“Mela la Melaza” is the character that Francisca created during her childhood in the Dominican Republic, but the world met Mela when Francisca introduced her on the reality show, Nuestra Belleza Latina. This spontaneous and funny character parodied the typical antics of the cliché peasant from Azua, Francisca's birthplace.
The impersonation of this character broke all conventional perceptions of beauty and style usually associated with beauty pageants and connected with the audience on an emotional level. Mela quickly won the public's affection with her mischief and humor; He made Francisca stand out among the participants and led her to win the crown.
Since then, Mela has taken on a life of her own, including appearances on several television shows, appearances with various celebrities, and even having a single "Melaza y Candela," with the legendary mother of Reggaeton, Ivy Queen. Mela has thousands of fans who follow her on social networks and support her in all her events.
“From Azúa to the world”