Dayanara Torres

Dayanara Torres (born October 28, 1974 in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico), was the third Puerto Rican to be crowned Miss Universe.

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October 28 - 1974 - Toa Alta, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rican

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Torres participated and won the Miss Universe pageant celebrated in Mexico City in 1993. Torres' victory in the Miss Universe pageant caused some controversy because it was claimed she was still a minor. However, it is claimed that Torres turned 18 several months before the contest. In 1994 she went to Manila, Philippines to crown the new Miss Universe. After the pageant, she stayed in the Philippines and became a well-known actress and singer. She dated Filipino actor Aga Muhlach who is now married to Charlene Gonzalez (Miss Philippines-Universe 1994). Torres also starred alongside Muhlach in her most famous Filipino film to date: Basta't Kasma Kita, a modern, Philippine take on the classic American film Roman Holiday.

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Philippines - Aga Muhlach - Charlene Gonzalez - Basta't Kasma Kita - Roman Holiday

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After returning to Puerto Rico, she met salsa singer Marc Anthony and married him in 2000, having two sons with him, Cristian and Ryan. In 2002, the couple announced a separation, but reconciled, renewing their vows in Puerto Rico in December of that year. In June 2004 the couple finally divorced. Less than a week later, Anthony married the actress and singer Jennifer Lopez.

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Salsa - Marc Anthony - 2000 - 2002 - 2004 - Jennifer Lopez

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On September 1 of the same year, she debuted in an American soap opera, playing a small role in The Young and the Restless. The soap's management was impressed enough to express their desire to have her in further episodes.

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September 1 - American - Soap opera - The Young and the Restless

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