Who is eligible?
Petite Belleza Latina- age 2.5-5yrs. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)Little Miss Belleza Latina- age 6-8. Resident of CT
(single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)Pre-Teen Belleza Latina- age 9-11. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)
Jr. Miss CT Belleza Latina- age 12-14. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)
Miss CT Teen Belleza Latina – age 15-18. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)
Miss CT Belleza Latina - age 19-29. Resident of CT (single, married, divorced, single mom, must be at least 25% Hispanic)
Ms. CT Belleza Latina - age 30 & over. Resident of CT (single, married, divorced, single mom, must be at least 25% Hispanic)
Entrant must be a naturally born, genetic female.
If I previously held a State Queen title, can I re-compete?
Former winners of the titlesPetite Connecticut Belleza Latina, Little Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina, Miss Connecticut Pre-Teen Belleza Latina, Jr. Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina, Miss Connecticut Teen Belleza Latina, or Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina, are not eligible to compete in the same division, but may re-enter once their status changes such that they become eligible for a different division.
Former winners of the title Ms. Connecticut Belleza Latina are not eligible to re-enter in the Connecticut Belleza Latina Pageant, but may re-enter the International Pageant as an at-large delegate in the same division.
How do I enter?
Fill out the Entrance Form on the website and follow the instructions. After you send the application please contact us via phone at 1 (203) 285-7045 (If we are unavailable, feel free to leave a message with your name, age, and contact information). You can also e-mail us at mari@connbellezalatina.com, nixida@connbellezalatina.com, or at our myspace account www.myspace.com/ctbellezalatina, to inform us of your interest.
Once you fill out an application and speak with us, we will give you a grace period to reserve a city title and raise the deposit fee.
When do I enter?
We have begun accepting applications for our 2010 pageant!! You can fill out the form on our website, click here to Sign-Up!
Deadlines. All deadlines are strictly enforced.
Feb 12, 2010. Entry fees must be paid in full. No exceptions under any circumstances.
Feb 4, 2010. All required paperwork must be received. Head-shot photo for the Official Program Book must be received. (Delegates may use a different photo for the program book than their photogenic photo. Delegates may bring their photogenic photo with them to registration during pageant weekend.) Program Book good luck lines must be received. Advanced Pageant Ticket orders must be received.
Is there an entry fee?
We regret that we must charge an entry fee. The CT Belleza Latina Pageant is self-supporting and relies solely upon entry fees to cover production expenses. These entrance fees give us the ability to provide you with an unforgettable pageant experience. The entry fee is $525.
May I seek a sponsor?
You may seek sponsors or you may pay the entry fee yourself.
We also hold a raffle during pageant night. Delegates may sell raffle tickets to raise their entrance fee. (This is optional)
What forms of payment are accepted?
Payment may be made by cash, personal check, or money order. You can send out your payment to our P.O. Box address, bring it to a workshop, or Pay Online. Ten days before pageant weekend, we will only accept cash and/or money orders.
Is a payment plan available?
Yes. Delegates may pay the fee in full or may select a payment plan. A $100 deposit is required to initiate a payment plan. A payment of at least $75 must be made at least every 30 days until the total fee is received. Failure to submit payment every 30 days may result in loss of your title reservation. *This is subject to change according to when you enter the pageant.
If I am unable to compete, will I be issued a refund or a credit?
No. All fees paid to the Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina Pageant are NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT TRANSFERABLE in full or in part for under any circumstances. This includes entry fees, advertising fees, pageant admission tickets, guest meal fees and any other fees paid.
Am I required to sell ads for the program book?
No. Every contestant must sell a $20 Good Luck Line for the program book.
What will I be scored on when I compete?
Every age category competes in the same competition phases for the state title. For a detailed explanation, please click here to visit our Competition Phases page.
What kind of prizes can I win?
Prizes are constantly being added as new sponsors come on board. Check Awards, Prizes and Fees page.
Do all delegates receive a crown & sash?
Yes. The official Belleza Latina City Crown and Sash is included in the entry fee.
When will I receive my crown and sash?
We hold a crowning ceremony after registration during pageant weekend. At the crowning ceremony you will receive your city crown and sash.