Ariana Barouk is a tv host, model, singer and actress, who represented Cuba in the seventh edition of the environmentally oriented Miss Earth,International Beauty Pageant.[1][2]
She became the first Miss Cuba in several decades to compete in a major International Beauty Contest which she drew global publicity.[3][4][5]
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In 2007, Carousel Productions awarded the license to Miss Cuba Organization of Miami, Florida to select a Cuban representative for the Miss Earth beauty pageant.
The Miss Cuba Organization held a national contest in Miami, home of the largest Cuban community in the United States. Ariana, a student of Florida International University won the Miss Cuba pageant. She majored in Public Relations with minors in Spanish, Sports Management, Theater and Art History. Before leaving for Miss Earth, she was working as an intern for the public relations firm Crossover Agency. She also worked part-time for high-end boutiques such as Burberry, Carolina Herrera and Chloé. One of her goals is to open her own PR firm.[6][7]
Ariana competed in Miss Earth 2007 international pageant, which took place on November 11, 2007, at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines, won by Jessica Trisko of Canada.[8] The delegates had a special tour in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Eighty- eight delegates competed for the title, including Ariana, who represented Cuba.[9][10] She earned the distinction of being the FIRST CUBAN representative in any international pageant in many decades, winning Miss Cuba by beauty pageant competition and not just by appointment.[6][3] Cuba was last represented in Miss Universe in 1967 and in Miss World in 1975; however, both delegates participated by appointment and neither were able to compete.[11][12]
In the Miss Earth 2007 edition, Ariana won the Miss Eco-Tourism special award and was among the top favourites to win the crown.[3][13][14] This made TAPE, Inc., producer of Eat Bulaga!, hired her.
"I want to create and promote the protection of rainforests because they help in the purification of the air which stops air pollution. The plants and animals of the rainforests also provide us with food, fuel wood, shelter, jobs and medicines. Rainforests also help stabilize the world's climate, support tribal people and protect against flood, drought and erosion. This is why the promotion of rainforests is essential." Ariana Barouk, Miss Cuba Earth 2007[13]
Ariana was born on November 5, in Hartford, Connecticut. Her family moved back to Miami, Florida, and settled there when she was two years old. Both her father and mother were born in Cuba. Her father is of Cuban, Middle Eastern and Spanish descent. Her mother is of Cuban and Spanish descent. Ariana speaks Spanish/Castellano, English, Português, Portugués brasileño (Portuñol) and Tagalog (Filipino)
She began her career at the early age of three by participating in local and national beauty pageants in Florida. She held several titles such as Florida Golden Miss (1986), Pretty Baby Girl (1986), American Dream State Queen (1986), Imperial Miss State Talent, Pro-Model Photogenic and Beauty Queen (1986–88), Glamour Girl Overall Queen (1987), Beauty, Talent, Photo, Swimsuit, Costume Queen for Rainbow Beauty Pageant (1987), Sunburst Beauty and Photogenic Queen (1988), Dreams of America Beauty and Photogenic Queen (1988) Florida Golden Miss Photogenic and Beauty Queen (1988), Senorita Suave Bonita(1988), among others. Also in 1988, she participated in "Concurso de Nina Modelo" on Sabado Gigante (Univision) and became the first child to win 1,000 USD, which resulted in a recurring guest actor credit on Ninos Actores for 2 years.
At age six, she was discovered by a Miami talent agent who suggested she should pursue acting. She has been managed by several Miami talent agencies, such as Green and Green, Stellar, Michelle Pommier and Runways, to name a few. She was cast for theater, commercials, editorials, films and televisions shows. She appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola, Finesse, JC Penney, Wendy's, Red Lobster, and Hi-C. She also appeared in films such as Cape Fear, Arrive Alive, and Miami Blues.
Ariana became a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) in 1989. She was nominated for "Acuacions Descatadas-Teatro Infantil" in the 1990 ACCA awards for her theatrical performances. She appeared repeatedly on Nickelodeon and Disney's Mickey Mouse Club, traveling back and forth from Miami to Orlando as a young model and actress.
By 1992, her parents decided that she should become a full-time child and student focusing on her academics rather than full-time work. Always having the "bug" for being an entertainer, she returned to the entertainment industry upon high school graduation on a part-time basis.
Graduated from La Salle High School in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida. That summer she quickly embarked on the return to her much awaited career by taking photos and rejoining talent agencies. She landed principal credits for commercials such as Domino's Pizza, Ritz Crackers, Commerce Bank, Sonic Drive-In, The Shop South Beach, etc. That same year Ariana became a featured dancer on the hit Univision dance show Caliente until 2005, which resulted in music videos with Gloria Estefan "Me voy", Thalía "Amor a la Mexicana Remix".
Years later she began voice training with Mario Martinelli, Enrique Iglesias's coach and Nicolas Tovar Shakira's coach.
In 2003 she became interested in production working award shows such as Fox's Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Premios lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud, Premios Fox Sports, Latin Grammy Awards, and Latin Billboards.[7]
Since 2008 she has been living in the Philippines where she started showbiz by appearing daily in the popular game show Eat Bulaga then Hosting "Ogags" Show on TV5. She has done many celebrity guesting and co-hosting in numerous TV stations such as ABS-CBN, GMA7, QTV, on many popular TV shows. She has also appeared in several Reality Shows. She also Hosts for Local Events and Parties. Ariana is a weekly host and cast member on TV5 shows acting long side the Philippines KING of Comedy DOLPHY and his sons Epy and Vandolph Quizon.
Ariana invaded the modeling world as well, very successfully, strutting the runways (FIRST FACE and LAST FACE) for many Top Designers and Brands as well as Philippines Fashion Week Shows, Ariana has done many print work and Editorials for local magazines and newspapers. She has received the honor of being selected to be a Muse for PBA St. Lucia Basketball Team, Bag Designer Armina Aranaz, Philippines Air Force-1st Air Division,and Jewelry Designer Victoria Marin.
Currently aside from continuing her showbiz and modeling career, she attends Fashion School and has been traveling internationally as a singing performer.
Ariana returned to her home town of Miami, Fl. (USA) in 2010 where she has been working for numerous Fashion Shows, TV, Magazine Editorials, Presenter at Award Shows, Red Carpets Events and various Campaigns. he continues her career in both countries as she is in high demand.
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 1999–2006 | CALIENTE | Feature Dancer | UNIVISION Network |
| 2008 | EAT BULAGA | CO-HOST | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Philippines's Scariest Challenge | CELEBRITY GUEST | GMA Network |
| 2008–2009 | OGAGS | MAIN HOST | TV5 Network |
| 2008–2009 | WOWOWEE | CELEBRITY GUEST (OPENING DANCE NUMBER) | ABS-CBN Network |
| 2009 | Shock Attack | Co-HOST | TV5 Network |
| 2009 | Kay Susan Tayo | Co-HOST | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Nuserye | Policewoman w/Derek Ramsey | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Events Inc. | Co-HOST | QTV/GMA Network |
| 2008–2009-2010 | SHALL WE DANCE | CELEBRITY GUEST DANCER / CO-HOST | TV5 Network |
| 2010 | PARTY ON 5 (PO5) | Co-HOST / DANCER | TV5 Network |
| 2010 | PIDOL'S WONDERLAND | LYLA | TV5 Network |
| 2011 | El Gran Show | Model/self | Univision Network |
| Date | Honor |
| 2008-2011 | Fashions by Azucar |
| 2008–2009 | Speedo |
| 2009–2010 | Philippines Fashion Week |
| 2009 | Mango 10th Anniversary |
| 2009 | Promod |
| 2009 | SM |
| 2009 | Senza |
| 2009 | Sketcher |
| 2009 | Massimo Dutti |
| 2009 | Raoul |
| 2009 | Joel Cruz |
| 2009 | Jag |
| 2009 | Lee |
| 2010 | Regatta |
| 2010 | Ducati |
| 2010 | Woodstock Foundation Inc "FASHIONISTA" |
| 2010 | Cacella |
| 2010 | Chloe |
| 2011 | Despierta America "Fashion" |
| show |
| All Star K |
| Pinoy Records |
| Eat Bulaga |
| Philippines’s Scariest Challenge |
| Sweet Life |
| Unang Hirit |
| Dare Duo |
| Hole in the Wall |
| Moms |
| OMG |
| Nuts Entertainment |
| Everybody Hapi |
| Juicy |
| Deco Drive (Fashion) |
| Date' | Location | Event | Job |
| 2009 | Guam | mini concert | opening for Amber Davis |
| 2009 | Guam | mini concert | Headliner |
Skin Inc. Dermatology and Laser Center, Vybrance Rebond System and Krizia Clothing Brand