Miss Latina US Diana Franca
Diana Franca of Salt Lake City, Utah was crowned Miss Latina
US 2009. The 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Utah is the first
woman of Brazilian heritage to win this title in the history of this
national pageant.
Born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, this 5’ 8” blonde has
resided in Utah for over seven years and is fluent in the languages of
English, Portuguese and Spanish. She loves traveling and is currently
majoring in International Relations to eventually work in diplomacy.
Excelling in both academics with a 3.75 G.P.A. and the
sports of gymnastics and volleyball, Diana has received many distinctions
and awards, among these Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholar; Sterling
Scholar World Languages; Academic All-State Volleyball; All American
Academic Volleyball; Region and State 1st Place Volleyball.
A competitor and high achiever, Diana Franca follows in
the footsteps of her predecessors, all excellent role models with their
outstanding academic achievements and other personal accomplishments. Like
them, she does honor to the title of Miss Latina US.
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