Professional Experience: 1st Place International Winner, Miss International Belleza Latina - Teen Division;<br> 1st Place Winner, Miss Teen Belleza Connecticut 2010;<br>WTNH.com model appearance, community fashion review - 2006; FMI Fashion Shows 2005-2006;  First Place Sunburst USA Pageant, CT Preliminaries, and 1st Runner up Regional Competition, 2006. <br>Teen 2 Queen TV Commercial

Community Involvement & Appearances: Sisters of Tomorrow Conference - Jan. 2010;<br>Yale Peabody Museum Appearance-Jan 18, 2010;<br>Fashion Walks for Dixwell Children's Arts Festival.<br>CT Flechas Latino Festival

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 La Reina...Victoria Espiritusanto is Taking the World by Storm

Victoria is making Victory in the world of pageantry, making Connecticut proud as the reigning ‘International Teen Belleza Latina Pageant’ Queen.

Victoria is no amateur when it comes to modeling and the pageantry world.  Though Victoria, a proud local New Haven, CT resident, has been modeling since age 13, which is considered a late start among other peers in the area of show business, she is moving up quite hastily in the national ranks. 

“I am not coming home until I get my dreams,” was the quote on her website page.  Perhaps some would hesitate, or give up after 4 years of commitment in the field, but her faith keeps her going. After months of hard work and reaching a first goal of winning 1^st place at the Connecticut State Belleza Latina Pageant in January 2009, it was off Florida in July, to compete for the International title.  The competition was rigorous according to Victoria, which included 6 other teens. She had to compete with other ‘beautiful’ girls, against some stereotypes; against those who were as tall as a top model would be -- a pre-requisite, and others who had more experience.  

Victoria’s platform is teen outreach.  She has the desire to get the youth involved in positive activities and offers support and guidance whenever they need it.  Though she has a subtle personality, her winning attitude and desire to succeed is hardly restraint. She wants to give other youth the message that no matter how hard a dream is, that anyone can make it with dedication. Victoria is very active in her community, and has participated in or helped with several community events and fashion shows.  She has received special recognition from the Mayor of New Haven in honor of winning the Miss Teen Belleza Connecticut state title.

 In her spare time she writes poetry and likes to take walks and is multi-talented with exceptional abilities in singing, modeling, acting, public speaking and cultural dance.  Victoria started with Fashion Models Institute in 2005, but has always had an interest in the performing arts.  Since then, this is the 2^nd time Victoria has won a 1^st place national title after competing in a pageant. She is committed to her title as the new ‘International Teen Belleza Latina’ Queen.   Currently, at age 17, Victoria has earned a role, currently working as an Assistant Manager at Interface Talent Network.  Her career goals include being a lawyer, with goals to study sociology and attending an arts school.

The Miss Belleza Latina Pageant in Connecticut, is run by Connecticut State Director, Marisol Vega, and has a goal to develop role models, encourage education, achieve personal accomplishments and encourage positive family values. It allows Latinas to be judged on individual beauty, pride, and personal achievements. The three main categories of the competition include interview, fashion wear and evening gown.

Other winners include Jeannette Rivera, 1^st runner up in the Miss division.  Jillian Lopez,  1st runner up in the Petite division and Yaritza Santiago, 2^nd runner up in the Miss Jr. Teen division.