The first recognition of Miss Guatemala Contest 2026 was delivered this Friday, June 12, 2026 during the special program of Long live the Morningin Guatevisióntwo days before the contest that will be held on Sunday, June 14.
To close with a flourish the reality show Long live Beauty, Prelude to the Crownin which Guatevisión followed the preparation process of the 20 candidates for a month, the candidates for the crowns They showed up on the set of the program to walk down the catwalk. Long live the Morning and share your experiences.
Questioned about their dreams, values, professions, hobbies, fears, social work, family history and other matters, the applicants They participated in a round of personalized questions that allowed the public to get to know more intimately those who will represent Guatemala in the upcoming international competitions..
“My inner child does not believe that I am participating in one of the most important events in Guatemalawho is Miss Guatemala Contest; “It is a dream come true,” said the Jalapa representative.
Miss El Progreso assured that by participating for the crown feel the same excitement, tiredness and nervousness as when swimminga sport that has given him the discipline to reach this stage.
For her part, Miss Guatemala USA reflected on the important link that exists between inner and outer beauty, and how everyday actions and empathy with others can enhance it.
“As a doctor and beauty queen I have been able to unite purposes: to have humanity and be authentic, with a strong social project that leaves something for my country. Using this platform is something gratifying because I know it will leave a legacy,” said Miss Alta Verapaz.
The representative of San Marcos said that this experience has taught her to feel more confident in herself, to build her character, learn to work as a team, listen to others, be a better person and strengthen her self-esteem.
“For me it is a blessing to have grown up in a family of artists. Music has forged in me a sense of empathy and genuine connection with people. Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but we have the power to impact people’s lives and hearts.”said Miss Totonicapán.
And so, one by one, the 20 candidates opened their hearts to the public of Long live the Morning in this special program, which also featured the participation of the Guatemalan singer Julián Ruiz, who offered them a serenade.
But The icing on the cake came at the end of the program, with the delivery of the first recognition of Miss Guatemala Contest 2026: Miss Sympathy.
The person in charge of making the decision was Ana Sofía Lendl, Miss Grand Guatemala 2025, who will be part of the jury in the grand finalwill participate in the opening of the show and has shared the last days of concentration with the 20 candidates.
The beauty queen assured that Miss Sympathy 2026 stood out for her personality, authenticity, kindness, communication skills, collaboration and camaraderie.
“And she is… Miss Santa Rosa, Dulce Axpuaca“, said Ana Sofía Lendl and the drivers of the car in unison. Long live the MorningAlberto Toro and Víctor González, who announced the winner of Miss Sympathy 2026.
In an atmosphere of joy, smiles and congratulations, Axpuaca received the sash and thanked the Miss Guatemala Contest production and her colleagues for being part of this recognition.
“Thank you very much, I did not expect it, because I think we have all had an excellent camaraderie. Thanks to my colleagues for being empathetic; That is the most important thing we need in this competition, a healthy competition,” said Miss Sympathy when receiving the sash.
Dulce, who is also an architect, hopes to be an inspiration to other people, especially girls.
“Miss Guatemala Contest has positioned itself as one of the most viewed events in Guatemala, so it constitutes a very good platform to make the most of and demonstrate that, with a profession, even if it is difficult to pursue it and requires a lot of work, it is possible to achieve your dreams”, he assured.
Miss Sympathy was the first of the recognitions that will be awarded in the Miss Guatemala Contest 2026 pageant this Sunday, June 14, when There will also be awards for the best swimsuit, best figure, smile, hair, face, elegance, artistic talent, photogenicity and popular vote.
However, the focus will mainly be on the six crowns awarded by the contest:
- Miss World
- Miss International
- Miss Supranational
- Miss Grand
- Miss Cosmo
- Spanish American Queen
To choose the queens who will wear them, the jury will nominate 12 finalists. The first will be chosen by the public by voting Best in Swimsuit (Best in a swimsuit), through the official page of Miss Guatemala Contest. Voting is active and will close on Sunday, June 14, just before that phase begins.
The 20 finalists who will compete for the titles represent different departments of the country, in addition to the representation of Guatemala in the United States. They were selected from more than 200 applicants who applied to participate and classified only:
- Alejandra Trampe (27 years old), Miss Alta Verapaz
- Karina Ramírez (29 years old), Miss Chiquimula
- Julieth Escobedo (21 years old), Miss Chimaltenango
- Verónica Mejía (24 years old), Miss Capital City
- Ximena Carillo (22 years old), Miss Department of Guatemala
- Valentina Estrada (18 years old), Miss El Progreso
- Elizabeth Bennett (24 years old), Miss Escuintla
- Naïda Estubier (26 years old), Miss Guatemala USA
- Nivia Rivera (24 years old), Miss Huehuetenango
- Madison Galván (20 years old), Miss Izabal
- Dulce Recinos (26 years old), Miss Jalapa
- Berlyn Rivera (22 years old), Miss Jutiapa
- Jordy Castellanos (25 years old), Miss Petén
- Melina Birk (27 years old), Miss Quetzaltenango
- Guissell Muñoz (20 years old), Miss Quiché
- Cristina Morales (31 years old), Miss Sacatepéquez
- Dulce Axpuaca (22 years old), Miss Santa Rosa
- Ximena Velasco (24 years old), Miss San Marcos
- Vilma Rodríguez (25 years old), Miss Totonicapán
- Katherine Martínez (28 years old), Miss Zacapa
Miss Guatemala Contest will be held this Sunday, June 14 from 2026 at 7 p.m. Guatevisión will broadcast the event live on channel 12 of the Tigo and Claro cable services, as well as on its website.
In addition, the public will be able to attend in person at the Expo Center of the Grand Tikal Futura Hotel, zone 11. Tickets are available on ticket for two seats: general, Q395; and VIP, Q495.
