ORANJESTAD (AAN) – Miss Teen Universe Aruba 2026 Contestants Officially Presented during the glamorous Meet the Universe Teens “Pink Carpet Edition”, officially launching the island’s premier youth pageant organized by MISS Foundation. The event took place at Cage Night Club on June 28, bringing together media representatives, sponsors, invited guests, and supporters to celebrate the beginning of the competition.
The evening introduced the nine official contestants who will compete for the prestigious Miss Teen Universe Aruba 2026 title. Each participant selected her contestant number and was formally installed as an official candidate while proudly representing a district of Aruba.
The contestants are Nehemie Gelin (Dakota), Camila Aguirre (Tanki Leendert), Caithlyne Kock (Savaneta), Aranza Marin (Noord), Jacelyn Mackay (Santa Cruz), Antonella Fernandez (Oranjestad), Amalia Campos (San Nicolas), Sofia Campo (Pos Chiquito), and Shayna Koolman (Brazil).
Each contestant walked the Pink Carpet with confidence and elegance, marking the start of a journey focused on leadership, personal development, community service, and representing Aruba with pride. According to MISS Foundation, the organization aims to develop young women into future community leaders who will make meaningful contributions to Aruba.
With the official presentation now complete, the contestants will begin an intensive preparation program leading up to the Miss Teen Universe Aruba 2026 grand finale. The winner will earn the opportunity to represent Aruba internationally at the Miss Teen Universe competition, scheduled to take place in October 2026 in Cambodia, Asia. The Miss Teen Universe Aruba 2026 Contestants Officially Presented event marks the official beginning of this year’s competition and the contestants’ journey toward the international stage.
