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Vianney Cortez

Founding Miss Texas Quince

“Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose”. Oprah Winfrey

 
Vianney Cortez is a proud Houstonian at heart. Vianney attends Westside High School and will be a senior 2024-2025. Vianney is the oldest sibling and has two younger brothers. Both of her parents are law enforcement officers which has instilled her with discipline and professionalism.

Vianney works for Tomas Benitez Fashion Designer as a Social Media Content Creator and a Fashion Show Model Coach to young girls and currently leads his modeling team of young aspiring models.
 
Vianney began modeling, dancing, cheerleading, and pageantry at a very young age. As a young woman, she has modeled for several fashion designers and fashion boutiques that include, Tomas Benitez Fashion Designer, Ilusiones Quinceanera and Bridal, David’s Bridal, Que Bonito Mexico Fashion, RumbaTony Quinceaneras, Rovamade Fashion, Pop Up Shop Houston Galleria, Sonido Latin Entertainment, Sonido Master Entertainment, Slay Fashion Destination, and Macy’s Galleria just to name a few. She has also participated in numerous Quinceanera Expos, Fashion Shows, Models of Texas Runway, and Texas Swim Festival. Vianney was also a member of Coreografia Quality Dance Team.

Vianney has participated in Pageants such as Miss Houston Quince, Modelo Latina, Miss High School US and is currently signed up for several more in 2025. Vianney has placed as a runner-up and has received awards such as Best Runway, Best Dancer, Best in Talent, and Most Photogenic.

Vianney’s professional training includes The Models Lab Modeling School, Paul Marsell Modeling School, Modelo Latina Model Bootcamp. Vianney continues to work with a model/pageant coach for personal and professional growth. Vianney is part of modeling organizations such as Models of Texas, Texas Swim Models, and Modelo Latina.

Vianney was also an invited judge for the Tomas Benitez Fashion Show Model Casting where she now serves as a Model Coach/Trainer and Fashion Show Host for Tomas Benitez Fashion Designer. Vianney currently serves as a Brand Ambassador for My Houston Quince where she promotes and develops strategic partnerships. Vianney is also featured My Crazy Quince, a television series on TUBI.

In the future, Vianney will pursue her education in Communications with an emphasis in Television Journalism. Vianney is the founder of a non-profit organization called A Million Smiles Outreach where she has partnered with The Little Free Library Organization to continue building, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through global volunteer networking.

Vianney’s mission is to inspire, motivate, and ultimately catalyze young adolescents to follow their dreams and goals by providing a platform to create positive change and personal growth.

Vianney’s favorite quote is, “The best thing a woman can wear is her confidence”.