PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Birth Name: Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago
Birth Date: (24 age)
Birth Place: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
Height: 5'8"(1.72m)
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Language: Spanish & English
Title(s): Miss World Puerto Rico 2009 (1st Runner-Up)
Major Competition(s):Miss World 2010
BIOGRAPHY:
Yara works as a television host and owns a modelling school in her hometown. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and yearns to be recognised for her investigative reports. Yara enjoys going to the gym, reading and watching movies. Personal Motto: ‘No one will truly know how high they can fly until they dare to extend their wings’.
| INTERVIEW | ||
| Favourite Music / Books ? | ||
| I like to listen to all types of music, except Metallic Rock. My favourite book is 'La Mujer habitada' written by Gioconda Belli. | | |
| What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day? | ||
| The day I graduated and obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. I will never forget this day. This was an important day for me becuase it was the day I reached one of my major goals in life, fulfilled a part of my personal and professional aspirations. | | |
| Describe yourself | ||
| I am a happy young lady, versatile, responsible, perseverant, disciplined and I enjoy helping others. | | |
| Favourite food ? | ||
| Rice and beans, steamed chicken, and ripe plantains cooked by my aunt. | | |
| Future ambitions ? | ||
| To become a lawyer. | | |
| Special Talents ? | ||
| Hosting events and dancing. | | |
| Tell us a little something about your Country ? | ||
| Puerto Rico is known as 'La Isla del Encanto' because of our tropical weather, natural resources and, above all, for our people's hospitality. | | |
| Any other interesting facts ? | ||
| I like to eat ice cream. | ||
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