In a dazzling culmination of grace, poise, and cultural pride, Kimberly de Boer of Curaçao has been crowned Reina Hispanoamericana 2026, claiming the prestigious title in a grand finale held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on February 21, 2026 (local time), where she bested 27 other delegates from across Latin America and beyond to succeed the outgoing queen, Dia Maté of the Philippines. The 20-year-old artist and painter from Willemstad, who previously represented Curaçao at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant and secured the national Reina Hispanoamericana Curazao title in late 2025, delivered a captivating performance that resonated with judges and audiences alike, earning her the crown amid fervent cheers and marking Curaçao’s second victory in the pageant’s 34-year history. Her triumph was followed by an impressive court lineup that reflected the competition’s fierce talent: Virreina Hispanoamericana went to Colombia’s Marta Isabel Otero, with first runner-up Crisiseleys Garcia of the Dominican Republic, second runner-up Melisa Payro of Mexico, third runner-up Tiffanny Gonzalez of Puerto Rico, fourth runner-up Camila Chacon of Peru, fifth runner-up Emely Barile of Venezuela (who also claimed special awards like Miss Ecojet), and sixth runner-up Luz Gonzalez of Nicaragua rounding out the top placements in a night dedicated to celebrating Hispanic heritage, beauty, and empowerment. De Boer’s win, celebrated widely across pageant communities for its “well-deserved” flair and her journey from international stage experience to continental coronation, underscores the pageant’s evolving global appeal while highlighting emerging stars from smaller territories who shine on larger platforms. As the new Reina Hispanoamericana embarks on her reign, promoting unity, cultural exchange, and advocacy through the organization’s initiatives, her victory serves as an inspiring testament to resilience, redirection, and the enduring allure of beauty pageants in fostering cross-cultural connections in an increasingly interconnected world.