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U. sophomore named Miss Latina US

Published: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 12:23 a.m. MDT
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University of Utah sophomore Diana Franca bested 18 contestants from around the country to earn the crown of Miss Latina US 2009 last week in San Antonio.

The Brazilian-born Franca has been a Salt Lake resident for seven years and is majoring in international relations.

She has been recognized by a number of organizations, and her honors include Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Scholar; Academic All-State Volleyball; All-American Academic Volleyball; High School Diploma of Merit; and Sterling Scholar, World Languages.

Franca won a $15,000 prize package to go with her pageant victory and a chance to compete in the upcoming Miss Latin America of the World competition.

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University of Utah student Diana Franca after being crowned Miss Latina US in San Antonio on Oct. 14.

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