| What is this pageant all about? |
| The Ms Latina Canada pageant is designed specifically for Latin Canadian women, to showcase their culture and talent. It was designed for young women who had dreams of modeling and acting, and also for those who were interested in bettering their resumes and educational opportunities. Who ever wins the national title is a: recognized internationally as the Latin-Canadian Good-Will ambassador and b: goes on to represent Canada at the Ms Latina World pageant. No other pageant for Latina's in Canada has been able to secure these incredible opportunities - we are part of one of the oldest and largest Latin pageant systems in the world. |
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| What are the prizes for the winner? |
| The winners prizes vary every year depending on sponsors. The prize package that is secured every year is a $15 000 value: Official Bridal Satin Sash, Official Crown, Professional Photoshoots, Autograph cards, Online promotion through misslatinacanada.com, onemodelplace.com, musecube.com, modelplace.com, guest appearances throughout Canada, custom designed evening gown, private modelling and pageant coaching, modelling agency representation, personal management from ES Team Productions, all expenses paid trip to the international Ms Latina World pageant no matter it is held. |
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| Are there any height requirements or restrictions to enter? |
| Absolutely not! We are an equal opportunity pageant - in fact Latin pageants in general should not have any restrictions. This is unfair as it does not fairly represent most Latin women, and no one should be excluded from something that they have no control over. |
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| Why does ES Team Productions do this pageant? |
ES TeamT Productions represent all persons in a role of empowerment, with goals of setting the standard for Canadian youths and adults. |
| Showing patriotism about one's cultural roots and country of residence are essential to the progression of positive national endeavours. This not only makes Canada a great place to live but also sets the stage for future Canadians. |
| ES TeamT Productions produce, direct, and manage both events and persons to allow individuals to meet other ambitious persons who display high educational and moral values. |
| Canadian Culture is full of diversity and ES TeamT Productions goal is to bring together Canadian ideologies on a national platform that will allow Canadians to show their distinct edge and acceptance of worldwide difference in an international forum |
| ES TeamT Productions promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being, leadership; poise; self-esteem and all educational and entrepreneurial endeavours |
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| How does the pageant process work? |
| The most important part of the process is filling out the online application. With that we are able to contact you on a regular basis with updates. Secondly we go through a telephone interview to determine if you have the right attitude to participate. If you are chosen you will go through the full pageant experience, and go through evening gown, swimwear and interviewing competitions. The final night the TOP 10 will be announced and they go through the process again. |
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| How old do you have to be to participate? |
| Our teendivision is 13-17 years of age and our Miss division is 18-35 years of age. |
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| Who can participate in this pageant? |
| As of 2006 the international head office has confirmed that you must be at least 25% Latin origin (meaning one of your grandparents) which includes: South American, Central American, Caribbean, and Iberoamerican heritage. Please see the below list to verify which countries are eligible to participte.
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| I was not born in Canada am I still eligible to participate? |
| Yes. As long as you are a legal resident of Canada (landed immigrant or Canadian Citizen). We also accept international students studying in Canada, or those who have been a resident of Canada for at least 6 months. |
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| Do I have to have modeling or pageant experience? |
| Having previous experience is not necessary. For some winners this was the first pageant that they had ever entered! You will be given professional training from our certified choreogprapher James Jinx, and from pageant expert and National Director Stefany Singh. |
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| If I am selected as a contestant in the Miss Latina™ Canada will have to purchase a lot fo new clothes? |
| No. Casual clothes are worn for rehearsals. For your interview a nice dress or business suit. Your evening gown can be as simple or as fancy as you would like. Your swimsuit may be one or two piece, and must be solid color. |
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| Is there a fee to enter? |
| Yes. As with any competition there is a deposit and sponsor fee. Sponsor fees are usually obtained through a third party but may also be paid by the contestant, family, friends, and local businesses. Sponsors will be recognized on our billboard and in our pageant program book. You may have one sponsor or many different ones. If you are selected you will receive plenty of guidance with how to find sponsors. A payment plan is also available. Your deposit also ensures your position and that you will be attending. |
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| What does my fees include? |
| Your fees include the cost of the pageant production and events, including the theater, choreographer, staff, production crew, sets, lights, sound, printing, special awards, prizes judges and production staff, advertising, entertainment, etc. It also includes your sash, website maintenance for your information, and all the mail that we send out to you. |
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| Are there refunds? |
| It is our absolute and strict policy that there are no refunds. One deposits are received they are used to secure all of the above mentioned items. |
