PERSONAL FACTS:
Birth name: Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago
Other names: Yara Lasanta
Birth place: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Eye color; Brown
Hair color: Brown
Title(s): Miss Teen International 2001
Miss World Puerto Rico 2010
Major competition(s): Miss Teen International 2001
(Winner)
Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007
(2nd runner-up)
Miss World Puerto Rico 2009
(1st runner-up)
Miss World 2010
(Top 25)
(Miss World Beach Beauty)
MEMOIRS:
Yara Lasanta works as a television host and owns a modeling school in her hometown in Puerto Rico. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and yearns to be recognized for her investigative reports. Yara enjoys going to the gym, reading and watching movies.
Personal Motto: ‘No one will truly know how high they can fly until they dare to extend their wings’.
INTERVIEW
Favourite Music / Books ?
I like to listen to all types of music, except Metallic Rock. My favourite book is ‘La Mujer habitada’ written by Gioconda Belli.
What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?
The day I graduated and obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. I will never forget this day. This was an important day for me becuase it was the day I reached one of my major goals in life, fulfilled a part of my personal and professional aspirations.
Describe yourself
I am a happy young lady, versatile, responsible, perseverant, disciplined and I enjoy helping others.
Favourite food ?
Rice and beans, steamed chicken, and ripe plantains cooked by my aunt.
Future ambitions ?
To become a lawyer.
Special Talents ?
Hosting events and dancing.
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Puerto Rico is known as ‘La Isla del Encanto’ because of our tropical weather, natural resources and, above all, for our people’s hospitality.
Any other interesting facts ?
I like to eat ice cream.
PHOTOS
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
Miss Puerto Rico World 2010
