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Melissa Flores Godínez (born March 22, 1998) is a Mexican model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Mexicana Universal.[2] She represented Mexico at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant in El Salvador.[3][4]

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Personal life

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Flores was born on March 22, 1998, in Venustiano Carranza, Michoacan. She received a degree in psychology from the Contemporary University of the Americas, and is currently pursuing a specialization in cosmetics.

She is currently Director of Culture and Tourism of the Government of Venustiano Carranza where her role is to promote social, cultural and educational work.[5][6]

Pageantry

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Miss Earth México 2018

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Flores joined and won Miss Earth México 2018, which took place at the Plaza Principal del Pez Vela in the city of Manzanillo, Colima; on 3 June 2018, representing the state of Michoacán.

Miss Earth 2018

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Flores represented Mexico at Miss Earth 2018 in the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines. She reached fourth place, and won the title Miss Earth-Fire .[7][8]

Miss Universe Mexico 2023

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On September 2, 2023, Flores represented the state of Michoacan in the fifth edition of Mexicana Universal 2023 [es], where she became the first representative of Michoacán to become Miss Universe Mexico 2023.[9][10]

Miss Universe 2023

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As Miss Universe Mexico 2023 Flores represented Mexico at Miss Universe 2023.[11] She was unplaced, with the winner being Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.

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Melissa Flores is an American , , , and creative executive best known for her extensive involvement with the franchise, where she served as Director of Power Rangers Content at Saban Brands and contributed to its revitalization through television series, comics, and related media over more than a decade. Transitioning to independent comic book writing, she has authored acclaimed series such as The Dead Lucky for , and Power Rangers Prime for , and Spider-Gwen: Smash for , earning praise for her dynamic storytelling and character development in the superhero genre. Her work spans live-action productions like and table-top RPG content, establishing her as a key figure in transmedia franchise expansion without notable public controversies.

Early life and education

Upbringing in Michoacán

Melissa Flores Godínez was born on March 22, 1998, in the municipality of , , . She spent her early years in this rural area of the state, which is characterized by agricultural communities and traditional Mexican cultural influences. From a young age, Flores demonstrated an interest in modeling and beauty pageantry, activities that shaped her formative experiences in . This early engagement aligned with local traditions of community events and cultural showcases, though specific family or educational details from her childhood remain limited in public records. Her upbringing in instilled values of discipline and cultural pride, which she later referenced in professional roles, including as Director of Culture and Tourism for .

Academic and professional training

Melissa Flores pursued a in at the Universidad Contemporánea de las Américas, graduating in March 2023. During her participation in México 2018, she was actively studying as a 19-year-old university student. In late August 2023, Flores completed a in and professional image projection, enhancing her skills for public-facing roles. She has identified as a trained cosmetologist-cosmiatrist, aligning with her modeling pursuits, though specific details remain unverified in primary sources.

Pageantry career

Miss Earth México 2018

The Miss Earth México 2018 pageant, part of the national selection for the environmental-focused international competition, took place on June 3, 2018, at the Explanada de la Plaza del Pez Vela in the historic center of , drawing an estimated 5,000 attendees. The event, broadcast live on TBS, featured a panel of judges including former beauty queens Isaura Espinoza and Irma Cebada, as well as figures like Prince Julio and Casandra Becerra. Melissa Flores Godínez, who had earlier been crowned Miss Earth Michoacán 2018, emerged as the winner and was coronated by Efraín Angulo Rodríguez, Colima's Secretary of Tourism, acting on behalf of José Ignacio Peralta Sánchez. At 20 years old and standing 1.82 meters tall, Flores Godínez, a student and model from , was selected to represent at the international pageant, where she advocated for and public awareness. In addition to the primary title, the competition awarded elemental queens mirroring the international format: Miss Earth México Fire to Alejandra Rubí Pérez López of , Miss Earth México Water to María Fernanda Contreras Lomelí of , and Miss Earth México Air to Lorena González Ortega of . The top eight finalists also included Anielka Siles of , Mitzy Medina of , Paola Tanguma of , and Alondra Cabrera of .

Miss Earth 2018

Melissa Flores represented at , the 18th edition of the international environmental , held on November 3, 2018, at the Mall of Asia Arena in City, , . As Miss Earth México 2018, she competed among 87 delegates, focusing on environmental advocacy aligned with the pageant's "Beauties for a Cause" platform. During pre-pageant activities, Flores excelled in the Water group swimsuit competition, earning the gold medal for her performance. At the grand coronation night, she was crowned 2018, securing one of the four titles and placing in the top four overall, behind winner of , Valeria Ayos of , and Melanie Mader of . This achievement highlighted her poise, environmental platform, and competitive edge in the pageant's multifaceted judging criteria, which included , , and question-and-answer segments.

Miss Universe México 2023

Melissa Flores, representing , was crowned Mexicana Universal 2023—the national titleholder for Miss Universe México—on September 2, 2023, at the Centro de Convenciones y Exposiciones in . This victory qualified her to represent at the international competition held in . The pageant, organized under the franchise, featured 32 state delegates competing in segments including swimsuit, evening gown, and interviews. At 25 years old and hailing from , , Flores entered the competition as a model with a degree in , bringing prior experience from national pageants. She succeeded Irene Chávez, the 2022 titleholder, who placed her sash during the finale ceremony. First runner-up was from Estado de México, followed by Ana Paula Torrente from as second runner-up. Flores' selection emphasized her poise and background, though specific platform details for the national event were not prominently detailed in coverage. The crowning marked a return to state representation in the franchise, aligning with reforms post-2022 to decentralize selections from a single national winner.

Miss Universe 2023

Melissa Flores represented at the 72nd pageant, held on November 18, 2023, at the in , . As 2023, the 25-year-old model and from competed among 84 delegates from various countries. Flores participated in the preliminary competition on November 15, 2023, showcasing swimsuit and evening gown presentations judged by panels for the final selection. Despite her prior experience as Miss Earth Fire 2018, she did not advance to the top 20 quarterfinalists announced during the live final. The pageant concluded with of crowned as , marking the country's first win in the competition's history. Mexico's absence from the semifinals represented a departure from its historical strong performances, including a victory in 2020 by .

Professional career

Modeling and endorsements

Flores has worked as a professional model, incorporating photo shoots into her routine activities. Her modeling endeavors complement her pageantry background, often involving promotional efforts tied to in . As an influencer with a presence on platforms, she leverages her visibility for public engagements, though specific commercial endorsements remain undocumented in .

Television and media appearances

Flores serves as a host on the Mexican television program Buenas Bandas, broadcast on TV Bandamax, a music-focused channel operated by , a role she assumed after her pageant successes. She completed training as a television host at 's Centro de Educación Artística (CEA), graduating officially in a milestone she announced publicly. In addition to hosting, Flores featured in major televised pageant events. She represented at the competition, held on October 29, 2018, in the , where the event was broadcast internationally and she earned the title of Miss Earth Fire. Her coronation as 2023 on September 2, 2023, was aired live, marking her selection to compete at . At the pageant on November 18, 2023, in , Flores appeared in the televised finale, which drew global viewership though she did not place. Flores has also participated in media interviews tied to her pageant involvement, including pre-competition segments on platforms like during preliminaries in on September 16, 2023. These appearances highlight her visibility in both national and international media circuits focused on beauty pageants.

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