Participating in Miss Universe 2008 is a dream come true for Miss Dominican Republic Marianne Cruz Gonzalez

Miss Dominican Republic:
Name: Miss Marianne Cruz Gonzalez
Hometown: Hermanas Mirabal
Age: 23 years old
Height: 5'11"
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Miss Dominican Republic, Marianne Cruz Gonzalez likes to spend time with her friends and family. She also likes to go to beach, climbing mountains and dancing meringue. A part-time model, Marianne is volunteers for various activities since she was fifteen year old. Marianne dreams to become a world class fashion designer like Oscar De La Renta. At the age of seventeen, Marianne made a seven day trip to Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean Islands. It was an strenuous experience and required both physical stamina and strong determination. Marianne went to the top of the mountain and felt the sublime contact between nature and god. A college student, Marianne wants to continue her education and at the same time manage a diverse and multi-functional career. She is one of the top models of her country and did various jobs to support her family.