Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2026
| Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2026 | |
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| Date | June 25, 2026 |
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| Venue | Ángel O. Berríos Performing Arts Center, Caguas, Puerto Rico |
| Broadcaster | WAPA-TV |
| Entrants | 35 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Winner | Jennifer Barreto San Sebastián |
| Personality | Andrea Zerpa, Toa Alta |
| Photogenic | Vivianie Díaz-Arroyo, Aguas Buenas |
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2026 was the 70th Miss Universe Puerto Rico pageant, held at the Ángel O. Berríos Performing Arts Center in Caguas, Puerto Rico, on June 25, 2026.[1][2]
Zashely Alicea of Dorado crowned Jennifer Barreto of San Sebastián as her successor at the end of the event. Barreto will represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2026, which will be held in the archipelago and island later in the year.[3][4]
Results
Placements
| Placement | Contestant | Ref. |
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| Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2026 | [5] | |
| 1st runner-up | ||
| 2nd runner-up |
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| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up |
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| Top 8 | ||
| Top 15 |
Special awards
| Award | Winner | Ref. |
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| Miss Photogenic |
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| Miss Personality |
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| Total Look |
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| L´Oréal Most Beautiful Hair |
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| L´Oréal Most Radiant Skin |
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| L´Oréal Mujer De Valor | ||
| Best Catwalk |
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| Colgate Impactful Smile |
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Contestants
35 contestants competed for the title:[7][8]
| Municipality | Contestant | Age |
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| Adjuntas | Grecia Isabel Ortiz Báez | 21 |
| Aguadillla | Deyhaneira Nieves Chaves | 30 |
| Aguas Buenas | Vivianie Díaz-Arroyo | 27 |
| Aibonito | Nicole Marie Colón Rivera | 32 |
| Añasco | Chelsey García Agrón | 28 |
| Arroyo | Génesis María Dávila Pérez | 35 |
| Barceloneta | Adriana Pérez Mercado | 34 |
| Barranquitas | Pamela Alejandra Rodríguez Rivera | 26 |
| Caguas | Fabiola Esther Medina Soltero | 31 |
| Camuy | Nashley Pariente | 29 |
| Canóvanas | Beruchka Rivera Soto | 27 |
| Carolina | Yamirelis Carrasquillo Fernández | 28 |
| Cataño | Nayshla Michelle Rosa Pagán | 32 |
| Cidra | Gabriel Rodríguez Velázquez | 25 |
| Coamo | Mayra Alejandra Núñez Soto | 25 |
| Corozal | Addylinette Castro Hernández | 25 |
| Dorado | Winedly Lugo Lind | 38 |
| Fajardo | Leilani Verdejo | 25 |
| Guaynabo | Arlene González Robles | 35 |
| Gurabo | Lucylí Lleras Rodriguez | 31 |
| Isabela | Katielynn Rodriguez | 30 |
| Juana Díaz | Anaís Torres Colls | 35 |
| Lajas | Amanda Calderón Valero | 26 |
| Manatí | Kiashalee Ruiz Maldonado | 34 |
| Mayagüez | Ángela Sofía Santos | 23 |
| Orocovis | Ariana Pagán González | 20 |
| Ponce | Juleissy Pacheco Ocasio | 19 |
| Rincón | Maidily Ortiz | 21 |
| Salinas | Natalia Molina Colón | 24 |
| San Juan | Juliandra De Jesus Berru | 26 |
| San Sebastián | Jennifer Barreto | 27 |
| Toa Alta | Andrea Zerpa | 25 |
| Toa Baja | Vicky Carbonell Cuevas | 24 |
| Trujillo Alto | Victoria Gabriela Negrón Torres | 20 |
| Utuado | Krystal Lorene González Del Valle | 23 |
Judges
Preliminary
- Orlando Cañizares Jr. – Plastic surgeon[6]
- Dámaris Díaz – President of D'Royal Bride[6]
- Johnmichael Colón – Illusionist[6]
- Ingrid Rivera – Professional makeup artist and stylist[6]
- Marian Guillén – Former international model[6]
- Sylvia Verónica Camacho – Journalist[6]
- Emilio Olabarrieta – Businessman[6]
References
- ↑ "Nueva sede y nueva corona: Miss Universe Puerto Rico anuncia cambios importantes". El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). 2026-04-21. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ "Municipio Autónomo de Caguas será la nueva sede de Miss Universe Puerto Rico | Miss Universe Puerto Rico". 2026-04-21. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ "¡Jennifer Barreto es la nueva Miss Universe Puerto Rico!". Primera Hora (in Spanish). 2026-06-26. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Caraballo, Harry Rodríguez (2026-06-26). "Jennifer Barreto se corona como MUPR 2026 y será la anfitriona de Miss Universo 2026". Metro Puerto Rico (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ↑ Rivera Cedeño, Jomar José (25 June 2026). "De San Sebastián la nueva Miss Universe 2026" [From San Sebastian the new Miss Universe 2026]. El Nuevo Día (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Se lucen las candidatas de Miss Universe Puerto Rico en la preliminar" [The Miss Universe Puerto Rico candidates shine in the preliminary competition]. Primera Hora (in Spanish). 22 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "Perfiles 2026 | Miss Universe Puerto Rico". muniversepr.com. 2026-04-14. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ "Conoce a las 36 candidatas de Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2026 | Miss Universe Puerto Rico". 2026-04-14. Retrieved 2026-04-15.