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Leidy Laura Gomez Hernandez Miss Cuba U.S 2024

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine would like to welcome amazing Queen Leidy Laura Gomez Hernandez Miss Cuba U.S 2024.

Full name: Leidy Laura Gomez Hernandez

Title/Year: Miss Cuba U.S 2024

Pageant System: Nuestra Belleza Nacional Cuba

Age: 21

Zodiac sign: Taurus

Hobbies: dance and exercise

Platform: Animal Care

Years competed:1

Countries visited: Cuba, Puerto Rico and Bahamas.

Status: Single

World Class Beauty Queens: Please tell us about yourself.

I love animals, I like to do community service at the animal shelter.

World Class Beauty Queens: What does women Empowerment means to you?

It means to me respect and social equality towards women and between women. Showing our participation in society and that we are capable of achieving all the positive things we set out to do.

World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about your pageant history.

Despite my short time in pageants, I feel very proud, since I have participated in many events, in which I have been able to reflect that the crown and title that I represent are not only a pretty face, but a character and charisma, and that the greatest beauty of a woman is her intelligence and smile. Fun fact about me is that I am the first military veteran to obtain the title of Miss Cuba U.S.

World Class Beauty Queens: What inspired you to do your first pageant?

My inner child was my major inspiration to participate in this pageant.

World Class Beauty Queens: Why did you choose to compete for your current title?

I decided to compete for this title, because I wanted the opportunity to represent my heritage and the country I was born in, Cuba. I would like to tell all the ladies out there that being themselves, they can achieve anything they propose to do in their life.

World Class Beauty Queens: To those unfamiliar with your pageant system please tell us what is it about?

Pageant is about character, inner and outer beauty and to show a good purpose for you to wear a title and the voice you impact.

World Class Beauty Queens: What are you being judged on during the competition?

During the competition, we are judged in several areas of competition such as social projects, interview, swimsuit, national costume, and evening gown. The most important aspects evaluated are charisma, character, expression in front of the cameras and the public, and how you project on stage.

World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about your experience during the competition.

I enjoy it so much, because I had the opportunity to share time with other girls, and at the same time learn more about pageantry with photo shoots and workshops provided by our director.

World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about your platform or what cause you volunteer for.

My platform is to volunteer for the animal shelter in my community. My main purpose in our society is to contribute to the protection of animals, especially dogs and cats. I recently volunteered doing a meal prep for Adopt a Meal at the Ronald McDonald House of Charities.

World Class Beauty Queens: What appearances have you done with your title? I had the opportunity to participate as Model in Henrry Mezza fashion show in the Expo Moda Miami 2024. I also was invited for a media interview at the Arky Hawk TV show in his studios. I participated in the 65th annual Key Biscayne 4th of July parade. I was a swimwear Model in the first edition of Hollywood Beach Swim Week, courtesy of Maritza Guevara, where I modeled bikini designs by @Syrena_swimwear. I also had the opportunity to make appearances at red carpet events such as Bella Bella Swim Fashion Show and Original Living Magazine Cover Party. I also made an appearance at the kick off for Making Strides against breast cancer awareness.

World Class Beauty Queens: What are some of your achievements?

Since being crowned Miss Cuba U.S. 2024, my social media page has been growing and I have met and network with many beautiful people in a short amount of time.

World Class Beauty Queens: What is your on stage strategy to win the judges over? Always smile and show eye contact! Be confident and have the best attitude at all times. World Class Beauty Queens: Tell us about the moment your name was called out as the winner. I was nervous and I did not expect to be the title holder of “Miss Cuba U.S 2024” but I am very grateful for this opportunity and a of the doors that have opened for me.

World Class Beauty Queens: What does it mean to you to be a Beauty Queen? Is something that I enjoy so much, and that I try to represent it with beauty and modesty.

World Class Beauty Queens: How did competing in pageants help your life? It helps me to gain more self-confidence and become more accomplished.

World Class Beauty Queens: How did pageants help your self esteem and body image? It helps me in a way that I love and accept myself physically and mentally.

World Class Beauty Queens: You are an inspiration to all the girls out there. How does it feel? It is amazing to be an inspiration to someone, and that inspired me to be a better person. World Class Beauty Queens: What are your tips for learning better pageant walk? “You walk the shoes; the shoes don't walk you”. Be self-confident always.

World Class Beauty Queens: What are your tips for choosing the right pageant dress?

Always inform yourself with the event dress code and the shoes, something that makes you feel comfortable to make an impact.

World Class Beauty Queens: What are your tips for winning an interview?

Be confident and be yourself, show eye contact and smile.

World Class Beauty Queens: How did you prepare for your competition?

I researched about the competition and the rules and requirements to participate. I practiced my walk and poise.

World Class Beauty Queens: What is one mistake that you've done during competing you wish you could redo and fix it?

Being able to respond to the interview question with the specific answer and without being nervous.

World Class Beauty Queens: What other mistakes are made by girls during the contest?

To always show respect to everyone around you such as your fellow contestants, pageant staff and directors.

World Class Beauty Queens: Any modeling or acting experience?

Since my reign, I have gained modeling experience. It makes me feel more confident when I walk in front of the cameras and the audience.

World Class Beauty Queens: What are your plans for 2024 as a Queen?

Enjoy my title and represent it with grace and beauty. I have the opportunity to represent my country at international level competitions such as Miss Latinoamerica in Panama and other competitions.

World Class Beauty Queens: What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?

As a woman, I will love to show that we can do anything we propose to yourself, and if you can imagine it, it can be possible.

National Director: Fatima Coello

Pageant website: Instagram @nuestrabellezanacionalcuba

Photo courtesy: Diony Lopez

World Class Beauty Queens Magazine would like to say thank you for this wonderful interview.