The Nuestra Belleza El Salvador Universo 2008 was held on May 3, 2008 in the Auditorio ILC Fepade, San Salvador, El Salvador. There were 15 contestant representing departments and the Salvadoran community. The winner will enter Miss Universe 2008 and Miss Continente Americano 2008.
Results
Final results ContestantNuestra Belleza El Salvador Universo 2008San Salvador - Rebeca Moreno 1st Runner-upEl Salvador USA - Lisbeth Abarca 2nd Runner-upLa Unión - Maryethe Martínez Semi-finalistsCuscatlán - Maryelli Velásquez San Vicente - Cecilia Silva Morazán - Mery Melendéz
Special awards
Miss Photogenic - Rebeca Moreno (San Salvador) Best National Costume - Larissa Aguirre (Cabañas) Miss Congeniality (voted by contestants) - Maryethe Martínez (La Unión) Best Hair - Carmen Salazar (Santa Ana) Best Legs - Rebeca Moreno (San Salvador) Best Face - Rebeca Moreno (San Salvador) Miss Fashion - Cecilia Silva (San Miguel)
Candidates Represented Contestant Age Height (cm) Height (ft) Hometown Ahuachapán Yasmin Alberto 24 1.58 5'2" Jujutla Cabañas Larissa Aguirre 19 1.73 5'8" Ilobasco Chalatenango Dixie Vaquero 20 1.60 5'3" Comalapa Cuscatlán Maryelli Velásquez 19 1.61 5'3" Suchitoto El Salvador USA Lisbeth Abarca 23 1.74 5'8" Miami La Libertad Karla Grande 24 1.66 5'5" Colón La Paz Mariello Reneé Valdivieso 18 1.68 5'6" Olocuilta La Unión Maryethe Martínez 23 1.73 5'8" La Unión Morazán Mery Melendéz 21 1.74 5'8" Corinto San Miguel Cindy Saravia 21 1.66 5'5" San Miguel San Salvador Rebeca Moreno 22 1.60 5'3" San Salvador San Vicente Cecilia Silva 19 1.76 5'9" Apastepeque Santa Ana Carmen Salazar 20 1.80 5'11" Santa Ana Sonsonate Jackeline Paredes 18 1.73 5'8" Izalco Usulután Dayana Chafoya 20 1.68 5'6" Batres
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