Katherine Castaño: The New Face of Purpose-Driven Pageantry in Florida
Recently crowned Miss Miami Bay USA 2025, Katherine Castaño is emerging as one of the strongest contenders to represent Florida at the upcoming Miss USA competition. With a career that spans modeling, acting, media, and social advocacy, her story is not just one of beauty, but of resilience, intention, and meaningful ambition.
The title now grants her the honor of representing the Miami Bay region at the Miss Florida USA state pageant, which will take place from May 23 to 25 in Orlando. The winner will move on to the Miss USA national competition—and potentially to the global stage of Miss Universe, representing the United States.
Colombian Roots, Global Vision
Born in Marsella and raised in Pereira, Colombia, Katherine began her modeling journey at an early age. She quickly rose through the ranks, participating in major Latin American fashion events such as Colombiamoda and IXEL Moda. Her career expanded further in Bogotá, where she established herself not only as a model, but also as a presenter in television and media.
Her pageant debut came in 2014 at the Reinado Nacional del Mar, where she earned the title of Virreina (first runner-up). It was a pivotal moment—one that opened doors to opportunities in broadcasting and communications.
“After that, I started working as a presenter,” she recalls, marking the beginning of her on-camera journey.
International Career and Media Platform
In 2016, Katherine made a bold move to the United States, settling in New York City, where she built a flourishing modeling career. Her résumé includes appearances at New York Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week, Miami Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Costa Rica, and Nicaragua Diseña, among others.
With a degree in English Literature and a passion for media, she launched KATwalk, a digital platform focused on fashion, beauty, and culture. Through KATwalk, Katherine has interviewed former Miss Universe winners, celebrity designers, and global personalities, building a reputation as a thoughtful, bilingual voice in the industry.
A Pageant Platform With Purpose
Beyond the stage and camera, Katherine Castaño is deeply involved in social advocacy. In Miami, she serves as a host committee member for Angels for Humanity, a foundation dedicated to childhood education and wellness.
“My goal with Miss Universe is to use this platform to reach more people—and help more children,” she shares.
Her pageant journey is not simply a personal goal; it’s a strategic tool to amplify causes, elevate dialogue, and drive change.
“My biggest motivation is to leave a meaningful impact on society—not just professionally, but by addressing real issues,” she says.
Katherine views the modern pageant not as a spectacle, but as a launchpad for influence—a space where women can merge public visibility with purpose-driven action.
A New Generation of Leadership
With her sights set on Miss Florida USA—and possibly beyond—Katherine Castaño represents a new generation of titleholders: multifaceted, media-savvy, and socially conscious. She brings with her not just the poise of a model, but the perspective of a communicator, activist, and cultural bridge between Latin America and the United States.
Her rise signals a shift in the pageant world—one that embraces storytelling, substance, and the power of using beauty for something bigger than a crown.
Article sourced from El Diario , written by Sofía García Arango. Published on May 10, 2025.