Itzel Astudillo

Astudillo was born on October 2, 1995 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas and raised in Tapachula from the age of 6. After completing secondary school, she enrolled at the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, where she studied Veterinary medicine.^[4]

Astudillo won the title of Miss Earth México 2016 against 32 candidates during the pageant finale held in The Centro de Congresos Querétaro in Santiago de Querétaro on August 27, 2016. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Gladys Flores from Puebla.^[3]

Astudillo represented Mexico at Miss Earth 2016 which was held on October 29, 2016, at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines. 83 delegates from different countries and territories competed for the coveted beauty title.^[5] During the pre-pageant events, she won a gold medal in the Americas category of the national costume award, gold medals in swimsuit and long gown competitions.^[6][7] At the final coronation show, she achieved a placement in the Top 16.^[8][9]