Señorita Panamá 2017


Señorita Panamá 2017 the 51st Señorita Panamá pageant selecting delegates to Miss Universe and Miss World. The 2017 pageant was split into two contests, Señorita Panamá Mundo and Señorita Panamá. It was the second edition of the renewed Señorita Panama pageant, after Justine Pasek, Miss Universe 2002, and César Anel Rodríguez be named the new directors of the pageant in Panama. 20 preliminary contestants were selected from all over Panama and competed for the prestigious crown.
The event was held at the Atlapa Convention Centre, Panama City, Panama, August 25, 2017. Contestants from all over the country competed for the crown. Señorita Panamá 2016 Keity Drennan of Panama City crowned Laura de Sanctis of Contadora Island as her successor at the end of the event.
For the sixth consecutive time a competitor was named Señorita Panamá Mundo, who may not participate in the competition for Señorita Panamá Universe. Alessandra Bueno, Señorita Panamá World 2016, of Panama City crowned Julianne Brittón of Taboga Island as her successor at the end of the event.
Laura de Sanctis Señorita Panamá 2017 competed in Miss Universe 2017 on November 25, 2017. Julianne Brittón, Señorita Panamá World, represented Panama at the Miss World 2017 pageant held on December 2, 2017 at the Shenzhen Dayun Arena in Shenzhen, China; 'Erika Parker, Señorita Panamá Earth, represented Panama at Miss Earth 2017; and Darelys Santos represented Panama at Miss International 2017 in Tokyo on November 14, 2017.

Final result

Placements

Δ People's Choice

Special awards

AwardContestant
Miss Photogenic
  • Stéphany Guevara
Miss Congeniality
  • Norma Angélica Díaz
    • Council of the Misses
  • Norma Angélica Díaz
    • Best Editorial
  • Luz Amanda Suñé
    • Best Smile
  • Ana Cristina del Castillo
    • Best Skin
  • Ana Cristina del Castillo
    • Best Dress
  • Paulette Sánchez
    • Best Hair
  • Ana Cristina del Castillo
    • Miss Integral
  • Laura de Sanctis
    • Best Body
  • María Ésther Toffolón

    • National costume selection

    This year the contestant, was celebrated in a private casting. It is a competition showing the country's wealth embodied in the colorful and fascinating costumes made by Panamenian designers combining the past and present of Panama. The winner costume represent Panama in Miss Universe 2017 and the second place in Miss Earth 2017.
    Final resultsContestDesignerTopic
    WinnerBest National Costume to Miss UniverseSamuel Alexis Bernal"Panama national football team Allegory"
    Best National Costume to Miss Earth- Internal selection -"Pollera Congo"

    Preliminary interview

    Held on August 24, to Señorita Panamá candidates were qualified in personal interview.

    Judges

    • Rossana Uribe: Stellar figure of the golden age of Miss Panama.
    • César Mercado: Representative for Latin America at the New York Film Academy
    • Javier Gomez: Panamanian photographer based in New York.
    • Sheldry Sáez: Miss Panamá 2011.
    • José Gil: International Cultural Manager.
    • George Wittels: Goldsmith International.
    • Rafael Arrocha: Publicist.
    • María Fernanda Robaina: Journalist.
    • Aristides Burgos: Folklorist
    • Alena Wohlwend: Cosmeatra.
    • José Tejera: Doctor of Medicine. Psychiatrist.

    Señorita Panamá World

    The Señorita World Panamá pageant was held at the Atlapa Convention Centre, Panama City, Panama, on July 4, 2017. About 20 contestants from all over Panama competed for the prestigious title. This year by decision of the international Miss World Organization, the election of the new global sovereign was held in a separate competition to the traditional national election. Alessandra Bueno Señorita Panamá Mundo 2016 crowned her successor as the new Señorita World Panamá.

    Placements

    Δ People's Choice

    Special awards

    AwardContestant
    Beauty with a Purpose
    Best Dress
  • Panamá Norte - Darelys Santos

    • Preliminary interview

    Held on July 2, to Señorita Panamá World candidates were qualified in personal interview.

    Judges

    Official contestants

    These are the competitors who have been selected this year.
    RepresentContestantAgeHeightHometown
    Barro ColoradoÉvelyn Hernández24Panama City
    Bocas del ToroMatilde Acevedo25Chitré
    ChiriquíMárgareth Villanueva23David
    Chiriquí OccidenteLuz Amanda Suñé19Puerto Armuelles
    CocléCarolina Castillo24Penonome
    ColónErika Enith Parker23Colón
    ComarcasMaría Ésther Toffolón24Panama City
    ContadoraLaura de Sanctis20Panama City
    DariénLorraine Acevedo26Panama City
    FlamencoAna Cristina del Castillo19Panama City
    HerreraLeidys Murillo28Chitré
    Isla del ReyNorma Angélica Díaz22Pedasí
    Isla San JoséAlexia Rivera24La Chorrera
    Los SantosKarol Dayana Batista25Pedasí
    Panamá CentroMaría Alejandra Tejada25Panama City
    Panamá EsteStéphany Guevara27Panama City
    Panamá NorteDarelys Santos22Panama City
    Panamá OestePaulette Sánchez20La Chorrera
    TabogaJulianne Brittón21Panama City
    VeraguasSuzeth Navarro22Santiago de Veraguas

    Historical significance

    Election schedule

    Señorita Panamá World & Señorita Panamá 2017
    • Thursday May 31 presentation Show
    • Thursday July 4 competition to select the Señorita Panamá World winner
    • Thursday August 25 Final night, coronation Señorita Panamá 2017

    Candidates notes