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Peru chooses representative for Miss Universe 2008 pageant

Living in Peru
Israel J. Ruiz


Karol Castillo Pinillos, a native of Trujillo, was crowned Miss Peru Universo on Thursday evening and will represent the Andean country at the Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant on July 14 in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Giuliana Cevallos, Miss Loreto, was the runner-up.

Karol, an 18-year-old university student majoring in psychology, is the youngest of three.

She affirms that her two older brothers, Paulo and Bruno are very protective of her.

The new Miss Peru Universo, who has long black hair and is just under 6 feet tall, captivated the panel of judges last night at what used to be the Hacienda Villa, located in Chorrillos, a seaside Lima district.

After the pageant, the new beauty queen stated she did not think she would win the crown and dedicated her victory to the city of Trujillo.

"I dreamed of it but I didn't expect it," said Karol. "This proves that anyone can reach (the goals) they set."

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# Rev says :
2 May, 2008 [ 22:06 ]

Congradulation and all the best for your new experience as Miss Peru Universe 2008 and the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant Karol Castillo Pinillos

# david says :
4 May, 2008 [ 07:49 ]

She is very beautiful. Good luck at the Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant!

# mark priester says :
4 May, 2008 [ 21:14 ]

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# Juan says :
6 May, 2008 [ 22:49 ]

She is ugly.

# tiffany says :
16 May, 2008 [ 22:08 ]

 Again Miss Peru, they pick someone ok.  I'm not saying that she is ugly but I know for a fact that there are so many beautiful women in Peru. My wish would have been to see the true beauty that we do have representing Peru.  Bringing home the crown at last.  Well maybe better luck next year.

# CapitanDan says :
16 May, 2008 [ 22:36 ]

I think she's beautiful. Now here's a woman most men in Peru will have to look up to.