the women
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Arelis Vazquez
Residence: Ridgewood Rd.
Profession: Wife, Mother & St. Christopher’s Montessori
Define beauty: “It’s what each of us holds within…everything has the potential to be beautiful!”
What makes someone beautiful on the outside? “When you’re positive and full of happiness.”
On the inside? “When you’re at peace with yourself and with those around you.”
How do you ensure you’re always at your best? “I eat healthy and always exercise.”
Favorite physical attribute of another person? “Their smile.”
Of yourself? “My smile.”
Best personality trait? “Being happy and making others laugh.”
Personal style: “Elegantly classy.”
Secret beauty tip: “Exercise daily.”
What type of beauty are you? “A natural one!”
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Sunita Cenci
Residence: The Ocean Club
Profession: Sales Assistant @ The Seaport Group, Broker Dealer in Miami Beach
Define beauty: “Loving yourself and the people around you with all of your heart and showing it…I believe in never holding back.”
What makes someone beautiful on the outside? “How they treat people and show it.”
On the inside? “Their ability to be kind and to show compassion and lots of love.”
How do you ensure you’re always at your best? “Having a beautiful husband and beautiful daughters really makes me be at my best!”
Favorite physical attribute of another person? “Their smile.”
Of yourself? “My laugh! I love to laugh all the time!”
Best personality trait? “I always strive to stay really positive!”
Personal style: “Indian mixed with a bit of funky!”
Secret beauty tip: “Since I love to sleep, being well-rested is the best advice I can give!”
What type of beauty are you? “A very different and loving one!”
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Naekitsa Wong
Residence: Allendale Rd.
Profession: Real Estate Broker
Define beauty: “When a person is in balance and harmony with themselves.”
What makes someone beautiful on the outside? “A confident smile and focused eyes.”
On the inside? “Being able to see beyond the chaotic world of changes and struggle.”
How do you ensure you’re always at your best? “Acceptance — it always keeps me at peace.”
Favorite physical attribute of another person? “Nice ears.”
Of yourself? “My care-free hair.”
Best personality trait? “Being able to bow in all circumstances life gives me with willingness.”
Personal style: “I don’t require myself to fit into any particular image of style, social status or achievement.”
Secret beauty tip: “Aim to let go of all expectations.”
What type of beauty are you? “Organic.”
the men
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John Hogan
Residence: Enid Drive
Profession: Airline Pilot & Realtor @ E-Realty Int’l
Define beauty: “Someone that captivates you.”
What makes someone beautiful on the outside? “A truly amazing smile.”
On the inside? “A person who exhibits genuine care and warmth.”
How do you ensure you’re always
at your best? “I stay active and try to eat right.”
Favorite physical attribute of another person? “I find blondes attractive…luckily I married one!”
Of yourself? “I try to stay physically active by playing tennis and running (after my children)!”
Best personality trait? “I’ve been told I have a lot of patience!”
Personal style: “Growing up in England taught me to be conservative.”
Secret beauty tip: “Sleep! As if I know what that is…with a 2-year-old girl and a 2-week-old baby boy!”
What type of beauty are you? “I defer that question to my wife!”
Nestor Perez
Residence: Cranwood Dr.
Profession: Owner/Head Trainer @ CrossFit Key Biscayne
Define beauty: “A collection of tangible or intangible characteristics that awaken and inspire us.”
What makes someone beautiful on the outside? “Confidence — nothing wears better than swagger.”
On the inside? “Generosity, humility & empathy.”
How do you ensure you’re always at your best? “I do everything with passion.”
Favorite physical attribute of another person? “Eyes, particularly my wife’s.”
Of yourself? “According to my wife, my lips.”
Best personality trait? “Loyalty.”
Personal style: “Care-free, relaxed.”
Secret beauty tip: “Intense exercise really works.”
What type of beauty are you? “The selfless kind!”
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John Verea
Residence: Ocean Lane
Profession: Dad, Actor, Realtor w/ Majestic Properties, Serial Entrepreneur & Jack of All Trades
Define beauty: “That which inspires me…life without it, is unbearable”
What makes someone beautiful on the outside? “Their inner beauty.”
On the inside? “A connection to themselves, to others, to creativity, to compassion and kindness, combined with the ability to love and to forgive.”
How do you ensure you’re always at your best? “By breathing, by having gratitude and by striving each day to be the person my children think I am.”
Favorite physical attribute of another person? “How comfortably they sit in their own skin.”
Of yourself? “How willing I am to keep my heart and mind open.”
Best personality trait? “I always find a way.”
Personal style: “Comfortable.”
Secret beauty tip: “Drink water, moisturize and breath…as often as possible.”
What type of beauty are you? “I’ll leave that up to the eye of the beholder!”
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Mike Vazquez
Residence: Ridgewood Rd.
Profession: Tobacco Importer/Distributor & Owner NASCAR Mexico Team
Define beauty: “It’s the way you carry yourself…a blend of confidence, humility and compassion…just not too much of any of those qualities!”
What makes someone beautiful on the outside? “Being happy on the inside leads to a happy exterior.”
On the inside? “Having a good family life is the key to all things good.”
How do you ensure you’re always at your best? “I try to focus on the big picture and not get distracted or sweat the small stuff. It doesn’t always work…but that’s the plan.”
Favorite physical attribute of another person? “Their genuine expressions and reactions.”
Of yourself? “My smile. I really can’t fake it and I can’t hide it.”
Best personality trait? “I’m honest and do things with integrity. Saying what you mean and doing as you say keeps you out of trouble!”
Personal style: “I’m kind of a chameleon.”
Secret beauty tip: “For me, a shower, shave and a dab of gel starts my day…any day.”
What type of beauty are you? “How about a flattered one…but unconvinced!”
