Previously, Esonica represented her country in the Miss World 2011 pageant held in London, UK.
11 Facts About Esonica Veira
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Esonica Veira has been a top model in St Thomas since the age of 9, beginning with the Roses and Champagne Agency.
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Esonica Veira has participated in many other fashion events including the Face of Shabeau in Barbados, winning the coveted cover model spot, and the Caribbean Fashion Week Catwalk held annually in the Virgin Islands.
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Esonica Veira made the first cut during the casting call auditions in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Esonica Veira finished as part of the Top 15 semifinalists.
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In May, 2013, Esonica Veira was crowned Miss US Paradise Supranational, and traveled to Minsk, Belarus, where she represented the US Virgin Islands in the Miss Supranational Pageant.
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Esonica Veira was awarded second runner Up in the Talent Finals, and placed fourth Runner Up in the Grand Finale, making her the first representative from the US Virgin Islands to place in the Top 5 of an International Pageant.
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Esonica Veira flew to the Philippines in November 2014 to compete with almost 100 other candidates to be Alyz Henrich's successor as Miss Earth.
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Esonica Veira did not place in the competition but was awarded as Best Teacher and Best in Talent.
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Esonica Veira represented the US Virgin Islands at Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, but did not place.
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Esonica Veira did however place in the Top 20 in the National Costume competition.