Karina Ramos


Karina Ramos Leiton is a Costa Rican TV Host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Costa Rica 2014 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2014. She's also the CEO, and owner of the modeling agency Imagination Agency S.A., created by her for preparing future beauty pageant candidates. In 2019 she created her brand Fireproof by Kary.

Early life

Born in the capital of Heredia province, daughter of Juan Ramos and Sandra Leitón, Ramos moved in 2008 to the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose. In 2012 she began studying Public Relations in the Latin University of Costa Rica. Karina said that, although her beginnings were in radio and television, her true passion in addition to public relations is beauty pageants.

Career

After winning Miss Costa Rica 2014, her career took off to international level. She has been modeling worldwide and walking at New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week.

Pageantry

She has been a finalist in various beauty pageants including Miss International Supranational, International Livestock Queen, International Peace Queen, and Miss Tourism Latino.

Miss Supranational 2012

Karina represented Costa Rica at the third session of Miss Supranational 2012 in Plock, Poland. She placed in the Top 20.

Miss Belleza Americana 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Miss Belleza Americana 2013. She was the 3rd runner-up and won the Best Body award.

Reina Internacional de la Paz 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Reina Internacional de la Paz 2013 and won the title.

Reina Internacional de la Ganaderia 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Reina Internacional de la Ganadería 2013, where she was the 1st runner-up and was awarded the Reina de los periodistas.

Miss Turismo Latino 2013

Karina represented Costa Rica at the Miss Turismo Latino 2013, where she was the 3rd Runner-up and was awarded as Miss Culture.

Miss Costa Rica 2014

Karina was one of the 60 pre-delegates in the competition, and the representative of San José Province. She placed first in individual skills and won the title of Miss Costa Rica and represented Costa Rica in Miss Universe 2014.

Miss Charm 2020

Karina represent Costa Rica at the Miss Charm 2020 contest.