Hosted By Jacqueline Bracamontes, a Group of U.S. Latinas Will Vie for the Prestigious Title of ‘Miss Universe Latina’ and a Spot at the 74th Edition of Miss Universe® in Thailand
MIAMI, April 22, 2025 – Telemundo is making history once again with the launch of Miss Universe® Latina, El Reality, an unforgettable television experience set to premiere this June. This innovative multiplatform format, hosted by Jacqueline Bracamontes, will bring together the most talented, beautiful, and charismatic Latinas from across the United States in an exciting primetime reality competition. The goal: to crown the first-ever Miss Universe® Latina who will proudly represent U.S. Latinas at the 74th edition of Miss Universe® in Thailand.
After holding castings in cities across the U.S., Miss Universe® Latina, El Reality will introduce those women who best demonstrated their vibrant cultural pride, resilience, and intellect. Throughout the reality competition, viewers will witness the entire process, drama and behind-the-scenes coexistence, as the participants go through strict training and face a demanding judging panel that will determine who meets the requirements to be the first Miss Universe® Latina titleholder. Each week, the judges, with the help of the audience vote, will decide who will be crowned the first Miss Universe Latina to compete in the 74th Edition of Miss Universe® in Thailand this November.
With extensive experience in beauty pageants as the host of the live broadcast of Miss Universe® for Telemundo and having represented her native Mexico in Miss Universe® 2001, Jacqueline “Jacky” Bracamontes joins the reality competition as the main host. She is one of the most recognized personalities on Hispanic television, with significant roles in hit telenovelas, TV series, and special programs, including the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Así Se Baila, La Voz and other Telemundo specials. The award-winning and multifaceted artist continues to be one of the most beloved and respected figures in the entertainment world, showcasing her versatility and ability to connect with the audience.
Telemundo will soon announce the cast of the reality competition, including captains, judges, and contestants competing for the title of Miss Universe® Latina.
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Miss Universe® Latina, El Reality is a Telemundo original production under the executive production of Francisco ‘Cisco’ Suárez, EVP, Primetime Unscripted and Specials, along with Federico Lariño as executive producer.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Press contact:
Gerardo Oyola
Director, Alternative Programming Publicity
gerardo.oyola@nbcuni.com
