Maria Luisa, Miss June, 1998

Maria Luisa, Miss June, 1998Maria Luisa Gil is a head turner. When the Cuban-born 20-year-old glides through Wildfire, a Chicago eatery, in a minidress and thigh-high boots, necks crane, jaws drop and whispers fill the air. Everybody knows she's somebody. Back in Cuba, Maria knew she was somebody too, which prompted her to send her modeling photos to our headquarters.Q: You lived in Cuba until December 1996. What brought you to the States?A: America has so many opportunities. It's impossible to...