Damaris Aguiar
FOUNDER/INSTRUCTOR OF D.A.M.A
The Entrepreneur
Damaris graduated with honors from Florida International University, majoring in Marketing and Business Management. With the end-goal of opening her own business, she is the founder and owner of D.A.M.A were she has found her happy balance in owning her own enterprise and impacting the youth, one child at a time.
Damaris started her modeling career at the age of 13. She took modeling and etiquette classes at International Models and soon after became the head teacher for 10 years a the age of 14. She is now a sought after Miami model having been invited to model for Mercedes Fashion Week, Funkshion Fashion Show, and Miami Fashion Week. She has been chosen as Campaign Model for Coca Cola, Keragreen, Moda Xpress, Generation Shoes, Zuka Shoes, Jack Rogers Footwear, Rain Cosmetics, National Hotel, Hotheads Hair Extensions and many more. Her biggest campaign yet was for Woodies Sunglasses where she modeled alongside Kendall Jenner in 2013. She has acted in commercials such for Toyota, Daisy Fuentes Secret Extensions and Magic Earrings Collection. She has also been featured in music videos such as Rascal Flatts "Why Wait" and Zeth "You and Me", and was included in the movie "Step up 4: Revolution"
She has had a very successful career in pageantry, having competed in and won a series of titles which include: Miss Hialeah USA 2009, Miss Miami USA 2010, making “TOP 15” in 2009 and 2010 at Miss Florida USA pageant. Miss Carnival Las Vegas became another of her many titles in 2012. In 2011, she won Miss Carnival Miami making 2nd runner up at Miss Florida USA 2012. In 2012, won Miss Cuba where she had the opportunity to travel all over the world representing her country on an international level. After being the first Miss Cuba to place TOP 15 at Miss Intercontinental 2011 in Spain, Damaris went on to compete at Miss Supranational 2012 winning the Best National Dress and taking home 3rd place in Talent. But she didn't stop there, representing Cuba at Miss Reina Hispanoamericana 2012 in Bolivia, she placed 5th runner up and won Best Interview and Miss Harmony. In 2013, she won Miss Universal Petite, Best Interview and Miss Photogenic as Miss Cuba Petite in Bahamas.
The Ambassador
Damaris embraces her role as an ambassador of her community by mentoring non-profit organizations such as Big Brother Big Sister and Strong Women Strong Girls. In 2009, the Mayor of the City of Hialeah, Julio Robaina presented her with an award for her dedication towards being an inspirational leader in the City of Hialeah. In 2012, the State of Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons also presented her with an award for her inspirational and productive work in the community.
DAMA's goal is to empower our youth with the extraordinary life and self esteem tools necessary to fulfill their potential, achieve their unique goals and inspire their communities. We are dedicated to providing our students with opportunities that enrich their personal and professional growth, positive attitudes and leadership qualities.
While attending DAMA Modeling & Etiquette School, students are trained in marketing, styling, and composure to become the best trained fashion models and queens in the fashion and pageant world. DAMA Modeling & Etiquette School graduates are respected and widely sought-after in their modeling careers.
DAMA students are the official models for MACY'S, where they are featured at monthly Fashion Showcase events. Once a year DAMA hosts their annual Fashion Show with DAMA students, Alumni, guest models and celebrities models showcasing the latest trends of local and international designers and boutiques.
For any girls in the Miami area who are interested in starting their career in the Modeling industry, DAMA Modeling & Etiquette School is the perfect place to start with the proper training tools you need to succeed. Damaris is not only beautiful inside out. She is intelligent and professional at everything she does. For more information contact DAMA Modeling School at 786-325-1102 or email info@damaschool.com
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