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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Nuestra Belleza México, Nuestra Belleza México 2009, Nuestra Belleza México 2008, Nuestra Belleza México 2007, Nuestra Belleza México 2006, Nuestra Belleza México 2005, Nuestra Belleza Jalisco, Nuestra Belleza México 2004. Excerpt: Nuestra Belleza México (English: ) is a Mexican beauty pageant held annually since 1994. It is directed by the country's first Miss Universe titleholder, Lupita Jones. In association with Televisa, Nuestra Belleza Mexico is responsible for chosing the country's delegates for three of the current big four international pageants; Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss International. The organization has produced two Miss International winners (2007 and 2009), coincidentally both from Nuevo León. Aspiring contestants must fulfill the organization's requirements and win their state contest for eligibility to participate in Nuestra Belleza Mexico. Contestants are allowed to compete for their state title more than once, as long as they meet the age limit. However, this can no longer be done once they have taken part in the national pageant. In addition, it is not uncommon for some states to have more than one delegate competing in Nuestra Belleza Mexico the same year. This occurs when non-winning state pageant contestants are invited to participate in the national competition by the organization, either because they see potential in them, or simply because other states lack representation. Over thirty young women compete each year. Contestants take part in various events and appearances prior to the preliminary competition, from which semifinalists are chosen and announced during the final. Some receive special awards that atomatically give them a semifinal spot. The semifinalists compete in swimsuit and evening gown, with... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=4003317