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| Micaela Díaz Lima, Junior Queen of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2026 | More photos |
Santa Cruz has crowned its first Carnival Queen for 2026 after a lively and emotional gala held the Tenerife International Centre for Trade Fairs and Congresses on Sunday (1st February), under the artistic direction of Paula Álvarez. The Junior Queen of Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2026, is Micaela Díaz Lima with a costume entitled “Desde bien lejitos vengo” (I Come From Far Away), designed by Santi Castro, Designer and president of the Tenerife Carnival Designers' Association who celebrated the verdict with his team with enthusiasm and excitement, representing Clínicas Dr. Blas García. The meticulously crafted costume stood out for its fantasy, vibrant colours, and perfect adaptation to the spirit of the festivities. The sceptre was passed to the new young sovereign by Mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez Esparza and the outgoing Junior Queen, Camila Dorta Díaz.
Her court of honor included first maid of honour, Leire Socas Alam, with “Mi destino se llama amistad” (My Destiny Is Called Friendship), by David Afonso Darías, representing Podas Bello and Maquinarias Cohermo; Sofía Campos Ramos became the second runner-up, with the costume entitled “Burbujas de amor” (Bubbles of Love), designed by Sedomir Rodríguez de la Sierra, and representing Grupo Intesa. As third lady-in-waiting, Daniela Barrera Padilla wore the costume “Cuenta conmigo” (Count on Me), designed by Alexis Santana, representing the Carnival Float Association and the El Crayón de Sofi Children's Schools; and the last of the ladies-in-waiting, the fourth, was Ana Ferrera González, with the costume “La hora del planeta” (Earth Hour), designed by Dani Mena, representing Henry Cly Photographer, Grupo El Cine, Grupo Los Menceyes, and Ferretería Miraes.
The jury that chose the Children's Carnival Queen and her four Ladies-in-Waiting was made up of Marco Toledo, film and theatre producer, filmmaker, and teacher; Trinidad Pérez Trujillo, representing the public jury; Alegría, presenter, makeup artist, and children's event host; Aina Arpiz, costume designer; Eva Trujillo, presenter for Televisión Canaria; and Sergio Branic, music and theatre producer, presenter, and singer. and Carolina Bethecourt Lorenzo, a professor of Clothing and Accessories Styling at the Las Indias Comprehensive Vocational Training Centre.
The coronation ceremony unfolded quickly, focusing on the candidates and the culminating moment of the jury's decision. With this election, Carnival enters its most intense week. The next events are already scheduled: the Senior Queen will be chosen on Wednesday, 4 Feb, while the adult Queen will be crowned at a Grand Gala on Wednesday, 11 Feb, hosted by Alexis Hernández and television personality Paula Vázquez.