra Belleza Sinaloa 2012.
  • ' – Gabriela Saldívar was crowned Nuestra Belleza Cajeme 2012 title she gave the right to participate in the final state of Nuestra Belleza Sonora 2012 which was the winner.
  • ' – Alejandra García was a contestant in Nuestra Belleza Tabasco 2010.
  • ' – Carla Tapia was born in Tepatitlan, Jalisco and competed in Nuestra Belleza Jalisco 2010. The same year, she was elected Miss Earth Jalisco 2010 and competed in Miss Earth México 2010 where she was a finalist in the Top 8. After time she moved to live in Tlaxcala where she was designated as Nuestra Belleza Tlaxcala 2012, marking the return of this State to the national competition after three years. Marilé del Rosario Señorita México 1989 the only Tlaxcalteca who participated in Miss Universe is supporting the state pageant. She represented Mexico at Miss Yacht Model International 2013 in Sanya, China where she was the 4th Runner-up.
  • ' – Marilyn Chagoya was elected Nuestra Belleza Poza Rica 2012, competition prior to the final state. She competed in Miss World 2013, but she didn't place.
  • ' – Marsha Ramírez was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco but she has lived for the last eight years in Yucatán. She is a local TV Hostess in Mérida.
  • ' – Artemisa Rivera was born in Aguascalientes and she competed in Reina Nacional de la Feria de San Marcos 2012. Competed in Miss Costa Maya International 2013.

    Crossovers

    • Contestants who had competed or will compete at other beauty pageants:
    ;Miss Universe
    ;Miss World
    ;Miss International
    ;Miss United Continents
    ;Miss Continente Americano
    ;Reina Hispanoamericana
    ;Miss Costa Maya International
    ;Miss Yacht Model International
    ;Miss Earth México
    ;Mexico's Next Top Model
    • 2009: ': Verónica Sánchez '
    • 2011: ': Gabriela Prieto
    ;Reina de la Feria de San Marcos
    • 2012: ': Artemisa Rivera
    • 2014: ': Jessica Amor '
    ;Nuestra Belleza Chiapas
    • 2010: ': Valeria Ruíz '
    • 2012: ': Valeria Ruíz '
    ;Nuestra Belleza Jalisco
    • 2010: ': Carla Tapia
    ;Nuestra Belleza Nuevo León
    • 2012: ': Lucero Montemayor '
    ;Nuestra Belleza Oaxaca
    • 2012: ': Michelle Mendoza '
    ;Nuestra Belleza Sinaloa
    • 2012: ': Briseyda Zazueta '
    ;Nuestra Belleza Tabasco
    • 2010: ': Alejandra García
    ;Reina del Carnaval La Paz
    • 2012: ': Diana Castro '
    ;Reina Armería
    • 2010: ': Mirna Parra '
    ;Señorita UANL
    • 2011: ': Lucero Montemayor '
    ;Señorita Universidad de Guanajuato
    • 2011: ': Elisa Espinoza '
    ;Reina Turismo Coahuila