Claudia Cruz, representing the southwestern province of San Juan de la Maguana was chosen as the DR’s representative to the Miss Universe pageant and Jeimy Castillo from the province of Monseñor Nouel (Bonao) will represent the country in the Miss World pageant. The Miss DR contest was held on Saturday at the Hotel Jaragua. Miss Cruz is brunette, with body measurements 90-60-90. She studies law at the Pontificia Universidad Madre y Maestra and is fluent in English and French. In an interview with Hoy newspaper, she expressed her admiration for President Mejia. Other queens that were chosen are Carolina Peña Cordero, Miss Atlantico; Flor Curet Veras, Miss Intercontinental; and Yesenia Rosario Mota, Miss World Coffee. http://www.elsiglo.net/vivir/9l/5.htm (9 April 2001)
