Catalina López
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born |
Catalina Mercedes López Samán 27 February 1983 Guayaquil, Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Other names | Katty López, Catalina Focil-Saman |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Title(s) | Miss Ecuador 2006 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Ecuador 2006 (Winner) Miss World Cup 2006 (2nd runner-up) Miss Universe 2006 Miss Continente Americano 2006 (3rd runner-up) Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009 (2nd runner-up) |
'Catalina "Katty" López Samán also known as her married name Catalina Focil-Saman (born February 27, 1983 in Guayaquil) is an Ecuadorian beauty pageant contestant and certified Make up artist who won Miss Ecuador 2006. She competed in the third season of the Univision reality series Nuestra Belleza Latina in the United States and came in third place.
Early life
Her mother died eight months after her birth, leaving her to be raised by her uncle Raul and aunt María Luisa. López considers them her parents and says, "they are the motivation of my life and the cornerstone of my philosophy".[1] She has four siblings: Raúl, Luigi, Mariuxi and Juanito.[1]
Miss World Cup 2006
López represented her country in Miss World Cup 2006 in Germany where she placed as 2nd runner-up.[2]
Miss Ecuador 2006
López represented her home province of Guayas in the Miss Ecuador 2006 pageant and won the title on March 16, 2006.[1]
Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009
López auditioned in Los Angeles for the Nuestra Belleza Latina series and was among the twelve to participate in the Miami-based competition. She finished second runner-up.[3]
Acting
She played Trinitia in the romantic comedy film From Prada to Nada.
Catalina Focil-Saman traded her crown for make up brushes and become a famous certified make up artist who works with recognized brands and famous designers in Los Angeles California [4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Katty Lopez Miss Ecuador". El Universo. March 18, 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ↑ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/language_tips/2006-06/02/content_606962.htm
- ↑ "Catalina Lopez shares her experiences in Nuestra Belleza Latina 2009". Univision. January 27, 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ↑ http://www.eluniverso.com/vida-estilo/.../katty-lopez-cambio-coronas-brochas
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Dayami Padron |
Nuestra Belleza Latina 2nd runner-up 2009 |
Succeeded by Tatiana Delgado |
Preceded by Ximena Zamora |
Miss Ecuador 2006 |
Succeeded by Lugina Cabezas |
| Preceded by Ximena Zamora |
Miss Universe Ecuador 2006 |
Succeeded by Lugina Cabezas |
| Preceded by First Edition |
Miss World Cup Ecuador 2006 |
Succeeded by Laritza Párraga |
| Preceded by First Edition |
Miss World Cup 2nd runner-up 2006 |
Succeeded by Avalon-Chanel Weyzig |
| Preceded by First Edition |
Miss Continente Americano Ecuador 2006 |
Succeeded by Lugina Cabezas |