Nuestra Belleza México 2004
The 11th Nuestra Belleza México pageant, was held at the Teatro Tangamanga of San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico September 11, 2004. Twenty-five contestants of the Mexican Republic competed for the national title, which was won by Laura Elizondo from Tamaulipas, who later competed in Miss Universe 2005 in Thailand where she was the 3rd Runner-up. Elizondo was crowned by outgoing Nuestra Belleza México titleholder Rosalva Luna. She was the second Tamaulipeca and the first red hair to win this title. The Nuestra Belleza Mundo México title was won by Dafne Molina from  Distrito Federal, who later competed in Miss World 2005 in China where she was the 1st Runner-up. Molina was crowned by outgoing Nuestra Belleza Mundo México titleholder Yessica Ramírez. She was the second Capitalina to win this Title. This year reinforces the concept of Comprehensive Women which promotes Nuestra Belleza México to establish five special awards: Miss Top Model, Miss Talent, Miss Internet (after Contestants' Choice), Miss Sports and Academic Award during the preliminary round. The winners of special awards automatically go to semifinals. The recognition "Corona al Mérito 2004" was for Vanessa Guzmán, Nuestra Belleza México 1995, Finalist  in Miss Universe 1996, Señorita América Internacional 1996 and actress. Results. Preliminary Competition. For the second consecutive time, the Preliminary Competition was held at the "Hoy" TV Show on September 8th, 2004. Prior to the final telecast, all contestants competed in swimsuit during the preliminary competition, included corporal expression category. In this program were chosen the Top 20 among the 25 candidates. Only the top 20 participated in the final night. The Preliminary Competition was hosted by Andrea Legarreta and Ernesto Laguardia. Order of announcements. In addition, the names of the semifinalists who would compete on the final night they  met. Contestants notes. Crossovers. Contestants who had competed or will compete at other beauty pageants: