María de Guadalupe “Lupita” Jones Garay, born on September 6, 1967, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, is a renowned actress, model, producer, and beauty queen who achieved international acclaim by winning the Miss Universe title in 1991.

Early Life and Education
Before embarking on her pageantry journey, Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1989 and completed postgraduate studies in Industrial Administration at the Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS) in Mexicali.

Pageantry Career
Representing Mexico, Jones clinched the Miss Universe crown in Las Vegas in 1991, becoming the first Mexican to win this prestigious title.

Contributions to Pageantry
In 1997, Jones introduced El Modelo México, the country’s first male beauty contest, aiming to find representatives for the Mr. World competition.

Humanitarian Efforts
Jones has been actively involved in social causes, serving as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador in 2000, advocating for women’s rights and empowerment.

Throughout her career, Lupita Jones has remained a prominent figure in Mexican media, balancing her roles as a beauty queen, businesswoman, and advocate for women’s issues.