On Hip-Hop Wired, we usually use our Wired 25 countdowns to show love to Hip-Hop culture. Today, however is Dominican Independence Day, so we’re going to do something different.
It’s on this day that the Dominican War of Independence (known in Spanish as “la guerra por la independencia”), through which the island nation earned independence from the border nation of Haiti in 1844. Dominicans stateside and on the island have observed February 27th as a day of celebration.
Hip-Hop artists have always had an admiration for the Dominican culture. From artists like Fabolous and Juelz Santana to behind the scenes specialists like Jessy Terrero and Irv Gotti, Hip-Hop loves Dominicans.
Out of everything that the D.R. has given us, we must say that it is there women that we are most thankful for. The beautiful and curvy females are something that anybody can be appreciative of, no matter your nationality.
From actresses, models, and video vixens alike, get a look at this week’s Wired 25 of our favorite women of Dominican descent. If you know these women, you’ll appreciate them. If you didn’t know some of these women, well, you are welcome. Crack open the Brugal and disfrutar del espectáculo.
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Photo: Terry Richardson
25. Zaidy Bello
The former Miss Gaming Republic has been spotted on calendars and photo shoots throughout the internet, but hasn’t done many (if any) music videos. Kind of makes us like her more.
24. Milani Rose
The pint-size Milani Rose has been seen in many music videos and was caught up in a s*x tape scandal a while ago. However, that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing other artistic passions outside of modeling.
23. Alisa Reyes
The lovely and funny teenager from Nickelodeon’s All That is all grown up and hosts a weekly radio show on Satellite radio.
22. Carolina Catalino
Carolina is a stunner from New York City that had some steamy scenes in Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana’s “Beamer, Benz or Bentley.” She’s also been spotted in the pages of SHOW magazine and more.
21. Kat Deluna
Kat’s career saw a boom in the mid-2000s, but was hit with some controversy after famously botching the National Anthem during a Dallas Cowboys game. Never fear, cause she’s going for a musical comeback with the new album Viva Out Loud.
20. Mayoli Sena
Mayoli Sena is a New York born model who has made many heads turn through her viral videos. If you haven’t seen them you are doing yourself a disservice.
19. Mia Milano
Ray J. is known for making females famous. Mia is the latest in his long line of conquests.
18. Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez usually gets typecast as an a**kicking girl because, well, she’s an a**kicking girl. We’re not mad at that, and luckily she comes back to life in the upcoming film Fast And The Furious 6.
17. Mirtha Michelle
Mirtha Michelle didn’t have to say much to leave a lasting impression in Fast & Furious. She’s since made appearances on This Christmas and on the small screen on CSI:Miami
16. Diana “Mizz DR” Escotto
This Straight Stuntin Model is as Dominican as they come and is stacked in all of the right places.
The former girlfriend of “Iron” Mike Tyson is built like a brick house. Luckily, you won’t have to bob and weave to get a shot at her.
13. Scarlet Reyn
Scarlet has graced the pages of KING and is also a registered nurse. Now has never been a better time to catch a fake illness.
12. Yasmin Deliz
The former host of Mun2’s “VIVO” made a star turn in the movie, Next Day Air. Deliz also made appearances on the show, Cougar Town on ABC and starred as the main girl in Ne-Yo’s “Single.”
11. Suleika
Sweet Sulieka is one of the most sought after video vixens in the game, and with her incredible frame it shouldn’t have to be explained.
10. Erica Mena
The Puerto Rican/Dominican beauty is a firecracker on Love & Hip-Hop but you can’t front on her killer good looks. Just turn the volume down a bit.
9. Trina
Surprised? Well you shouldn’t be. “The Baddest B***h’s” father is of Dominican descent.
8. Julissa Bermudez
The former host of 106 & Park is the go-to host for plenty of MTV’s reunion shows. Her reality show with Adrienne Bailon, Empire Girls, shows the two attempting to take over New York City.
7. Arlenis Sosa
Love Sosa? You damn right. The stunning Victoria’s Secret model has been killing it on every spread she’s been on. Bang bang.
6. Tahiry Jose
Tahiry’s bubble had a bigger buzz than her ex-rapper boyfriend and cost J.R. Smith a few grand to the National Basketball Association. Now you can check her out in all her glory every week on Love And Hip-Hop: New York.
5. Yaris Sanchez
Yaris Sanchez’s unforgettable body has been spotted in multiple music videos including French Montana’s “Shot Caller.” She’s been name dropped by so many rappers, but after one look at her it is completely understandable.
4. Rosa Acosta
Rosa’s video vixen accolades is near legend status. With her unforgettable stretching videos, cameo in Drake’s “Best I Ever Had,” and countless magazine spreads; Rosa looks so good it makes you want to sing.
3. Amelia Vega
Amelia Vega made history the first Dominican woman to be named Miss Universe, in 2003. She’s also married to Atlanta Hawks’ Center and fellow Dominican, Al Horford.
2. Dania Ramirez
Turtle’s main squeeze on Entourage appeared in blockbusters like X-Men: The Last Stand and American Reunion, but she got her start in some of Hip-Hop’s most memorable music videos. She was seen in Jay-Z’s “Streets Is Watching,” and LL Cool J’s “Hush,” videos directed by her husband, Jessy Terrero.
1. Zoe Saldana
Her star-turning role occurred in Nick Cannon’s Drumline and has been on a fast track tot he A-List ever since. This Dominican stunner is as talented as she is beautiful and you can catch her in Star Trek Into Darkness later this summer.
