MIAMI.- The Miami Theater became the meeting point for the 20 women who will compete for the title of Miss Universe Cuba 2026during the Feather Fantasy Fashion Showone of the central activities of the calendar prior to the election of the next Cuban representative.
The night began with the traditional imposition of bands, headed by the director of the franchise, Prince Julio César, along with the current queen, Lina Luaces, who made official the participation of each of the young women who continue in the race for the scepter.
Among the most talked about moments, the incorporation, for the first time, of the Hialeah band stood out, a novelty that expands the territorial presence within the platform and adds a new community to the competition.
Once the ceremony was over, the spotlight shifted to the thematic parade inspired by the universe of feathers, where the contestants exhibited haute couture proposals in a production marked by creativity, elegance and spectacle.
The evening also recognized the performance of several participants. Yramsi Bárcena won the Top Model of the Year award; Lizlauren Mosquera received the Best Feather Look, while Daniela Reyes was honored with the People’s Choice Award, selected by public voting.
The 20 candidates
The official representatives are:
- Pinar del Río — Daniela Reyes
- Sagebrush —Gabriella Davis
- Havana — Lizlauren Mosquera
- Mayabeque — Yramsi Bárcena
- Matanzas —Deborah Varona
- Cienfuegos —Claudia Olisa
- Villa Clara — Estefany Rodríguez
- Sancti Spiritus —Isabella Bernal
- Ciego de Ávila — Daniela Espinosa
- Camaguey — Stephany Granado
- Las Tunas —Rachel Pereira
- Granma —Dayana Leyva
- Holguin — Angelica Herrera
- Santiago de Cuba —Rule Diaz
- Guantanamo — Angelina Andreoli
- Isle of Youth —Mia Dio
- Hialeah — Eneisy Rodríguez
- Central Region — Lorena Suarez
- Western Region —Ana Cabrera
- Eastern Region — Giselle Perez
The organizers highlighted the preparation demonstrated by the participants and reaffirmed the commitment to continue promoting a platform dedicated to promoting the leadership, projection and talent of Cuban women.
Heading to the grand final
The title definition will take place on August 20 at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Cutler Bay. Whoever is chosen will succeed Lina Luaces and will obtain the right to wear the Cuban sash in the seventy-fifth edition of Miss Universe, scheduled for November at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum of Puerto Rico, in San Juan, the venue chosen to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the pageant.
