Marianne Cruz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marianne Cruz
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Marianne Cruz at Miss Universe 2008
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Marianne Cruz Gonzalez
April 23, 1985 |
| Height | 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m) |
| Title | Miss Continente Americano 2007 Miss Dominican Republic 2008 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Dominican Republic 2007 (1st Runner-Up) Miss Dominican Republic 2008 (Winner) (Best Face) Miss Continente Americano 2007 (Winner) Miss Universe 2008 (2nd Runner-Up) |
Marianne Cruz González was born on April 23, 1985, in Salcedo, Dominican Republic. She is a well-known TV host, model, and beauty queen. Marianne won the title of Miss Dominican Republic 2008 and proudly represented her country in the Miss Universe 2008 competition.
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About Marianne Cruz
Marianne Cruz was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is the youngest of three sisters. Her parents separated when she was a child.
Hobbies and Interests
When Marianne was 16, she started mountain climbing. She has even climbed Pico Duarte, which is the highest mountain in the West Indies. This mountain is located in the Dominican Republic. Marianne also studied fashion design in Santo Domingo. She uses her voice to support many charity campaigns in her home country.
Her Journey in Beauty Pageants
Marianne Cruz is famous for her success in several beauty pageants. She competed in some of the biggest contests in the world.
Miss Dominican Republic 2007
Marianne first competed in the Miss Dominican Republic 2007 pageant. Many people thought she would win because she was very popular. However, she finished as the first runner-up. The winner that year was Massiel Taveras from the province of Santiago.
Winning Miss Continente Americano
After the 2007 national pageant, Marianne competed internationally. She participated in the Miss Continente Americano 2007 pageant. Marianne won this competition! She was crowned by Mia Taveras, who was also from the Dominican Republic. This was a special moment because it was the first time a Miss Continente Americano winner was crowned by someone from her own country.
Becoming Miss Dominican Republic 2008
Marianne decided to try for the Miss Dominican Republic title again. In 2008, at 22 years old, she won the crown. She received it from Massiel Taveras, who had won the year before. This victory meant Marianne would represent the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2008.
Her Success at Miss Universe 2008
Marianne Cruz represented the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2008. She did incredibly well, finishing as the 2nd Runner-Up. This was a very high achievement for her country. It was the third-highest placement for the Dominican Republic in Miss Universe history. Only Amelia Vega, who won Miss Universe 2003, and Ada de la Cruz, who was 1st Runner-Up in Miss Universe 2009, had placed higher. Marianne was also the second woman from the Dominican Republic to be 2nd Runner-Up. The first was Renata Soñé in 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Marianne Cruz para niños
