Only a couple of months remain until one of the most anticipated days of Valeria Mena ’s life. Bolivia’s representative at Miss Universe is preparing to take the international stage, and she couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.

Valeria was only 15 when she participated in her first beauty pageant. Now, at 24, the Oruro native is preparing to live an experience many aspiring beauty queens dream about, which is representing her country at Miss Universe.

In an interview with ¡HOLA! Américas, Valeria opened up about her journey to the competition, the personal experiences that shaped her social work and a lesser-known passion that has…

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