COUNTRY: El Salvador
Name: Alba Delgado
Age: 22
HT: 5’6”
Language: Spanish, English
Bio: Alba Delgado never expected that she would someday compete in the Miss Universe El Salvador Pageant. Growing up in San Salvador, she spent most of her time on the soccer field with her five siblings, which taught her discipline, responsibility and teamwork. Alba remains a soccer fan to this day, following her favorite teams: Real Madrid from Spain and Manchester United from the UK. She is currently studying public relations and communication, and is specifically interested in the fashion and broadcast industry.
Quote: “My father’s view that you can do anything with perseverance and God’s blessing has really influenced the way I live my own life.”
Facts:
1. Alba has played soccer since she was five years old.
2. Alba loves to sing karaoke and will do so every chance she gets.
3. Alba went to the Miss Universe El Salvador castings without telling her parents because she was afraid of their reaction; they always wanted her to be a soccer player. Now, her parents support her more than ever