Miss Universe 2015 Latina Contestants Interviews

Miss Peru, Laura Spoya

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The best-kept secret beauty tip is . . . To splash water on your face to reduce oil production from your pores.

My preferred workout routine is . . . Running in parks or on the beach, with music, of course.

I'll calm my nerves before the show by . . . Praying to my grandfather who passed away eight years ago, as he is my inspiration.

The one thing that I will definitely have backstage at the show with me is . . . The Peruvian Lord of Miracles stamp, I put it in my shoe every time I am competing.

My secret talent is . . . Cooking, but everyone knows that since they love to eat whatever I make!

Winning this pageant would . . . Be a dream come true in a sash for 31 million Peruvians.

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Miss Dominican Republic, Clarissa Molina

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My best-kept secret beauty tip is . . . Taking your makeup off before bed no matter what and using eye cream; it keeps me looking young and fresh.

My preferred workout routine is . . . Zumba, I love dancing and it is a fun way to get a workout in with good music.

I'll calm my nerves before the show by . . . Taking deep breaths and thinking about something that makes me laugh. I try to always do that on stage so that I make sure I am having a good time and people can see it on my face.

The one thing that I will definitely have backstage at the show with me is . . . My phone so that I can read inspirational texts from my mentor.

My secret talent is . . . I can do Donald Duck's voice!

Winning this pageant would . . . Mean the world to me, my family, and my country.

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Miss Mexico, Wendy Esparza

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My best-kept secret beauty tip is . . . Coconut oil — I use it for my hair, cooking, and as lotion.

My preferred workout routine is . . . Planks, squats, and crunches; I love switching it up.

I'll calm my nerves before the show by . . . Remembering to take deep breaths.

The one thing that I will definitely have backstage at the show with me is . . . A pendant of Our Lady of Guadalupe that I keep fastened to my sash.

My secret talent is . . . Singing, but mainly just in the shower or in my car.

Winning this pageant would mean . . . A new responsibility for me in my life. Winning this pageant would allow me to advocate for my purpose, which is promoting confidence in young women.

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Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez-Arévalo

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My best-kept secret beauty tip is . . . Sunscreen and water!

My preferred workout routine is . . . To not use weights; I prefer Pilates and boxing and working with my own body weight as my main tool.

I'll calm my nerves before the show by . . . Praying and just taking deep breaths.

The one thing that I will definitely have backstage at the show with me is . . . My phone, but I want to put it aside so I can have some reflective time.

My secret talent is . . . I can’t tell you, it’s a secret!

Winning this pageant would . . . Be a dream come true for me, my family, and my country.

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Miss Spain, Carla Barber Garcia

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My best-kept secret beauty tip is... Eating pineapple! Something about it is my cure-all.

My preferred workout routine is . . . Weight machines and protein shakes to build muscle.

I'll calm my nerves before the show by . . . Taking a hot bath the night before the show.

The one thing that I will definitely have backstage at the show with me is . . . Oil blotters as it will be a long night and I want to look my best on stage.

My secret talent is . . . If I tell you, it won’t be a secret.

Winning this pageant would mean . . . My voice being heard for my personal cause, which is helping children with deformities.

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