1. Latina Beauty Queens
Krystal Diaz
Ms. South Texas Latina 2012
Krystal Diaz, a native of San Antonio is a 20 Krystal’s outstanding academics, vibrant
year old student attending Northeast Lakeview personality and dance abilities have given
College majoring in Broadcast Journalism. her success in pageantry. In 2007, she
Her career goal is to host her own television proudly represented the San Antonio Parks
show and to interview phenomenal individuals and Recreation Department as the 59th Miss
throughout America and foreign countries, Recreation. During her reign she served as a role
while continuing her passion of dance. Krystal model and motivational speaker to the youth of
is an active volunteer and mentor for the Girl San Antonio, encouraging them to get involved
Scouts of Southwest Texas along with the in the endless opportunities the San Antonio
Special Olympics of Texas. She has devoted Parks and Recreation Department has to offer. In
countless hours to these organizations impacting addition, she worked closely with City Council
the lives of many throughout Texas with her and former Mayor Phil Hardberger at various
volunteerism and dedication. Krystal began her events during her reign. In January of 2008, she
dance training at the early age of 2 and at age was crowned Miss Teen San Antonio under the
12 she became the youngest Professional Dance Miss America Franchise and was awarded most
member of Flamenco Fuego De San Antonio talented for her lively Flamenco Rumba and
Dance Company under the direction of Micaela proudly took her zest of talent and culture to the
Garza Rodriguez. By age 16 she became the Miss Teen Texas Pageant, where she represented
Artistic Director and owner of DANZAVIDA our Alamo City. Her biggest accomplishment “Yellow Rose of Texas” in 2011 by Governor
De San Antonio Dance Company, which opened came when she was named Miss San Antonio Rick Perry.
its doors to the San Antonio community in 2008, 2010 and was a contestant at the 75th Miss
making her one of the youngest female Latina Texas Pageant with the Miss America Franchise. As an entertainer, Krystal has performed
business owners in San Antonio, Texas. Krystal Krystal currently holds the title of Miss South throughout Mexico and the United States. For
has had the opportunity to train with Flamenco Texas Latina 2012, during her reign she will Over 2 years, Krystal performed for thousands
Maestros from all over the world, such as Teo travel throughout Texas at various events of tourists at the legendary Mi Tierra Mexican
Morca, Antonio Vargas and “La Clara” of promoting Education and her platform. Restaurant, located downtown Market Square
Seville, Spain along with extensive studies at and has been a solo performer for a number
Fazil’s dance school in New York City. Krystal Although dance is Krystal’s passion, she works of years. Because of her love for Fiesta San
has studied an array of dance forms that include extensively as a volunteer within the community. Antonio, she has been an entertainer at many
Spanish Flamenco, Mexican Folklorico, Salsa, She is the proud founder of the Krystal for Kids Official Fiesta events for the past 19years along
Merengue, Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop along with Organization; with a mission of “Reaching out with participating in the Battle of Flowers and
being Zumba certified. She offers extraordinary through the Performing Arts”. Krystal promotes
dance knowledge to the students she teaches. Fiesta Flambeau Parades. Krystal has utilizes
her platform throughout the State of Texas. She
Krystal is a passionate dancer that sets the stage her dance talent and expertise to direct her
proudly hosts annual productions that benefits
on fire with her energetic style of dance. As an Dance students along the same journey she
the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital
accomplished dancer, she has been recognized and has successfully raised thousands of dollars has been blessed with. Krystal’s love for the
throughout Texas for her dance talent. She was for the children’s hospital. She has been the force Arts has given her the ability to lead the youth
the proud recipient of the Julia L. Cauthorn behind annual Flamenco dance performances for of San Antonio in a positive direction. Krystal
Dance Scholarship in 2005 and 2006, sponsored the children of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital continues to be the driving force in harder
by the San Antonio Dance Umbrella along with for the past 8 years. She touches the lives of to serve areas as a mentor and motivational
winning numerous talent competitions and was a many by encouraging the youth to get involved speaker, encouraging the citizens of San Antonio
member of the longest running dance production in the performing arts and to use their talents to to love and respect themselves for who they are,
in the United States, Fiesta Noche Del Rio for serve their community. Krystal currently serves to serve their communities and the less fortunate
the 2007 season and has shared the stage with on the Miss San Antonio America Board and is and most importantly focus on their education.
the electrifying “CHARO”. Krystal embraces a mentor for the Cherice Cochrane Foundation She believes these qualities are the foundation of
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her culture through Latin dance studies locally and the “Young Ladies of Excellence Program”.
and abroad. With each merit she has always used an enriched quality of life. n
Her work within each organization not only
her knowledge and passion to impact the lives of spans years of service, but also includes various
many with her sincere acts of kindness. leadership positions. Krystal’s goal is to leave a
legacy of leadership, volunteerism and sincere
humanitarian. Krystal was honored with the