1. Irma Dimas made headlines recently for her foray into the politics of El Salvador.
12 Facts About Irma Dimas
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Irma Dimas won the contest and represented El Salvador in the Miss Universe 2005 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand, and the Miss Earth pageant in Quezon City, Philippines.
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Irma Dimas's participation came about by coincidence when she accompanied a childhood friend who was signing up.
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Irma Dimas was seen by the president of the Miss El Salvador organization, who persuaded her to enter as well.
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Irma Dimas won other additional prizes from sponsors like Avon in categories such as best mouth, best legs, best face, and Miss Internet.
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On 31 May 2005, Irma Dimas participated in the Miss Universe contest after months of preparation, but during the final night of the event did not qualify for the fifteen semi-finalists.
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On 23 October 2005, Irma Dimas took part in the Miss Earth pageant held in Quezon City, Philippines, where she placed in the top sixteen finalists.
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Irma Dimas won a car and a contract to pose for the Calendario Piel Dorada in the 2006 edition.
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Irma Dimas is the thirty-fourth woman to win the title of Miss El Salvador.
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Irma Dimas was the official "face" of the former cable company AMNET from 2007 to 2009 and has appeared on national magazine covers.
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Irma Dimas has participated in several national fashion shows, wearing clothes by local designers.
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Irma Dimas went into politics on the Christian Democratic Party of El Salvador ticket, and sits on the party's political commission.