Navarrete was crowned Nuestra Belleza Jalisco on July 16 , 2009 in her hometown , and subsequently won the national title of Nuestra Belleza México as well , besting thirty-three other contestants during the 16th edition of that event , held September 20 , 2009 in Mérida , Yucatán . That night , Navarrete became the second consecutive winner from Jalisco , following Karla Carrillo , the outgoing titleholder and a close friend who encouraged her to participate in the pageant
16th edition
Nuestra Belleza México 2009
Ximena Navarrete