The Miss Nicaragua 2008 pageant was held on February 23, 2008 in Managua, after weeks of events. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Thelma Rodríguez won the title of Miss Nicaragua Universe. She represented Nicaragua at Miss Universe 2008 held later in the year in Vietnam. The rest of the finalists would enter in different pageants.
Placements
Special awards
Most Beautiful Face - Managua - Gwendolyne García Leets
Miss Lubriderm Cream - Tipitapa - Blanca García
Miss Photogenic - Leon - Nydia Blandino
Miss Congeniality - Leon - Nydia Blandino
Miss Elegance - Managua - Gwendolyne García Leets
Best Hair - Managua - Gwendolyne García Leets
Best Smile - Tipitapa - Blanca García
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Official Contestants
Judges
Olga Cozza de Picado - Owner of Teletica S.A. Dr. Alfonso Pares - Plastic Surgeon Marianela Lacayo - Miss Nicaragua 2002 Jorge E. Valladares - Senior Programme Manager of International IDEA Isolda Hurtado - Nicaraguan Writer Desiree Garcia - Director of Film and Media Studies, Associate Professor at Arizona State University Luis Adolfo Perez - General Director of GRUPO 505 Carlos Morales - Manager of CIM Nicaragua S.A Mayela Romero - Regional Manager of Distribuidora Radis,S.A
Background Music
Opening Show – La Nueva Compañia - "Polka Cumbia"
Swimsuit Competition - Rihanna - "Don't Stop The Music"
Evening Gown Competition – Gerardo Frisina - "Descarga"
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