Génesis Dávila
- Miss Intercontinental Puerto Rico 2012
- Miss World Puerto Rico 2014
- Miss Florida USA 2018
competition(s)
- Miss Intercontinental 2012
(1st runner up) - Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013
- (1st runner up)
- Miss World 2014
(Unplaced) - Miss USA 2018
(Top 5)
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024
(Unplaced)
Génesis María Dávila Pérez (born November 18, 1990) is a Puerto Rican model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Puerto Rico 2014 and represented Puerto Rico at Miss World 2014 in London.[1]
She was crowned Miss Florida USA 2017 but was disqualified for using outside assistance on hair and makeup.
Life and career
Early life
Dávila was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on November 18, 1990.[citation needed]
Pageantry
Puerto Rican titles
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013
On August 29, 2012, Dávila represented Arroyo at the Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013 pageant. She ended up finishing as the first runner-up, and won the Best Legs Award. The winner of Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013 was Monic Pérez, who represented the municipality of Arecibo. As first runner up, Dávila received the right to represent Puerto Rico at Miss Intercontinental 2012. She finished as the first runner-up, and won the title of Miss North America Intercontinental
Miss World 2014
On August 13, 2014, Dávila represented Arroyo at Miss World Puerto Rico 2014. She won the competition and also won the Beach Beauty Award. Dávila went on to represent Puerto Rico at Miss World 2014 in London, where she became the first woman of predominantly African heritage to represent Puerto Rico in Miss World but failed to place in the semifinals.
Miss Florida USA
Dávila represented Miami Beach in the Miss Florida USA 2017 pageant held on July 16, 2016. She ended up winning, and was crowned Miss Florida USA 2017 by outgoing titleholder Brie Gabrielle.[2][3] Dávila was dethroned on July 22, 2016, after it was revealed that she hired outside hair and makeup professionals during the Miss Florida USA state pageant instead of doing the makeup herself, which is explicitly against pageant rules. The pageant stated they received multiple complaints from eyewitnesses and other contestants, in addition to it giving Dávila an unfair advantage. Dávila later filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Miss Florida USA pageant for $15 million, seeking damages for defamation and a restoration of her crown.[4] The lawsuit was later dismissed in October, with its terms confidential.[5] The following year, Dávila returned to Miss Florida USA, representing Miami, and won the competition yet again. She represented Florida at Miss USA 2018 and made the Top 5.[6]
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2024
In June 2024, Dávila once again competed in Miss Universe Puerto Rico representing her hometown of Arroyo. Despite being a heavy favorite and front runner, Dávila failed to place in the semifinals.
See also
References
- ^ "GENESIS DAVILA BAGS MISS WORLD PUERTO RICO 2014 TITLE". The Times of India. August 14, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ Reddick, Janet Brindle (July 16, 2016). "Miss Miami Beach named Miss Florida USA". orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ Teproff, Carli (July 17, 2016). "Miss Miami Beach takes Miss Florida USA title, will represent the state". miamiherald.com. Miami Herald.
- ^ Mazziotta, Julie (August 1, 2016). "Miss Florida USA 2017 Seeks $15 Million in Damages After Losing Her Crown". People.
- ^ Lambiet, Jose (April 17, 2017). "Miss Florida now sets sights on Miss USA crown". Miami Herald.
- ^ Rodríguez Caraballo, Harry (December 18, 2017). "Génesis Dávila vuelve a ganar Miss Florida USA" (in Spanish). Metro.
External links
- Missworld.com
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by | Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2014 | Succeeded by Keysi Vargas |
Preceded by N/A | Miss Arroyo Mundo 2014 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by Chanty Vargas | Miss Intercontinental Puerto Rico 2012 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Miss Arroyo Universe 2013 | Succeeded by Niomi Cora |
Preceded by | Miss Florida USA 2017 (Dethroned) | Succeeded by Linette De Los Santos |
Preceded by Linette De Los Santos | Miss Florida USA 2018 | Succeeded by Nicolette Jennings |
Preceded by Alexandra Rivera | Miss Arroyo Universe 2024 | Succeeded by Incumbent |
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