Dorayma (or Dory, as her friends call her) is an all-around sweetheart. Her soft voice and timid personality will be sure to charm you; but as soon as this gorgeous dark-skinned girl steps in front of the camera, you’ll be nothing short of head-over-heels in love with her. One fierce look from this Hispanic-Studies Major’s big, brown doe eyes will send you spinning! Read on to find out some of the secrets that Dorayma’s shy heart holds dearly.
Name: Dorayma MercadoAge: 21Major: Hispanic StudiesStatus: Single
Zodiac Sign: LibraFavorite Book: Fe en disfraz, by Mayra Santos-FebresFavorite Movie: Constantine
HCUPR: Describe yourself in one word.Dorayma: Shy.
HCUPR: What is something people don’t know about you?Dorayma: Let me think about that one… OH! I love to eat, ha ha! I love Puerto Rican and Italian food — especially pasta!
HCUPR: What is your biggest passion?Dorayma: Modeling! I really love art and expressing myself through it. I see modeling as an art form. I also love literary creation: I write short stories and poetry, and recently I’ve gotten interested in screenplays.
HCUPR: How do you define beauty?Dorayma: Beauty is very diverse! Everybody sees beauty in a different way. For me, beauty is exotic and rare; beauty is something out of the ordinary.
HCUPR: Who is your role model, and how does he or she inspire you?Dorayma: My mom! Her strength, courage and persverance make her a fighter. I love her, and have no idea what I would do without her.
HCUPR: In the words of Robert Schuller, what would you do if you knew you could not fail?Dorayma: I would do many things! But if I had to choose one, I think I would choose to pursue a career as a model.
HCUPR: What piece of advice would you give a younger version of yourself?Dorayma: I would tell her to take advantage of every single moment and to not let herself be influenced by other people’s opinions; I would also encourage her to make her own decisions.
HCUPR: Describe your ideal man.Dorayma: My ideal man is honest, respectful; he has good values and a very interesting take on life.
HCUPR: If you ran into Cupid, what would you tell him?Dorayma: Ha ha, I have nothing to say to him! I would probably just ignore him.