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Miss International Colombia
Name: Natalia Valenzuela
Age: 22
Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Hometown: Neiva
Natalia Valenzuela Cutiva is the 1st run-up at Senorita Colombia 2010 competition.
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Personal Information
Name: Monica RESTREPO
Age: 21
Height: 174
Languages: Spanish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Monica is in her fifth semester of Art and Psychology at University. Her hobbies include: swimming, art, contemporary dance and painting. Her future career ambition is to be a curator of a museum. As a keen artist, Monica’s proudest moment was visiting the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.
Interview
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
My country is full of warm people and beautiful places to see. It is full of culture, art and fun.
Future ambitions ?
To finish my studies in art and pursue my career in cultural projects.
Describe yourself
I am a woman with huge values who loves art, which makes me sensitive to everything that happens in the world. I see life and other people in a different perspective.
Personal Motto?
“It is very easy to help others” - you do not have to be a beauty queen or entrepreneur, famous, rich or fill a specific profile. We can all help, not only with material possessions but by listening to someone’s problems. With love and a smile we can change the world.
Favourite food ?
My favourite food is Mexican, I love spice!
Favourite Music / Books ?
I love rock bands: Guns & Roses, Kiss, Poison, AC/DC, ZZ Top and art history books.
Do you have any pets ?
Yes, I have six cats and two dogs which I adopted.
What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?
When I went to the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City. As an artist it was a dream come true. Michelangelo Buonarroti was a genius like all Renaissance artists.
Special Talents ?
I can sing, paint and dance.
Any other interesting facts ?
I am the voice in my country to create awareness on the issue of human trafficking. I worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers to defend young victims of violence. I am working with the National Police in Colombia against alcohol, drugs and smoking during childhood.
Beauty Pageant > Road to Miss Universe 2012 > Colombia >
* Miss Colombia 2011 - Contestants
* Miss Colombia 2010 - Catalina Robayo / Candidates / more photo
* Miss Colombia Internacional 2010 - Carolina Gonzalez
* Miss Colombia 2010 - Watch Pageant Videos / Best Body / Queen of the Police
* Miss Colombia 2009 - Natalia Navarro / Contestants
Miss Colombia 2011 or as known as Concurso Nacional de Belleza Señorita Colombia 2011 beauty pageant will be held on November 14 in Cartagena de Indias. The new beauty queen will be the official representative of Colombia in Miss Universe 2012. While the 1st runner-up will compete at the Miss International 2012.
Catalina Robayo, Senorita Colombia 2010 (photo above) will crown her successor at the end of this event which will be broadcast live by RCN TV.
Meet Miss Colombia 2011 Official Candidates:
