Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015

Changes

For the first time since Nuestra Belleza Latina 2012 the casting process was shown prior to the first gala. Judge of seven seasons former Miss Universe 1991 Lupita Jones will not return to judge the competition, Jones had been judge since Nuestra Belleza Latina 2008. Added to the Judging panel will be former Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2000 and actress Jaqueline Bracamontes.Season 8 Judge Jencarlos Canela left the show to pursue his acting career and other projects and will no longer judge the show. Both new host, former Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007 winner Alejandra Espinoza and model/actor Pedro Moreno have left the show to pursue new projects. New male co-host of Chiquinquira Delgado will be Mexican Host Javier Poza who she shared credits in Mira Quien Baila (2010-2013). Jomari Goyso becomes permanent judge after being a only guest judge and official beauty consultant of the contestants for Nuestra Belleza Latina 2014. Both former Miss Universe winners Alicia Machado and Denise Quiñones who served as "Godmothers" for the contestants in Nuestra Belleza Latina 2014 did not return this season. A new segment called "Rincon Social" has been added with host Roger Gonzalez, who will interview the guest, contestants and present on what social media is saying. Nuestra Belleza Latina 2014 Winner Aleyda Ortiz alongside former Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 winner Nastassja Bolívar will be the social media co-hostess throughout the competition. For the first time since Season One in 2007 the stage has been renovated, with a different look.

Countries being represented

Season 9, Episode 1: A New Season Starts

Original Air Date—18 January 2015

The best of the auditions held in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Los Angeles.

The Guest Judges were:

The following contestants were chosen:

Season 9, Episode 2: The Auditions Continue

Original Air Date—25 January 2015 The last of Los Angeles and best of the auditions held in Houston, Miami and New York.

The guest judges were:

The following contestants were chosen:

Online Casting

Season 9, Episode 3: The Top 12 are Chosen

Original Air Date—1 February 2015

The 40 contestants chosen in casting, including the 5 chosen from the online casting, competed for the 12 spots into the competition. The 12 contestants selected are announced.

The Top 12:

Season 9, Episode 4: Fifty Shades of Cat Fights and Zombies

Original Air Date—8 February 2015

The Top 12 contestants chosen move into the mansion where they face their first challenge, two girls are nominated. They face two challenges which include explosions, zombies, and heroines. Six were asked to perform a photo shoot inspired by the film 50 Shades of Grey. Maluma asked the girls to dance to his new single, 'Carnaval' and Miss Universe 2014, Paulina Vega, advised the girls.

Season 9, Episode 5: El Extraño Retorno de Maribel de Santiago

Original Air Date—15 February 2015 Maribel de Santiago returns, older sister of nominee Anayeli de Santiago. One contestant is eliminated and two new nominees are chosen. Maribel de Santiago, who auditioned in 2011 in all audition cities and made it to the Top 8, came to support her sister. Anayeli was the first eliminated from the ninth season of Nuestra Belleza Latina getting 48 percent of the vote. Nathalia Casco received 52 percent of the vote and a week left in the competition. The contestants were asked to model couture costumes, accompanied by salsa artist Gilberto Santa Rosa. Mexican singer and composer El Dasa also shared with the contestants chocolates for Valentine's Day. Lisandra, Cuban apologized to teammates for misunderstandings. There was a tie between the contestants to save one, and was left to the judges. Clarissa Molina who represents Dominican Republic was again saved by Osmel. Sentenced this week were Geisha Montes de Oca and Nadyalee Torres.

Season 9, Episode 6: "Cereal" Tension in the Mansion

Original Air Date—22 February 2015 One contestant was eliminated as two new ones were nominated: Catherine Castro, and representing Central America, Nathalia Casco. The only one who was in favor of Nathalia was Geisha, who later had to be hospitalised for an infection in his leg. Nadyalee Torres was removed from the night with 43 percent of the vote, while Geisha remained one more week to get 57 percent of the vote. In this gala, the girls saved Catherine. However, sentenced this week were Geisha and Gloricely. This week the contestants had to do a live challenge delivering lines from a teleprompter with exotic animals in their surroundings. Catherine Castro failed the entire challenge. Actress Aislinn Derbez taught the contestants acting skills and challenged them, and the winner of this challenge was Cynthia Perez who will be able to attend the premier of Derbez's new film "A la Mala" in Mexico City. Chiquis Rivera was on stage along with Plan B and Wisin as the musical entertainment for the week. Ending with an encouraging message from Becky G and the girls cat-walking her single "Shower."

Season 9, Episode 7: Dirty Little Truths

Original Air Date—1 March 2015 The night began with a song from Mexican artist Thalia who was there to launch her new clothing line sold in Macy's. She was also the judge for the challenge of the week, where the contestant must choose a garment from the clothing collection, catwalk and talk about why they chose the garment. Francisca won the challenge and took $10,000 as prize to spend on the department store that carries Thalia's clothing line. Clarissa was saved, and Osmel warned that everyone would be tested for nicotine, with contestants testing positive automatically removed from the competition. With 74 percent against her Gloricely left the competition. Nathalia, Bridget and Clarissa saved Clarissa by unanimous vote, leaving between Nathalia and Bridget the vote to see who stays and who goes next week.

Season 9, Episode 8: New Heights

Original Air Date—8 March 2015 The results of nicotine testing were negative. Lisandra collapsed when Osmel told her she was a disappointment. Catherine did not do well in the weekly challenge. Bridget Ruiz was the fourth eliminated, while Nathalia stayed one more week with 72 percent of the vote. The three nominees were Cynthia, Lisandra and Catherine but the girls saved Cynthia. Sentenced this week were Catherine and Lisandra. For the upcoming week two contestants will be sent home with one automatic elimination coming from Osmel Sousa.

Season 9, Episode 9: Dancing With the "Beauty" Stars

Original Air Date—15 March 2015 A seventh gala where two contestants are eliminated: Lisandra from Cuba and Cynthia from Mexico. Lisandra was knocked out of the competition with 63% of the votes against her. The judges gave their vote of confidence in Nathalia, eliminating Cynthia due to remarks she made and what they called her lack of confidence. The contestants perform dance challenges. Mane de la Parra, Yul Burke, Mauricio Mejia Borja, Melvin Cabrera, Fernando Corona and Tony Andrade accompanied each of the contestnatsx with different choreography. Francisca and Mariana were praised for their performance, and Nathalia, Cynthia and Geisha were criticized for the lack of commitment. Marco Antonio Solis accompanied them as they paraded in couture dresses, Roberto Tapia started the gala and Chino y Nacho judged the swimsuit parade. This week there were no nominees as the finals are in a few weeks.

Part One:

Part Two:

Dance Partners:

Season 9, Episode 10: Drama is the New Black

Original Air Date—22 March 2015 Larry Hernandez accompanied the candidates to a beauty pageant, along with former "Sin Banderas" Noel. Lissandra talked to the contestants after their expulsion last week. This Sunday the candidates were subjected to two different tests: one answers of general interest accompanied with "Bellecitas" girls contest "Despierta America". The other task was to try to get out of a "prison" where they encountered scares in their paths. Each girl received a box full of memories sent by their families. Mariana received the news that her grandfather was not in good health, and Clarissa talked about her parents' separation. When the judges choose the three candidates to be removed, they named Catherine, Geisha and Natalia, who saved Catherine prior to the semi-finals.

Season 9, Episode 11: Road to the Semi-Finals

Original Air Date—29 March 2015

Season 9, Episode 12: The Final Chopping Block

Original Air Date—4 April 2015

Season 9, Episode 13: Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015 is...

Original Air Date—12 April 2015 After 13 weeks of competition, the Dominican Francisca Lachapel became the new winner of Nuestra Belleza Latina, with the majority of votes and approval of judges. A final gala was held, with guest appearances from Paulina Rubio, Ricky Martin, Prince Royce, Antony Santos, Espinoza Paz and J Alvarez. With her character "Mela La Melaza," Lachapel emerged as winner from the auditions, winning $200,000 in prizes, a contract with Univision, a new Kia Soul car, and inclusion in the list of "50 Most Beautiful" by People magazine in Spanish. Honduran Nathalia Casco was awarded first runner-up. Puerto Rican Catherine Castro was second runner-up, and won a scholarship from CEA Televisa in Mexico to study acting. In fourth place was Clarissa Molina.