Single Mother Is Crowned Miss Venezuela 2023

Ileana Marquez, representing Amazonas, has been crowned Miss Venezuela 2023 and will represent Venezuela in the next edition of Miss Universe. Marquez, 28, makes history by being the first mother to win Miss Venezuela. She has an 11-year-old daughter named Guadalupe.

Sakra Guerrero, 24, representing Guárico, has been crowned Miss International Venezuela 2023 and will compete in Miss International 2024 and will attempt for a back-to-back win for her country. She was crowned by outgoing Miss International Andrea Rubio from Venezuela.

The first runner-up is Giorgiana Rosas of Anzoátegui, the second runner-up is Daniela Celis of Mérida, and the third runner-up is Caine Granadillo of Yaracuy.