August 2007 - CLARISSA SANTIAGO will be featured as a "diamond in the rough" on season 2 of "American Princess" (WETV/Women's Entertainment). Clarissa is the only 'princess-in-training' from Bronx, NY - an outgoing former beauty pageant contestant. She was selected from thousands of entries across the country for this royal experience. You can expect to see this "Beauty from the Bronx" battle it out for a dance with the prince, a diamond tiara, and $50,000 cash! The reality show airs Sunday August 19th at 10 PM EST on the Women's Entertainment network. http://americanprincess.wetv.com

July 2006 - Clarissa Santiago resigns as Vice President of the Latina World pageant and launches her new modeling website clarissa-santiago.net! Clarissa is also in the recording studio working on her first ever music demo. When asked what made her decide to leave pageantry behind and pursue a modeling and musical career, Clarissa simply responded "It's my turn!”. Clarissa looks to gain recognition as a songwriter and is currently working with various producers to build her musical resume. To highlight her bold career move, Clarissa is featured in this month’s issue of Pulp Online Magazine! http://www.pulpmag.net/rogueangels/rogueangels06/clarissa-july06.html

August 2005 - Clarissa Santiago and the Latina New York Pageant production are featured in Mija Magazine - AGAIN!!

July 2005 - Clarissa Santiago receives the Director of the Year Award for a second consecutive year. Clarissa has been the state director of the Latina New York Pageant production since 2001. A former beauty pageant contestant, Clarissa worked her way up the ranks beginning as a volunteer for the Latina World pageant, to Vice President of the international production. And now, Director of the Year!

August 2004 - Miss Teen Latina NY, Camile Mangual, was recently featured on the cover of the 2005 Prom guide magazine that reaches of over 1 Million High School students. http://www.promguide.com/tms/queenschronicle.aspx
Teen & Ms. Latina NY are also featured in the latest issue of Street's Mos' Magazine and Mija Magazine!

July 2004 - Clarissa Santiago receives the Director of the Year Award for her contribution as state director of the Latina New York pageant. In addition, Clarissa will also take on the new role as Vice President of the Latina World Pageant, in charge of show production and sponsorship for the international event.