Marina Jacoby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marina Jacoby
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Jacoby in 2016
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| Born | 3 August 1995 Matagalpa, Nicaragua
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Title | Miss Nicaragua 2016 |
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| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Teen Nicaragua 2011 (1st runner-up) Miss Teenager Universe 2011 (4th runner-up) Miss Nicaragua 2016 (Winner) Miss Universe 2016 (Unplaced) |
Marina Eugenia Jacoby Santos was born on August 3, 1995. She is from Nicaragua. Marina became famous when she won the title of Miss Nicaragua 2016. After winning, she went on to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2016 competition.
Becoming Miss Nicaragua
Her Goals as Miss Nicaragua
When Marina became Miss Nicaragua, she talked about important goals. She wanted to help stop bullying. This includes physical bullying, mean words, and cyberbullying online. Marina believes the best way to handle bullying is to ignore it and move on. She also wants to help young people feel good about themselves. Her goal is to help them discover their full abilities.
Winning the Crown
Marina Jacoby won the Miss Nicaragua 2016 title on March 5, 2016. The previous winner, Daniela Torres from Managua, placed the crown on her head.
As Miss Nicaragua 2016, Marina then competed in the Miss Universe 2016 pageant. Many people thought she might win the Miss Universe title. However, she did not place among the finalists. The winner of Miss Universe that year was Iris Mittenaere, who was Miss France.
