Miss Nicaragua 2008

The Miss Nicaragua 2008 pageant was held on February 23, 2008 in Managua, after weeks of events. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Thelma Rodríguez won the title of Miss Nicaragua Universe. She represented Nicaragua at Miss Universe 2008 held later in the year in Vietnam. The rest of the finalists would enter in different pageants.

Special awards

 * Most Beautiful Face - Managua - Gwendolyne García Leets
 * Miss Lubriderm Cream - Tipitapa - Blanca García
 * Miss Photogenic - Leon - Nydia Blandino
 * Miss Congeniality - Leon - Nydia Blandino
 * Miss Elegance - Managua - Gwendolyne García Leets
 * Best Hair - Managua - Gwendolyne García Leets
 * Best Smile - Tipitapa - Blanca García

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Judges

 * Olga Cozza de Picado - Owner of Teletica S.A.
 * Dr. Alfonso Pares - Plastic Surgeon
 * Marianela Lacayo - Miss Nicaragua 2002
 * Jorge E. Valladares - Senior Programme Manager of International IDEA
 * Isolda Hurtado - Nicaraguan Writer
 * Desiree Garcia - Director of Film and Media Studies, Associate Professor at Arizona State University
 * Luis Adolfo Perez - General Director of GRUPO 505
 * Carlos Morales - Manager of CIM Nicaragua S.A
 * Mayela Romero - Regional Manager of Distribuidora Radis,S.A

Background Music

 * Opening Show – La Nueva Compañia - "Polka Cumbia"


 * Swimsuit Competition - Rihanna - "Don't Stop The Music"


 * Evening Gown Competition – Gerardo Frisina - "Descarga"

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