Curacao’s Kimberly de Boer Crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2026

 

Curacao’s Kimberly de Boer Crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2026

The 21-year-old artist and former Miss Universe delegate secured the title in Bolivia, marking the second win for her island nation.

A Night of Cultural Celebration in Santa Cruz 



SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia – In a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage, Kimberly de Boer of Curacao was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2026 on Saturday, February 21. The 21-year-old artist and painter from Willemstad outshone 27 other global contestants to claim the title during the pageant's 34th annual edition.

De Boer was crowned by her predecessor, the outgoing queen Dia Maté of the Philippines, following an evening that highlighted Hispanic language, culture, and tradition.

A Historic Victory for Curacao

With this win, Kimberly becomes the second woman from Curacao to hold the Reina Hispanoamericana title, following in the footsteps of Evalina Van Putten, who won in 2011.

A seasoned veteran in the pageant circuit, the new queen is well-acquainted with the international stage. She previously held the title of Miss Universe Curacao and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2024 competition held in Mexico.

The Final Court and Top Finalists

The competition saw a strong showing from Latin American and Caribbean delegates. The official results for the 2026 court are:

  • Virreina Hispanoamericana: Marta Isabel Otero (Colombia)

  • 1st Runner-up: Criselys Garcia (Dominican Republic)

  • 2nd Runner-up: Melissa Payró (Mexico)

  • 3rd Runner-up: Tiffany González (Puerto Rico)

  • 4th Runner-up: Camila Chacón (Peru)

  • 5th Runner-up: Emely Barile (Venezuela)

  • 6th Runner-up: Luz González (Nicaragua)

The Top 13 finalists also included standout representatives from Bolivia (Eugenia Redin), Canada (Malayika Kwizera), Ecuador (Ami Ocampo), Panama (Anayansi De Gracía), and the Philippines (Beatriz Mclelland).

Celebrating 34 Years of Hispanic Pride

Reina Hispanoamericana remains a unique fixture in the pageantry world, specifically dedicated to honoring the ties that bind Hispanic nations together. Kimberly de Boer’s background as a painter and her previous experience in high-stakes competitions like Miss Universe positioned her as a frontrunner throughout the two-week event in Bolivia.

As the new ambassador for the organization, de Boer will spend the coming year promoting Hispanic culture and participating in various philanthropic endeavors across the region.