Ariana Barouk

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Ariana Barouk is a model and actress, who represented Cuba in the seventh edition of the environmentally oriented beauty pageant, Miss Earth.^[1][2] She became the first Miss Cuba in several decades to compete in a major international beauty contest, which she drew global publicity.^[3][4][5]

Contents 1 Miss Cuba 2 Miss Earth participation 3 Environmental platform 4 Background 4.1 Birthplace 4.2 Early age 4.3 Age of six 4.4 1989-1991 4.5 1992 - 2003 5 External links 6 References

[edit] Miss Cuba

In 2007, Carousel Productions awarded the license to Miss Cuba Organization of Miami, Florida to select Cuban representative in Miss Earth beauty pageant.

The Miss Cuba Organization conducted a national contest held in Miami, home of the largest Cuban community. Ariana Barouk, a student of Florida International University won the Miss Cuba pageant. Ariana is majoring in Public Relations with minors in Spanish, Sports Management, and Art History. Currently, she is working as an intern in a public relations firm, Crossover Agency. One of her goals is to open her own Public Relations firm.^[6][7]

[edit] Miss Earth participation

She participated in Miss Earth 2007 pageant, which took place on November 11, 2007 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines, won by Jessica Trisko of Canada.^[8] The delegates had a special tour in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Eighty- eight delegates competed for the title, including Ariana, who represented Cuba.^[9][10]

She earned the distinction of being the first Cuban representative in any international pageant, in 54 years, who won Miss Cuba by beauty pageant competition and not just by appointment.^[11].^[12] Cuba was last represented in Miss Universe in 1967 and in Miss World in 1975, however, both delegates participated by appointment.^[13][14]

In Miss Earth 2007 edition, she won the Miss Eco-Tourism special award and was among the top favourites to win the crown.^[15][16][17]

[edit] Environmental platform

"I want to create and promote the protection of rainforests because they help in the purification of the air which stops air pollution. The plants and animals of the rainforests also provide us with food, fuel wood, shelter, jobs and medicines. Rainforests also help stabilize the world’s climate, support tribal people and protect against flood, drought and erosion. This is why the promotion of rainforests is essential." Arina Barouk, Miss Cuba Earth 2007^[18]

[edit] Background

[edit] Birthplace

She was born on November 5, in Hartford, Connecticut and settled in Miami, Florida two years later. Ariana's father and mother are Cuban.

[edit] Early age

She began her career at the age of three by participating in local and national beauty pageants in Florida. She held several titles such as Florida Golden Miss (1986), Pretty Baby Girl (1986), American Dream State Queen (1986), Imperial Miss State Talent, Pro-Model Photogenic and Beauty Queen (1986-88), Glamour Girl Overall Queen (1987), Beauty, Talent, Photo, Swimsuit, Costume Queen for Rainbow Beauty Pageant (1987), Sunburst Beauty and Photogenic Queen (1988), Dreams of America Beauty and Photogenic Queen (1988) Florida Golden Miss Photogenic and Beauty Queen (1988), Senorita Suave Bonita(1988), among others. Also in 1988, Ariana participated in “Concurso de Nina Modelo” on Sabado Gigante (Univision) being the first child to win one thousand dollars, which resulted in recurring guest actor credit on Ninos Actores for 2 years.

[edit] Age of six

By the age of 6, she was discovered by a Miami talent agent who suggested to join the world of acting. She had been into several talent agencies in Miami, such as Green and Green, Stellar, Michelle Pommier and Runways to name a few, she was casted for theater, commercials, editorials, films and televisions shows. She appeared in commercials such as Coca-Cola, Finesse, JC Penney, Wendy’s, Red Lobster, and Hi-C. She also appeared in films such as Cape Fear, Arrive Alive, and Miami Blues.

[edit] 1989-1991

From 1989-1991 Ariana became a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild). With her constant theatrical performances, Ariana was nominated for “Acuacions Descatadas-Teatro Infantil” in the 1990 ACCA awards. She appeared constantly in Nickelodeon and Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club, traveling back and forth from Miami to Orlando as a young model and actress.

[edit] 1992 - 2003

By 1992, Ariana and her parents decided that she should become a full time student and focus on her academics rather than full-time work. Always having the “bug” for being an entertainer, she returned to the entertainment industry upon high school graduation.

Ariana graduated from La Salle High School in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida. That summer she quickly embarked on the return to her much awaited career by taking photos and rejoining talent agencies. She landed principal credits for commercials such as Domino’s Pizza, Ritz Crackers, Commerce Bank, Sonic Drive-In, The Shop South Beach, etc. That same year Ariana became a featured dancer on the hit Univision dance show Caliente until 2005, which resulted in music videos with Gloria Estefan “Me voy”, Thalia “Amor a la Mexicana Remix”.

In 2002 she began voice training with Mario Martinelli and Nicolas Tovar.

In 2003 she became interested in production by working award shows such as Fox’s Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Premios lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud, Premios Fox Sports, Latin Grammy Awards, and Latin Billboards.^[19]

[edit] External links

• Official Miss Earth website
• Miss Cuba Organization website

[edit] References

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