The pageant community is mourning the tragic death of former Miss Grand Orlando 2025 titleholder Skarlent Rodríguez, whose body was recovered alongside that of her boyfriend, José Castro, following the devastating earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela.

According to reports, the couple had been missing since the powerful earthquakes hit the coastal region of Catia La Mar in La Guaira state on June 24. After days of intensive search efforts, rescue teams discovered their bodies beneath the rubble of their collapsed apartment building. Family members later confirmed the heartbreaking news.

Rodríguez, 23, was originally from Venezuela but had gained recognition in the United States through her participation in beauty pageants, including winning the Miss Grand Orlando 2025 title. Friends and colleagues described her as a warm, compassionate person who positively impacted those around her.

The disaster also claimed the lives of several members of José Castro’s family, highlighting the immense human toll of the earthquakes. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of condolences from the pageant community, friends, and supporters across the world.

The earthquakes have caused widespread destruction across northern Venezuela, leaving thousands dead or injured and forcing large-scale rescue and humanitarian operations. Authorities continue to search for survivors while providing emergency assistance to affected communities.