Zuleika Soler was crowned Miss Universe El Salvador 2019 during the 13th edition of Reinado de El Salvador pageant held on Saturday, July 20 at the FEPADE Auditorium in Santa Tecla.

The 25-year-old beauty bested 11 other contestants to be the country’s representative at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant.

Zuleika holds a degree in communications and public relations. She previously competed in the Miss New Jersey USA 2016 (Top 15) and Miss América Latina 2016 (Top 10) pageants.

Also crowned in the competition was 27-year-old Miss World El Salvador 2019, Fátima Mangandi. She will compete in the Miss World 2019 pageant in London, England next December.

Another winner, 21-year-old Cristina Perdomo, was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana El Salvador 2019. She will participate in the Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 pageant in Bolivia.

Photos: Cesar Coto / Reinado de El Salvador