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MISS CALIFORNIA LATINA COMPETES FOR NATIONAL CROWN IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Golden State Crown, a Hopeful to at the National Miss Latina US Pageant

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2011 - MISS CALIFORNIA LATINA, Cindy Salaues, 23, will be vying for the national title of MISS LATINA US™, precursor to the Miss America Latina � of the World Pageant

Latinas from across the United States will compete at the annual competition held at Barcel� Punta Cana, the luxurious beach front resort on the eastern side of the Dominican Republic. Cindy will be shining bright at week-long events scheduled to begin Sunday, May 22.

"It is an honor and privilege to not only represent California but to represent every woman who was once doubted, yet fought for their dreams and reached for the stars" says Cindy Salues. "There is nothing in my way. I have prepared myself mentally, physically, and emotionally for all that is to come."

Born in Guatemala, Cindy moved to Canyon Country, a district within Santa Clarita located in northwestern Los Angeles along with her family in hopes of the "American Dream" when she was one. Aside from her duties as Miss California Latina, she is also pursuing her nursing degree at College of the Canyon.

As Miss California Latina, Salaues volunteers at various organizations such as the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Safe Passage. She has made valentines cards for under privileged children and helped feed  homeless. In Compton, she spoke to an auditorium full of elementary school students about the importance of staying active and following their dreams. Among the litany of contributions to California, Salaues has plans to plant trees and native plants in San Diego to help in the battle for a green and healthy environment. In the near future Cindy will visit a Mexican orphanage.

"My wish is that, in winning Miss Latina US, I can have the opportunity to do this on a larger scale" says Salaues, who is sponsored by the following: Bettie Page Clothing, Hot Wax Cosmetics, Infinity Med Spa and U Tan.

About Miss California Latina:

The mission of the Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina pageants is to empower women of Latin and Hispanic origin living in California and enable them to embrace and showcase their Latin American culture while serving the community. The Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina pageants provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to take pride their in culture, have a voice in politics, and in-turn, make a difference in the community. The organization provides a forum where the beauty, viewpoints, talents and accomplishments of young Latinas are not only highlighted, but have a purpose.

Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina are the preliminaries to the national Miss Latina US and Miss Teen US Latina, the most prestigious and well known pageant in the world for U.S. Latinas, as well as the longest-running (since 1983). It is also the only national Latina pageant in the U.S. that follows traditional pageant guidelines for participants and affiliate preliminary competitions.

The Miss California Latina and Teen California Latina Pageants are owned and produced by The Gala Company

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