Body of Skarlent Rodríguez, Miss Grand Orlando 2025, is located after earthquakes in Venezuela
Beauty pageant models and activists, such as Skarlent Rodríguez, Miss Grand Orlando 2025, were found dead after the recent earthquakes that shook Venezuela. Confirmation of the miss’s death was released by the competition’s international organization last Wednesday, May 1st.
With great sadness, Miss Grand International, recognized as one of the biggest beauty competitions on the world stage, deeply mourned the tragic loss of Skarlent Rodríguez. The organization highlighted that the death occurred as a result of the devastating earthquake that hit Venezuelan territory.
The institution extended its most sincere condolences to the miss’s family, her friends and everyone affected by the catastrophe. Miss Grand International also expressed her thoughts and prayers to the Venezuelan people, wishing that they find strength, comfort and unity in this difficult time, and that Skarlent rests in eternal peace.
The Miss Grand Florida contest also expressed its mourning over the model’s death. In a statement, the organization conveyed its deep sorrow to Skarlent’s family, friends and loved ones, reiterating solidarity, love and prayers to help them overcome the painful loss.
Miss Grand Florida’s note highlighted that Skarlent was widely admired for her grace, benevolence, resilience and her motivating spirit. Her presence and optimism impacted everyone in the pageant community, and she will forever be remembered for the light she radiated both on stage and in her personal life. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Details about the disappearance of the miss alongside her boyfriend
According to information published by the local press, Skarlent Rodríguez was in the company of her boyfriend when earthquakes hit the La Guaira region, in Venezuela, leading to her disappearance. The couple was in their apartment, located in the Catia La Mar area.
La modelo venezolana Skarlent Rodríguez, quien ostentó el título de Miss Grand Orlando 2025, fue encontrada sin vida junto a su pareja, José Castro, varios días después de que ambos desaparecieran durante los terremotos que afectaron a Venezuela el pasado 24 de junio.… pic.twitter.com/vRERZSd8g3
— El Nuevo Diario (@elnuevodiariord) July 1, 2026
After a period of more than five days of intense searches, the bodies of the miss and her companion were finally found amid the rubble left behind by the destruction.
On her social media platforms, Skarlent had shared an open message about the possibility of participating in Miss Universe Venezuela in the future, demonstrating her aspirations in the world of beauty.
Another loss in beauty contests: the death of Mister Cristhian Teixeira Bazan
The organization of the Mister Turismo La Guaira 2026 competition confirmed, last Saturday, April 27, the death of Cristhian Anibal Teixeira Bazan. He also became one of the fatal victims of the earthquake in Venezuela, which, when combined, resulted in almost two thousand deaths.
Cristhian, just 19 years old, represented the city of La Guaira in a beauty event focused on young talents. Through a statement released on social media, the organization paid its last tribute to the coach.
“A star joins the sky! You left an immense void in our hearts; words are not enough to express what we feel for your acquaintances and family, fly high, our crazy pilot”, wrote the contest representatives.
Cristhian’s body was located among the remains of the Arichuna Residences building, located in Los Corales. At the time of the earthquake, he was at a friend’s house.
