Jessica Jordan Burton
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Jessica Anne Jordan Burton (born 6 May 1984 in Bath, Somerset, England) is a politician and a former model.
Jessica is the only child of an English father and Bolivian mother, Aida Burton. Her father, Andrew Keith Jordan is a petroleum engineer. In addition to Bolivia, Jessica has also lived in England, Scotland, the USA and Brazil.
In her youth Jessica was very interested in sport and travelling and her mother worried that she was a bit too ‘tomboyish’ and not ‘girly’ enough. At about 16 years of age her mother enrolled her into modelling classes, which Jessica found she enjoyed. As a result, Jessica went on to participate in numerous fashion competitions in Europe the USA and Mexico as well as having succeeded in many beauty competitions. These include Miss Mundo Latina, which she won in Miami in 2003. Jessica Jordan succeeded Desiree Durán who won the Miss Bolivia
title in 2005, and Miss Bolivia Universe in 2006. In addition, she was crowned Reina Internacional del Café 2008
.
Jessica had acquired an interest in politics from her mother and states that she always wanted to help her country. Her beauty title gave her the opportunity to meet people of influence, which culminated in her meeting the country’s president, Evo Morales
. President Morales invited Jessica to stand for Governor in the very marginal constituency of Beni
, in which the president’s party Movimiento Al Socialismo
had previously lost by 25,000 votes. Jessica did not win, losing by 2,900 votes (having narrowed the gap). She nonetheless obtained 40% of the votes and the President then asked her to become Director of Development in Beni. Critics say that this position puts her in competition with the elected Governor.
Jessica is responsible for a budget of $700m dollars (USD) a year for Beni, to be spent on roads, nurseries, hospitals, etc.
Jessica is the only child of an English father and Bolivian mother, Aida Burton. Her father, Andrew Keith Jordan is a petroleum engineer. In addition to Bolivia, Jessica has also lived in England, Scotland, the USA and Brazil.
In her youth Jessica was very interested in sport and travelling and her mother worried that she was a bit too ‘tomboyish’ and not ‘girly’ enough. At about 16 years of age her mother enrolled her into modelling classes, which Jessica found she enjoyed. As a result, Jessica went on to participate in numerous fashion competitions in Europe the USA and Mexico as well as having succeeded in many beauty competitions. These include Miss Mundo Latina, which she won in Miami in 2003. Jessica Jordan succeeded Desiree Durán who won the Miss Bolivia
Miss Bolivia
Miss Bolivia is an annual Bolivian beauty pageant responsible for selecting the country's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 1959. Runner-up goes to Miss World.The current titleholder is Yessica Mouton Gianella from Señorita Litoral...
title in 2005, and Miss Bolivia Universe in 2006. In addition, she was crowned Reina Internacional del Café 2008
Reinado Internacional del Café 2008
Reinado Internacional del Café 2008, was held in Manizales, Colombia, on January 12, 2008. 21 contestants attended the event. The winner was Jessica Jordan, from Bolivia.-Results:-Contestants:-See also:* Reinado Internacional del Café 2009...
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Jessica had acquired an interest in politics from her mother and states that she always wanted to help her country. Her beauty title gave her the opportunity to meet people of influence, which culminated in her meeting the country’s president, Evo Morales
Evo Morales
Juan Evo Morales Ayma , popularly known as Evo , is a Bolivian politician and activist, currently serving as the 80th President of Bolivia, a position that he has held since 2006. He is also the leader of both the Movement for Socialism party and the cocalero trade union...
. President Morales invited Jessica to stand for Governor in the very marginal constituency of Beni
Beni
Beni may refer to:Places*Beni Department, Beni River and the Beni savanna, Bolivia*Beni Suef and Beni Hasan, Egypt*Beni Mellal and Beni Amir, Morocco*Beni, Nord-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo*Beni, Nepal Culture...
, in which the president’s party Movimiento Al Socialismo
Movimiento al Socialismo
Movimiento al Socialismo can refer to:* Movement for Socialism * Movement for Socialism * Movement for Socialism * Movement for Socialism * Movement for Socialism...
had previously lost by 25,000 votes. Jessica did not win, losing by 2,900 votes (having narrowed the gap). She nonetheless obtained 40% of the votes and the President then asked her to become Director of Development in Beni. Critics say that this position puts her in competition with the elected Governor.
Jessica is responsible for a budget of $700m dollars (USD) a year for Beni, to be spent on roads, nurseries, hospitals, etc.
External links
- Get Out! Site
- http://www.jessicajordanburton.com