Lady Mina, from Guayaquil, was a student of Journalism in the University of Guayaquil during the time of the competition. She is also the third Afro-Ecuadorian woman to be crowned Mission Ecuador. was broadcast live from CEMEXPO, in Quito. Mina also received the highest scores during the Swimsuit and Evening Gown Competition.
During the event Mina received high scores from the judges in the areas of competition, although Ana Galarza, of Tungurahua and Andrea Suárez of Loja, were the favorites to win the crown. Mina won because of the final question. As the winner of the title, Lady Mina represented Ecuador in the pageant on August 23, 2010, where she did not place in the top 15. As the winner of the title, Lady Mina represented Ecuador in the pageant on September 18, 2010 in Guayaquil, Ecuador, but unplaced. As the winner of the title, Lady Mina represented Ecuador in Reina Hispanoamericana 2010 pageant held on November 24, 2010 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. She won Best National Costume Award.
