Miss Nicaragua 2006

The Miss Nicaragua 2006 pageant, was held on March 4, 2006 in Managua, after several weeks of events. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Cristiana Frixione from Managua won the title. She represented Nicaragua at Miss Universe 2006 held in Los Angeles later that year. The rest of the finalists would enter different pageants.

Special awards

 * Miss Photogenic - Tipitapa - Rosalba Mejia
 * Best Hair - Managua - Cristiana Frixione
 * Best Smile - Jinotega - Silvia Flores
 * Most Beautiful Face - Managua - Cristiana Frixione
 * Miss Congeniality - Nueva Segovia - Marjorie Tercero
 * Miss Fitness - Managua - Cristiana Frixione

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Contestants
Sixteen contestants competed for the two titles.

Judges

 * Marinelly Rivas Blanco - President of National Tourism Institute
 * Miguel de la Torre - Fashion Designer
 * Alejandro Bolanos - Director of Center for Leadership and Cultural Transformation "El Laurel"
 * Sheyla Santos - Nicaraguan Goldsmith
 * Theresa Pellas - Co-Founder of AFN (American Nicaraguan Foundation)
 * Alejandro Sanchez - Executive Director of  Las Brumas Urbanization
 * Raul Ortiz - General Manager of UNILEVER Nicaragua S.A
 * Ivan Diaz - General Manager of AMANCO Nicaragua S.A
 * Julia Hopping - Co-Founder of the Foundation Futuro De Nicaragua

Background Music

 * Opening Show – Diego Torres - "Sueños"
 * Swimsuit Competition - Touch & Go - "Would You Go To Bed With Me"
 * Evening Gown Competition – Bond - "Explosive"

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Special Guests

 * Mario Sacasa - "Quiero Maria"