Miss Universe Belize Director Officially Resigns

by Allison Kratz on May 29, 2017 | No Comments |

In a press release on Saturday, the current director of the Miss Universe Belize pageant announced that she will be leaving the pageant.
The Press Release
On Saturday, Opal Enriquez, the director of Miss Universe Belize announced that she will officially resign her role as director to pursue personal goals. Enriquez has only held the Miss Universe Belize franchise since 2016. As a result, there will be no 2017 Miss Belize pageant. (Read: 5 Stunning Evening Gowns Worn by Miss Universe 2016 Contestants)
The current titleholder of Miss Belize 2016, Rebecca Rath, will pass along her duties as the reigning titleholder to her 1st Runner-up, Marcia Moody. Moody will represent Belize at the Miss International pageant this year and likely at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant as well.

Photo Source: Miss Universe Organization

There is no plan for another director to take over the pageant and continue it. In the beginning of the Miss Belize pageant, there was one central pageant with its winner going on to compete at Miss Universe. Its winner or runners up would then go on to compete at Miss World, Miss International or Miss Earth. (Read: Miss World 2017 To Be Held In China)
Additional Controversy
One point that was not mentioned in the press release was details of Rath’s passing on her title. Some of her supporters have labeled this press release an unofficial “dethroning” of Rath. This is particularly controversial as Rath’s father just revealed a detailed journey to Miss Universe. (Read: Will Miss Universe Return to the Philippines?)
In the story, Rath’s father accused Enriquez of sabotaging Rath’s success at Miss Universe. Tony Rath called Enriquez narcissistic and alleged that she intentionally used her power as a director to sabotage certain, less-experienced competitors. He cited issues with the photographer, staging company and show entertainment and alleged that these problems all stemmed from Enriquez.

Photo Source: Miss Universe Organization

With the press release being so silent on Rath and her reign, many are questioning if this is punishment for Tony Rath’s published story. Others are saying that as a queen, she should understand that her duties simply end with the crowning of her successor, Moody.
What do you think? Is this punishment or just how pageants work? Let us know below!

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