Alexia Viruez

Alexia Viruez
Born
Alexia Viruez

(1994-05-04) May 4, 1994 (age 30)
Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Bolivia 2012
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorGreen
Major
competition(s)		Miss Bolivia 2012
(Winner)
Reina Hispanoamericana 2012
(1st Runner-Up)
Miss Universe 2013

Alexia Viruez (born May 4, 1994) is a Bolivian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Bolivia 2012 and represented her country in the 2013 Miss Universe.[1]

Early life

On May 4, 1994, Viruez was born in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Viruez was raised in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. When Viruez was nine years old, Alexia was awarded a modeling scholarship.[2][1]

Education

Viruez graduated from Nueva America. In 2012, Viruez was studying psychology at Universidad de Aquino Bolivia.[1][2]

Career

Viruez started her career as a model.[1]

Pageants

Miss Bolivia 2012

On May 31, 2012 Viruez competed in the 2012 Miss Universe Bolivia pageant and won. At 18 years old, Viruez was crowned as the 2012 Miss Bolivia. Viruez represented Bolivia at Reina Hispanoamericana 2012 and Miss Universe 2013.[1]

Reina Hispanoamericana 2012

Viruez represented Bolivia at Reina Hispanoamericana 2012 in her hometown of Santa Cruz where she finished as 1st Runner-Up.

Miss Universe 2013

On November 9, 2013, Viruez represented Bolivia at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia. Although considered a favorite and a front runner, she failed to place in the semifinals.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Alexia Viruez: Miss Universe Bolivia 2012". Livewireworld.info. June 1, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Miss Universe 2013 - Alexia Viruez". missuniverse.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Bolivia
2012 		Succeeded by