Frequently Asked Questions



Who is eligible?


Petite Belleza Latina- age 3-5yrs. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)

Little Miss Belleza Latina- age 6-8. Resident of CT(single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)

Pre-Teen Belleza Latina- age 9-11. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)

Jr. Miss CT Belleza Latina- age 12-14. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)

Miss CT Teen Belleza Latina –  age 15-18. Resident of CT (single, never married, no children, must be at least 25% Hispanic)

Miss CT Belleza Latina - age 19-29. Resident of CT (single, married, divorced, single mom, must be at least 25% Hispanic)

Ms. CT Belleza Latina - age 30 & over. Resident of CT (single, married, divorced, single mom, must be at least 25% Hispanic)

Entrant must be a naturally born, genetic female.

If I previously held a State Queen title, can I re-compete?

Former winners of the titles Petite Connecticut Belleza Latina, Little Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina, Miss Connecticut Pre-Teen Belleza Latina, Jr. Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina, Miss Connecticut Teen Belleza Latina, or Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina, are not eligible to compete in the same division, but may re-enter once their status changes such that they become eligible for a different division.

Former winners of the title Ms. Connecticut Belleza Latina are not eligible to re-enter in the Connecticut Belleza Latina Pageant, but may re-enter the International Pageant as an at-large delegate in the same division.

How do I enter?

Fill out the Entrance Form on our website (on the Sign-Up Page) and follow the instructions.  After you send the application please contact us via phone at 1 (203) 285-7045 (If we are unavailable, feel free to leave a message with your name, age, and contact information). 

You can also e-mail us at mari@connbellezalatina.com or nixida@connbellezalatina.com, to inform us of your interest. 

Once you fill out an application and speak with us, we will give you a grace period to reserve a city title and raise the deposit fee. During the 3 week deadline that you are provided with, in order to raise your deposit, we will award you with a pending city title.

When do I enter?

We have begun accepting applications for our 2011 pageant!! You can fill out the form on our website, Click here to Sign-Up!

Deadlines.  All deadlines are strictly enforced.

September 1, 2010.  Entry fees must be paid in full.

October 1, 2010.  All required paperwork must be received. 

  • Head-shot photo for the Official Program Book must be received. (Delegates may use a different photo for the program book than their photogenic photo.  Delegates must bring their photogenic photo with them to registration during pageant weekend.) 
  • Program Book Balloon Pages must be received.  
  • Advance Pageant Ticket orders must be received.
  • Interview forms and Emcee/Traje Tipico Cards are to be handed in during pageant registration pageant weekend.

Is there an entry fee?

We regret that we must charge an entry fee.   The CT Belleza Latina Pageant is self-supporting and relies solely upon entry fees to cover production expenses. These entrance fees give us the ability to provide you with an unforgettable pageant experience.  The entry fee is $475.

Returning delegates receive a $50 discount and will have a $425 entry fee. Must use same city crown & sash in order to receive discount.

May I seek a sponsor?

You may seek sponsors or you may pay the entry fee yourself.  

We also provide our delegates with the option of selling "Good Luck Lines" on a Balloon Page. Balloon Page Good Luck Line sales are only made to pay towards your entry fee. (This is optional)

What forms of payment are accepted?

Payments may be made by cash, personal check, or money order. You can send out your payment to our P.O. Box address, bring it to a workshop, or Pay Online.  Ten days before pageant weekend, we will only accept cash and/or money orders, towards DVD and/or Photo Package Purchases.

Is a payment plan available?

Yes.  Delegates may pay the fee in full or may select a payment plan.  A $100 deposit is required to initiate a payment plan. The deposit is due within 3 weeks of submitting your application. Your title will not be reserved until you pay your deposit in full.

A payment must be made at least every 3 weeks until the total fee is received.  Failure to submit payment every 3 weeks may result in loss of your title reservation. 

 

If I am unable to compete, will I be issued a refund or a credit?

No. All fees paid to the Miss Connecticut Belleza Latina Pageant are NOT REFUNDABLE and NOT TRANSFERABLE in full or in part for under any circumstances. This includes entry fees, advertising fees, pageant admission tickets, guest meal fees and any other fees paid.

Am I required to sell ads for the program book?

No.    

What will I be scored on when I compete?

Every age category competes in the same competition phases for the state title.  For a detailed explanation, please click here to visit our Competition Phases page.

What kind of prizes can I win?

Prizes are constantly being added as new sponsors come on board.  Check Awards, Prizes and Fees page.

Do all delegates receive a crown & sash?

Yes.  The official Belleza Latina City Crown and Sash is included in the standard $475 entry fee.

When will I receive my crown and sash?

You will be awarded your City Crown & Sash at pageant registration, pageant weekend.   After registration & orientation each delegate will take a photo with her crown & sash for the CT Belleza Latina Pageant Photographer.