Who we are

ABOUT THE MISS CUBAN AMERICAN PAGEANT

Miss Cuban-American International Pageant was founded and registered in 1985 with the State of Florida by Gloria and Mario Princigalli, whom through this event reflects the best of the Cuban ideals and traditions in exile. Although the pageant is held in Florida, this pageant is open to all contestants of Nationwide of Cuban Decent. Today, more than ever we support the wholesomeness, educational goals and personal achievements of our young Cuban American men and women encouraging them to preserve the pride of their roots and their native customs.

The Miss Cuban-American Pageant is a contest of beauty, poise, and prestige, making the contestant aware that there is far more to the pageant than a crown, banner, roses, and walking down a runway. The pageant provides them with personal and intellectual growth as well as financial assistance as an additive option pertaining to their particular educational goals.

After her debut, the Miss Cuban-American queen embarks on her year long whirlwind international tour participating in various other beauty pageants nationwide presenting the image of all Cuban-American Women.

The Miss Cuban-American Pageant is recognized by several institutions, cities, states, and foreign countries around the world. On June 26, 1990, the cities of Miami, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Virginia Gardens, North Miami, Key West, and Miami-Dade County proclaimed this day to be "MISS CUBAN-AMERICAN DAY."

RECOGNITIONS

The Cities of Miami, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Orange Bowl, Kiwanis of Little Havana, La Parada de los Reyes Magos, Parada de Jose Marti (Hialeah), Florida International University, University of Miami, St. Thomas University, La Parada 20 de Mayo (New York), Carnival Latino (New Orleans), Carnival Tampa, Gala for the Homeless, Children of Philipines, Reina de la Costa Internacional (Costa Rica), Miss Super Tanga (Puerto Rico), Reina Turismo (Santo Domingo), Miss Grand Bahamas, Miss Carnival Baranquilla, Carnival de Merida Yucatan, Carnival in Haiti, Aruba Festival, Miss Atlantico (Isla Canarias, Espana), and defile Puerto Rico (Boston, Mass) Miss Mundo Latino (Canada), Miss Italia nel Mondo (Italy), Reina Mundial del Cafe, World Coffee Queen (Guatemala), Miss World Caribbean (British Virgen Islands), Miss Ambar Mundial (Dominican Republic) Queen of the World (Germany), Queen of the Sea (Germany), Miss Gulf (Germany), Reina Mundial del Carnaval (Ecuador)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Key of the City of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Key to the City of Salinas, Key to the City of Miami and Hialeah Gardens, Official Button of the City of Port O Prince, Haiti, and the City of Tampa, Florida.

Thanks to our past, present and future relationship with the following organizations we the MISS CUBAN-AMERICAN PAGEANT has become an International Event: Coca-Cola, Eastern Airlines, Germaine de Capuccini, Peter of London, Darling Rio, Bacardi, La Cubana Omnibus, Bijoux Terner, Park Plaza Hotel, Paul Mitchell, Mirta de Perales, Giselle Boutique, Star Modeling, Betty Bu Party Rentals, Theatre Manuel Altime, Ariel Joyeria Jewelry, Theatre Trail, Henrry Meza Designs, Lourdes Atencio Designs, Azucar, Fernando Wong, Viva La Guayabera, and Baron De Parre (BARON VISUAL IMAGES).

PAGEANT DIRECTORS

Gloria Princigalli - President
Mario Princigalli - Executive Producer
Maria Auxiliadora - Pageant Rep. Nicaragua
Dr. Hubert H. Salgado - Chairman
Martin Soriano - General Director
Vily Rentas - Pageant Rep. Puerto Rico
Gizmar - Contestant Coordinator