A Tica, Mariana Sibaja, won Miss Hooters World 2018. The 25-year-old is a student of Human Resources.
She’s worked in Hooters for four years. She was crowned Miss Hooters World on Saturday, May 26th. She won $5,000 in cash. She is said to have the “essence of the Hooters Girl.” She is educated, attentive and helpful. She has a winning and giving attitude.
After winning the national contest she was sent to the U.S. to compete on a larger scale.
This is the first time a Tica takes the crown. As winner, she will be present at all openings of new restaurants in the U.S.
The activities of the contest lasted a week and consisted of interviews, photography, and runway, both in the restaurant’s uniform and in a bathing suit that was inspired by the beauty of Costa Rica.
Part of her duties as representative of the restaurant are to engage in community service work. The restaurant supports the fight against breast cancer each October since 90% of its staff are women.