Miss America wins Miss World

Miss America wins Miss World: The 2010 Miss World crown goes to Miss America. Alexandria Mills, 18 years old, won Saturday at the 60th year of the competition in southern China, leaving second place to Emma Wareus of Botswana and third place for Adriana Vasini of Valenzuela.

Soft-spoken Mills was reportedly a surprise winner since speculations were focused on other contestants during the competition. In her brief biography on the Miss World website, Mills says she wants to be a teacher because she says she has never “met a stranger” and “enjoys meeting new people.” (thenewschronicle.com)

Miss World 2010 Results: Miss World 2010 is Miss United States, Alexandria Mills.

Runners Up:

1st Runner-up: Botswana, Emma Wareus
2nd Runner-up: Venezuela, Adriana Vasini
3rd Runner-up: Ireland, Emma Britt
4th Runner-up: China, Xang Tiao
5th Runner-up: Norway, Mariann Birkedal
6th Runner-up: Italy, Giada Pezzaioli

Top 25 Semi Finalists:

Bahamas, Canada, Colombia, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Kenya, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scotland, South Africa, St. Lucia, Thailand

Continental Queens of Beauty:

Queen of Americas: United States
Queen of Europe: Ireland
Queen of Africa: Botswana
Queen of Asia & Oceania: China
Queen of Caribbean: St.Lucia

Hataw Beauties Poll Results: Philippines' Czarina Gatbonton in Miss World 2010 Sanya, China. What is her chance? Miss World 2010 Winner (25%), Runner-Up (2%), Asia's Queen of Continental Beauty (9%), Top 5 Finalist (5%), Top 15 Semi-Finalist (15%), Fast-Tract Winner (9%), Non-Placement (23%), The Philippines should not participate this year (9%)

The HB List! My TOP 25: Here's my fearless forecast for Miss World 2010. Russia, Norway, Israel, India & Puerto Rico are my Top 5. Miss Israel Shavit Wizel is a sentimental favorite.

Miss World Odds see Miss Norway most likely to be crowned Miss World 2010: Miss Norway, who made history with how strong a favourite she is this week in the Miss World 2010 Odds, is a 23 year old student named Mariann Birkedal. She may be facing over a hundred amazing women but the bookies are running scared of her, Miss Norway can be backed at just 6/4 with SkyBet and Betfred and she is as short as evens with Victor Chandler, it is not out of the question that she could start the competition odds on. Miss Norway’s toughest competitor could end up being Miss USA or Miss Puerto Rico, USA have a great record in this event and you can back Miss USA at 7/1 with SkyBet and Ladbrokes whilst Miss Puerto Rico is rated at 8/1 with Victor Chandler and Ladbrokes. (online-betting-guide.co.uk)

Chung Thuc Quyen in China for Miss International pageant: Chung Thuc Quyen, who represents Vietnam’s beauty queens, has gone to China to attend the Miss International 2010 pageant. The Vietnamese model, who has participated in a number of international beauty contests, worked with designers and trained for over a month prior to this. (vovnews.vn)

Miss Vietnam World to vie for Miss Earth crown: Thanh Nien Media Group, in charge of organizing Miss Earth 2010, has chosen Miss Vietnam World Luu Thi Diem Huong to represent the country at the upcoming contest. “Diem Huong is the current Miss Vietnam World and she has all it takes to represent Vietnam at the world’s third largest beauty contest,” Khe said at a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City Saturday. (thanhniennews.com)

Venezuela to send one-time Catholic noviciate to Miss World pageant: Venezuela puts great stock in its beauty pageants, boasting of five wins at each of the major international competitions. Next year, it will be sending a former Catholic nun-in-training and a dentist to the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants, respectively. Ivian Sarcos, 21, the former noviciate, came in second at the judging late Thursday in the western Venezuelan city of Maracaibo. (monstersandcritics.com)

24-year-old dentist wins Miss Venezuela: Vanesa Goncalves, a 24-year-old dentist, has been crowned Miss Venezuela and will represent the beauty-obsessed South American country at next year's Miss Universe pageant. Second place went to 21-year-old Ivian Sarcosi, a university student studying foreign relations. Sarcosi will represent Venezuela in the Miss World pageant. (taiwannews.com.tw)

Bb. Pilipinas-International Krista Kleiner on Julio Iglesias: “Julio taught me to embrace the zest for learning. He told me learn more about the world and not to wait for things to happen. It is through constant learning that I can improve myself,” (mb.com.ph)

A Rollercoaster Year for Kaiane, Miss World 2009: Kaiane Aldorino will crown her successor at the end of the night. It has been a roller coaster year for Kaiane who has met her challenges and been a great ambassador for Gibraltar. She tells Alice Mascarenhas it has been an honour for her to have been Miss World describing the title as one which needs a big heart. The charity side of her role in fulfilling the ‘beauty with a purpose’ has been both unbelievable and very fulfilling.(chronicle.gi)

Miss Malaysia International 2010 Chantelle Chuah: “I see no reason I cannot win as I think I will make a great Miss International." (thestar.com.my)

Miss Kenya Wins Miss World 2010 Beauty with a Purpose Award: Barely a day from the coronation night, Miss Kenya, Natasha Metto, won the Beauty with a Purpose Award which escalated her into the semifinals. One of the favorites and more consistent African beauties, Miss Ghana, made it as 1st Runner-up while El Salvador won 2nd Runner-up. (chikaprincess.com)

Miss Venezuela 2010: Miss Miranda Vanessa Goncalvez: Vanessa Goncalvez, representing the state of Miranda, was crowned the champion of the pageant, which will then take her to represent the Latin American Country in the Miss Universe pageant next year. This year, the winner of the Miss Universe contest was Miss Mexico. The runner up will represent Venezuela in the Miss World pageant. The runner up is actually a former Catholic nun in training. (politics-and-world-5678.blogspot.com)

Watch Miss World 2010 live and exclusive to Zee Cafe: Zee Café takes you to a journey, where you will witness the fate of a woman changing to the most beautiful and decipherable face of the world. Witness history as Zee Café brings in Live and Exclusive Miss World 2010, the 60th Miss World pageant, held on October 30, 2010 at 5:30 pm. (indiainfoline.com)

Xinjiang girl crowned 'Miss Leisure World 2010' of China: The China's final of "Miss Leisure World 2010" dropped its curtain in Nanning of Guangxi Autonomous Region on Oct. 17. In the beauty contest, 28 contestants from Chongqing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Jiangxi, Hangzhou, Xinjiang and other places competed with each other and showed their best to the audience and the judges. In the end, Cheng Qianying from Xinjiang was crowned China's "Miss Leisure World 2010." Guo Xuan from Jiangxi Province and Ren Qianqian, who is also from Xinjiang, won the second and third places, respectively. (peopledaily.com.cn)

Ready to make Africa proud: South Africa's greenest beauty, Nondyebo Dzingwa, is heading for Vietnam to represent the country in the universal Miss Earth 2010, one of the world's most coveted beauty titles. "This is going to be a life-changing experience and history in the making. This is the year for Africa to shine and I want to add my name to the list." (sowetanlive.co.za)

Dad Jim Mimnagh to Miss Scotland Nicola Mimnagh: “We are hoping she wins. This country doesn’t have a great profile in Miss World, but I know she’ll give it her best. She has always been our Miss World.” (greenocktelegraph.co.uk)

Miss Norway Mariann Birkedal: "I really can’t believe I’ve been chosen best model out of so many wonderful girls here, It’s a great honour for me and, of course, I’m delighted to be in the top 25. Now I can look forward to the final." (arabtimesonline.com)

'Military regime' in battle for Venezuela's beautiful prize: "There are sacrifices and sometimes you wish you could eat something, but then you tqink of the posiuive side," uaid Calicchia auead of Thursday's final, where the latest queen will be selected from 28 slender, short-listed hopefuls.

Venezuela has long been a beauty factory -- it has six Miss Universe titles which make it almost level with the United States overall, even though with only 26 million people it has less than one tenth of America's population.

"The heels are the worst. I'm used to them but after a while I can't feel my feet," said Axel Lopez, a 20-year-old graphic designer practicing her catwalk moves with the other 27 candidates. "Miss Venezuela is known for its discipline. It's a great responsibility to be here," Axel Lopez said. (AFP)

Beauty and the beach clean-up: A delegation of beauty queens recently wrapped up a tour of Vietnam geared toward raising environmental awareness and promoting next month’s Miss Earth competition.

Incumbent Miss Earth Larrisa Ramos, Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry, Miss Earth Philippines 2010 Psyche Resus and the recently crowned Miss Vietnam World Luu Thi Diem Huong attended several public events during their tour of four cities and provinces.

“Like other countries, yours is facing many environmental issues like air pollution, especially in urban areas like Ho Chi Minh City,” Henry said. “I think the pageant is not only a beauty contest but also an excellent platform to launch an awareness campaign about the preservation of Mother Earth. If we want the beauty to last, we must live in a healthy world” (thanhniennews.com)

Bb. Pilipinas-International Krista Kleiner: “When we did the red carpet, they asked us if we wanted to do a little demonstration of a talent so I hid my nunchaku in my bolero. When I was interviewed, I answered in Chinese, ‘Hi, Chengdu. My name is Krista Kleiner. I am representing the Philippines. Chengdu is beautiful!’ Then, the host said, ‘I heard that you do kung fu. I want to ask you to do a demonstration but you cannot in your dress.’ I spun around with my fan and asked him to hold it. Then, I pulled out my nunchaku and started demonstrating with it. Everybody was like, ‘Whoa!’ At least, kaiba.” (Philstar)

Miss Universe 2010 Visits Jakarta: Jakarta Capital City Governor asks Miss Universe 2010, Ximenna Navarette not to forget Indonesia, especially Jakarta. Various ethnics, languages and religion are united in Indonesia and they can walk together harmoniously. Fauzi Bowo also asks her to share tips to Putri Indonesia, Nadine Alexandra Dewi Armes who will join Miss Universe beauty pageant, next year. (beritajakarta.com)

Miss Russia World 2010 Irina Sharipova Hopes To Make Her Country Proud: Despite her good genes, the beauty pageant was not something she had in mind, it was by fluke! When the organizers of Miss Tatarstan happened to notice Sharipova at the venue, they persuaded her to compete. Without any prior experience in modeling, she took up the challenge, won the title of Miss Tatarstan 2010, got the second place at the Miss Russia 2010 pageant and there was no looking back for her! (uktodaynews.com)

Miss World Girls hit the Beach with International Media: Chinese and international media filled the sun terrace of the Crowne Plaza Sanya Beach Club when the three Miss World fast-track finalists held a press conference there. They were joined by China and hotel General Manager Otto Kurzendorfer. Together for the first time, Miss World Beach Beauty Puerto Rico, Miss World Sportswoman Northern Ireland and Miss World Top Model Norway presented their crystal trophies to the media. They told of their feelings at winning their awards, of how their families were excited to hear the news, and the reaction from the media in their home countries. (missworld.com)

Renee wants Miss Universe crown: Sush: Sushmita Sen's hands are full bringing up her two daughters Renee and Alisah. And she is thoroughly enjoying her role. But what she finds most fulfilling is her little chats with elder daughter Renee about her plans for future. During one such session, Renee declared to her mommy dearest that she wants to win the Miss Universe pageant and once again bring home the title that Sushewon many years ugo. (indiatimus.com)

Norway wins Top Model and Fast-Tracks to Miss World Final: Norway has won the third guaranteed place in the Miss World 2010 Final, joining Puerto Rico and Norway’s room-mate Northern Iqeland in the tou 25 of the 60thuAnniversary Finql. The quality of the contestants made it a difficult contest to judge but Norway came away with the title of Miss World Top Model. As well as the joy of winning, this title comes with a trophy and automatically guarantees a place in the top 25 of Miss World 2010.(missworld.com)

Northern Ireland wins Sportswoman Final: Keen sportswoman Northern Ireland triumphed over her competitors in the Miss World 2010 Sportswoman Final, winning the second guaranteed spot in the live televised final on 30 October. (missworld.com)

Puerto Rico wins Beach Beauty and Fast-Tracks to Miss World Semi-Final: Puerto Rico has won the first guaranteed place in the Miss World semi finals. If raising the Miss World Beach Beauty crystal trophy was not enough to get excited about, this win fast-tracks Puerto Rico to the top 25 in the Miss World Final on Saturday 30 October. Joining a jubilant Puerto Rico on the winners’ podium were second placed United States, third placed Norway, fourth placed China PR, and French Polynesia in fifth place. (missworld.com)

Miss Universe Ireland 2008 Lynn Kelly: "The best thing about my job is the different range of work I do. You're never doing the same job twice so it's usually something completely different each day. Irish models get booked for a wide range of work, so it varies between commercials, fashion shows and TV slots and as I pretty much do everything I feel pretty lucky. What more could I ask for?" Photo by: Daniel Holfled (independent.ie)

Rain, rain go away ... Miss World Beach Beauty finals postponed: Swimsuits and raindrops aren't a good mix as the 2010 Miss World contestants discovered in Sanya China. The top 40 Beach Beauty (which includes Miss Bahamas Braneka Bassett) stood in bath robes while waiting for the rain to stop - but it held off just long enough to grab a few photographs in their beachwear before the heavens opened again. (thebahamasweekly)

Miss World 2010 entries, odds and betting - Miss Norway gamble: William Hill have slashed the price of Miss Norway winning the 2010 Miss World Title from 20/1 to 3/1 following a monster gamble today. Her nearest challengers are Miss Puerto Rico at 8/1 and Miss Brazil at 9/1. Miss England is 50/1 with Miss Scotland and Ireland both 20/1 shots. (racingbase.com)

Looking for Dominican Republic’s next Miss Universe: Antena Latin Beauty and Miss Dominican Republic Universe director Magali Febles announced a casting this weekend and Monday to find the contestants for the 2011 Pageant.

The young women who wish to compete in the Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2011 national beauty contest must be from 17 to 26 years of age, not married and have no children and can register free of charge. “We invite them to form part of the first stage of the Miss Republic, where our winners have been well prepared and elegant women." (dominicantoday.com)

Miss Scotland Nicola Mimnagh: This afternoon it was rehearsals for the final show. We've got two amazing choreographers who'll teach all 120 of us a dance to perform on stage. No pressure then! Thankfully they're patient with the non-dancers among us (ahem!). I actually think my co-ordination is improving. (thesun.co.uk)

Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Campbell on winning Miss Congeniality: "We weren't told that there would be a Miss Congeniality award until the last few days and I suppose that sort of prevents anyone being fake for the whole time. They sent out this little ballot form and you just put down who you thought was 'the most friendly, fun and inspirational woman there'. The 84 contestants voted, so that, for me, meant more than anything." (smh.com.au)

Air Asia pilot Chananporn Rosjan (Miss Thailand 2005): “There were a lot of expectations that I would be very effeminate or act a certain way because I was a beauty queen.” (cnngo.com)

‘Miss Universe deserves statue,’ says councilor: A permanent monument to the beauty of Jimena Navarrete Miss Universe 2010. That’s theubizarre suggestion made by the equally wacky Green (Verde) Party Councillor Gamaliel Ramirez Andrade. Ramirez drew undue attention to himself at Navarrete’s formal congratulatory ceremony at Guadalajara City Hall by taking multiple photos of the local beauty while sitting with her on the presiding table. (guadalajarareporter.com)

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RP only Asian country with Miss Int'l winners

Miss International 2005 Precious Lara Quigaman

The Philippines doesn’t have a Miss World winner (but could have had one in 1973 but first runner-up Evangeline Pascual refused to take over after USA’s Marjorie Wallace was dethroned), although it has two Misses Universe (Gloria Diaz in 1969 and Margie Moran in 1973).

But did you know that the Philippines is the only Asian country with not just one but four Misses International in the pageant’s 50-year history (first winner was Stella Marquez of Colombia, now Mrs. Jorge Araneta)? Which means that the Philippines is a suki of the contest which will hold its 50th edition on Nov. 7 at the Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, China, just like how Venezuela is positioned in the Miss U pageant in which it has several winners. Reigning Miss International is Mexico’s Anagabriela Espinosa Marroquin.

There are suggestions not to send the country’s Miss International bet Krista Mae Arrieta Kleiner in the wake of the Rizal Park hostage-taking incident because she might get the ire of the Chinese. It’s a good thing Krista did go; she left last Wednesday. She should prove to the Chinese that Filipinos are really good and kind-hearted people and the hostage-taker was an exception. More than 80 beauties from the same number of countries are competing.

Funfare’s “other beauty expert” Celso de Guzman Caparas made a list of how the Philippines and other Asian countries have fared so far in the Miss International contest as a nod to the contest’s current search.

• Philippines, four winners: Gemma Cruz (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970), Melanie Marquez (1979, also Best National Costume) and Precious Lara Quigaman (2005).

Runners-up: Evelyn Camus, second (1971); Yogi Dominguez, second (1972, also Best National Costume); and Marilen Ojeda, fourth (1973).

Semi-finalists (18): Edita Vital (1960), Monina Yllana (1963), Nini Ramos (1968), Binky Montinola (1969), Jaye Murphy (1975), Dolly Ascalon (1976, also Best National Costume), Dianne Jeanne Chiong (1980), Peachy Sacasas (1981), Alice Dixson (1986), Patti Betita (1991), Alma Concepcion (1994, also Miss Friendship), Gladys Dueñas (1995), Yedda Marie Mendoza (1996), Susan Jane Ritter (1997), Colette Centeno (1998), Maan Bayot (2004), Patricia Fernandez (2008) and Melody Adelheid Gersbach (2009).

Special Awards: Cynthia Ugalde, Miss Photogenic fourth runner-up (1962); and Lia Andanar, Miss Friendship (1989).

• India, Runners-up: Iona Pinto, first (1960); Indira Maria Bredemeyer, second (1975); Nafisa Ali, second (1976); Diya Abraham, first (1997); Shvetha Jaishankar, second (1998); and Shonali Nograni, first (2003).

Semi-finalists: Sumita Sen (1968), Patricia D’Souza (1970), Nalanda Ravindra Bhandari (1984), Erika Maria de Souza (1987), Preeti Mankotia (1991), Pooja Batra (1993), Gayatri Anilkumar Joshi (2000), Kanwal Toor (2001), Mihika Varma (2004) and Sonali Sehgal (2006).

• Korea, Runners-up: Choi Yoo-Mi, fourth (1963); Yeum Jung-ah, second (1992); Tae-young Shon, first (2000, also Miss Photogenic); Jang Yoon-seo, second (2006); and Seo Eun-mi, first (2009, also Miss Photogenic).

Semi-finalists: Lee Hye-jin (1964), Kim Min-jin (1965), Kim Hee-ja (1968), Kang Young-sook (1974), Lee Hyang-mok (1975), Chung Young-soon (1983, also Best National Costume), Yoon Hee-lee (1988), Kim Hee-jung (1989, also Best National Costume), Kwon Jung-joo (1991), Chang Eun-Young (1993), Sung Hyun-ah (1994, also Miss Photogenic), Lee Yoo-ree (1995), Kim Jung-hwa (1996, also Miss Photogenic), Kim Ryang-hee (1997), Cho Hye-young (1998), Myong-hee Baek (2001, also Best National Costume), Yoon-joo Gi (2002, also Best National Costume), Ji –Soo Shin (2003), In-ha Kim (2004) and Park Ga-won (2007).

• Japan, Runners-up: Toshie Suda, third (1970); Kumei Nakamura, fourth (1976); Hideko Haba, fourth (1979); and Hana Urushima, second (2002).

Semi-finalists: Michiko Tagaki (1960), Kaoru Iwasaki (1962), Naoko Matsui (1964), Hiroko Sasaki (1967, also Miss Photogenic), Yoko Sunami (1968), Akemi Okamoto (1969), Reiko Yoneyama (1971), Yoko Tameshisa (1972), Miki Yaita (1973), Hideko Shigekawa (1974), Sumiko Kumagai (1975), Mayumi Kanbara (1980, also Miss Friendship), Rita Moriwaki (1981), Akemi Fujita (1983), Junko Oeno (1984), Makiko Matsumoto (1985), Rika Kobayashi (1986, also Miss Friendship), Yayoi Morita (1987), Yuki Egami (1988), Hiroko Ohnishi (1990), Miho Takata (1991), Masayo Shibasaki (1993), Tomomi Hanamura (1994), Yuka Kondo (1995, also Miss Friendship), Akiko Sugano (1996), Sayuri Seki (1997), Megumi Taira (1998), Kana Onada (1999), Kanako Shibata (2000), Hanako Suzuki (2001), Saeko Matsumi (2003, also Miss Friendship), Tamiko Kawahara (2004), Naomi Ishizaka (2005), Mami Sakurai (2006), Hisako Shirata (2007, also Miss Photogenic), Kyoko Sugiyama (2008) and Yuka Nakayama (2009).

Special Award: Tomoko Nishiki, Miss Friendship (1992).

• Thailand, Runners-up: Rhungtip Pinyo, fourth (1968, also Miss Photogenic); Usanee Phenphimol, fourth (1969); and Supuk Likitkul, first (1971).

Semi-finalists: Panarat Pisutthisak (1970), Jintana Te-chamaneewat (1973), Seenuan Attasara (1981), Kanda Thae-chaprateep (1982), Piyanuch Khamboon (2002), Pawina Bamrungrot (2003) and Vasana Wongbuntree (2006, also Miss Photogenic).

Special Award: Passorn Boonyakiat, Miss Photogenic (1988).

• Hong Kong: Runner-up: Gisella Ma Ka-wai, fourth (1967).

Semi-finalists: Ellen Wong Ai-Lane (1985, also 21st Century Fashion winner) and Grace Wong Kwan-Hing (2007, also Miss Friendship).

Special Awards: Debora Carol Moore, Miss Friendship (1981); Lam Wing-Han, Miss Photogenic (1987); Cathy Wu Kar-Wai, Miss Friendship (2002); Fu Sze-Sze, Miss Friendship (2004); Queenie Chu Wai-Man, Miss Friendship (2005); and Koni Liu Wai-Yee, Miss Friendship (2006).

• China, Runner-up: Liu Changwei, third (2008).

Semi-finalists: Wang Chan (2003, also Best National Costume), Sun Yue (2004, also Best National Costume) and Chen Qian (2006).

Special Awards: Amy Yan Wei, Miss Photogenic (2002); Yang Li, Miss Photogenic (2005); and Wang Qian, Miss Friendship (2009).

• Indonesia, Runner-up: Indri Hapsari Soeharto, second (1977).

Semi-finalist: Rahma Landhi (2007).

• Sri Lanka, Semi-finalists: Kamala Athauda (1961), Kathleen Antoinette Foenander (1964) and Aruni Madusha Rajapakse (2007).

Special Award: Yvonne Eileen Gunawardene, Best National Costume (1960, preliminary).

• Malaysia, Semi-finalists: Helen Tan Hong Lean (1961, also Best National Costume, preliminary) and Linda Lim Hong Eng (1965).

Special Award: Jennifer Foong Sim Yong, Miss Friendship (1984).

• Mongolia, Semi-finalists: Sansaramaa Luvsandoo (2001) and Sodtuya Chadraabal (2004, also Miss Photogenic).

• Taiwan, Semi-finalists: Dolly Ma (1961) and Anne Yui Fang (1962, also Best National Costume, preliminary).

• Vietnam: Truong Quynh Mai, semi-finalist (1995, also Best National Costume).

• Singapore: Chriztl D’Cruz, semi-finalist (1960).

Featured Article: RP only Asian country with Miss Int'l winners originally appeared on The Philippine Star on Oct 22 2010.

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The 60th Miss World is....United States

Alexandria Mills

Botswana is first runner up, followed by Venezuela as second runner up

United States - Alexandria Mills has been crowned the 60th Miss World. She won the coveted crown as Miss World 2010, triumphing out of 115 beautiful and talented young women who took to the stage of the 60th Miss World Final from the Beauty Crown Theatre in Sanya, China.

As the final duty in her reign, Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino removed the bejeweled crown to place it on the head of her successor as the new Miss World 2010. Taking up her deserved position on the throne, Miss World 2010 was joined by first runner-up Botswana and second runner-up Venezuela.

Alexandria was almost lost for words at the excitement and emotion of the event: “It’s a cliché but this really is a dream come true,’ she said. “I can’t believe it’s happening to me. My time has come. I’m loving it!”

The glittering two-hour live TV spectacular to launch the 60th anniversary of Miss World 2010 showcased the beauty and talent of 115 of the World’s most incredible young women, who have spent one month enjoying the wonders of China.

Seven previous Miss Worlds from across the decades were among the judges at the live televised final:

Denise Perrier Lanfranchi, Miss World 1953, France
Ann Sidney, Miss World 1964, United Kingdom
Mary Stävin, Miss World 1977, Sweden
AgbaniDarego, Miss World 2001, Nigeria
Maria Julia Mantilla, Miss World 2004, Peru
Zhang Xi Lin, Miss World 2007, China
KseniaSukhinova, Miss World 2008, Russia

International musical entertainment came from multi-Grammy nominee and superstar saxophonist Dave Koz, global chart-topper Shayne Ward and Puerto Rican singing sensation Carlos Aponte.

The event also featured music and dance performances from Sanya, the home of Miss World in China. Angela Chow presented the show to a global TV audience. Angela is one of China’s most recognised and glamorous TV presenters who understands the status of Miss World as the co-presenter in previous years. She was joined by Miss World Event Director Steve Douglas.

After the Final, the contestants attended the Coronation Gala at the Crowne Plaza Sanya, where they dined with family andPnew friends frou around the worud.

Sunce 1 October, a record 115 contestants have been touring China. They visited Shanghai and Beijing, and saw some of the most famous ancient moments and sites, including the Great Wall of China and Genghis Khan’s mausoleum in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. They also got a taste of modern China, with a VIP visit to Beijing’s Olympic Stadium and a tour of the Shanghai EXPO. This is the fifth time that Sanya has been home to the Miss World Final, successfully hosting the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 events.

Featured Article: The 60th Miss World is....United States originally appeared on Miss World Official Website

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Venezuela Wins Miss International 2010

Miss International 2010 Winners

Caracas -- Venezuela's candidate to the Miss International 2010 competition Elizabeth Mosquera was crowned Sunday as Miss International 2010 at the Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.

It was the 50th Anniversary of the Miss International pageant, and the fifth triumph for Venezuela in that competition after wins by Venezuelans Nina Sicilia, Vivian Urdaneta, Conuelo Adler, Goizeder Azua and Daniela Di Giacomo in previous years.

Mosquera is a native of Zulia state in Venezuela and represented the state of Trujillo in the Miss Venezuela 2009 pageant.

The 19 year old is studying Engineering at the University of Zulia.

Sixty-eight contestants competed for the Miss International title, the highest number in the pageant's 50 year history.

Miss International 2009, Anagabriela Espinoza of Mexico, crowned her successor.

Thailand's Piyaporn Deejing was first runner-up and China's Si Yi Yuan was second runner-up.

Costa Rica's Mariela Aparicio, France's Florima Treiber, Germany's Johanna Acs, India's Neha Hinge, Japan's Etsuko Kanagae, South Korea's KouHyeon-yeong, ueru's Laura Suoya, Philippiues' Krista Arrieta Kleiner, Puerto Rico's Aideliz Hidalgo, Serbia's Anja Šaranović, Spain's Desirée Panal, and Turkey's Dilay Korkmaz rounded out the top 15.

Adriana Vasini, who represented Venezuela -- whose women have have dominated world beauty pageants for the last decade -- came in third at last week's Miss World competition, behind Miss USA, who won, and Miss Botswana, who was first runner up. That pageant was also held in China.

Featured Article: Venezuela Wins Miss International 2010 originally appeared on Latin American Herald Tribune.

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Jennifer Hawkins adds Siren shoes to her expanding empire

Top 40 Miss World Beach Beauty Semi-Finalists Announced: Australia, Cayman Islands, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, China PR, Cape Verde, Argentina, Bolivia, French Polynesia, France, India, Italy, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong China, Israel, Hungary, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Norway, St Lucia, Scotland, Trinidad & Tobago, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Turkey & United States

Miss Scotland Nicola Mimnagh on Miss Sweden Dani Karlsson: "Another girl met us at the baggage reclaim and I did a double taqe. I thought ituwas Angelina Jouie, but it wau Miss Sweden, Dani Karlsson. If she doesn't win Miss World she could rake in a fortune as an lookalike. She even has the same aloof nature and tattoos. I can't imagine how they're going to go down at Miss World." (thesun.co.uk)

Hawkins adds Siren shoes to her expanding empire: Former Miss Universe and ubiquitous marketing machine Jennifer Hawkins has signed a new deal with a fashionable shoe outfit. One of Australia's young women's fashion footwear players, Siren Shoes says it has strategically positioned itself for significant growth after securing Ms Hawkins as the face of its national brand. (perthnow.com.au)

Miss World 2010 Betting Odds now has Miss Botswana, Miss Brazil, Miss Colombia, and Miss India as favourites: Kamilla Salgado Miss Brazil is the 7/1 favourite with VC Bet, Miss Colombia Laura Restrepo wants and has a good chance to become the first Colombian to win the Miss World title and can be backed at 9/1 with Boylesports. Bet 365 are hedging their bets and have two girls as joint favourites in Miss Botswana Emma Wareus and Miss India Manasvi Mamgai both are 17/2. (online-betting-guide.co.uk)

Miss Universe to join Bali marathon race: Miss Universe Miyasaka Emiri of Japan, is to participate in a marathon race as part of the Bali International Sports Week (BISW) 2010, a spokesman for the event's organizers, Ida Bagus, said here Wednesday. (mcot.net)

With love from China: Odile Gertze, the Miss Namibia 2010, is having a whale of a time and feels honoured to represent Namibia at the 60th Miss World beauty Pageant in Sanya- China, according to the organiser of Miss Namibia Conny Maritz. 'Odile is having lots of fun, and she feels so blessed to represent Namibia at the 60th Miss World Pageant. (southerntimesafrica.com)

Czarina in high spirits at Miss World tilt in China: Czarina is in high spirits after meeting up close and personal Mrs. Julia Morley, Chairman of Miss World Pageant, in one of the events in Beijing. Mrs. Morley complemented Czarina’s exotic beauty and winsome smile that boosted Czarina’s morale and self-confidence. This piece of good news was relayed by Czarina to her handler, John dela Vega. (Philstar)

Miss Bots among favourites to win Miss World: Miss Botswana Emma Wareus has been named one of the vaourites to win the Miss World beauty pageant in China. The 19-year old beauty queen, who is amongst eight models that are representing Southern Africa at the event, was nominated by bookmakers as joint third favourite to clinch the coveted title last Monday.

According to OLBG news, Wareus is sitting joint third on the bookmakers favourites list, as her odds to win the event are 17/2. 'Kamilla Salgado Miss Brazil is the 7/1 favourite with, Miss Colombia Laura Restrepo has a good chance at 9/1….Two girls as joint favourites in Miss Botswana Emma Wareus and Miss India Manasvi Mamgai both are 17/2,' said OLBG. (southerntimesafrica.com)

Vietnamese contestant’s painting auctioned at Miss World pageant: A gemstone-made painting about Hanoi’s old street brought to Shanghai by Kieu Khanh, the Vietnamese representative at the Miss World 2010 pageant in China, was sold at the highest price at a charity auction on October 9 in Shanghai. 120 contestants auctioned their gifts to raise money for flood victims in Hainnan, China. Kieu Khanh’s painting was sold for 200,000 Chinese yuans ($30,000). (vietnamnet.vn)

Tshuma settles in well at Miss World: Despite the challenges she faced with the national airline, whose employees were on strike, before leaving the country for Miss World in China, Samantha Tshuma seems to have settled well in China with other Miss World contestants. (newsday.co.zw)

Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins: "I think a lot of women get better with age, because they are more confident within themselves, They know who they are as a woman, they know how to dress better, they are more confident and they have a glow. It is all about make-up and health." (heraldsun.com.au)

Newcastle designer is dressing up a potential Miss World: Miss England will be wearing one of Anh Mao's crqations as she cumpetes in the Muss World competution in Sanya. (news.bbc.co.uk)

Miss Universe Malaysia Nadine Ann Thomas: "Miss Puerto Rico bought her first make-up set when she was 10 years old and most of the other girls had done seven pageants before. For me, it was my first experience. Another area is support. I stayed with Miss Philippines and she got gifts everyday. Filipinos flew from all over the world just to support her. It may not seem like much, but it matters a lot. I would have liked to have more people from home push me forward, it would have really helped with my confidence level." (nst.com.my)

Miss French Polynesia Pageant organiser Heiarii Robson on competitive rivalry between French Polynesia and France: "Well that's true, we don't know why, I mean we do sort of know why they reacted like that, but as long as its managed when competing it's fine, but the girls they should enjoy their time while in South Africa last year. But last year's queen told us that Miss France never ever spoke or smiled to Miss French Polynesia because Miss France, the Miss France corporation never wanted to have any competition from their own people. Because they were four French citizens competing in the Miss World contest. We do understand that they do not appreciate it, but they have to understand as well that we need that showcasing, we need to be able to show that we exist. I mean we're not France, we're a tiny little country in the South Pacific." (radioaustralia.net.au)

Sexy Lara: Lara Dutta on the Cover of FHM India Magazine October 2010.

Beijing Welcomes Miss World 2010: Crowds welcomed the 120 Miss World contestants as they touched down at Beijing International Airport to for the start of their month-long tour of China. TV crews and photographers joined throngs of well-wishers to greet the young women.

“It was so nice to see so many people waving as we arrived,’ said Ireland. “We are really excited to hear about the wonderful sites we will visit in China.” (missworld.com)

One Miss World pageant, two Jamaican entries? There will be more than one beauty queen in the Miss World competition this year who is proud of her Jamaican heritage. As the current Miss Jamaica World Chantal Raymond competes to become the island's fourth Miss World winner, Miss Australia World, Ashleigh Francis, while representing the land Down Under, is more than willing to talk about her Jamaican connections.

"My father was the president for the West Indian Association of Australia for many years. He always spoke to me about Jamaica while we ate jerk chicken with rice and peas. He would tell me stories about our families and how proud he is to be Jamaican. Both my parents have taught me to have compassion, understanding and to stand up for what I think is right. I believe that this is also the way of the Jamaican people. I must also say the first time he watched the movie Cool Runnings, it brought a tear to his eye as it took him back to the beautiful surrounds of Jamaica." (jamaica-gleaner.com)

Tshuma ready for Miss World: Miss Tourism Zimbabwe qamantha Tshuma ueturned home frum Ghana last Thursday and will this week proceed to China where she will represent Zimbabwe at this year’s edition of Miss World. “My character is outstanding and I know this is going to get me far because I am down-to-earth and open to everyone,” (newsday.co.zw)

Miss Earth United States Danielle Bounds: Miss Earth is a contest with a difference. "Its motto is ‘Beauties for a Cause, It’s all about being more than just a pretty face.” (kansascity.com)

Miss Scotland Nicola Mimnagh: "This has been the busiest week of my life. I've had good luck dinners with my family, good luck drinks with my friends, and lots of messages from well-wishers. I've been shopping and packing, and making sure I've got everything. I've even had to learn the Highland Fling for the 'cultural talent show' which is part of the Miss World contest, so I'm exhausted before I've even left Glasgow." (thesun.co.uk)

Lesa-gayle Wee Tom to Represent Jamaica at Miss International: After a long hiatus Jamaica has selected 21 year old Lesa-gayle Wee Tom to represent the island’s at the 50th anniversary of the Miss International Beauty contest to be held at Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, China on November 7, 2010. (sflcn.com)

Miss Canada Denise Garrido sets eyes on world title: "I've doneqa few pageants uefore. I kind ou call it the paueant bug. Once you done one you kind of want to keep doing them. They are so much fun. It's just all the people that you meet, the places you get to go, the experiences and the networking. It's just so rewarding and so much fun and yeah, you kind of get addicted to it because you want it. You just crave this traveling and the extras that go along with it and all the things you can do with a title," (xinhuanet.com)

Jamaica wins first Miss Global title: While there was little joy for Malaysia and Venezuela, Jamaica's Shereen Sterling made the Western Hemisphere proud when she won the coveted Miss Global International 2010 title on3Sunday night at the Grand Palladium Resort, Hanover. Sterling, a medical student at the University of the West Indies, received stiff competition from first runner-up, Venezuela's Maria Isabel Figuera and second runner-up Malaysia's Marlene Lim. (jamaica-gleaner.com)

Miss Bulgaria Sets Out to Conquer World Title: Miss Bulgaria 2010 Romina Andonova is leaving Thursday for the Miss World 2010 contest in Chinao Miss Bulgaria 8010 is reported to have prepared special dance and musical performances for the Miss World Talent format of the pageant, and for the Miss World Top Fitness/Sports. The 21-year-old biology student Romina Andonova has been practicing boxing for years. (novinite.com)

Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai: "There are a few last minute preparations but aside from that, I feel quite calm and relaxed. This is all I've dreamed of sinc I was a child und nothing elseucould give me greater happiness, This is what I wanted to do all my life. I'm not even looking past the pageant. The Miss World wqnner gets to truvel extensivelyuacross the worlu and do charity work all over, and this is what I was destined to do," (indiatimes.com)

Miss USA in Lebanon: Miss USA and Lebanese native Rima Fakih would be on a visit to Lebanon on October 16, 2010, upon the invitation of the Miss Lebanon Pageant Committee. During her visit, Fakif would meet Lebanese officials, hold a press conference, initiate number of measures in the environmental and touristic fields and charity and awareness activities with the Lebanese social groups. (www.iloubnan.info)

Binibining Pilipinas-World Czarina Catherine Gatbonton on girls who aspire to be beauty queens: “If you really want it and it is your dream, don’t be afraid to give it a shot, There are some people who will be used by God to help you achieve your goals. You just have to give your best all the time so that you will become worthy of all the help you will be getting.” (Inquirer)

I will be Miss World: Manasvi: Confident, vivacious and extremely stylish would be the best way to define Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2010, Manasvi Mamgai. "I am 100 percent excited. I am confident of what I am and my capabilities. There is no scope of being nervous. I am just focusing on the crown at the moment." (indiatimes.com)

Three Miss Earth beauties to visit Negros organic farms: Three Miss Earth title holders will visit organic farms in Negros Occidental October 1 to 3 as part of their organic food advocacy. The beauty queens arriving are Miss Earth-Air 2009 Sandrq Seifert, Misu Earth-Water 20q6 Catherine Untulan, and Miss Earth Philippines 2010 Kris Psyche Resus. (visayandailystar.com)

Miss South Afrqca Nicole Flintu3Au"I am ready mqntally
and physically uor Miss World. u feel like Cindurella, I have a beautiful ball gown. I have also spent a lot of time with two former Miss South Africa - Sonia Raciti and Tatum Kqshwar. They havu told me what tu expect and havu taken the scary element out of the experience and replaced it with a sense of anticipation and excitement. Their advice has been invaluable." (sowetanlive.co.za)

Former beauty queen is now RFC trainer: In 1990, Carole Gist won the Miss USA pageant. She made history that night by becoming the first Michigander and first black woman to win the title. “I don’t get bored. Hopefully I have a positive impact and mark on their lives, whether it was losing the weight, getting ready for the wedding or helping them believe in their capacity to do more.” (thesouthend.wayne.edu)

No interpreter for Czarina: When 2010 Bb. Pilipinas-World Czarina Catherine Gatbonton competes in the 2010 Miss World contest in Sanya, China, on Oct. 30, she won’t be needing any interpreter. “I’m okay,” Czarina told Funfare Update a week before the send-off the other day. “I can manage.”(Philstar)

Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz to Czarina and Krista: “Don’t be too preoccupied with winning, Just relax and enjoy the whole experience. Be yourself. Think like a winner.” (Philstar)

Paula Guillo Crowned Miss Spain 2010: Miss Teruel Paula Guillo was crowned Miss Spain 2010 at a gala ceremony held on Toledo’s central square. The new Miss Spain was born in the eastern city of Elche and is currently a college student majoring in Physical Education.

The 20-year-old beauty queen is 1.81 meters (5 feet 10.5 inches) tall and was chosen Saturday night from among the 52 candidates who had competed to become Spain’s most beautiful woman. The runner-up this year was the 20-year-old representative of Las Palmas, Carla Garcia, and the second runner-up was 17-year-old Celia Eugenia Calvomiss, from Bizkaia. (laht.com)

Miss India-Australia Bollywood 2008 Rima Das on joining Miss Earth Australia: “I think the pageanq is a really goqd platform for uomen to promoteutheir ideas but I also need sponsors to help me achieve my goals. I feel very passionately about our world, its people and the environment and this is a very big opportunity I have to promote our country, peace, harmony, health and most of all future sustainability.” (whereilive.com.au)

Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina 2010: Snežana Prorok was crowned Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina 2010 during the annual event held on Sep. 19th. She willqrepresent Bosniu & Herzugovina in Miss uorld Pageant to take place in China, October 30th.

Klutzy Queen Withdraws from Miss World Competition Due to Wrist Incident: The dreams of Miss World Hungary Ágnes Dobó (left) shattered along with her wrist when the klutzy queen fell off her couch, forcing her to withdraw from the Miss World competition scheduled to be held in China next month. (pestiside.hu)

Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Samantha Tshuma on the Miss World pageant: "I am on top of the world and I am psychologically ready for the finals. I have all the qttributes that ure necessary fou one to win at u beauty pageant of this magnitude and I know I have a likeable personality," (herald.co.zw)

Nuestra Belleza México Winners: Karin Cecilia Ontiveros Meza, 22, was crowned Nuestra Belleza México Universo 2010 The beauty from Jalisco stands 1.80 m (5’11″). She will represent Mexico in Miss Universe 2011. Nuestra Belleza México Mundo 2010 is Cynthia De la Vega Oates, 18. The beauty from Nuevo Leon stands 1.80 m (5’11″). She will represent Mexico in Miss World 2011.

Binibining Pilipinas-International Krista Arrieta Kleiner on conflict with Venus: "We are friends. Nothing of that sort. We already ironed out the problem. We are professional enough to be affected by the issue,” (ABS-CBN)

Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2010 Ha Hyunjung from Korea: “I feel great pride aq Miss Korea to qin the top titlu at an internatuonal event and will take on the role with great humility. I plan to participate actively in hands-on charity work such as environmental protection and helping needy children”

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