Ariana Barouk

Ariana Barouk
Born	Hartford, Connecticut
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Cuban+++
Education	Grad of Fashion School in Handbag Design and Visual Merchandising. Public Relations, Spanish, Sports Management, Journalism, and Art History.
Occupation	Actress/TV Host and Model
Known for	First Miss Cuba, OGAGS, Gran Show (media personality)
Height	5’10”

Ariana Barouk is a TV host, actress, model, fashion/event correspondent and singer, who represented Cuba in the seventh edition of the environmentally oriented Miss Earth 2007 International Beauty Pageant. (being 3rd largest in the world),#1-Miss Universe, #2-Miss World, #3-Miss Earth.^[1]^[2]

She became the FIRST Miss Cuba in several decades to compete in a major International Beauty Contest with this she drew global publicity.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Miss Cuba

In 2007, Carousel Productions awarded the license to Miss Cuba Organization of Miami, Florida to select a Cuban representative for the Miss Earth International Beauty Pageant.

The Miss Cuba Organization held a national contest in Miami, home of the largest Cuban community in the United States. Ariana Barouk, a student of Florida International University won the Miss Cuba Pageant. She majored in Public Relations with minors in Spanish, Sports Management, Journalism, Theater, and Art History. Before leaving for Miss Earth, she was working as an intern for the popular 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 be an Entrepreneur and someday open her own PR firm and/or boutique.^[6]^[7]

Miss Earth participation

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.^[3]^[6] 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. In 1959 was the last candidate that was able to truly compete in Miss Universe.^[11]^[12]

In the Miss Earth 2007 edition, Ariana won the "Miss Eco-Tourism" special award, placed top in "Long Gown" and was among the top favorites to win the crown.^[3]^[13]^[14] This made TAPE, Inc., producer of Eat Bulaga, notice her and hired her as a co-host of the popular show. She stayed in Manila, PI., to live and pursued a showbiz career, where she was then hired onto a New Show OGAGS as the MAIN HOST on TV5 (Philippines)

Environmental platform

"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]

Background

Birthplace

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,Brazilian, and Spanish descent. Her mother is of Cuban and Spanish descent. Ariana speaks fluently in English, Spanish/Castellano, Português, Portugués brasileño (Portuñol) and Tagalog (Filipino)

Early age

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 as a recurring actor on Ninos Actores in the same Sabado Gigante popular variety show 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 on Nickelodeon and Disney's Mickey Mouse Club, traveling back and forth from Miami to Orlando as a young model and actress.

1992–2007

By 1992,still a very young girl, her parents decided that she should become a full-time "child" and student focusing on her academics rather than showbiz or full-time work. They retired her from it all. Upon graduating from La Salle High School in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, that summer, always having the "bug" for being an entertainer, she returned to the entertainment industry on a part-time basis, 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, The Shop South Beach, Commerce Bank, Sonic Drive-In, and many others. That same year Ariana became a featured dancer on the hit Univision dance show Caliente until 2006, which resulted in music videos with Gloria Estefan "Me Voy", Thalía "Amor a la Mexicana Remix". She also landed a few scenes on Telmundo Novelas like "Sonar No Cuesta Nada", and "Amor Descarado". Appeared on CSI Miami, Movies-Big Trouble, Bad Boys. Pop-Ups for Control TV show (Univision) and República Deportiva for several segments.

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, Premios MTV Latinoamérica and Latin Billboards.

Ariana also commenced voice training with Mario Martinelli, Enrique Iglesias's coach and Nicolas Tovar Shakira's coach. She did back-up singing for Laura Leon on "Sabado Gigante" (Univision) as well for Jaci Velasquez on "Esta Mañana" (Telemundo). Most recently trained with Jackie Aredondo, coach to many high profile singers.

2007 to present

Since the end of 2007 she lived in the Philippines where she started a showbiz career by appearing daily in the popular game show Eat Bulaga then Hosted OGAGS Show on TV5 for over 2 1/2 years. She did many celebrity guesting and co-hosting for numerous TV stations such as ABS-CBN, GMA7, QTV, on many of their popular TV shows. She also appeared in Reality Shows, Opening numbers for Wowowee weekly Show, hosted Local Events and Parties. She also was a weekly "Host" and "Cast" member on several of "TV5" shows. She had the honor of acting alongside of Philippines KING of Comedy Dolphy and his sons Epy Quizon and Vandolph as a cast member "Lyla" of the weekly show Pidol's Wonderland.

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 and International magazines and newspapers. She received the honor of being selected to be a Muse for Handbag Designer Armina Aranaz, PBA St. Lucia Basketball Team, Philippines Air Force-1st Air Division, and Jewelry Designer Victoria Marin among others.

Aside from continuing her showbiz career, she graduated from Fashion School in Handbag Design and Visual Merchandising, which she has acquired experience from several Fashion Houses.

In 2010 Ariana left her second home of the Philippines, returned to her home town of Miami, Fl. (USA) and pursued training in acting with Hector Zavaleta of Actors Workshop and theater with Miguel Sahid of SAH. Because of her popularity, professionalism and career highlights Roberto Avellanet (RoBA), ex-member of Menudo took notice of her talent and cast her as his love interest in his music video "No Te Arrepientes" which placed number one spots in radio and video play in Venezuela, Columbia and other Latin American counties. She has also been working for numerous Fashion Shows, including Mercedes-Benz Swim Week, TV, Presenter at Award Shows and Red Carpets Events, for various Campaigns and Magazine Editorials. Appeared on TV Fashion segments Shows for Despierta America, Acceso Total, and Deco Drive. She has also written a couple of Fashion and Artist Interview articles for LifeStyleMiami.com. Most recently has become the Red Carpet and Events Correspondent for Show Business TV Show, (GenTV), Red Carpet Rumba and LifeStyle Miami online magazine, covering such shows as Premio Lo Nuestro, Premio Juventud, Latin Billboards, Nuestra Belleza Latina,and many more. She continues her career Internationally as demanded.

TV shows

Year	Title	Role	Network
1999–2006	CALIENTE	Feature Dancer	Univision
2008	EAT BULAGA	CO-HOST	GMA Network
2008	Philippines Scariest Challenge	CELEBRITY GUEST	GMA Network
2008–2009	OGAGS	MAIN HOST	TV5 (Philippines)
2008–2009	WOWOWEE	CELEBRITY GUEST (OPENING DANCE NUMBER)	ABS-CBN Network
2009	Shock Attack	Co-HOST	TV5 (Philippines)
2009	Kay Susan Tayo	Co-HOST	GMA Network
2009	Nuserye	Policewoman w/Derek Ramsey	GMA Network
2009	Events Inc.	Co-HOST	Q (TV network)
2008–2009-2010	SHALL WE DANCE	CELEBRITY GUEST DANCER / CO-HOST	TV5 (Philippines)
2010	PARTY ON 5 (PO5)	Co-HOST / DANCER	TV5 (Philippines)
2010	Pidol's Wonderland	LYLA	TV5 (Philippines)
2011	El Gran Show	Model/self with Jaime Camil y Carla Medina	Univision
2011	Family Feud	Co-Host/Miss Pam w/Edu Manzano	GMA Network

Runway

Date	Honor
2007-2012	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	Lorena Swimwear
2011	DOS Puntos Accessorios
2011	Despierta America "Fashion"
2011-2012	Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2012
2011-2012	Nicolita Swimwear
2011-2012	Miami Beach Swim Week 2012

TV Show GUESTINGS

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)
Esta Noche Tu Night

Concert Shows

Date	Location	Event	Job'
2009	Guam	mini concert	opening for Amber Davis
2009	Guam	mini concert	Headliner

Music Videos

video
RoBA "NO TE ARREPIENTAS" ( ROBERT AVELLANET)
Tristan Dylan "Let me be your Bitch"
Alexis Valdes "El Tipo del Wow"
David Charve “Leap of Faith”
Gloria Estefan “Me Voy”
Thalia “Amor a la Mexicana Banda
La India “Traicion”

Endorsements/Campaigns

Skin Inc. Dermatology and Laser Center, Vybrance Rebond System, Krizia Clothing Brand, Freego Jeans, School of Fashion and the Arts (PI), Eastwood Mall, Blue Water Day Spa, Cannon (Asia), Avon (Asia), Puma, Mia Shoes, Aily V, Cristofoli, Haus of Fashion, Primp & Proper, Fashions by Azucar, Yum-Yum Bikinis, Rucht D'Oleo Designs, Fashion Haus Luxury Hotel.