El Paso has something major to celebrate. Two local women have just taken home national titles in the same pageant system, a first not only for the city but for the competition itself. Gia Solei Espinoza and Mia Navarro, both El Paso natives, were crowned Miss Earth USA and Miss Teen Earth USA, marking a historic moment for the Sun City.
According to KFOX, the national pageant wrapped up on January 3, and this is the first time two contestants from El Paso have won both titles in the same year. It is a rare sweep that puts the city squarely in the national spotlight.
What Miss Earth USA Represents
Miss Earth is not just another beauty pageant. It is one of the world’s largest international pageant systems, with competitions held in more than 80 countries. Unlike many pageants, Miss Earth is built around environmental awareness, sustainability, and advocacy.
Miss Earth USA serves as the official national qualifier, sending its winner on to represent the United States internationally. Contestants are evaluated not only on stage presence and communication but also on their commitment to environmental and social causes. That mission played a key role in why both El Paso winners stood out.
Months of Preparation and Shared Dedication
The road to victory was not quick or easy. Espinoza and Navarro told KFOXthat the competition lasted an entire week and required months of intense preparation…