Kristal Silva

Kristal Silva
Born
Yuselmi Kristal Silva Dávila

(1991-12-26) 26 December 1991 (age 34)
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorDark brown
Eye colorAmber
Major competitions

Yuselmi Kristal Silva Dávila is a Mexican TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Nuestra Belleza México 2016 and represented his country at the Miss Universe 2016 pageant, where she placed Top 9.

Early life and education

Silva was born December 26, 1991 in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas. During her school years, she experienced bullying due to her height, which contributed to insecurities and the development of eating disorders in adolescence. Silva pursued her higher education at the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas (UAT), where she enrolled in the business administration degree program.

Career

In 2013, Silva began her career in pageantry winning the Miss Earth México title, representing the country at Miss Earth 2013, where she placed Top 8. Three years later, she was crowned Nuestra Belleza México, earning the opportunity to compete at Miss Universe 2016, where she advanced to the Top 9.

In 2018, Silva moved to Mexico City and joined TV Azteca as a co-host on Venga la Alegría, where her spontaneous energy and engaging personality quickly made her a beloved figure among audiences. She has since become a staple on the program, often sharing insights from her pageant experiences and personal stories, including overcoming adolescent eating disorders stemming from beauty industry pressures. In 2021, Silva ventured into reality television by participating in Survivor México, demonstrating her physical resilience and strategic mindset during the competition.

References

  1. ↑ "Yuselmi Kristal Silva Dávila". fpt.org.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved January 29, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Kristal Silva: De la inseguridad y bullying a la fortaleza y autenticidad". soydurangonoticias.com (in Spanish). February 22, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Kristal Silva: este es el nivel de estudios de la conductora de Venga la Alegría". tvazteca.com (in Spanish). July 31, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Miss Earth 2013: Top 8 Finalists Announced; Who Will Win The Crown?". ibtimes.co.in. December 7, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Miss Earth 2013 Top 16 Swimsuit Round". ibtimes.co.in (in Spanish). September 27, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Miss Universe 2016 Live Updates: Top 6 Leaves Mexico Out Of Competition". latintimes.com. January 29, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Miss Universe 2016: Top 6 Finalists Announced; Miss Mexico Fails To Advance To The Top 6 [PHOTOS]". ibtimes.co.in. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Kristal Silva nos cuenta cómo es que ha logrado cumplir cada uno de sus sueños". tvnotas.com.mx (in Spanish). September 22, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  9. ↑ "¿Quién es Kristal Silva, la exsobreviviente de Survivor México? Revelará verdades del programa que nadie sabía". tvazteca.com (in Spanish). July 7, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.