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THE PHOTO GALLERIES AND PROFILE OF THE CONTESTANTS
MISS WORLD THAILAND 2009 - Miss Pongchanok Kunklub
18 year - old Pongchanok Kunklub was crowned Miss Thailand World 2009 during an event held in Bangkok on October 17th.The 1.74 m beauty will now represent Thailand at the Miss World 2009 pageant in South Africa
MISS LITHUANIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Vaida Petraskaite
23 year-old Vaida Petraskaite was crowned Mis Lietuva 2009 after the conclusion of a reality show that began last June. She will represent Lithuania in Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 12.
NEW MISS SINGAPORE WORLD 2009 - Miss Pilar Carmelita Arlando
ERM World Marketing is pleased to announce 20 year old student Pilar Carmelita Arlando as the new Miss Singapore World 2009, who will represent Singapore in South Africa for the Miss World 2009 Pageant. She was the second runner up of Miss Singapore World 2009 held on the 31st July at the Shangri La Hotel.Pilar also won Miss Personality and Miss Abry awards.
Pilar is of interesting mixed heritage. Her father, a police officer is of Chinese- Indian descent and her mother is a pre school supervisor is of Portuguese and Dutch descent. The family take Malay as their second language. She has 3 brothers and is the only girl in the family.
Pilar is presently a student at MDIS and studying for her Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management. She speaks English and Malay and hopes one day to be a manager in a tour company.
Her hobbies are dancing, Soccer, Bowling and Archery.
Her parents have been interviewed and they reassured us that she has no criminal records or probation order to keep.
ERM decided not to select the first runner up as the new Miss Singapore World, due to her claims of injury because she cannot stand for long hours. The international pageant will be a physically and psychologically demanding experience. It would be best that she remain to recuperate in Singapore.
Our contest’s agreement does not bind ourselves automatically to select the first runner up take over the winner should the winner fail to fulfil her duties. When such an occasion arises, ERM may at its discretion select from any of the finalists of the contest. In this instance, there were two runners-up to choose from.
Pilar was originally slated to represent Singapore at the Miss University 2009 Pageant for tertiary students in Seoul, Korea from the 12th October to the 6th November. But the pageant was postponed to next year due to H1N1. Since then she has been preparing herself for this pageant, she will be ready to go to Miss World 2009.
The Miss World 2009 will be held on the 13th December in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Press release sent by ERM World Marketing
MISS KENYA WORLD 2009 - Miss Fiona Konchella
Fiona Konchella was crowned Miss Kenya 2009 at the Kenya International Conference Centre in Nairobi. She will represent Kenya in Miss World 2009 in South Africa. First runner-up is Tabitha Wachiuri and second runner-up is Susan Kamau.
Courtesy of Edwin Toledo
MISS CHINA WORLD 2009 - Miss Yu Sheng
Yu Sheng, 22 years old and 1.74 m in height, was crowned Miss China 2009 on October 6th in Shenzen. She will represent the People's Republic of China at the Miss World 2009 competition in South Africa next December.The First Runner-Up is Zhan Yang and the second runner-up is Yu Wei Wei. EastDay
MISS MUNDO DOMINICANA WORLD 2009 - Miss Ana Rita Contreras Sosa
Ana Rita Contreras Sosa; 24, 1.70 m, from Bayaguana, was crowned Miss Mundo Dominicana 2009 in a small event held in Santo Domingo.Ana Rita will represent the Dominican Republic in the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 12.
MISS BELIZE WORLD 2009 - Miss Norma Leticia
Norma Leticia "Letty: Lara, from San Pedro, won the Miss World Belize 2009 title in an event held at the Corozal Andres Campos Civil Center in the town of Corozal with the participation of 8 contestants.
She will represent Belize in Miss World 2009 in London and South Africa next December.
MISS TANZANIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Miriam Gerald
Miriam Gerald; 21, 1.73 m from Mwanza, was crowned Vodacom Miss Tanzania 2009 in Dar es Salaam. She will represent Tanzania in Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 12. First runner-up is Beatrice Lukindo and second runner-up is Julieth William.
MISS BARBADOS WORLD 2009 - Miss Leah Marville
23 year old Leah Marville (photo), a Law student and professional model was crowned Miss Barbados 2009 during a pageant held last October 3rd.The 1.73 m beauty will now represent Barbados at the Miss World 2009 pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December.
Courtesy Edwin Toledo & GlobalBeauties
MISS MALAYSIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Thanuja Ananthan
Law student Thanuja Ananthan believes in second chances. Although she was only a finalist in Miss World Malaysia last year, she persevered and returned to win the Miss World Malaysia 2009 crown.“I came back because I believed that I still had that little bit more to give,” an ecstatic Thanuja said.
The 23-year-old said she was very nervous before the winner was announced as she felt that she had not given her best shot in the question and answer session.
Thanuja was asked what she would do if a scandal about her was to surface after she was crowned.
“Scandals are disgraceful gossips and I do not condone them. There never was and never will be any about me because I stick to my principles and will not compromise in anything that is against something I strongly believe in,” she answered calmly.
The pageant finale was held at a shopping centre here last night.
The first runner up was Stefanie Chua, while Christy Yeoh was the second runner up.
Thanuja, who stands 1.80 m tall, will be in London to participate in various Miss World activities next month before the big day in Johannesberg, South Africa on Dec 12.
The proceeds from this year’s pageant will go to the StART Society that provides underprivileged children with the opportunity to develop their potential in arts.
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
MISS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO WORLD 2009 - Miss Ashanna Arthur
The Miss Trinidad and Tobago World Pageant took place at the Queen's Hall Auditorium as what most would refer to as a Gala Pageant Event.With the theme: "Beauty with a Purpose" etched on their minds, eleven young women appeared on the Queen's Hall stage with the hope of being crowned at the local leg to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the final show in Johannesburg South Africa on Saturday, December 12, 2009.
It was 21 year old Ashanna Arthur who emerged with the esteemed title of "Miss Trinidad and Tobago World 2009". Ashanna hails from Glencoe and has a Bachelors's Degree in Biology. She however, hopes to be the owner of an events management company one day.
She will represent the island at the Miss World 2009 contest to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December.
First runner up in the competition was Chenelle Maloney of South East Port of Spain, while second runner up was Danielle Tardieu Moze of Petit Valley.
The Miss Trinidad and Tobago World franchise is now owned and managed by Michael Raghunanan, a local fashion designer who operates Michael’s Vogue Designs and the competition is supported by the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs.
Courtesy News.co.tt & GlobalBeauties
MISS IRELAND WORLD 2009 -Miss Laura Patterson
Laura Patterson (19) beat 31 competitors to win the pageant at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, on Saturday night.The student and part-time model will now represent Ireland in the Miss World finals in South Africa later this year.
"I was very surprised. I think in every competition, you always have your favourites picked in your own head, and it's never yourself," she said.
"You always have three or four girls in your head who are going to take it home.
"I wasn't a favourite at all, I think I was 20-1."
Good odds for Laura's boyfriend who had put a £20 wager on her win.
Now the countdown to the finals in South Africa begins.
"It's all very daunting, but it's a very prestigious thing," she said.
"When I got up yesterday morning there were dress designers waiting to talk to me about outfits for the finals."
Laura is a law and accountancy student at the University of Ulster's Magee campus in Derry. She is a former Miss Teen Ireland winner.
Courtesy BBC News & GlobalBeauties
MISS NEPAL WORLD 2009 - Miss Zenisha Moktan
Zenisha Moktan, a 20-year old student from Kathmandu, was crowned Miss Nepal 2009 during an event held on September 24th.The 1.68 m beauty will represent Nepal at the Miss World pageant to take place in South Africa next December.
Around 100 Maoist protesters staged a sit-in as the beauty contest got under way, police said.
The demonstrators blocked the road and shouted "down with Miss Nepal" and "stop the exploitation of women," but left voluntarily as the contest began, police inspector Tul Bahadur Karki told AFP.
"Around 100 Maoist women staged a sit-in at the gate of where the beauty contest was being held," said Karki.
"The protesters left the scene as soon as the programme started."
The contest to select Nepal's candidate for the annual Miss World competition is being held under tight security after it was cancelled last year by the former Maoist-led government, which branded it anti-women.
The Maoists formed a government last year after winning landmark elections, and lawmakers from the party later said they would not allow the Miss Nepal event to take place.
But Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal -- who goes by the name Prachanda -- resigned as prime minister in May after just eight months in the job.
Contestants for the Miss Nepal crown must impress the judges with a performance of traditional songs and dances, and are questioned on their ambitions and political views.
But unlike Western beauty pageants, Miss Nepal does not have a swimsuit round. Contestants in the deeply conservative, majority-Hindu nation appear in traditional saris. (AP)
MISS ROMANIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Loredana Violeta Salanta
Loredana Violeta Salanta, 18 and 1.78m, from Bistrita, was crowned Miss World Romania 2009 at the Cantacuzino Castle in Bucharest. She will represent Romania in Miss World 2009 in South Africa next December.First runner-up was Alexandra Dumitrache from Mioveni, who will compete in Miss Tourism Queen Int'l 2010.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo
MISS CURACAO WORLD - Miss Chantalle Thomassen
The elegant 24 year-old Chantalle Thomassen was crowned Miss World Curaçao 2009 on September 4th. The model and student at Haagse University stands 1.80m tall and will represent Curaçao at the 59th Miss World 2009 pageant on December 12th in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The beautiful 21 year-old McKeyla Richards, former Miss World Curaçao 2007, has been chosen as Miss Curaçao Intercontinental 2009 and will represent the island at the 2009 Miss Intercontinental pageant, which will take place in Minsk, Belarus on September 27th.
The 1.81m tall Mc. Keyla is a student at the University from the Curacao Netherlands Antilles.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo
MISS UKRAINE WORLD 2009 - Miss Evgeniya Tulchevskaya
Evgeniya Tulchevskaya, 20, 1.78m-tall, from Dnipropetrovsk, was crowned Miss Ukraine 2009 at an event held in the Ukraina National Palace in Kiev, with the participation of 30 contestants.She will represent the Ukraine in Miss World 2009, in South Africa, next December 12.
First runner-up is Anastasia Senyna and second runner-up is Evelina Voloshin.
Oksana Skvortova, Irina Korshunova and Natalie Kochmar completed the Top 6.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo
MISS DEUTSCHLAND WORLD 2009 - Miss Alessandra Alores
Alessandra Alores, 25, is the new Miss World Deutschland 2009.
1st RU was Stephanie Peeck (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) (left)
2nd RU was Simone Goller (Bayern) (right)
Alessandra also competed in Miss Universe 2003, in Panama City. She has also participated in Miss Intercontinental in the past, and was elected Top Model of the Year in Egypt.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo and Michael Knittel
Photo: Frank Bauermann, beautyshooting.de
MISS COSTA RICA WORLD 2009 - Miss Angie Alfaro Loria
Angie Alfaro Loria, 18 and 1.74m-tall, was crowned Miss Mundo Costa Rica 2009 at the Radisson Europa Hotel in San Jose, and will represent Costa Rica at the 59th Miss World pageant in South Africa.Malena Orozco will go to Miss Earth and Jennifer Miranda will go to Miss International.
Maria Isabel Valera was the 1st runner-up.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo
MISS WORLD POLAND 2009 - Miss Anna Jamróz
21-year old Anna Jamróz (photo), a student from Rumia, was crowned Miss Polski 2009 during an event held at the Amphitheater in Plock on September 4th.The 1.79 m beauty will now represent Poland at the Miss World 2009 contest in Johannesburg, South Africa, next December.
The 1st runner-up was Monika Lewczuk (21), while the 2nd runner-up was Anne Sakowicz (20). Completing the top 5 were Iwona Wyrzykowska (18) and Katarzyna Czerwinskiej (18), respectively.
25 contestants competed in the contest, part of the Festival of Beauty which included this year's Miss Supranational 2009.
MISS WORLD HONG KONG 2009 - Miss Sandy Lau
The lovely Sandy Lau (C) was recently crowned Miss Hong Kong 2009, and will represent the Chinese territory in Miss World 2009.
The 1st runner-up, Germaine Li (L), will represent Hong Kong in Miss International, in China.
Mizuni Hung (R), was the 2nd runner-up.
Other special awards:
Miss International Goodwill: #6 Carly Wong
Miss Photogenic: #9 Candy Yuen
Miss Tourism Ambassador: #6 Carly Wong
Miss Trendy Vision: #8 Mizuni Hung
Sponsors awards
Beauty with Vitality: #3 Grace Cheng & 4 Sandy Lau
Perfect Skin: #7 Mandy Chung & 8 Mizuni Hung
Contestant Most Suited to Wearing Jewelry Award: 7 Mandy Chung
Most Creative: #5 Winnie Ma & 6 Carly Wong .
(Special Thanks to Rana Lee).
MISS ARUBA WORLD 2009 - Miss Nuraísa Líspíer
Nuraísa Líspíer, Miss Aruba International 2008, has been designated as Aruba's representative in Miss World 2009.
Last year, in Macau, she was one of the favorites for the Miss International title, but failed to make the cut. She won the "Best National Costume" award.
Special thanks to Miss Aruba
MISS MAAILMA SUOMI (FINLAND)2009 - Miss Sanna Kankaanpää
Sanna Kankaanpää was crowned Miss Maailma Suomi 2009, she will represent Finland in Miss World 2009.
First Runner-Up was Oona Kare, Second Runner-Up was Kuhlberg Heli.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo
MISS SURINAME WORLD 2009 - Miss Zoureena Rijger
Zoureena Rijger (C), 18, is the new Miss Suriname 2009. She will represent Suriname in Miss World 2009 in South Africa.The First Runner-Up was Wynona Redmond, and the Second Runner-Up was Sandy Amatdanom.
Courtesy of Edwin Toledo
NUESTRA BELLEZA MUNDO EL SALVADOR 2009 - Miss Elena Tedesco
Elena Tedesco, 18 and 1.66m-tall, is the new Nuestra Belleza Mundo El Salvador 2009. She will represent El Salvador in Miss World 2009 in South Africa.First Runner-Up is Ana Portillo, Second Runner-Up is Tatiana Rivera.
Lilian Torres and Gabriela Arriaza were 4th and 5th place, respectively.
Special thanks to Edwin Toledo
MISS JAMAICA WORLD 2009 - Miss Kerrie Baylis
Twenty-year-old Kerrie Baylis on Saturday walked away with lucrative prizes and the mandate to represent Jamaica at the Miss World competition in South Africa later this year. After making several appearances, with fellow contestants, the 5 feet 10 inches beauty was awarded the title, Miss Jamaica World (MJW) 2009 at the grand coronation show, last Saturday at The Jamaica Pegasus.
"I did not expect it," a super excited Baylis told The Gleaner after the show. "May be my answer to the question put me over the top," she added.
The first runner-up was Keri-Ann Bridgewater (left) and second runner-up was Stephanie Hazle (right).
MISS ETHIOPIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Lula Gezu
The “Miss World Ethiopia” contest was held on August 15th, 2009, at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Ababa. The beauty pageant and gala dinner started around 7:00pm local time. The contest was organized by Artaele Enterprise, and it was the seventh of its kind and the third for Artaele Enterprise. The pageant was conducted with the motto of “Beauty with purpose”.
Among the contestants, six of them came from Harar, Dire Dawa, Bahir Dar, and Mekele. Out of the 25 contestants, 12 of them passed to the next stage based on interview results and their confidence. Then, from the 12 contestants, six were selected as finalists for the top five positions, as two contestants got the same points and were tied. The final competition among the six contestants was a little tough because each of them were required to promote themselves, their country, and explain why they should be “Miss world Ethiopia 2009” in only one minute.
After the judges passed their decisions, the last three finalists were announced by program host, around 11:50pm (local time). After all was said and done, Lensa Tilahun, the 1.93m tall, elegant girl from Oromiya, became the 2nd runner up, and Hiwot Assefa, the 1.78m tall girl with a slim body and charming face from Addis Ababa, became the 1st runner up.
The crown of “Miss World Ethiopia 2009” was awarded to Lula Gezu (1.77m tall, 56 kg), a sophomore psychology student at Mekele University from Addis Ababa, a chocolate color and charming girl with high confidence. She received the crown for “Miss World Ethiopia 2009”. Lula Gezu was awarded a Diamond ring worth 60,000 ETB from Zoskales Dimond. The award was handed over by Ato Neway GebreAb, Senior Economic Advisor to Prime Minster Meles Zenawi. Both the 1st and 2nd runner ups were also awarded a Diamond ring worth about ETB 50,000.
Courtesy of http://www.ezega.com
MISS REYKJAVIK (ICELAND) WORLD 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
MISS RUSSIA WORLD 2009 - Sofia Rudieva
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.
MISS WORLD ST. KITTS NEVIS - Venetta Zakers
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 BULGARIS 2009
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.
MISS WORLD ISRAEL 2009 - ADI RODNITZKI
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.
MISS WORLD CANADA 2009 - Miss Lena Yanbing Ma
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.
MISS AUSTRIA 2009 - Miss Anna Hammel
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.
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 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 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).
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 WORLD ARGENTINA 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.
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 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 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 NAMIBIA 2009 - Miss Happie Ntelamo
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 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 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
MISS GREECE WORLD 2009 - Miss Alkistis Anynanti
The Star Hellas (Miss Greece) 2009 pageant took place in Athens. Five queens, for all five Grand Slam pageants, were crowned.
MISS HELLAS 2009(Miss Greece World)
Name: Alkistis Anynanti
Age: 23
Height: 176cm
MISS LEBANON WORLD 2009/2010 - Miss 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 CYPRUS WORLD 2009 - Christalla Tsiali
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.
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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.
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.
MISS PARAGUAY 2009
In a gala event held in Asuncion, Paraguay crowned its three beauty queens for 2009. Miss World Paraguay is Tamara Sosa who will compete in South Africa.
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 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 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
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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 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 COLOMBIA WORLD 2009 - Miss Daniela Ramos Lalinde
Miss Mundo Colombia 2009 finals took place at the Palacio de los Deportes in Bogotá, and the winner was 21-year-old Daniela Ramos Lalinde, representing Bogotá.Daniela stands 1.75 m. and will represent Colombia in Miss World 2009 to be held in Joburg, South Africa on December 12.
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