ROSEAU - Last February 12, the Miss Dominica 2010 finals took place at Festival City in Pottersville Savannah. Winner was 24-year-old Marcia Baptiste of Portsmouth. It wasn't confirmed if she will compete internationally.
Courtesy of Paul Palmero
Miss "Chica Aerosur" of the Hispanic-American Queen 2009
Livia Nepomuceno, the representative of Brazil, was elected "Chica Aerosur", a preliminary award of the Hispanic-American Queen beauty contest. GB's coverage of the most important contest in the Americas starts on Tuesday. Livia, who was crowned Miss Tourism Queen Brazil 2010, will be able to travel for free to several cities in the Americas and Spain for a whole year.Photo courtesy of Promociones Gloria
MISS AMERICAN CONTINENT 2009
Miss Colombia, Lina Mosquera, was crowned Miss American Continent, and event in its 4th edition, held in Ecuador.In 2nd place came Denise Ribeiro, Miss Brazil, and Sandra Vincez, Miss Ecuador, was 3rd.
Adreína Gomez (Venezuela), Karen Schwarz (Peru), and Bélgica Suarez (Honduras), completed the top 6.
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
Nuestra Belleza México 2009
Jimena Navarrete, a 21-year old student of nutrition, was chosen on Sunday the winner of the 16th edition of the Nuestra Belleza Mexico pageant, organized by former Miss Universe Lupita Jones.Navarrete, who stands 1.74 m in height, will represent Mexico at the Miss Universe 2010 contest in a venue to be announced soon.
Crowned as Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico 2010, was 21-year old Anabel Solís of Yucatán, the host contestant. The audience went wild as a happy Solís was received the crown and sash from Perla Beltrán, who will compete at this year's Miss World contest.
Solís stands 1.80 m in height and will represent Mexico at the Miss World 2010 pageant to be held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Miss Zacatecas, Verónica Llamas, received the title of Nuestra Belleza Suplente, who will replace one of the winners if they cannot fulfill their duties.
It was also confirmed that Anagabriela Espinoza Marroquín, who represented Mexico at the Miss World 2008 contest, will travel to China in November to compete in the Miss International 2009 pageant.
Courtesy of EsMas
MISS ITALY 2009 - Miss Salsomaggione
The most traditional Italian pageant, Miss Italia, was concluded last Monday in Salsomaggione, with the victory of Maria Perrusi, from Rome. She was crowned by Italian swimmer and beauty contest jury president Federica Pellegrini.The new Miss Italia is 18 and 1.82 m-tall. Although it's the most celebrated beauty title in Italy, the winner does not compete internationally.
The show was telecast to the whole world by RAI International.
Watch Miss Italia's crowning moment on Global Beauties' Blog.
MISS GABON 2009 - Miss Marlyne Eyene Ella
Before a packed house at the City of Democracy in Gabon, 22 year-old Marlyne Eyene Ella was crowned MISS GABON 2009, beating 17 other beauties to win the crown.
She will now represent Gabon at Miss Tourism Queen International 2009, which will be the Gabonese debut in a Grand Slam pageant.
Her court includes 1st runner up Marie-Thérèse Palysandre Bert, a 19 year-old student, and 2nd runner up Cynthia Mboumba, a 21 year-old student. They will participate in Miss International 2009 and Miss Earth 2009, respectively.
Courtesy of Azeb Nega
The 2009 Miss Paraná Universe pageant took place in the city of Maringá. The winner was Miss Cascavel, Karine Martins the Souza (C), who edged out other 55 beauties from across the southern Brazilian state.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Palotina, Michele Thaís Körber (L), while the 2nd runner-up was Miss California, Fabiane Sampaio (R).
Deise Nunes de Souza, Miss Brazil Universe 1986, was one of the judges. Miss Paraná organizers paid a tribute to her, who in 1986 became the 1st (and so far only) black woman to have represented Brazil in Miss Universe.
Karine, the new Miss Paraná Universe, is now getting ready to compete in Miss Brazil Universe 2009, in Sao Paulo.
Courtesy of BMW Events
MISS UKRAINE UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Christina Kots-Gotlib
Christina Kots-Gotlib, a 25-year-old model from Donetsk, won the Miss Ukraine Universe 2009 beauty pageant on Feb. 20.
The title of Vice Miss Ukraine Universe went to Anastasia Paperna, the daughter of the famous Ukrainian actress Olga Sumska. The winner, Kots-Gotlib, was the oldest and most experienced contestant, and her self-assured presence on stage conquered the judges.
The judges included Oleksandra Nikolaenko, owner of the pageant and an ex-winner herself, actors Sergey Zhygunov and Svetlana Svetlichnaya, and son of billionaire Donald Trump, Eric Trump.
Last year’s winner of Miss Ukraine Universe Eleonora Massalab and Miss Universe 2008, Venezuelan Dayana Mendoza took part in the award ceremony, while Tina Karol, a Ukrainian singer, was one of many pop stars who entertained guests while contestants refreshed their makeup and changed for yet another stroll on the catwalk.
Apart from the title and the crown, the winner of the pageant gets the right to represent Ukraine in Miss Universe 2009. She also received a Mercedes-Benz, a monthly stipend of $5,000 for a year, and a trip to Paris.
Christina Kots-Gotlib, 25, was born in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk. From early childhood, she was interested in dancing, playing football and dismantling home appliances. She took on rhythmic gymnastics as a child and even had minor achievements in the sport.
The new Miss Ukraine-Universe started modeling while studying at the Donetsk Trade and Economy Institute. She won a dozen of local and national beauty contests, and then started a singing career in 2005 as a part of Ukrainian pop trio Via-GRA.
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
MISS DOMINICA 2009 - Miss Kayan Toussaint
21-year-old Kayan Toussaint of Pointe Michel won the Miss Dominica 2009 crown at Carnival City in Roseau.
1st RU- Amye James, 20
2nd RU- Attainea Toulon, 21
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Best in Carnival Costume- Kayla Benjamin
Best in Evening Gown- Kayan Toussaint
Best in Q&A- Amye James
Best in Swimwear- Kayan Toussaint
Best Performing Talent- Nadine Sylvester
Miss Congeniality- Wendy Glenville
The winner is not expected to represent her country in any Grand Slam pageant.
Courtesy of Paul Palmero and Dominica Weekly & GlobalBeauties
MISS REYKJAVIK (ICELAND)2009 - Miss Magdalena Dubik 
21-year-old Magdalena Dubik was crowned Miss Reykjavik 2009 and will now get ready to represent Iceland's capital city in Ungfrú Ísland 2009.
If she wins the national title, she will go on to compete in Miss World 2009, in South Africa.
Visit Miss Iceland's Official website for more.
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
CESKA MISS 2009 - Miss Iveta Lutovská
Iveta Lutovská, 25, was crowned Miss Czech Republic Universe (Ceska Miss) 2009 in Prague.
She will try to become the 3rd consecutive candidate from her country to land in Miss Universe's semifinals.
If she wins, Iveta will become the first ever Czech Miss Universe.
The 1st runner-up was 18-year-old Tereza Budková. She will go to compete in Miss Earth 2009 (photo below, left).
2nd runner-up was 18-year-old Zina Šťovíčková . She will represent the Czech Republic in Miss Intercontinental 2009.
The 1.83-tall winner is no stranger to pageants: she was crowned Miss Model of the World back in 2007.
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
MISS URUGUAY UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Cintia Dottone
Famous for its beautiful beaches, resorts and casinos, the city of Punta del Este hosted the 2009 Miss Universe Uruguay pageant, which was held at the Salón Montecarlo of the traditional Hotel Corad.
The winner was Cintia Dottone, 20, 1.79 m-tall, from Montevideo. She will represent her country in Miss Universe 2009, later this year.
Her court included Karen Gutiérrez (vice-queen and chosen as Miss Internet), Patricia Callero (first princess), Nadia Teoduloz (second princess), and Rocío Torres (third princess).
The event was broadcast by Tele 10.
Special thanks to Alvaro Petrone.
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
MISS SUOMI(Finland Universe) 2009 - Miss Essi Pöysti 
The new Miss Suomi (Finland Universe) 2009 is 21-year old Essi Pöysti of Jyväskylä (C). She is 1.74 m-tall and will represent Finland in Miss Universe 2009.
The first runner-up was 19-year old Elsi Suolanen of Helsinki.
The 2nd runner-up was 19-year old Linda Wikstedt of Helsinki, who was crowned Miss Finland World last year and represented her country in Miss World 2008, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Special thanks to Michael Knittel.
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
MISS CROATIA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Sarah Ćosić
The new Miss Universe Croatia 2009 is 20-year old Sarah Ćosić, an Economics student from the city of Split.
She was crowned tonight in an event held in Croatia's capital city, Zagreb.
The winner stands at 1.78 mt.
She will now get ready to compete in Miss Universe 2009 next August.
NUESTRA BELLEZA HISPANA USA 2009
New York City, USA - Genesis Barrientos of New York was crowned Nuestra Belleza Hispanica USA 2009 in an event held at the Aaron Davis Hall of the City College.
Genesis (photo, left), succeeded Glenys Sánchez (center).
The 1st runner-up was Yuleiky Mena, the representative of Pennsylvania, while Dania Martínez, of Illinois, was the 2nd runner-up.
Among the special guests at the event, was the current Hispanic-American Queen: Brazil's Vivian Noronha Cia. She was one of the judges.
The new titleholder will promote AIDS/HIV prevention and fight against domestic violence.
Next October she will travel to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where she will try to become Hispanic-American Queen 2009.
BINIBING PHILIPINAS 2009
MANILA, Philippines – The Binibing Pilipinas Pageant 2009 crowned its top three beauty queens early Sunday, starting with 23-year-old Melody Gersbach as Bb. Pilipinas-International, followed by 22-year-old Pamela Bianca Manalo as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe and 22-year-old Marie-Ann Umali as Bb. Pilipinas-World.
Named before them were 26-year-old Regina Hahn as second runner-up and 20-year-old Richell Agalot as first runner-up.
The coronation was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, with the show starting late on Saturday. It was aired live over GMA channels nationwide with Paolo Bediones and Iza Calzado as hosts.
The winners were crowned by their respective predecessors – Patricia Fernandez (Bb. Pilipinas-International), Jennifer Barrientos (Bb. Pilipina- Universe), and Danielle Castaño (Bb. Pilipinas 2008). Castaño replaced Janina San Miguel who resigned late last year after the death of her grandfather.
Winners' backgrounds Gersbach – who did not win any other award – was born in Germany, but her mother hails from the Bicol Region, where Gersbach manages the family restaurant in Albay. She is after all a graduate of the University of Asia and the Pacific with a degree in Management. She will compete at the Miss International 2009 pageant in Macau.
Manalo won several other awards – the Best in Swimsuit award, after which she also got a sponsor's honor, the Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice Award. Manalo, a 22-year-old native of Manila, is an Advertising graduate of the Assumption College who now works as a flight attendant. She will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas.
Earlier in the night, Umali also won the Best in Long Gown and Miss Photogenic plum. Umali, a native of Batangas City, took up Tourism at the College of Saint Benilde. She plans to be a flight attendant and dreams of putting up her own restaurant. She will attend the 2009 Miss World contest in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Runner-ups were Regina Hahn and Rachelle Angalot.
Candidate No. 4 Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte was named as Miss Friendship, which carried the distinction of having been voted by the other candidates themselves.
There were 24 semifinalists, but Candidate No. 13, Sandra Inez Seifert, was disqualified a week before for having done a sexy pictorial that was published in a men's magazine. - GMANews.TV
MISS NICARAGUA 2009
MANAGUA, March 7 – Indiana Sanchez (21), a nursing student from Managua, was crowned Miss Nicaragua 2009 during a show televised live from the Ruben Dario National Theatre on March 7th, 2009.
Indiana -chosen Miss Photogenic- stands 1.78 m in height, and will represent Nicaragua at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas. She will also compete in other international events.
The 1st and 2nd runner-ups were Slilma Ulloa -who competed in Reina Hispanoamericana 2007- and Maritza Rivas.
16 women competed in the annual event.
MISS RUSSIA 2009
MOSCOW, March 7 - Sofia Rudieva, a 18-year old model from St. Petersburg, was crowned "Miss Russia 2009" during a ceremony held at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow.
The event was honored by the presence of the Top two beauties of 2008: Miss World Ksenia Sukhinova from Russia, and Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela.
Rudieva stands 1.78 m tall and will represent Russia at the Miss World 2009 contest to take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December. In addition to that, she wins $100 thousand dollars, a set of jewelry, a trip to Sweden, among many other prizes.
The runner-ups or "Vice-miss" were Svetlana Stepankovskaya, a 1.83 m model from Krasnodar; and Ksenia Shepilova, a student from Kohma city. They won scholarships to study in the institution of their choice.
One of them is expected to represent Russia at the Miss Universe 2009 contest in The Bahamas.
The event was hosted by Ivan Urgant and Vera Krasova, 2nd Vice-Miss of Miss russia 2008, and 3rd runner-up at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant.
Stepkankovskaya (1st RU), Rudieva (Winner) and Shepilova (2nd RU)
MISS WORLD ST. KITTS NEVIS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 8 - 23-year old Venetta Zakers was crowned Miss World St. Kitts Nevis at a beautiful event held last saturday at the St. Kitts Marriott resort in Basseterre.
Venetta also won the Talent competition by doing a rendition of the reigning 4-peat Calypso King, Konris Maynard’s ‘One Song’.
Venetta, who stands 1.72 m in height, works as a financial advisor. She is also an experienced model and pageant competitor. She will represent St. Kitts and Nevis at the Miss World 2009 pageant in South Africa next December.
The 1st and 2nd runner-ups were Oneika Jenkins and Tesia Burton.
It's the first time since 1988 that this territory competes in Miss World. Welcome back!
Courtesy of SKNVibes
MISS ESTONIA 2009
TALLINN, March 13 –25-year old Diana Arno was chosen Miss Estonia 2009 during a ceremony held in Tallinn on March 12th. The 1st runner-up was Sille Liisi Eving (left), and the 2nd runner-up was Julia Lindvall (right).
Diana Arno stands 1.81 m in height and will represent Estonia at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas.
Three contestants competed in this year's event.
MISS ECUADOR 2009
MANTAS, March 13 – Sandra Vinces, a 18-year old student and model from Portoviejo (Manabi) was crowned Miss Ecuador 2009 at the conclusion of an event televised live from Mantas. Vinces is 1.78 m tall and will represent Ecuador at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas.
Crowned as Miss Ecuador World, was 21-year old Gabriela Ulloa from Esmeraldas. The 1.80 m beauty is a student of journalism and will compete at the Miss World 2009 pageant next December, in South Africa.
Isabella Chiriboga was named Miss Ecuador International. She is a 20-year old student of Tourism Administration and stands 1.73 m tall. She will represent Ecuador at the Miss International 2009 pageant in Japan and Macau next November.
Diana Sanchez and Yuliana Delgado ended as 1st and 2nd runner-ups. 21 contestants competed in the annual event organized by Gamavision.
MISS BULGARIS 2009
SOFIA, March 15 – 24-year old Antonia Petrova (2nd left), a student and model from Pernik, was crowned Miss Bulgaria 2009 at the beauty pageant held on March 14th at the Rainbow Plaza in Sofia. Petrova is 1.80 m tall and will represent her country at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg next December.
The 1st runner-up, crowned Miss Bulgaria Universe, was 18-year old Elitsa Lubenova (left). The 1.70 m beauty from Dve Mogili will compete at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in The Bahamas next August.
Other winner were Ruslana Kaneva (2nd runner-up, off to Miss Beauty of the World) and the 3rd runner-up was Polina Gergusheva (off to Miss Tourism Planet of the World).
The contest was held after a 2-year hiatus.
MISS WORLD ISRAEL 2009 - ADI RODNITZKI
HAIFA, March 18 – Adi Rodnitzki (center), a 19-year old soldier, was crowned Miss Israel 2009 during an event held at the Haifa Convention Center on March 18th. Adi is 1.71 m tall and will compete at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December.
The 1st runner-up, also crowned Israel's Maiden of Beauty, was Yulia Liubianitzki (left). She is 20 years old, 1.76 m tall and will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in The Bahamas, next August.
The 2nd runner-up, crowned Israel's Queen of Grace, is 22-year old Noy Michaelov. The 1.77 m beauty will represent Israel at the Miss Europe 2009 contest, if held.
The 3rd runner-up, crowned Israel's Teen Queen, is Noy Michaelov (Right). She is 22 years old and 1.75 m tall.
MISS WORLD CANADA 2009
Lena Yanbing Ma, a model/soprano from North York, Ontario, was crowned Miss World Canada 2009 at an event held on March 21st.
The 1.80 m beauty, who currently pursues a Bachelor of Music and Life Sciences, will compete at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg next December. She also won the Talent portion of the competition and the Best in Evening Gown Award.
Her runner-ups were Nelly Hadi (1st), Sabeen Chaudhary (2nd), Jasmine Pham (3rd), and Patricia Singh (4th).
MISS COSTA RICA 2009
Jessica Umaña Solís, a 21-year old student of Business Administration from Moravia, won the Miss Costa Rica 2009 title at an event held Friday at the Museo de los Niños theater in San José.
The event was telecast live through Teletica, organizers of the pageant.
Umaña, who stands 1.75 m tall, was one of the favorites for the title. This was her second try at the crown -she had competed in Miss Costa Rica 2008-, but withdrew before the finals took place. She decided to try again, winning the title over 8 other contestants.
She will now represent Costa Rica at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant to take place in the Bahamas, Aug. 23. Jessica might put her country back in the Top 15 semi finals with her classic beauty.
1st and 2nd runner-ups were Nancy Montero from Heredia, and Natalia Alvarez from Desamparados, respectively.
Photo Courtesy AL DIA
FROKEN NORGE(MISS NORWAY) 2009
Sara Skjoldnes, a 17-year old student from Skien, was chosen Froken Norge (Miss Norway) World, and 24-year old Eli Landa of Stavanger was chosen Froken Norge Universe during an event held March 28th in Oslo.
Sara, 1.70 m tall, will represent Norway at the Miss World 2009 contest in Johannesburg next December; Eli, who stands 1.76 m tall, will compete at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas next August.
MISS AUSTRIA 2009
21-year old Anna Hammel, a student from Gmunden, was crowned Miss Austria 2009 at an event held at the American Chance Casino in Kleinhaugsdorf on Saturday, March 28th.The 1.70 m beauty will represent Austria at the Miss World 2009 contest in Johannesburg, South Africa next December.
The runner-ups were 18-year old Konstanze Heis (1st) and 22-year old Dejana Varadin (2nd). Misses Austria 2007 (Christine Reiler) and 2008 (Marina Schneider) were among the judges.
MISS UNIVERSE SLOVAK REPUBLIC 2009
Denisa Mendrejová (Photo, center), a 23-year old student of Economics, was crowned Miss Universe Slovak Republic 2009 at an event held in Bratislava on March 29th.Denisa, a model, stands 1.75 m tall and will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in Paradise Island, Bahamas, next August.
The 1st runner-up was Lea Sindlerova (L). She will represent Slovakia at the Miss Earth 2009 in Manila, Philippines, in November.
The 2nd runner-up was Marcela Sevcikova (R).
MISS TOURISM ARGENTINA - Miss Ibero-America pageant
Agustina Quinteros, Miss World Argentina 2008, was crowned Miss Tourism Ibero-America 2009, in the city of Las Termas de Río Hondo, Argentina.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Brazil, Jeanine d'Castro. Jeanine is the current Miss World Minas Gerais, and she will be soon competing at Miss World Brazil 2009.
Organizers of the first edition of Miss Tourism Ibero-America contest claim that over 6000 people attended the event.
photo: Agustina Quinteros (winner), Nadia Cerri (pageant organizer), and Jeanine d'Castro (runner-up).s Cook Islands 2009MISS COOK ISLANDS UNIVERSE - Miss Engara Melanie Amanda Gosselin
Miss Cook Islands 2009 was crowned in Rarotonga, and the winner was Engara Melanie Amanda Gosselin, Miss Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa.
The new Miss Cook Islands, who will compete in Miss Earth and Miss South Pacific 2009, is a 24-year-old Graduate Management Trainee Student at the University of the South Pacific.
The 1st runner-up was Joyanna Myer and the second runner-up was Uirangi Bishop.
Courtesy of Kaus Tuaine
MISS TOP MODEL OF THE WORLD 2009 - Miss Débora Lyra (Brazil)
Débora Lyra (c), 19, the representative of Brazil, won the title Top Model of the World 2009 this Saturday in Berlin, Germany.
Débora hails from the state of Espírito Santos and she was a 2009 Miss Earth Brazil's runner-up last November.
The 1st runner-up was Yolimar Sanchez (USA, l), and the 2nd runner-up was Diana Ivancheva (Bulgaria, r).
The other two finalists came from Poland and the Dominican Republic.
Semi-finalists were the candidates from Zimbabwe, Kosovo, Sweden, Armenia, Guadeloupe, Belarus and Bolivia.
Courtesy of Grégory Courtasamy
Miss Thailand Universe 2009
Chutima Durongdej, a 23-year old student of Business Management in City University, London, was crowned Miss Thailand Universe 2009 on March 28th. The event has held at the Bangkok Convention Center Hall and was telecast live to the whole country.
Chutima stands 177 cm in height. During her studies in the United Kingdom, She participated in the Miss London and Miss Wimberdon pageants, where she won the 2nd runner-up and 1st runner-up positions respectively.
She was also in the top 20 of Britain's Next Top Model, in 2006. She will represent Thailand at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas.
Meanwhile, 19 year-old Rujinand Pansritum finished as first runner-up and will represent Thailand at Miss Earth 2009. Completing the court are runner-ups Ratakorn Sathirabhut, Chonthicha Subpaiboonlerd, and Kedmolee Rojanapradit.
44 women competed in the contest. Courtesy of Wisavej Wattanasuk and Thaimiss.com
Miss Peru Universe 2009 -Miss Karen Schwarz
Karen Schwarz, a 24-year old professional model who represented Amazonas, was crowned Miss Peru Universe 2009 during an event held in Lima on April 4th. Karen is 1.78 m tall and will represent Peru at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas next August.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Ayacucho, Jessica Shialer, who will compete in Miss Earth 2009 in the Philippines; and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Ica, Sofia del Pino.
24 women competed in the contest. Courtesy of Peru.com Espectaculos. Photo by Renzo Napa
23-year old Pooja Chopra won the title of Femina Miss India World during an event held on April 5th and telecast live to the whole country.
She stands 1.71 m tall and received the crown from last year's winner, Parvathy Omanakuttan who was 1st runner-up in Miss World 2008.
Chopra will represent India at the Miss World 2009 contest in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December.
Ekta Chaudhury, 22, was crowned Femina Miss India Universe and will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas. She is 1.77 m tall.
Shriya Kishiore was crowned Femina Miss India Earth. The remaining finalists were Harshita Saxena and Irshita Sarkar. DAIJIWORLD
Miss Universe Kosovo 2009
18-year-old Marigona Dragusha of Pristina was crowned Miss Universe Kosovo 2009 last Saturday in Pristina.
She will be the second woman to represent Kosovo in Miss Universe, on August 23, in Nassau, Bahamas.
Las year's Miss Kosovo finished the international competition in 6th place.
Special thanks to Michael Knittel!
Novo Frade Hotel to host Miss World Brazil 2009
Over 40 contestants will compete for the title
The fabulous Novo Frade Hotel, in Angra dos Reis, will host the 2009 Miss World Brazil pageant. Over 40 beauties representing Brazilian states and islands, will compete for the crown and the right to represent Brazil in Miss World 2009, in South Africa.
Located in one of the most beautiful and charming spots on the Brazilian coast, the resort offers a variety of outdoor activities, an amazing beauty spa, and all the comfort a top-of-the-line hotel can offer to its guests.
Starting on June 28, forty of the most beautiful women in Brazil will be competing in a variety of preliminary events, including sports and modeling competitions, and the Beach Beauty contest, which will take place on the shores of the hotel's exclusive and spectacular beach.
The winner will be crowned on July 4 on a nationwide televised event. She will be crowned by Tamara Almeida, Miss World Brazil 2008, and will then get ready to compete in Miss World 2009. The new Brazilian titleholder will also serve as an ambassador for the NGO Friends of the Earth - Brazilian Amazon, promoting environment protection in Brazil and abroad.
Among the many prizes Miss Brazil 2009 will receive, is a full scholarship from one of Brazil's most reputable private universities: Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz, in São Paulo. The prize, which will assure the winner a career, is worth up to R$ 120.000,00.
Photo/Fábio Nunes: Vivian Noronha Cia (2008's 1st runner-up), Tamara Almeida (Miss World Brazil 2008), and Anelize Garcia (2008's 2nd runner-up)MISS UNIVERSE GEORGIA 2009 - LIKA ORDZHONIKIDZE
The Republic of Georgia has its confirmed representative for Miss Universe 2009: 18-year-old Lika Ordzhonikidze, a model from Tbilisi.Lika was the first runner-up at the Miss Georgia 2008 pageant, whose winner represented her country in Miss World 2008.
MISS VIETNAM UNIVERSE 2009 - VO HOANG YEN
Vo Hoang Yen (photo), a 21-year old model and student from Ho Chi Minh City -who stands 1.79 m in height- has been elected by the Hoan Vu Company to represent Vietnam at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant to take place in the Bahamas on August 23rd.A controversy made headlines when the Ministry of Culture passed a regulation that allowed only one major pageant a year in Vietnam. This year, the license was given to the Mrs. Vietnam contest.
Pageant officials tried to appeal this decision, stating that Mrs. contests could not be compared with Miss contests, but no agreement was reached.
The Hoan Vu company, which organized the 2008 Miss Universe contest in Nha Trang, picked Hoang Yen, who had been the 1st runner-up in last year's Hoa Hau Hoan Vu Vietnam pageant. VNExpress
MISS USA UNIVERSE 2009 - MISS KRISTEN DALTON
Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Saturday, beating out 50 other beauty queens in the live pageant televised from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The 21-year-old aspiring motivational speaker from Wilmington edged out first runner-up Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, of San Diego, and second runner-up Miss Arizona USA Alicia-Monique Blanco, of Phoenix.
Contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia competed in the pageant, aired live on NBC. Contestants were judged by their performance in swimsuit and evening gown modeling contests and their responses to a question asked onstage; unlike the rival Miss America pageant, Miss USA contestants do not perform a talent.
The top 15 contestants worked the stage in white string bikinis designed by pop star Jessica Simpson's swimwear line. Rocker Kevin Rudolf performed his song "Let it Rock," followed by The Veronicas, who performed their single "Untouched" as the top 10 beauties showed off their choice of glittering evening gowns.
Dalton's title comes with a year's use of a New York apartment, a public relations team, a two-year scholarship at the New York Film Academy and an undisclosed salary.
She also will go to the Bahamas in August to compete in the Miss Universe pageant, where American beauties haven't been lucky in recent years. Both Miss USA 2008 Crystle Stewart and her predecessor, Rachel Smith, wiped out on stage during the evening gown competition, becoming accidental YouTube stars.
Asked about the tumble during the show on Sunday, Stewart said it was a lesson in bouncing back from defeat.
"I think it was a true test of my character," said the 27-year-old Texan, who worked to raise awareness for breast cancer as she traveled the globe promoting the beauty contest.
If there is a YouTube moment from Sunday's show, it may be Miss California's answer to a question about legalizing same-sex marriage. The tall blonde stumbled some before giving an answer that appeared to please the pageant audience.
"We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite marriage," Prejean said. "And you know what, I think in my country, in my family, I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised."
Some in the audience cheered, others booed.
The pageant had enjoyed a scandal-free year until earlier this month, when Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza was skewered for a blog posting from a trip to Guantanamo Bay. The entry described having "aloooot of fun" at a base that houses the notorious military prison; it was later deleted from the pageant's Web site.
The contest, which is owned by NBC and reality TV mogul Donald Trump, was hosted by "Access Hollywood" co-anchor Billy Bush and Nadine Velazquez of the NBC sitcom "My Name is Earl." This year's judges included "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson, "Dancing with the Stars" winner Kelly Monaco and gossip blogger Perez Hilton.
Miss Wyoming USA Cynthia Pate, of Casper, Wyo., was voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants. Jessi Pierson, of Milton, W.Va., was voted Miss Photogenic through an online contest on the Miss Universe Web site.
Organizers said Sunday's show kicks off "Green Week" at NBC. As part of the environmental awareness campaign, the Miss USA crown was designed by a jeweler that specializes in conflict-free and eco-friendly jewels. The crown from Diamond Nexus Labs of Franklin, Wis., is worth $202,000.
MISS SLOVENSKO WORLD 2009 - Miss Barbora Franeková
Miss Slovensko 2009 was recently crowned at the Sibamac Arena in Bratislava.Here are the results: Miss Slovensko (Slovakia World) 2009- Barbora Franeková, 23, 1.78 m
1st RU- Soňa Skoncová, 22, 1.74 m. (off to Miss Europe 2009)
2nd RU- Aneta Valentová, 20, 1.73 m. (off to Miss International 2009)
SPECIAL AWARDS
Miss Internet- Barbora Franeková, 20, 1.78 m.
Miss Pierot- Barbora Franeková, 20, 1.78 m.
Miss Sympatia- Michaela Štítová, 22, 1.75 m.
The winner is 23 years old, competed with other 11 finalists, and will now get ready to compete at Miss World 2009, in the UK and South Africa.
The new Miss World will be crowned on December 12, in Johanesburg, South Africa.
Photo credit: Petra Ficová / FORZA
MISS BRAZIL GLOBE 2009 - Miss Amanda Bocchi
The representative of Paraná, Amanda Bocchi (C), was crowned Miss Brazil Globe 2009.Amanda, who had already tried her luck in Miss World Brazil twice (2006 and 2008) and Miss Paraná Universe (2007), will now travel to Albania, where she will compete for the Miss Globe International title.
The first runner-up was Miss Paraíba, Patrícia dos Anjos (R), and the second runner-up was Kátia Menezes, Miss Distrito Federal (L).
MISS AUSTRALIA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Rachael Finch
Rachael Finch (20), a TV presenter and model from Townsville, was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2009 during the annual pageant held in Sydney on April 22nd.The 1.76 m beauty will compete at the Miss Universe 2009 contest in the Bahamas next August.
Originally from Townsville (Queensland), Finch beat more than 7,000 entrants and 31 other finalists to take out the title at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Ms Finch, who now lives in Alexandria, Sydney, works for Platinum Television, a company that provides video contents for bars and events, and is an ambassador for the Heart Foundation, the event organisers said.
Courtesy of News.com.au
MISS NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Aucklander Katie Taylor
Aucklander Katie Taylor, 22, sponsored by Southern First National of Manurewa, won Miss Universe New Zealand 2009 at the Levin Events’ Centre on Saturday.Miss Taylor is a construction project manager and a qualified pilot.
She begins work today back in Auckland, replacing her ball gown and tiara with a reflective jacket and hard hat, in the lead-up to Miss Universe 2009 on August 23 at Paradise Island, the Bahamas.
This was her second attempt at the national title, having placed in the top five in 2007.
She says, ‘I have never won anything before, but I gave it everything I had. ‘I’m looking forward to working on getting ready for the finals in the Bahamas, and to doing my country proud.’
Crowd favourite, 18-year-old Priyani Puketapu, Miss Horowhenua, was judged first runner-up. Anthea Stembridge, 19, sponsored by Ultimate Transport Solutions, was second runner-up.
Miss Universe New Zealand pageant director Val Lott says she is ‘delighted’ by the judges’ choices for the top three places.
The judges were impressed by Miss Taylor’s natural conversation in her interview, which was held privately at the Horowhenua District Council Buildings on April 24.
She also wowed the panel of five judges with her performance on the night, in particular in the eveningwear segment.
Pageant judge Jack Yan, publisher of Lucire and the chairman of the international jury for Miss Sweden, says the 2009 pageant was the toughest he had seen in his three years with Miss Universe New Zealand.
‘The winners were separated by the slimmest of margins. When we walked back into the hall, we had no idea how the top five would be ordered,’ he says.
Miss Manawatu, Samantha Elvy—another crowd favourite—and Miss Taupo, Cathrine Mitchell, rounded off the top five.
The judging panel was led by Di Goldsworthy of the Newmarket Business Association, and included Horowhenua District Mayor Brendan Duffy, make-up artist and agency placement manager for Talent Scouts Ltd. Evana Patterson, and former Miss Horowhenua and businesswoman Suzanne Cottle.
Ms Lott says that she was thrilled at the welcome the pageant received in Levin, rather than its traditional home in Auckland, complimenting mayor Brendan Duffy and the Council for their welcome.
The Abba Touring Group, led by Aaron Keown, performed live at the Events’ Centre.
An informal after-party for Miss Taylor and the other contestants was held at the Retro Bar in Paraparaumu.
Courtesy of Scoop.co.nz and Stuff.co.nz
MISS NEW ZEALAND WORLD 2009 - Miss Madgalena Elizabeth Schoeman
Madgalena Elizabeth Schoeman, a 18-year old beauty therapist from Christchurch, was crowned Miss World New Zealand during an event held at the Dorothy Winstone Centre on April 25th.Magdalena, who also works as a model, stands 1.73 m tall, and will represent the country at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, December 13th. Complete results:
MAGDALENA SCHOEMAN, Miss World New Zealand 2009, will represent NZ at Miss World finals in Johannesburg, South Africa.
1st Runner Up: NATALIE SANGSTER, will represent New Zealand at Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 finals in Zhengzhou, China.
2nd Runner Up; KYLA HEI HEI, will represent NZ at Miss Leisure World 2009 competition in Changchun, China
3rd Runner Up: LEILANI MARSTERS, will represent NZ at Miss International Model of the Year 2009 finals in Seoul, Korea
4th Runner Up: HANNAH MATTHEWS, will represent NZ at Miss Global Beauty Queen 2009 finals in Harbin, China
Fast Track Winners or the 8 Finalists:
Hannah Matthews - Beach Beauty
Kyla Hei Hei - Best in Talent
Leilani Marsters - Top Model
Jannat Kaur - Beauty with a Purpose
Magdalena Schoeman
Natalie Sangster
Geneva Lowe
Nicole Millar
Special Awards:
Magdalena Schoeman - Miss Photogenic
Hannah Matthews - Best in Production Number
Malorie Cooney - Miss Personality
Hazel Kidiwala - Miss Friendship
Sunobha Nair - Pepole's Choice
Subsidiary Titles:
Kyla Hei Hei - Best National Costume
Magdalena Schoeman - Best Evening Gown
MISS TURKEY WORLD 2009 - Miss Ebru Sam
Ebru Sam, representing the Turkish community in Germany, was crowned Miss Turkey 2009 on April 29th. The 1.75 m beauty will represent her country at the Miss World 2009 pageant in South Africa, December 12th.Crowned as Miss Turkey Universe was Senem Kuyucuoglu from Istanbul, who stands 1.86 m tall. She will compete at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
Ebru Hacibedel, also from Germany, was chosen Miss Turkey Europe and will compete in the Miss Europe pageant to be held this or next year. And Begum Yilmaz was crowned Miss Turkey International. She will epresent Turkey at the Miss International 2009 pageant in Macau next November. Mynet Galeri
Courtesy of http://www.missworld.co.nz/
MISS UNIVERSE GREAT BRITAIN 2009 - Miss Clair Cooper
In a ceremony which took place in Birmingham over the bank holiday weekend, 26-year-old Clair Cooper from London, was crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2009.Clair, a vibrant red-head, will now go on to represent Great Britain at Miss Universe this Summer in the Bahamas.
Runner-ups in the competition were 25-year-old Lydia Yhnell from Newport, and 19 year old Alize Mounter from Rhondda, Cynon, Taff.
The new Miss Universe Great Britain is a pageant veteran. She was Miss Earth England 2007 and a finalist in Miss England (World) 2006.
Special thanks to Michael Knittel
MISS WORLD BOTSWANA 2009 -Miss Sumaiyah Marope
Sumaiyah Marope of Gaborone was crowned Miss Botswana 2009. She will represent her country in Miss World 2009, December 12, in Johannesburg, South Africa.The new beauty queen now owns a brand new Benz, worth P300,000. She will get a P50,000 bursary for academic course of her choice. Fuel company, BP, will supply the queen with fuel for a year.
Her first princess, Emma Wareus, walked away with P50,000 cash, while the second princess, Naledi Willers, pocketed P10,000.
America's Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has sponsored the three winners with approximately P21,000 worth of jewellery.
The queen and her princesses will each get a diamond bracelet worth $700.
The organisers have promised to make the current queen's reign a massive success. They will soon sit down with her and develop her charity profile, which she will be taking to the Miss World pageant where she will represent the country. In the past, Miss Botswana queens have struggled to raise funds for their charity works, clothes and air-tickets to the Miss World pageant.
Special thanks to mmegi.bw
MISS FRENCH POLYNESIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Nanihi Bambridge
18-year-old Nanihi Bambridge (center) was crowned Miss Polynésie Française (french Polynesia) 2009 last Sunday at l'Hôtel de ville, in Pirae.She will represent the French Polynesia in Miss World 2009.
The 1st RU was Ina Pater (Ambassador of Beauty) and 2nd RU Aruhoia Biret (Ambassador of Culture).
Special thanks to Camilo Arias and tahitipresse.pf
MISS UNIVERSE BRAZIL 2009 - Miss Rio Grande do Norte
Larissa Costa, Miss Rio Grande do Norte, was the surprising winner of the Miss Brazil Universe pageant, last Saturday night. She will compete in Miss Universe 2009. Rayanne Moraes of Minas Gerais, was the runner-up, and will compete in Miss International.MISS LIBERIA 2009 - Miss Shu-rina Wiah
Miss Shu-rina Wiah, 21, is the new Miss Liberia. She is studying Public Administration at the African Methodist Episcopal University. She desires to become a Lawyer, with focus on defending the rights of women and children. In the future, she would like to use her voice as a concerned citizen to serve as Ambassador on behalf of young women.Shu-rina participated in last year's Miss Liberia pageant and was unsuccessful; however, Misss Wiah says she had a whole year to develop her negatives and build her skills and is sure she will win this year's crown.
She feels it's important not to give up on herself and has lived by the motto if you don't succeed try and try again.
Her hobbies are modeling, singing, reading and going to church.
Courtesy of Libvixen
MISS SLOVENIA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Mirela Korac
Mirela Korac, 22 years old, is the new Miss Universe Slovenia 2009.
She will now represent Slovenia in Miss Universe 2009.
1st RU is Aida Muratovic 2nd RU is Rebeka Pevec.
Thanks to Michal Knittel!
MISS SINGAPORE UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Rachel Kum
Miss Singapore Universe: Rachel Kum (photo)1st Runner-up: Iman-April Wang
2nd Runner-up: Cheryl Gabrielle Wee
Top 5: Emiko Thein & Jeanine Queen
The last time Singapore placed in Miss Universe's semi-finals was in 1987, when the pageant took place in Singapore.
Thanks to Michal Knittel!
MISS UNIVERSE JAPAN 2009 - Miss Emiri Miyasak
The new Miss Universe Japan is model Emiri Miyasaka.She won the title in an event organized by Ines Ligron, the famous national director of Miss Universe Japan.
Emiri will try to become Japan's third Miss Universe, in the Bahamas.
MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH 2009 - Miss Sandra Inez Seifert
Sandra Inez Seifert, Miss Negros Occidental, was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2009, in Manila, Philippines.She will represent her country in Miss Earth 2009, in November, in the Philippines.
Other finalists were:
Miss Philippines Air 2009 - PROVINCE OF AKLAN, Michelle Martha Braun
Miss Philippines Water 2009 - FILIPINO COMMUNITIES IN SYDNEY, Catherine Loyola
Miss Philippines Fire 2009 - QUEZON CITY, Patricia Tumulak
Realmente Bella - Señorita Panamá 2009
A reality TV show that lasted 9 weeks came to an end on Friday when Nadege Herrera (22), a professional model who holds a degree in Tourism and Marketing, was crowned Panama's representative to Miss World during the final show held at the Tihany Spectacular Circus tent in Panama City on May 15th. The program was pre-taped for television in the middle of an epidemic scare due to the AH1N1 virus, which forced the cancellation of major massive events.
Herrera (photo, left), who stands 1.82 m tall, will represent Panama at the Miss World 2009 pageant in London and South Africa next December.
Crowned as the Miss Universe representative was 22-year old Diana Patricia Broce (right), from Los Santos. The 1.70 m former carnival queen holds a degree in finances and will compete at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas, next August.
The remaining finalists were Liseth Diaz (24), Stephanie Thompson (18), Lidia McNulty (20) and Maria Luisa Pretelt (22).
The reality TV show -which was delayed due to the presidential elections weeks ago- was on the eye of a worldwide audience due to the famous "Confucious invented confusion" answer by contestant Giosue Cozzarelli, who was eliminated one week prior to the final. The 10 contestants were supposed
Another innovation was the announcement of the winners; Diana Broce was announced, during the first part of the show, that she would represent Panama in Miss Universe. The remaining delegates will compete again; and when the show concluded, the hosts announced that Nadege Herrera was representing Panama in Miss World.
MISS SCOTLAND WORLD 2009 - Miss Katharine Brown
Katharine Brown is the pride of Scotland — after being crowned Miss Scotland 2009.
The beautiful blonde beat nine other finalists to land the glittering crown and title at Glasgow’s Clyde Auditorium. It was a night to remember as the 2,000-strong crowd clapped and cheered for their favourites.
She will now get prepared to represent Scotland in Miss World 2009, in London and South Africa. The new Miss World will be crowned in Johanesburg, on December 12.
MISS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Ada Aimee de la Cruz
Ada Aimee de la Cruz (23) won the Miss Dominican Republic pageant held in Santo Domingo on Sunday, May 16th. The 1.83 m professional model will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas next August. She was crowned by last year's titleholder (and 2nd runner-up in Miss Universe) Marianne Cruz.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Monte Plata, Ana Rita Contreras, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Distrito Nacional, Rocio Castellanos. The contestants from San Cristobal, Santiago and Duarte completed the Top 6 finalists.
Ada de la Cruz is no stranger to the pageant scene. She competed in the Miss Dominican Rep. Universe pageant in 2007, where she reached a Top 10 spot. Afterwards she competed and won the Miss Mundo Dominicana contest, which gave her the right to represent her country at the Miss World 2007 pageant in Sanya, China.
While in Miss World, Ada won the coveted Beach Beauty title and was among the Top 15 semi finalists. She also broke a record with the bookmakers, getting a top spot in all of them until she was tied by Miss China, the eventual winner.
Two years later she returned to the pageant scene, and very strongly. She could easily become the Dominican Republic's second Miss Universe titleholder (Amelia Vega won in 2003).
MISS WORLD AGENTINA 2009 - Evelyn Lucía Manchón
Santiago del Estero, ARGENTINA – Argentina has its three new queens for 2009, and they are:
* Miss World Argentina: Evelyn Lucía Manchón, from San Luis, 22, 1.76 m-tall (photo, left);
* Miss International Argentina: Mercedes Viaña, from Santiago del Estero, 18, 1.72 m-tall (photo, center);
* Miss Earth Argentina: Gisela Menossi, from Cordoba, 21, 1.80 m-tall (photo, right).
They will now get prepared by national director Nadia Cerri to compete in South Africa, Macau and Philippines, respectively.
MISS HUNGARY WORLD 2009 (A Királynő) - Miss Orsi Serdult
Orsi Serdult, a 21-year old student (center) was crowned A Királynő (Miss Hungary) 2009 during an event held in Budapest on May 21st. Orsi, who stands 1.75 m tall, will compete at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December.
Crown as Miss Universe Hungary was favorite Zsuzsa Budai (21, left). The 1.81 m spectacular model from Budapest will travel to the Bahamas next August to compete in the Miss Universe 2009 contest, where she will try to win the first Miss Universe crown for Hungary.
Crowned as Miss Earth Hungary was 18-year old Korinna Kocsis (18, right). She will compete at the 2009 Miss Earth pageant in Manila later this year. Photos courtesy of RTL Klub
MISS BOLIVIA 2009/2010 - Miss Claudia Arce
Claudia Arce, Miss Chuquisaca, was crowned the new Miss Bolivia and will represent her country in Miss Universe 2010. The event took place at the Gran Mariscal Theater of Sucre, and marked Gloria Limpias' 30th anniversary as organizer of the pageant.
The first runner-up, Flavia Foianini, Miss Bicentenario, was crowned Miss Bolivia World. She will travel to South Africa, where she will compete for the 2009 Miss World title.
Ximena Vargas, Miss Santa Cruz, was the 2nd runner-up, crowned Miss Bolivia International.
Paola Flores, Miss Litoral, came next, and she will represent Bolivia in Miss American Continent, in Ecuador.
Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela, and her runner-up, Taliana Vargas of Colombia, were present at the event.
The new Bolivian beauty queen, who will have over a year to get ready to compete in Miss Universe, is 18 years old, 1.73 m-tall, and a student of Industrial Engineering.
MISS ICELAND (Ungfrú Ísland)2009 - Miss Guðrún Dögg Rúnarsdóttir
May 23 – Last night, the Ungfrú Ísland (Miss Iceland) 2009 finals took place at Broadway, in Reykjavík. Winner was 18-year-old Guðrún Dögg Rúnarsdóttir (C), representing Vesturland. The most beautiful woman in Iceland will represent her country in Miss World 2009, in South Africa.
The 1st runner-up was Magdalena Dubik, and the 2nd runner-up was Sylvía Dagmar Friðjónsdóttir.
There are unconfirmed rumors that Ingibjorg Ragnheidur Egilsdottir, last year's 1st runner-up, will compete in Miss Universe 2009, in the Bahamas. It is yet to be confirmed.
As for the new Miss Iceland, if she is crowned Miss World in Africa, she will become her country's 4th Miss World. Iceland won the most prestigious beauty title on the planet in 1985, 1988 and 2005, an amazing record for a country with a population of less than half million people.
Phot credit Jakob Fannar / MBL.is. Special thanks to Paul Palmero
MISS ARGENTINA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Joahanna Mariel Lasic
The Miss Universe Argentina 2009 finals took place at the Salón de las Américas in NH Hotel Provincial in Mar del Plata.
Here are the complete results:
Winner- Joahanna Mariel Lasic (photo)
1st RU- Gretel Venecia Otto
2nd RU- Gisela Melisa Berger Villa
Joahanna, who was crowned by the current Miss Universe, Venezuela's Dayana Mendoza, will represent Argentina in Miss Universe® 2009 in the Bahamas this August.
Special thanks to Paul Palmero
MISS BAHAMAS UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Kiara Sherman
The host country for Miss Universe 2009 has chosen its own representative for that pageant: Kiara Sherman, 25, (photo) was crowned Miss Bahamas Universe 2009 and will now represent the Bahamas when Miss Universe takes place in her country in August.
Ife Bethel Sears, 20, the first runner-up, was crowned Miss Bahamas Earth 2009. Amanda Appleyard, 19, second runner-up, was crowned Miss Bahamas International 2009.
There's a good chance that Kiara Sherman, the new Miss Bahamas Universe, will become her country's first ever Miss Universe semi-finalist.
The pageant took place at the Nassau's Rainforest Theatre.
MISS ITALY UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Laura Valenti
The Miss Universe Italy 2009 pageant took place yesterday night, at the Palariccione, in Riccione, Italy.
The winner was Laura Valenti, who edged out 23 other beauties from across Italy.
Last year Italy placed among the top 10 in Miss Universe 2008, in Vietnam. Laura will try to keep the Italian streak going.
Special thanks to Paul Palmero and corriere.it.
MISS EGYPT UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Elham Wagdi 
Elham Wagdi, a 25-year old dancer, painter, and aerobics instructor from Cairo, was chosen as Miss Egypt Universe 2009 during a casting call held last Monday, as informed by the organizing agency Face 2 Face.
Elham, who stands 1.75 m tall, will represent Egypt at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas next August.
She was 1st runner-up at the Miss Egypt 2005 contest and has also represented the country internationally in events like Miss Earth and Miss Intercontinental.
Info courtesy of Youssef Spahi, Face 2 Face
MISS GUATEMALA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Lourdes Figueroa
Lourdes Figueroa, a 20-year old model and student from Guatemala City; and Angelica Guevara from San Marcos, were crowned Miss Guatemala Universe and Miss Guatemala World respectively during an event held at the Gran Tikal Futura Expocenter on May 25th.
But the event was affected by a major scandal: Jennifer Chiong (Miss Guatemala 2008) who had been dethroned last December -for her inability to perform her duties- showed up at the event, uninvited, wearing her sash and crown, and bringing an audio track with her "farewell speech".
Chiong interrupted the event when she took the stage by storm during the performance of musical guest Carlos Peña (winner of Latin American Idol 2007). The audience and guests could not understand what was happening, and pageant directors removed her from the stage.
Afterwards, a brawl took place inside the venue, where journalists filmed and photographed the whole ordeal. Chiong took the stage again and grabbed the microphone to try to discredit the pageant organization. The contestants had to leave the stage and the scandal lasted for about an hour, until Chiong was removed from the premises.
Meanwhile, Lourdes Figueroa (1.78 m) will compete at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas (August 23) and Angelica Guevara will compete at the Miss World 2009 contest in Johannesburg, South Africa (December 3rd). Ivana Bonilla, Miss Chiquimula, was named Miss Guatemala International and will represent the country at the Miss International 2009 pageant in Macau.
Figueroa was crowned by Miss Guatemala 2007, Alida Boer.
MISS CANADA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Mariana Valente
Mariana Valente, a 23-year old student of languages at York University, was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2009 during an event held at the John Bassett Theatre in Toronto on May 16th.
Valente -who was born in Brazil and moved to Canada at age 12- stands 1.75 m tall. She will represent Canada at the Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas on August 23rd.
The 1st runner-up was model Ylenia Aurucci (26), who had been a contestant in Canada's Next Top Model; 2nd runner-up was Ksenia Mezenina, 3rd runner-up was Neda Derakhshan and the 4th runner-up was Isabelle Grastin.
TingJia Lorogiano won the People's Choice Award, while Chanel Beckenlehner won the Miss Elegance and Audience Favorite prizes; Xiao Sun was awarded Best Runway, and Christina Heslenfeld won the Best in Swimwear award.
56 women competed in this year's edition of the contest.
MISS TANZANIA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Illuminata James 
Illuminata James (photo, center) w as crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Tanzania 2009 beauty contest held at the Milmani Conference Center on Saturday. She will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in the Bahamas, August 23rd.
The 1st and 2nd runner-ups were Evelyne Almasi and Hidaya Maheda, respectively.
Info courtesy of Miss Universe Tanzania
MISS MALAYSIA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Joanne Belle Ng Li Vun 
Miss Malaysia Universe 2009 Joanne Belle Ng Li Vun (21, center) poses with first runner-up Cassandra Patrick (L) and second runner-up Claudia Tania Sibert (R) during the Miss Malaysia Universe 2009 contest in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 30 May 2009. Joanne Belle Ng Li Vun, standing 1.74 m tall, will represent Malaysia at the Miss Universe pageant at the Bahamas on 23 August 2009.
MISS BAHAMAS WORLD 2009 - Miss Joanna Brown
17 year-old Joanna Brown from Grand Bahama was crowned Miss Bahamas World 2009 at the Rainforest Theatre, in Cable Beach. She stands 1.83m and will represent the Bahamas in Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
(Special thanks to the Miss Bahamas Organization)
MISS GUAM UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Racine Manley
Racine Manley, a 1.68 m-tall beauty from Hagatna, is the new Miss Universe Guam. She will represent her territory in Miss Universe 2009, in the Bahamas.
Guam's best placement in Miss Universe's history came in 1982, when Patty Chong Kerkos placed second, in Lima, Peru.
MISS LATIN AMERICA IN THE WORLD 2009 - Miss Johana Solano
Johana Solano, 18, the representative of Costa Rica, won the Miss Latin America in the World 2009 title, edging out other 22 beauties. The pageant took place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The runner-ups were the candidates from USA, Brazil, Canada and Guatemala.
Special thanks: Allan Alemán
MISS TOURISM INTERNATIONAL CHINESE 2009 - Miss Shen Yujie
Shen Yujie (C), 20, a 1.78-me-tall model from Dalin, was crowned Miss Tourism International China 2009 and will represent her country in Miss Tourism Queen International 2009, which will be held in China on September 28.
The runner-ups were:
1st princess: Liu Xinhua (R)
2nd princess: Qi Guanqiong (L)
3rd princess: Fang Yuan
4th princess: Bai Shuyu
Special thanks to Paul Palmero and Chine-nouvelle
MISS INDONESIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Karenina Sunny Halim 
Karenina Sunny Halim (22), the delagate from the capital province, DKI Jakarta, won the Miss Indonesia 2009 title.
She will be Indonesia's representative in Miss World 2009.
Karenina, who was crowned by Miss Word Ksenia Sukhinova, has 6 diplomas from the Christian Home Schooling and is a teacher for children who were victms of the Tsunami.
The runner-ups were Miss Sulawesi and Miss Bali.
Special thanks to Dony Vernianto!
MISS SWEDEN UNIVERSE 2009
21-year-old Renate Cerljen, who stands 175 cm, won the Miss Universe Sweden 2009 title last night.
The 1st RU was Michaela Savic and the 2nd RU was Alexandra Rydeström.
Renate will now represent Sweden in Miss Universe 2009.
Special thanks to Michael Knittel!
MISS NAMIBIA 2009
The Miss Namibia 2009 finals took place last Saturday night at the Windhoek Country Club & Resort in Windhoek.
Here are the results:
WINNER - Happie Ntelamo (photo). She will compete in the Miss World 2009 pageant.
1st RU - Tanya Schemmer
2nd RU - Susan van Zyl
Special thanks to Paul Palmero and Conny Maritz
MISS MEXICO INTERNATIONAL 2009 - Miss Anagaby Espinoza
Anagaby Espinoza, one of the sensations in last year's Miss World pageant, will now represent Mexico in Miss International 2009, in Macau.
In Miss World 2008, this Mexican beauty won the Beach Beauty contest, was a finalist in the other four fast-track events, and was among the 15 semi-finalists.
Mexican fans and many pageant experts around the world believe that Anagaby could win a second Miss International title for her country.
She will replace Laura Zuñiga, dethroned last December.
Special thanks to David!
MISS EARTH GUAM - Miss Maria Luisa Santos
Model Maria Luisa Santos was crowned Miss Earth Guam 2009, at the night of June 10.
She will now get prepared to represent Guam in Miss Earth 2009, in the Philippines.
The runner-ups were:
Miss Air Guam - Tonilynn Taitano Dotts
Miss Water Guam - Tiffany Degracia
Miss Fire Guam - Shirley Chu
MISS EARTH VENEZUELA 2009 - Miss Jessica Barboza
Jessica Barboza, a native of Maracaibo, is the new Chica Sambil Model, or Miss Earth Venezuela 2009. A favorite since her arrival in Margarita Island, Jessica will now get ready to compete in the Philippines.
Andreina Gómez, the runner-up, will represent Venezuela in Miss American Continent 2009, in Ecuador.
The other runner-ups were:
2nd runner-up: Nataly Navas
3rd runner-up: Juliana Leal
4th runner-up: Sara Angelinix
Humberto Acevedo, Venezuela's correspondent for Global Beauties, was one of the judges.
MISS WORLD ITALY - Miss Alice Taticchi
The new Miss Mondo Italia, or Miss World Italy 2009, is 19-year-old Alice Taticchi of Perugia, Umbria.
She was crowned last Saturday night at the Marina Bleu Salento in Galipolli.
She is a model and stands at 1.84m.
Alice will now get ready to participate in Miss World 2009, in South Africa.
Special thanks to Paul Palmero
MISS & MR WORLD CROATIA 2009 
Ivana Vasilj and Bruno Orešković were crowned Miss Hrvatske 2009 and Mister Hrvatske 2009 respectively just minutes ago in Zagreb. They will represent Croatia in Miss and Mr World 2009.
Special thanks to Paul Palmero!
MISS WORLD BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA - Miss Andrea Šarac
Andrea Šarac from Gacka won the Miss BiH za Miss Svijeta 2009 (Miss Bosnia and Herzegovina 2009), in the city of Brčko.
She will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in Miss World 2009, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 12.
Lenka Časar and Sabina Vodeničarević were the runners-up.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo
STAR HELLAS (MISS GREECE)2009
The Star Hellas (Miss Greece) 2009 pageant took place yesterday night in Athens. Five queens, for all five Grand Slam pageants, were crowned. Meet them:
1.STAR HELLAS 2009(Miss Greece Universe)
Name: Vivianna Kampanile
Age: 19
Height: 180cm
2.MISS HELLAS 2009(Miss Greece World)
Name: Alkistis Anynanti
Age: 23
Height: 176cm
3.MISS GREECE INTERNATIONAL 2009
Name: Margarita Papandreou
Age: 21
Height: 177cm
4.MISS GREECE EARTH 2009
Name: Daiana Igropoulou
Age: 21
Height: 177cm
5.MISS GREECE TOURISM QUEEN
Name: Christianna Gargaropoulou
Age: 22
Height: 177cm
Bellezas Panamá 2009
Joyce Jacobi, a 21-year old law student from David (Chiriquí) and Geraldine Higuera, a 2o-year old physical therapist from La Chorrera, were crowned Miss International and Miss Earth Panama respectively during the finals of the Bellezas Panamá beauty contest held at the Centenario ballroom in the Vasco Núñez de Balboa Convention Center in Panama City.
Jacobi (left), stands 1.73 m in height and will represent Panama at the Miss International 2009 beauty pageant to take place in Japan and Macau, next November; and Higuera (right), stands 1.71 m tall and will compete in the Miss Earth 2009 contest to be held in Manila, Philippines, in October.
The remaining finalists were Silvia Castro and Stephanie Tom. 13 women competed in the annual event, organized by Tania Hyman's Models and Talents.
Special thanks to Julio Burgos
MISS CHINA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Jing Yao Wang
Miss Universe China 2009 is Jing Yao Wang, 19 years old, 1.78 m-tall. She won the title earlier this Saturday, in Beijing, and will now get ready to represent her country in the Miss Universe pageant, which will take place in the Bahamas.
The runner-ups were:
1st runner-up: Yu Jun Liu
2nd runner-up: Mei Qi Li
Special thanks to Michael Knitell
INTERNATIONAL CATTLE QUEEN 2009 - Joanna De Los Ángeles Parra Córdova
Joanna De Los Ángeles Parra Córdova (right), the representative of the United States, was crowned International Cattle Queen'09 in Montería, Colombia, last Sunday evening.
María Astrid De La Espriella Simanca won the Colombian title, and will compete internationally in 2010.
Read more about the pageant on Global Beauties' BLOG.
(special thanks to El Meridiano).
MISS LEBANON 2009/2010 - Martine Andraos
Martine Andraos, newly crowned Miss Lebanon 2009, fixes her crown after winning the Miss Lebanon 2009 contest, in Adma, north of Beirut, Lebanon, late Friday June 26, 2009.
Martine will now represent Lebanon at the Miss World 2009 contest in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December; and at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant next Summer.
(AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
MISS ROMANIA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Elena Bianca Constantin
Elena Bianca Constantin (L) is crowned Miss Universe Romania by Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela (R) in Bucharest June 27, 2009. Constantin, 20, will represent Romania at the Miss Universe beauty pageant due to be held in Paradise Island, Bahamas, on August 23, 2009.
REUTERS / Radu Sigheti
MISS IRELAND UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Diane Donnelly
Diane Donnelly (center), a 20-year old model, was crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2009 on June 26th.
The 1.75 m beauty will now represent her country at the Miss Universe pageant to take place in the Bahamas next August.
The Miss Universe Ireland contest is headed by former Miss Ireland Andrea Roche.
(Courtesy of Entertainment Ireland)
Miss Italia nel Mondo 2009 - Miss Diana Curmei
Diana Curmei, Miss Moldova, was crowned Miss Italia nel Mondo 2009 during an vent held at the Palazzo del Turismo in Jesolo on Saturday, June 27th. The 18-year old student stands 1.76 m tall and beat 49 other contestants for the title.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Romania, Elena Simona Lungu (22). Completing the Top 6 were the contestants from Argentina, Indonesia, United States, and Argentina (Buenos Aires).
(Courtesy of RAI)
MISS NETHERLANDS UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Avalon-Chanel Weyzig
Avalon-Chanel Weyzig, a 20-year old model, was crowned Miss Universe Netherlands 2009 during an event held on June 27th.
The 1.69 m beauty will now represent her country at the Miss Universe 2009 pageant in Nassau, Bahamas, next August.
The runner-ups were Stephanie Bos and Stevie Hartmann. This year's contest was organized by former Miss Netherlands Kim Kotter.
(Courtesy of Miss Universe Nederlands)
MISS GHANA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Jennifer Victoria Koranteng
The elegant and articulate 22 year old graduate of the University of Ghana (Psychology Major), Jennifer Victoria Koranteng has been chosen as Miss Universe Ghana 2009 in a closed-selection in Accra.
The 1.80 m beauty will represent Ghana at the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant to be held in the beautiful Paradise Island in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, on August 23 2009.
After several rounds of tests on individual presentation, personality, physical fitness, composure and grace, as well general intelligence, Jennifer scored the most points beating Suzanna Naa Amuah Alberto Darko and Daphne Grace Allotey to 2nd runner-up and 1st runner-up positions respectively. The other contestants were Angela Effum and Matilda Hammond.
The excited winner says she would love to use her voice and new status to support the needy in society and to spell out the importance of education particularly for the girl-child. “I’m expecting to put Ghana on the map and to do very well. So people would know that Ghana is not only a land of gold and timber but also a land of great beauties”, comments Jennifer.
(Courtesy of the Global Post)
MISS SIERRA LEONE INTERNATIONAL 2009 - Miss Mariatu Kargbo
Sierra Leonean International super star Mariatu Kargbo, who is based in China, has been crowned MISS SIERRA LEONE 2009 at the annual Madam Yoko Entertainment premier beauty pageant contest on Saturday June 13, 2009, at the prestigious Family Kingdom, Aberdeen, Freetown.
The 5ft 8inches tall beauty queen won the minds and hearts of the judges who polled the highest scores after putting up an extra ordinary performance that turned the entire hall in ecstasy. The beauty queen demonstrated her talent with an acrobatic display that sent the entire audience into ecstasy.
She collected well over five million Leones on stage while displaying her talent in the competition. “I have never seen a queen demonstrate like this,” one fan who witnessed the unprecedented contest stated.
Speaking to this reporter after her coronation, Mariatu Kargbo said her dream had become true after. “I have prepared myself for the past two years when I saw Sierra Leone do badly in the 57th MISS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in SANYA (China)".
Courtesy of the Patriotic Vanguard
NUESTRA BELLEZA EL SALVADOR - Miss Mayella Mena
SAN SALVADOR, June 20 –Mayella Mena was crowned Nuestra Belleza El Salvador 2009 last Friday night in the capital city of San Salvador. Her next challenge? Miss Universe, August 23, in the Bahamas.
Special thanks to Michael Knitell
STAR CYPRUS 2009
Demetra Olimpiou (2nd left) won the Star Cyprus contest held in Nicosia on July 4th. The black haired beauty will represent Cyprus at the Miss Universe 2010 contest.
Chosen as Miss Cyprus 2009 was Christalla Tsiali (2nd right), who will represent the country at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December.
The 1st runner-up Antrea Ckolou is expected to compete in the Miss Europe 2009 contest. The 2nd runner-up was Valentina Elsagiet.
Courtesy of SigmaLive
MISS BRAZIL 2009 - Miss Luciana Bertolini
Luciana Bertolini, Miss World Roraima, was crowned Miss World Brazil 2009 in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro. Luciana's sister, Adriana Reis, was also crowned Miss World Brazil in 1998, when she was a Miss World semi-finalist. Soon hundreds of photos from the Brazilian pageant (photo Fabio Nunes)
MISS GIBRALTAR 2009 - Miss Kaiane Aldorino
Twenty-two year old Kaiane Aldorino was crowned Miss Gibraltar 2009 in a pageant that attracted 16 lovely ladies last Saturday, 27 June 2009, at the Alameda Open Air Theatre. She will represent her country at the Miss World 2009 pageants to be held in December in London and Johannesburg, South Africa.
The newly crowned beauty queen is a Human Resources Clerk by profession. She was crowned by Miss Gibraltar 2008, Krystle Robba.
Thanks and credit to beautyinpageants.blogspot.com
MISS GUYANA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Jenel Cox
Gorgeous Jenel Cox won the right to represent Guyana at the 58th edition of Miss Universe to be held in the Paradise Island, Bahamas on August 23rd by winning the Miss Guyana Universe 2009 at the National Cultural Centre.
Thanks and credit to beautyinpageants.blogspot.com
MISS GERMANY UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Martina Lee
Twenty-four year-old Martina Lee was crowned Miss Germany 2009 at the Hotel Park-Inn in Dortmund last night, July 5th.
The gorgeous 1.78 meters tall beauty queen is going to represent Germany at the 58th Miss Universe to be held in Bahamas on August 23rd. She beat 6 other candidates to bag the crown. Her vital statistics of 34-23-32 could has been one of the major factors that propelled her to victory.
Thanks and credit to beautyinpageants.blogspot.com
MISS SERBIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Jelena Markovic
Twenty-one year-old Jelena Markovic of Uzice was crowned Miss Serbia 2009 in Belgrade last July 6th. She will be representing her country at the Miss World 2009 pageant that will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa and in London.
First Runner-up was twenty-two year-old Lidija Kocic who entered the pageant as Miss Belgrade. She will be representing Serbia at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant. Last year's First Runner-up, Dragana Atlija, will be the one who is going to Bahamas to compete at the 2009 Miss Universe at the Paradise Island.
Named Second Runner-up was Jovana Bisevac. She will competing at Miss Europe 2009.
Thanks and credit to beautyinpageants.blogspot.com
MISS KOREA 2009 - Miss Kim Joo Ri
Majority of the pageant lovers around the world are happy with the crowning of Kim Joo Ri as Miss Korea 2009. Most are saying Korea did not mess it up this time. Korea selected the right girl for the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
Twenty-one year-old Kim Joo Ri represented the capital Seoul at the Miss Korea 2009 pageant. She won the title last Wednesday. Miss Korea 2008 Na Re happily crowned her.
``I am so happy and I thank everybody who has been cheering for me. I'm happy, but I believe this means I will have to try harder to uphold the Miss Korea spirit. I promise I will do my best,'' Kim said.
A graduate from the Bolshoi Ballet School, Kim enjoys various sports including horseback riding, swimming and golf as well jazz dancing. Fluent in English and Russian, she dreams of becoming a ballerina or a diplomat.
There were 56 candidates from the country and some overseas Korean communities who participated in the pageant.
Former Miss Korea Sohn Tae-young and VJ Lee Ki-sang hosted the 53rd Miss Korea Pageant.
The new Miss Koreas will represent Korea at Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss World, Miss Earth and Miss International pageants.
Thanks and credit to beautyinpageants.blogspot.com
MISS PARAGUAY 2009
In a gala event held in Asuncion, Paraguay crowned its three beauty queens for 2009. Miss Universe Paraguay is Mareike Baumgarten (left), who will compete in the Bahamas; Miss World Paraguay is Tamara Sosa (right), who will compete in South Africa, London and Dubai; Miss International Paraguay is Romina Bogado, who will compete in Japan and Macau.
The runner-ups were Carmen Valdivieso (1st) and Daiana Cubilla Lee (2nd).
Courtesy of Michael Knittel
Miss TQ Fernando de Noronha 2009
Ana Carolina Madeira, one of the most popular participants in the 9th edition of Big Brother Brazil, held earlier this year, was crowned Miss TQ Fernando de Noronha 2009, and will represent the Brazilian archipelago at the Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 pageant, in China.
"Sometimes I think I'm dreaming, this means more to me than winning $1 million in Big Brother", she told journalists after being crowned last Saturday night, in Angra dos Reis.
Ana Carolina is 24 years old, 1.72 m-tall, has a degree in Law and is an animals advocate. "I have more than 10 dogs. I love dogs and I get involved in all kinds of movements to protect animals".
Photo courtesy of Paulo Mendel
MISS TQ PUERTO RICO - Miss Agnes Benitez
Twenty-two-year-old Agnes Benítez, 1.73 m-tall, has been selected to represent Puerto Rico in Miss Tourism Queen 2009, in China. The sexy brunette participated in Miss Universe Puerto Rico last year.
Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 kicks-off on August 8, in the province of Heinan, China. The final event will take place in Zhengzhou, on October 28.
Photo courtesy of Edwin Toledo
MISS US INTERNATIONAL 2009 - Aileen Jan Valdehueza-Yap
Aileen Jan Valdehueza-Yap (C), 20, Miss Texas, won the title Miss US International 2009 and will represent the United States in the 49th Miss International pageant to be held at the Venetian Macao Resort in Macau, China on November 7, 2009.
Miss US International 2009: Texas, Aileen Jan Veldehueza-Yap
1st runner-up: Florida, Lees Daryanne Garcia
2 nd runner-up: Michigan, Shawna Vale
3rd runner-up: California, Kristy Davis
4th runner-up: Wyoming, Keri Shar
Courtesy of Edwin Toledo
MISS SPAIN 2009 - Miss Estibaliz Pereira 
Miss A Coruña, Estibaliz Pereira (23, center) was crowned Miss Spain 2009 during the annual event held this time in Cancun, Mexico, on July 19th. The model and student of Fashion Design stands 1.81 m tall and will represent Spain at the Miss Universe and Miss World 2009 pageants.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Granada (Carmen García), who will represent Spain in Miss Europe 2009; and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Jaen (Alejandra Echevarría) who will compete in Miss International 2009 to take place in Japan and Macau.
Special thanks to Sergio Gomez Platero
MISS JAMAICA UNIVERSE 2009 - Miss Carolyn Yapp
Carolyn Yapp, a 25 year old Interior Designer was crowned Miss Jamaica Universe 2009 on Thursday July 16, in a private ceremony at The Refuge at Villa Ronai, attended by the family and friends of the contestants, as well as producers and organizers from Pulse, licensees for the Jamaica preliminary to Miss Universe.
As Miss Jamaica Universe, Carolyn will get the opportunity to represent Miss Jamaica at Miss Universe 2009 in Nassau, The Bahamas on August 23, 2009 before a worldwide audience of close to one billion persons.
Visibly elated following her win Carolyn says, “It has always been a dream of mine to be an ambassador for my country and this is my chance! I know the competition will be tough but I’m ready to do my country proud and bring the title home.”
First runner-up was Fallon Harris a 21 year old student at the University of the West Indies and fashion model. Third runner-up was budding model, singer and designer, 19 year old Krystina Black. The judges were well known fashion and beauty personalities Barry Moncrieffe, former principal dancer of the NDTC and fashion designer; Gilou Bauer, Curator of the Mutual Life Gallery and Lois Lake-Sherwood, artist, business executive and diplomat. The winner was the universal choice of all the judges.
Pulse made a special appeal to Jamaicans to come forward to compete for the title, despite giving up the license earlier this year, as the Miss Universe Organization prevailed on the Jamaican company to conduct a contest and produce a Miss Universe entrant from Jamaica. This year is considered especially important for Caribbeans, as the event will be held at Atlantis in the Bahamas, next door to Jamaica. This might be a year in which Jamaica has its best chance, given the event’s presence in the region and the potential of the stunningly beautiful Miss Yapp.
Courtesy of Pop Style Jamaica
MISS WHALE 2009 - Miss Lucy Whitehouse
The Miss Wales 2009 finals took place at the Cardiff International Arena, in Cardiff. Winner was 21-year-old Lucy Whitehouse of Barry. The new Miss Wales was working as a nurse before being crowned.
MISS NAMIBIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Happie Ntalamo 
Happie Ntelamo was crowned as the new Miss Namibia 2009 held last Saturday, June 6 at the Windhoek Country Club & Resort in Windhoek. She was crowned by Marelize Robberts, Miss Namibia 2008. Happie is 21 years old and stands 185cm tall. She will represent her country at the Miss World 2009 Beauty Pageant to be held in Johannnesburg, South Africa on December 12.
MISS ENGLAND 2009 - Miss Rachel Christie
The niece of former Olympic sprint champ Linford Christie was crowned the first black Miss England. Rachel Christie, 20, who is set to represent the UK in heptathlon at the 2012 Olympics, triumphed despite being injured in a car crash last Friday. She suffered whiplash and bruising and spent the night in hospital but recovered to scoop the beauty title.
Rachel, from Kensington, West London, told organisers: "My ambition in life is to win gold in the 2012 Olympics. "I want to be successful in whatever I choose to do in life."
Protesters had gathered outside the event at the Metropole Hilton Hotel in Central London to denounce it as sexist. They held banners with slogans "every woman is a queen" and "beauty is not skin deep".
Rachel had been among the bookies' favourites to clinch the title, and she is the first black woman to capture the title.
Courtesy of The Sun
MISS AUSTRALIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Sophie Lavers
Sophie Lavers, 24, was crowned Miss World Australia 2009 at a ceremony in Sydney tonight, beating 19 other hopefuls. Ms Lavers, from canberra, is completing an acting course and hopes to work in the television or film industry.
The Australian
MISS PUERTO RICO WORLD 2009 - Miss Jennifer Colon Alvarado
21 year-old Jennifer Colon Alvarado, a professional model and architecture student from Bayamon, was crowned Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2009 on a televised event held at the Tapia Theater in Old San Juan with the participation of 24 contestants.
The first runner-up was Yara Lasanta from Barranquitas and Melissa Serrano from Vega Baja was second runner-up. Isabela's Amanda Diaz and Juncos' Libni Garcia finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Prior to the competition, several fast-track events were held to select the best contestant in sports, modeling, swimsuit, talent and charity.
The fast-track winners were Rebecca Fernandez, Culebra (Sports); Jennifer Colon, Bayamon (Model); Yara Lasanta, Barranquitas (Swimsuit); Mariselle Morales, Guaynabo (Talent); and Jennifer Ortiz, Orocovis (Charity).
Colón, who stands 1.75m, will represent Puerto Rico at the 59th Miss World pageant to be held on Johannesburg, South Africa on December 12.
Complete Results
Miss Mundo de Puerto Rico 2009: Bayamon, Jennifer Colon Alvarado
1st Runner-Up: Barranquitas, Yara Liz Lasanta Santiago
2nd Runner-Up: Vega Baja, Melissa Serrano Flores
3rd Runner-Up: Isabela, Amanda Diaz Torres
4th Runner-Up: Juncos, Libni Garcia Pabellon
Semi-finalists
Caguas, Glorimar Serrano Rodriguez
Camuy, Carla Harrison Canals
Culebra, Rebecca Fernandez Perez
Guaynabo, Mariselle Morales Cordero
Humacao, Maria Angelica Hernandez Garcia
Orocovis, Jennifer Ortiz Melendez
Ponce, Azarel Nadal Torres
Special Awards
Photogenic: Juncos, Libni Garcia Pabellon
Congeniality: Camuy, Carla Harrison Canals
Face: Juncos, Libni Garcia Pabellon
Hair: Rio Grande, Karen Robles Hernandez
Courtesy of Edwin Toledo
MISS WORLD PERU - Miss Claudia Maria Carrasco
Last night Miss World Peru 2009 was crowned at the Circuito de Aguas Park in Lima, Peru. The winner was Claudia Maria Carrasco, Miss Cuzco, the first ever winner from her department. The new queen was crowned by Maria Julia Mantilla, Miss World 2004, from Peru.
Miss Pasco, Tatiana Simon, was the 1st runner-up, and received the title Miss Tourism Queen Peru 2009. She will represent Peru in China next month.
Miss Lima, Jimena Rumini, was the 2nd runner-up, followed by Miss Arequipa, Pieriangel Daniela Dodero, 3rd runner-up, Miss La Libertad, Maria Lourdes Mantilla, 4th runner-up, and Miss Tumbes, Diana Carolina Limo, the 5th runner-up.
The show was hosted by Silvia Cornejo, Miss World Peru 2006 and Miss Tourism Queen 2008, and telecast live by Canal 7.
The beautiful new Miss World Peru will now get ready to represent her country in Miss World 2009, in South Africa, on December 12.
MISS SUPRANATIONAL 2009
A new sovereign of Global Beauty is to be elected on 5 September 2009 in Poland: Miss Supranational.
The venue will be a majestic modern amphitheater close to Warsaw, the capital of the Central European country.
"We decided for Poland", declares Tryny Marcela Yandar Lobón, President of World Beauty Association (WBA) S.A., "as the proven and reliable local host with a fantastic TV transmitted show made it very easy for us to launch the brand."
The initiators of the Panama-based Licensor are committed to excellence, quality and compliance. "Despite interesting price monies of more than 50,000 USD, this solid committment is the unique selling point to our partners", she stresses.
National Directors are still welcomed to send inquiries and also invited to visit the webpage www.misssupranational.com.
MISS SINGAPORE WORLD 2009 - Miss Ris Low
Miss Ris Low was crowned Miss Singapore World 2009. The pageant was held on Friday 31st July.
Miss Low will represent Singapore in the Miss World 2009 pageant to be held on December 12, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
MISS TEEN USA 2009 - Miss Stormi Henley
Crossville’s Stormi Henley went on a trip to Nassau, The Bahamas and is returning with a one of a kind souvenir – the 2009 Miss Teen USA tiara. The daughter of Chattanooga native and professional golf caddy Kip Henley, who won the Golf Channel’s “The Big Break” a few seasons ago, will now be capitalizing on her once in a lifetime opportunity after becoming just the second Tennessee entrant to win the Teen USA title Friday night at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort.
The 18-year-old graduate of Cumberland County High School won the Tennessee preliminary on Oct. 8 in Clarksville. In 1997, Shelly Moore became the first Volunteer State representative to win the Teen crown since the pageant’s inception in 1984 as the younger version of the Miss USA Pageant.
Miss Georgia Brooke Fletcher, who was Miss Henley’s roommate during the competition, was first runner-up.
Miss Henley will be based in New York during her year of service for the organization that is owned by real estate mogul Donald Trump. She will make appearances with her “sister” titleholders Miss USA Kristen Dalton and the new Miss Universe who will be crowned later this month.
The pageant was internationally webcast for the first time after losing its network television contract two years ago.
Courtesy of www.chattanoogan.com
MISS INTERNATIONAL GBQ 2009 - Miss Vasana Wongbuntree
Vasana Wongbuntree, Miss Thailand, was crowned Miss International GBQ 2009, in Daqing, China. The 1st runner-up was Botova Anna, Miss Russia, followed by Miss Taiwan, Chen Ni-Ya (2nd ru), Miss Italy, Catherina Calicchia Eliana Catherina (3rd ru), and Miss Brazil, Mariana Bathke (4th ru).
In the top 15 were the candidates from Canada, Korea, Australia, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Poland, Puerto Rico, China.
The new Miss International GBQ was the 1st runner-up in Miss Tourism Queen 2007 and a semi-finalist in Miss International 2007.
Congratulations to the winner!
Courtesy of Sean Chia
Courtesy of Globalbeauties
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