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Venezuelan Orphan Crowned Miss World
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Miss World 2011 - Ivian Sarcos
Ivian Sarcos, the Venezuelan representative to the Miss World pageant, has been crowned as this year’s pageant winner.
Crowned on Sunday, the 22-year old beauty told the AFP, “This has taught me that life, although it may be bad, doesn't have to end badly. Although I no longer have my parents it has taught me to be stronger.”
Ms. Sarcos became an orphan at the age of eight, along with her 13 siblings. She studied at an orphanage run by nuns for five years and eventually graduated with qualifications in human resources. While she would find work with a broadcasting company, the new Miss World once dreamed of becoming a nun herself.
For the next year, Ms. Sarcos will work with the pageant’s Beauty with a Purpose charity, which has raised $800 million over the past 40 years. She will soon head to the West African nation of Ghana to implement a project on behalf of the charity.
Averaged over 2004-2008, just under a third of Ghanaians live below the poverty line of $1.25 per day. Of the 1.1 million children who have lost one or both of their parents, 160,000 are AIDS orphans.
"I want to carry on doing the wonderful work that Beauty with a Purpose and the Miss World organization does and to help people in need," she said. In specific, she hopes to bring aid to other orphaned children – “I would like to help people like me,” she said.
Certainly, there is no shortage of orphaned children needing assistance, whether material, psychosocial or in the form of love and family. There are 143 million orphaned children worldwide, more than 16 million of whom are AIDS orphans. According to estimates by the United Nations Children’s Fund, some two million children live in orphanages worldwide.
In her native Venezuela, there are 430,000 orphans. Of these, 12,000 children have lost both of their parents, just like Ms. Sarcos. Ensuring that these orphans and other vulnerable children receive an education and remain free from poverty and hunger is an important part of meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Venezuela has made great progress toward the achievement of these goals recent years. The country is “on-track” to meet four out of seven goals; but more work is needed in the areas of maternal health and HIV/AIDS.
US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, spoke yesterday at the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute's (CCAI) “The Way Forward Project Summit.” As per the State Department’s press release on the event, Ms. Clinton noted that, “every child deserves a safe, loving, permanent family of his or her own. That’s a basic human need.”
She urged government, non-governmental organizations, faith-based communities, development practitioners, local leaders and businesses to cooperate in this regard.
“I think every child needs at least one champion,” she said.
Ms. Sarcos’ story shows that with education and support, it is possible for even the most disadvantaged children to succeed in life and take part in wonderful opportunities.
With access to health and education, orphaned children can acquire the tools and foundation for a successful life. With at least one champion believing in them– be it a family member, friend, community member or teacher – they will gain the confidence and support needed for a vibrant future.
Featured Article: Venezuelan Orphan Crowned Miss World originally appeared on soschildrensvillages.ca on Nov 11 2011.
Tolentino dresses Gwendoline Ruais for Miss World
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Oliver Tolentino's red gown for Gwendoline Ruais
On November 6 in London, Gwendoline Ruais became the highest Miss Philippines to rank in 37 years when she was named 1st Runner Up (Miss Venezuela won). Gwen wore a red flowy chiffon Oliver Tolentino gown with a slit in the leg that was made expressly for her for the pageant. The gown had a bodice beaded with red Swarovski crystals and a nude skin back. This was a personal honor for Oliver because it’s the first time a Filipino designer has been allowed to create clothes in many decades under new country manager Cory Quirino.
Coincidentally, the first 1st Runner Up 37 years ago was Evangeline Pascual who hails from Orani, Bataan. Oliver, also from Orani, is a distant cousin of Ms. Pascual.
For the pageant, Gwen also wore an Oliver Tolentino piña & abaca modern terno for the national costume portion of the TV show. In addition, Gwen was photographed in about a dozen of Oliver’s outfits while she was in London. She wore Oliver’s dyed-blue piña skirt and blouse outfit to depart Manila and arrive in London, a silver sequined long gown when contestants were photographed along the Thames River, a green chiffon for the first charity event, and a raw silk cocoon cocktail dress at another event, among others.
Oliver somehow found time to make Gwen’s outfits before returning to Los Angeles from Manila where he was honored as the Samsung 2011 MetroWear Icon of the Philippines by Metro & Metro Society magazines, in conjunction with the ABS-CBN TV network, last October 24.
As the MetroWear Icon, Tolentino presented a 75+-piece collection at the Sofitel Hotel Harbor Tent in a solo gala attended by the rich and famous of Manila society. Oliver chose charities Bantay Bata and Sagip Kapamilya to benefit from the invitation-only event. Ironically for Oliver, a designer from Bataan province who now dresses celebrities in Hollywood, this was his first gala in Manila.
Spotted at the show were former First Lady Imelda Marcos, the Princess of Brunei, actor Sam Milby, and members of the Lopez, Henry Sy, Lucio Tan, Pangilinan,and Tantoco families. Celebrity walkers included Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Venus Raj, Jake Cuenca, Pinky de Leon, Joan Bitigco, Marina Benipayo, Ria Salgado, Tutay Maristela, Empress Shuck, Divine Lee, Megan Young, Victor Basa, members of the Azkals football team, and a once-in-a-lifetime walk by Kuh Ledesma. Ambassadors for the event were Kaye Tinga, Audrey Tan-Zubiri, Bettina Osmena, and Raul Manzano. Oliver’s muses for the evening were Tessa and Kuh. Director Joaquin Valdes created an artistic short film to get the crowd in the theme for Old Hollywood. The film was preceded by a quote of Oliver’s which read: “I had to leave in order to come home.”
Oliver challenged himself in the collection by excluding the colors black, white, and red from his female pieces. Director Robby Carmona commented that it was his first show ever to close without black or white wedding gowns. Over half of the collection comprised native fabrics dyed in vibrant colors, most accentuated in great detail with hand cut-outs, rosettes, and beadings. Oliver offered evening gowns, cocktail dresses, ready-to-wear pants, and uniquely cut men’s barongs. His collection received a standing ovation.
Additionally while in the Philippines, Oliver launched his MaSAYA handbag collection for RAGS 2 RICHES, a socio-ethical endeavor to help the women of Payatas. Oliver is the 2011 Rags2Riches handbag designer and all monies go toward the benefit of the nanays. Any proceeds Oliver may receive will be donated to educate children in Bataan province.
Oliver has been busy as he most recently had gowns featured on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 17 where 7 of the 13 All Star contestants wore his gowns for the Pink’s hotdog stand shoot. The winning contestant wore his purple piña dress.
Oliver will appear on an upcoming Bottomline with Boy Abunda.
Featured Article: Tolentino dresses Gwendoline Ruais for Miss World originally appeared on Asian Journal on Nov 09 2011.
Gwendoline Ruais keen on Miss World duties
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Miss World 2011 First Princess - Gwendoline Ruais
In an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel’s (ANC) “The World Tonight” on Tuesday, Ruais said she is thrilled for the opportunity given to her, which coincides with her dream of contributing to society through charity work.
“Everybody can help people in their own way. Of course, when you’re all alone, it’s harder to do it, but now, being a part of Miss World, I have the privilege of being able to help people from all around the world,” she said.
According to Ruais, she and and her fellow Miss World 2011 beauty queens will start carrying out their responsibilities after the holiday season.
She said, “After the holidays, we’ll be traveling with Ms. World. We’ll be doing charity in different parts of the world, so I’m really looking forward to that.”
Miss Philippines Gwendoline Ruais was named first runner-up during the Miss World beauty pageant's coronation night at Earls Court, London, Sunday.
Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos was crowned Miss World 2011 winner. Miss Puerto Rico Amanda Victoria Vilanova Perez came third.
Featured Article: Gwendoline Ruais keen on Miss World duties originally appeared on abs-cbnNEWS.com on Nov 09 2011.
Miss World 2011 Talent: Top 20 Finalists
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Paraguay, Lithuania, Guatemala, China, US Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan,
St Barthelemy, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Ukraine, and Chile.
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St Barthelemy, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Ukraine, and Chile.
Miss World 2011 Top Model: Top 20 Finalists
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Albania, Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Bolivia, China PR, England, France, India, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Martinique, Philippines, Sweden, Ukraine, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
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Miss World 2011 Beach Beauty: Top 20 Finalists
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Miss World 2011 Beach Beauty: Top 20 Finalists: Bolivia, Brazil, England, Italy, Korea, Kazakhstan, Martinique, New Zealand, Paraguay, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Serbia, Spain, St. Barthelemy, Sweden, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe.
Miss World 2011 Beauty with a Purpose: Top 30 Finalists
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Barbados, Botswana, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Malaysia, Nepal, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, US Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bahamas, Bonaire, England, India, Malta, Namibia, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Sweden and Thailand.
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Miss USA 2011: 'Fan Voting Meter' new for audience interaction
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By becoming a virtual judge, the new Fan Voting Meter gives those who want to rank, score and even interact with others who are watching the show live. The interaction will include comments from Twitter and Facebook, so those who want to compare notes, even with virtual judges across the country, can do so easily.
While the ladies may be on stage in Las Vegas, the judging of this famed Pageant will be done by more than just those celebrities sitting in front of them feet away instead it will be done by everyone who cares to participate.
The 60th Annual Miss USA Pageant has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Taking on the traditions of the past and incorporating the future technology, the chance to bring the pageant into the home will become an experience instead of a show.
The web application is available online at the Miss USA page. The Miss USA Pageant will be live from Las Vegas on Sunday, June 19, check your local listings for show times.
Featured Article: Miss USA 2011: 'Fan Voting Meter' new for audience interaction originally appeared on Examiner.com on June 16 2011.
Danielle Doty is Miss Teen USA 2011
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Danielle Doty of Harlingen, Texas is Miss Teen USA 2011. Runners-up were: (Audra Mari) North Dakota, (Alexis Swanstrom) California, (Taylor Clark) Kansas & (Sydnee Stottlemyre) Missouri.
Donald Trump Poses with Miss Universe Beauties
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Photo: UPI/Monika GraffMiss Mexico Cynthia de la Vega Dethroned for Miss World 2011
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Dethroned Miss World Mexico - Cynthia de la Vega
According to De la Vega, she was stripped of her title last month because she gained six pounds.
Meanwhile, beauty pageants have long been criticized for their cutthroat approach to beauty that promotes unhealthy and unrealistic standards of physical attractiveness. However, de la Vega was shocked by the unexpected outcome of her weight gain.
Organisers of the Nuestra Belleza Mexico contest demanded that she lose a few kilos, but they never provided a nutritionist or any other assistance to ensure the weight loss, the beauty queen said in a press conference Monday in the northern city of Monterrey.
‘I want to make it clear that I did not have a specific nutritionist, that it was the coach himself, Luis Rangel, who sent us the diet via e-mail, which consisted of the same food during the whole month,’ said De la Vega, who was accompanied by her mother and her attorney, Roberto Flores.
De la Vega calls her treatment “an injustice” and says that she is healthy enough to represent Mexico, pointing out that she was not provided with a nutritionist or any other aids to lose the weight
On the other hands, De la Vega works with a trainer and admits to gaining weight but she argues that she was never aware of a clause in her agreement about physical requirements, mainly weight requirements, for the competition.
However, the pageant organizers Nuestra Belleza Mexico have denied that weight gain is the reason for de la Vega’s ousting.
Accordingly, Nuestra Belleza Mexico announced over the weekend that it was stripping De la Vega of the right to represent the country because she had ‘failed to fulfill her obligations’.
A replacement will be sent to represent Mexico at Miss World 2011, Nuestra Belleza Mexico said.
Now that evaluations were done ‘to verify the performance of Miss De la Vega’ and it was learned that ‘she failed to fulfill the recommendations made and goals agreed to for her preparation’, Nuestra Belleza Mexico said.
The name of the young woman who will represent Mexico at Miss World 2011, which will take place Nov 6 in London, will be released soon, the pageant organisers said.
Featured Article:Miss Mexico Cynthia de la Vega Dethroned for Miss World 2011 originally appeared on Live News Central on Aug 10 2011.
Bb. Pilipinas 2011 Candidates
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Candidate No. 1 Zephorah Mayon
Candidate No. 2 Elizabeth Durado Clenci
Candidate No. 3 Carolyn Ty
Candidate No. 4 Gianna Therese S. Quintos
Candidate No. 5 Jennielyn Natividad
Candidate No. 6 Patricia Tumulak
Candidate No. 7 Angelia Ong
Candidate No. 8 Marie Kristina May Marasigan
Candidate No. 9 Hazelyn Santos
Candidate No. 10 Diana B. Arevalo
Candidate No. 11 Carla Lacson
Candidate No. 12 Queenierich A. Rehman
Candidate No. 13 Marish Alyssa Marquinez
Candidate No. 14 Arabella Hanesh
Candidate No. 15 Sabrinne Al-Tawil
Candidate No. 16 Teresa Pamela C. Ludovice
Candidate No. 17 Wendy Lucas
Candidate No. 18 Jeanette Mieko Noguchi
Candidate No. 19 Kenneth Dimaapi
Candidate No. 20 Paula Camille Figueras
Candidate No. 21 Luzelle Felipe
Candidate No. 22 Martha Chloe McCulley
Candidate No. 23 Isabella Manjon
Candidate No. 24 Shamcey Supsup
Candidate No. 25 Janine Tugonon
Candidate No. 26 Ma. Paula Bianca Paz
Candidate No. 27 Krystle Ann G. Grant
Candidate No. 28 Kathleen Subijano
Candidate No. 29 Samantha Purvor
Candidate No. 30 Jenn-Roe Gubat
Candidate No. 31 Dianne Necio
Candidate No. 32 Mary Jean Lastimosa
Candidate No. 33 Suzette Hernandez
Candidate No. 34 Camille Alexis Baltazar
Candidate No. 35 Sarah Clenci
Candidate No. 36 Ladylyn Riva
Candidate No. 37 Glennifer Perido
Farewell Amparo Munoz!
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Spain’s only Miss Universe who was crowned in Manila in 1974 passed away last February 27 after a long battle with a disease which her family refused to disclose, a Spanish news agency said. She was 56 - Manila Bulletin.
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Miss World pageant winner who surrendered crown returns
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Resigned Miss World 1974, Helen Morgan
She was the first Miss World ever to quit, though she denied the allegations. This year, she is returning to watch the competition for the first time since she was exiled.
She says she felt betrayed by the media at the time. "I was very naive. I thought everything you read in the paper was true. That was the biggest shock to me, the way that the media worked. It was a bit of a circus," she tells the Independent. "I was exhausted, and felt physically ill. When something like that happens you'd rather go away for a while, dig a little hole and jump into it."
Lost, she went to speak to the organizers, Eric and Julia Morley. "I went into the Miss World office and we all came to the conclusion that it was better if I quit."
Now, Morgan is a 59-year-old grandmother. She and her husband Ronny Lamb, who she met on a blind date in 1978, have two children: Ben, 25 and Poppy, 23. She does her best to keep her past quiet.
"People always find out in the end. I never ever tell anybody, but my kids have got a big mouth, and so has my husband," she says. "It was a shame what happened, but it happened and I have no regrets. I had no idea Miss World was on until you called. I contacted them and got an email from Julia Morley saying she'd love me to come along. It will be quite interesting to see what it's like now."
Featured Article: Miss World pageant winner who surrendered crown returns originally appeared on Zap2it on Nov 07 2011.
Miss World Pageant, Protest
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Miss World 2011 - Ivian Sarcos from Venezuela
The country’s Miss World representative, Gwendoline Ruais, placed second to Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela in the competition held in London yesterday. Another Filipina, Shamcey Supsup, placed fourth in the Miss Universe pageant held in Brazil in September.
Lost in the fanfare that followed the announcement of the Miss World winners was this paragraph in an Agence France Presse report:
“Around 50 feminists staged a demonstration outside, waving placards reading ‘Objectification won’t achieve world peace,’ ‘Being a woman is not a competition’ and ‘Sexism is pretty ugly.’”
Interestingly, Miss World celebrated its 60th year of existence. The first contest was held in London in 1951 with comedian Bob Hope as judge. Sixty years is, no pun intended, not a joke.
Yesterday’s program featured two former Miss World winners, Denise Perrier of France (1953) and Antigone Costanda of Egypt (1954). Both are in their 70s and have seen beauty contests evolve and survive--from the conservative period that included the ‘50s to the current liberal era.
The feminists’ protest in London represented an undercurrent to the liberal era, which is the push for political correctness.
"You can't pull the wool over young women's eyes," said the protest organizer, Rebecca Mordan, in a report by the Guardian of the United Kingdom.
"They're living and growing up in a culture that sees pornography as increasingly mainstream. This is the soft end of that, reducing women down to the sum of their parts."
But for every protester, there is a beauty pageant supporter. Here’s Clara Belle, a Miss England finalist:
"We're there by choice, we enjoy it, we support each other. There's a lot of friendship, we build our own confidence, we learn to speak on stage and getting involved in our local community and raise money for charity. Just because beauty is the main focus of it doesn't mean that it doesn't do a lot of good things."
As long as beauty pageants are held, there will always be the two points of view. Just don’t allow the debate to deteriorate into violence like what happened in 2002 when the Miss World final was moved to London after violence erupted in Nigeria, the original host country.
The spark? An article written by Christian journalist Isioma Daniel that had this quote that infuriated Nigerian Muslims: "What would Mohammed think (of the pageant)? In all honesty, he would probably have chosen a wife from among them (contestants)."
Featured Article: Miss World pageant, protest originally appeared on Sun Star on Nov 07 2011.
Filipina Miss World Runner-Up
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Miss World 1st Princess Gwendoline Ruais (Philippines) & Miss World 2011 Ivian Sarcos (Venezuela)
Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Perez, came third in the contest, which was back in its home city to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Wearing a pink dress with diamante studs that had a giant cascade of frills slashed below the waist, the 22-year-old gasped and threw her hands to her face as she was declared the winner.
“I felt the most gorgeous woman in the world. I was so happy, and I wanted to shout, to cry, to stand still and to smile. So many emotions,” she told AFP.
“I'm incredibly happy for this moment, for this opportunity and for winning, and I'm grateful with my life.”
Sarcos, who was brought up in a nunnery after being orphaned at age eight, has a human resources degree and works for a broadcasting company.
Last year's Miss World, Alexandria Mills of the United States, took off her sparkling crown and placed it on her successor's head as Sarcos sat in a shimmering silver throne.
Some 113 beauty queens from Albania to Zimbabwe took their places on the stage at the Earls Court Two auditorium in west London, with the show being broadcast live to an estimated audience of more than one-billion viewers in 150 countries.
Around 50 feminists rallied outside, waving placards reading “Objectification won't achieve world peace”, “Being a woman is not a competition” and “Sexism is pretty ugly.”
A handful were veterans of the infamous 1970 Miss World final protest, when stink bombs were hurled on stage during a noisy demonstration.
The thousands of fans inside – many dressed to the nines – cheered, waved flags, and shouted for their favorites.
Several point-scoring rounds were held over the previous two weeks during the contestants' tour of Britain, with the results revealed on stage and the top 15 going through to the semi-finals.
While beauty remains central to the event, brains, skills, and good causes also play a major role. The majority of this year's have degree-level education, and can speak at least three languages.
Miss Venezuela topped the interview round; Miss Dominican Republic, Marianly Tejada Burgos, was named the sports champion; home favorite Miss England, Alize Lily Mounter, won beach beauty, the classic swimwear contest, while Miss Kazakhstan, Zhanna Zhumaliyeva, was named top model.
The crowd was played clips from the talent round – where performers sang, danced, and gave piano recitals – won by Miss Chile, Gabriela Pulgar Luco.
Miss Ghana, Stephanie Karikari, and Miss Indonesia, Astrid Yunadi, were the joint winners of the beauty with a purpose category, where contestants can highlight a charity project.
With the scores collated, Miss Puerto Rico topped the leaderboard, ahead of Miss Venezuela, Miss Philippines, Miss Ukraine, and Miss Scotland.
The final seven – chosen by the judges, who included nine former Miss Worlds – were Miss England, Miss Korea, Miss Philippines, Miss Puerto Rico, Miss Scotland, Miss South Africa, and Miss Venezuela.
Just before the winner was announced, a message of support from former South African president Nelson Mandela was read out on stage by one of his grandsons, backing their work “empowering young people to be of service to their communities.”
The contest's charitable program, set up 40 years ago, has raised $800 million (580 million Euros) to date.
Sarcos's victory means that Venezuela now tops the all-time leaderboard alone with six titles, pulling clear of India and the United Kingdom.
“Winning means everything to me, and I hope to take advantage of being a winner in a productive manner,” the 61st Miss World said.
“I first and foremost want to help people in need.
“I would like to help people like me. I am an orphan. I would also like to help the elderly and troubled teenagers. As many people as I can.”
The pageant was first held for the 1951 Festival of Britain and was staged in London until 1989.
Former contestants include Oscar-winning US actress Halle Berry, a 1986 finalist, and 1994 winner Aishwarya Rai, the Indian movie star.
It was announced that the Miss World final will go straight back to China for 2012, this time to Ordos in Inner Mongolia.
Orphan childhood
Sarcos told AFP that her victory showed that a tragic orphan background was no barrier to achievement in life.
The 22-year-old Miss Venezuela, who works for a broadcasting company and has a degree in human resources, was one of 13 siblings.
However, she lost her parents at the age of eight and spent five years in an orphanage run by nuns.
Speaking through a translator, she said she felt her victory in a glitzy ceremony in London showed that people's circumstances in life can change.
“This has taught me that life, although it may be bad, doesn't have to end badly. Although I no longer have my parents it has taught me to be stronger,” she told AFP after being crowned before an estimated one billion viewers worldwide.
She said her moment of glory was overwhelming.
She will now spend a year working with Miss World's Beauty with a Purpose charitable program, which has raised $800 million (580 million euros) in its 40 years.
“I want to carry on doing the wonderful work that Beauty with a Purpose and the Miss World organization does and to help people in need,” she said, adding that she wanted to help “people like me” – other orphans.
She stands 1.79 meters (five feet, 10 inches) tall, and then some in her heels.
The picture of her in her pink dress with diamante studs with a mass of giant frills slashed below the waist will appear in newspapers around the world.
“It's a little big!” she said of her dress.
“It's incredibly comfortable to walk in, it's a lovely color – bright pink is one of my favorite colors. People have referred to it as a princess's dress.”
From Guanare in Venezuela's western Portuguesa State, her hobbies include volleyball, mountaineering and trekking.
Miss World chairman and chief executive Julia Morley said she thought Sarcos would prove a popular winner who would not be afraid to "get her hands dirty" in the challenging charity projects ahead.
“She's a very nice person. There are lots of girls that look beautiful but she's a very, very interesting girl too,” she told AFP.
“She's a very real person, very sweet and very genuine and I think that we're really lucky to have her.
“We're going to Ghana to work on a project there and I know that she's a down-to-earth person and she won't be afraid to get her hands dirty.”
Sarcos won the interview round, which helped propel her into the 15-strong semi-finals.
“That the other girls are really happy, they really like her. So I think that she'll be very successful,” Morley added.
Meanwhile, Malacañang is thrilled at the remarkable twin victories of Filipinos in the Miss World beauty pageant and the World Mathematics competition.
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda hailed Miss Philippines Gwendoline Ruais for landing second place in this year's Miss World beauty pageant in London.
Lacierda likewise commended Farrel Eldrian Wu, an 11-year-old math wizard from Taguig City, after he won the gold medal in the primary division individual portion of the 2011 World Mathematics Team Championship in Beijing, China.
Wu, along with other elementary school pupils Clyde Wesley Ang, Miguel Lorenzo Ildesa, Andrea Jaba, Sedrick Scott Keh and John Aries Ceazar Hingan, composing Philippines Team 1, placed second over-all in the team contest, Lacierda said.
"We extend our congratulations to our Pinoy math whiz kids and Miss Philippines for once again proving that we Filipinos are capable of competing with the best and the brightest on the world stage," Lacierda said.
Ruais, a towering beauty from Muntinlupa City, was named first runner-up in the Miss World pageant participated in by more than a hundred contestants. (With a report from Genalyn D. Kabiling)
Featured Article: Filipina Miss World Runner-Up originally appeared on Manila Bulletin on Nov 08 2011.
Miss World 2011 Earls Court Rehearsal
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Miss International 2011 - Maria Fernanda Cornejo
Miss International 2011 Winner:
Ecuador, Maria Fernanda Cornejo
Runners-Up:
Venezuela, Jessica Barboza
Mongolia, Tugsuu Idersaikhan
Puerto Rico, Desireé Del Río
Panama, Keity Mendieta Britton
Semi-finalists:
Brazil, Gabriella Marcelino
Latvia, Lelde Paulsone
Lebanon, Maria Farah
Netherlands, Talitha Hertsenberg
Philippines, Dianne Necio
Russia, Elena Chepilchenko
Sweden, Denice Andrée
Thailand, Kantapat Peeradachainarin
Trinidad & Tobago, Renee Bhagwandeen
Vietnam, Trương Tri Trúc Diễm
The most beautiful girl in the world
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Miss World 2010 - Alexandria Mills
“Why, come on in,” the sweet voice from Room 805 called out in between welcoming hellos. I was at the Midas Hotel suite of Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills, who is in town to help crown the first ever Miss World Philippines winner, upon the gracious invitation of the pageant’s national director and organizer, Cory Quirino.
There she was, a luminously beautiful girl with long blonde hair, a robe, and bare feet. “Hi,” she says smiling. “I’m Alex.” Barely a year ago, Alexandria stood tall and proud in Sanya, China, as she bagged the United States’ third Miss World crown. It was her first ever pageant, having been handpicked at the national level. But it was her courage, determination, and charm that had her winning over 114 other beauties from all over the world.
On the popular belief about beauty queen life being a life of glamour, Alexandria strongly begs to differ. “It’s not,” she matter-of-factly says. “Miss World is all about hard work.” Her boss, Julia Morley, president of the Miss World Organization, has offered her the best and most inspiring advice yet: “Crying doesn’t help anyone. Instead of crying with people, you should help them smile.”
With world tours and charity visits attached to her crown and title, Alexandria was able to find small but meaningful surprises along the way. There was her visit to the children of Buffalo, New York, who had long been supported by Variety, The Children’s Charity. To mark the occasion, Alex gave 2011 Variety Kids Telethon Celebrity Child Gracie Joyce the honor of wearing the Miss World crown, the symbol of fundraising for “Beauty with a Purpose,” and the Miss World sash.
Surprisingly, little Gracie goes down in history books as the first ever non-Miss World to wear them. Alexandria confesses, “I get emotional easily. It’s difficult. But I am lucky because I have the best job in the entire world.”
I expected beauty queens to be guarded in interviews, but Alexandria’s mood was relaxed and open. “Very open,” she describes herself candidly. “I am very close to my family. I’m a vegetarian. Actually, what you see is what you get,” she says when asked about things people don’t know about her. At five-feet-nine, her presence is electrifying.
As Alexandria finished being made up for her shoot, then came the dresses and accessories—most, if not all, by Philippine fashion royalty. “Oh wow,” she said as designs by Auggie Cordero, Randy Ortiz, and 2010 Look of Style Award winner Pablo Cabahug were unwrapped and arranged.
‘I love fashion!’
“I have no specific style,” Alexandria reveals. “But I love fashion!” Unlike many other teenage girls her age, Alex’s exposure to the latest fashion trends have not totally put her on the edge. “I’m not into what’s in style or new. I love vintage clothing—something I’ll look back on and wear even 20 years from now.”
What was initially a sunny morning turned into a rainy afternoon. But it was Alexandria’s chance to relax. The next day, she would be crowning the first ever Miss World Philippines titleholder. Winning the franchise in December last year, Cory Quirino couldn’t have been prouder.
Bringing Alexandria twice to our shores, securing the trust of big time sponsors, and eventually having Gwendoline Ruais as the first ever Miss World Philippines winner are only half of her achievement. Winning our country’s first ever Miss World crown is her biggest task yet.
When asked what she was looking for in the Miss World Philippines winner, Alexandria replied, “Miss World should always embody ‘Beauty with a Purpose.’ Must have a big heart. Must always be willing to welcome everybody, and use her beautiful smile to show her appreciation.”
Alexandria is all set to crown her successor in London on November 6. “I will never forget this year. I’ve been so blessed in my life,” she says. Her advice to the next Miss World: “Embrace it. It’s quite a bit to get used to, but it’s a great opportunity. Sixty women have enjoyed this opportunity.”
A family person and a devoted dog lover, Alexandria sets her sights on her next plans: college education, more charity involvements, and a world tour with her family. “About that world tour, I’m willing to explore outside of Manila. Puerto Princesa is stunning!”
Featured Article: The most beautiful girl in the world originally appeared on Inquirer.net on Nov 06 2011.
3 Pinays vie for Ms. World title
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Miss World Philippines - Gwendoline Ruais
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London - Miss World has returned to its home for its 60th anniversary with the UK tour culminating in London’s Earls Court on November 6 for the coronation night.
A total of 113 candidates are vying for the coveted Miss World crown, including three Filipina beauties.
Ms. Philippines’ bet is Gwen Ruais who is determined to bring home the first Miss World crown for the Philippines. Former PBB (Pinoy Big Brother) housemate Riza Santos was Canada’s bet to the Miss Earth 2006. She is Filipino-Canadian and is representing Canada for the second time in an international beauty pageant. Half-Filipino and half-Danish Maya Celeste Padillo Olesen is Denmark’s bet for Miss World 2011.
This year’s candidates are composed of a good mix of diverse backgrounds. Over half of Miss World candidates are said to be in full time education, one in four are already graduates and over a half speak three of more languages.
The Miss World 2011 UK tour started in Scotland with the visit to the Stirling Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in 1543, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Edinburgh Castle.
The tour moved to the University of Cambridge for a guided tour of the famous university. The Miss World participants also debated at the Cambridge Union on the issue of social responsibility. In London, participants enjoyed a Thames boat cruise to Greenwich and a tour of The Tower of London.
Then there was the Miss World Charity Gala on Monday at The London Hilton Ballroom in a fundraising efforts to support sick and disadvantaged children across the world through the Beauty with a Purpose program of Miss World. The shortlisted candidates also showcased their talents during the event.
In a rare opportunity during the Miss World tour, Ms. Canada, Ms. Denmark and Ms. Philippines granted an interview with ABS-CBN inside the iconic city landmark of London—the London Eye.
Below are the excerpts of the interview:
Ms. Philippines Gwendoline Ruais
You are keen to bring home the elusive Ms. World crown for the Philippines. How do you feel now with the most awaited coronation night only a few days away?
It is very exciting. It’s pressure but not in a bad sense. I really want to make my country proud. As you said, we never got that crown and it will be a great honor for me and for the whole country if for once, we would get that Miss world crown. I’m really excited and I am going to do my best to make us all proud at sana makuha natin ang koronang ‘yan kasi kayang-kayang nating makuha yan, di ba, ang galing nating Pinoy?
Who is your role model?
Ang nanay ko. Ang galing galing niya. She also worked very hard. She also went abroad and did her best there where she really made me proud and other Filipinos are proud of her also. Sana maging kapareho rin ako niya, kapareho ni Manny Pacquiao that Filipinos can look up to them and be proud of what they do. They show the world, not only the Philippines na ang galing natin.
What does it mean for you to represent the Philippines in an international stage?
It means a lot. It’s a great honor. When you are here people don’t know me as Gwendoline. They know me as Philippines. Every time they call me that, I am very, very happy. It makes me really smile because I’m very proud to carry the name of this country. I’m so proud of it.
What is the best part of representing the Philippines?
The best part is you exemplify the qualities of the typical Filipino beauty. Every time they see me they’re like ‘ah Filipino, Filipino!’ Every time they see me, they think of all the good qualities of Filipinos and that is such a great honor. I am proud that this is my country and I get to show the world how Filipinos are in an international stage.
What are your impressions of UK? Is this your first time here?
I have been to England before when I was really young so I don’t remember much. This is my first time in London. I have been excited and happy. This has been a good experience.
Tell us about the Miss World tour in Scotland.
It was pretty cold up in Scotland but you learn more about the Scottish and English culture. We had fun with the girls. Apart from the cold, it was a great time.
Ms. Universe third runner up Shamcey Supsup is indentified with the tsunami walk. What is your signature walk?
Yung sa akin po, I just try to stay true to myself. I don’t try to study a walk po. Yung sa akin, kung ano ang feel ko. Kung maganda ako diyan, kung maganda ang stage at ako pinakamaganda d’yan, ako ang Pinay, ako ang magaling. Yun ang walk ko. Walang pangalan dyan.
Any thoughts of entering showbiz in the future?
I want to focus muna on my duties as Ms. World Philippines because when I come home we have a lot of work to do. We have to find the next in line, train her for the next Miss World. Of course, I will never say no to opportunity. You never know what might happen pero very interested po ako mag-host.
What would you like to tell our kababayans back home?
Para sa tagumpay ng Pilipinas, ipakita natin sa buong mundo na ang galing ng Pinoy at makukuha natin ang koronang yan.
Ms. Canada Riza Santos
How does it feel wearing two hats – representing Canada while tracing your roots in the Philippines?
I was born and raised in Canada and I did live in the Philippines for 2 years. Very fortunately, I am blessed to live in Canada where it is very multicultural, the most multicultural country in the world and I am proud of my Filipino-Canadian heritage. I’m honored to be representing Canada and come from a Filipino background.
You have a lot of fans in the Philippines because you joined Big Brother. You also represented Canada in the Miss Earth competition. Do you see yourself going back to the Philippines after Miss World to live or work?
I was working as an actress before. I also hosted a TV show in Macau. Going back to the Philippines is a possibility. But I am also pursuing my career in Canada. I’m almost done with my university degree. So I would like to finish that and get into the work force and gain work experience. But I do love the Philippine very much. It’s a beautiful country.
What about the possibility of going back to showbiz?
Showbiz? I am not too sure. It’s always something at the back of my mind. I love showbiz, it’s a great business. I am very passionate about acting and singing but I do enjoy working as an engineer. I was working as an engineer in environmental health and safety and I’m almost done with my engineering degree so I would like to pursue that as well. Hopefully, I can do it in parallel in the future.
What is the best experience of being part of the Miss World competition? How was the earlier tour in Scotland and Cambridge?
I love the experience as whole, it’s my first time in Europe so I am just enjoying the sights and it’s a lot of fun meeting the girls from all countries. I meet a lot of new friends and it’s always fun to enjoy it with other people. It’s a little bit lonely if you are travelling by yourself and I hadn’t really planned on backpacking so I thought this was just an absolutely time to see London in style and Scotland.
How would you describe your bonding and friendship with fellow Filipino candidates?
It’s really great because you have that instant bond just knowing that they are part Filipino but everybody is just wonderful no matter what background we come from. Everybody has been really great. It has been such a nice experience. It’s a lot of fun.
Few days from now is the coronation night, how do you feel now?
I am just really excited. I couldn’t wait. I love the stage. I’m excited to see the entire event and I can’t believe a billion people are going to be watching it. I’m very honored to be part of it, very much looking forward to it.
What would you like to tell your fans and the Filipinos around the world rooting for you?
I really appreciate support from the Filipino community, from the Philippines, from Canada and there are Filipinos living around the world and Canadians alike. I’m very honored. Support from any background, I’d really appreciate it.
What do you miss most about the Philippines?
Pinaka nami-miss ko sa Pilipinas siguro and pagkain at saka ang mga tao who are very easy going, very easy loving, very endearing. So that’s what I miss most about the Philippines. It is such a beautiful country, beautiful people. But there are Filipinos around the world and there are a lot of Filipinos in Canada so it has been great there as well.
Ms. Denmark Maya Celeste Padillo Olesen
Being half-Danish and half-Filipino, what does it feel like representing Denmark?
I’m so proud of my Filipino roots but I’m also proud of representing Denmark. But yeah, even though I don’t really speak the Filipino language, I feel like one. My mother makes a lot of Filipino food and we have a lot of Filipino parties at home like karaoke (party) and stuff like that. I have a lot of the Filipino culture with me even though I don’t speak the language.
Tell us about your best experience in the Ms. World tour in England and Scotland?
I think it was at Sofitel. They had an amazing breakfast. I just love food. But Everything has been an experience. This is my first time in England and my first time in Scotland as well. I love to travel so I am just so excited that I can put X in 2 countries.
You grew up in Denmark but you were born in the Philippines. How much of you is Filipino?
I’m 50 percent Filipino blooded and I was born there. My roots come from the Philippines.
If you win the Miss World, to whom would you dedicate the crown?
To my parents. I am just like half of them it will be to the Filipino and Danish world.
You are very beautiful. You must be getting a lot of attention in Denmark now and also in the Philippines. Would you consider a career in showbiz after joining Miss World?
I don’t know really because I was always terrified of standing on the stage but being at Ms. World I’ve really tried to be more open. Maybe, I will never say never to an opportunity if it comes along.
Are you studying now?
I became a student last year but I will start my education as nurse next year
So what is life like for you after Miss World?
For me, I would like to start having education before doing anything else because I want a solid ground for the future but if an acting career came along I would not say no to that.
What is your message to some of your Filipino fans?
I have got a lot of support from Filipinos. They have written to me and they tell me how proud they are that I am Filipino so I am going to do my best to make them proud.
Featured Article: 3 Pinays vie for Ms. World title originally appeared on ABS-CBN News on Nov 05 2011.
Miss World beauty pageant returns home for 60th birthday
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Miss World 60 Years
A record 122 beauty queens from Albania to Zimbabwe take part in the pageant, which will be broadcast live to more than 150 countries.
The contestants have spent the past two weeks on a whirlwind tour of Britain, whipping up excitement ahead of the final, which takes place from 1700 GMT till 1900 GMT Sunday at the sold-out Earls Court Two venue in west London.
While beauty has always been at the heart of the event, brains, skills and good causes play a major role.
This year more than half of the participants are studying for a degree, one in four are graduates and more than half speak at least three languages.
“Every beautiful woman must have a purpose. Make your time worthwhile,” Miss World chairwoman Julia Morley told the contestants as they kicked off their British tour.
The contenders were given a trip round Scotland to see the Gleneagles golf course, Stirling Castle and Edinburgh Castle. They also tried out traditional Highland games, including caber tossing.
Next stop was the prestigious University of Cambridge, where they took part in a debate on social responsibility and had a punt race on the River Cam.
In London they went on a River Thames boat cruise to Greenwich, took a sightseeing open-top bus tour, went round the Tower of London and took a trip on the London Eye observation wheel.
The finalists have already been through five competitions which will help determine the overall winner: beach beauty, top model, talent, sports, and beauty with a purpose, where they can highlight a charity project.
The final will see footage screened from the previous two weeks, contestants performing national dances, footage from the talent show final and a parade before the winner is revealed.
Organizers are playing up the 60th anniversary homecoming, with past winners returning to take part.
Featured Article: Miss World beauty pageant returns home for 60th birthday originally appeared on Inquirer.net on Nov 05 2011.
Miss World 2011 Candidates
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Isi Topçiu-Ulaj ( Albania )
Antonella Kruger ( Argentina )
Gillain Berry ( Aruba )
Amber Greasley ( Australia )
Julia Hofer ( Austria )
Sasha Joyce ( Bahamas )
Taisha Carrington ( Barbados )
Anastasia Harlanova ( Belarus )
Justine De Jonckheere ( Belgium Belgium )
Kadejah Tunn ( Belize )
Jana Lynn Outerbridge ( Bermuda )
Yohana Vaca ( Bolivia )
Benazir Charles ( Bonaire )
Snežana Kuzmanović ( Bosnia & Herzegovina )
Karabo Sampson ( Botswana )
Juceila Bueno ( Brazil )
Vania Peneva ( Bulgaria )
Riza Raquel Santos ( Canada Canada )
Lindsay Japal ( Cayman Islands )
Gabriela Pulgar ( Chile )
Liu Chen ( China PR )
Monica Restrepo ( Colombia )
Paola Chaverri ( Costa Rica )
Kohiman Kouadio ( Côte d'Ivoire )
Katarina Prnjak ( Croatia )
Monifa Jansen ( Curacao )
Orthodoxia Panagi ( Cyprus )
Denisa Domanská ( Czech Republic )
Maya Olesen ( Denmark )
Marianly Tejada ( Dominican Republic )
MarÃa Verónica Vargas ( Ecuador Ecuador )
Donia Hamed ( Egypt )
Marcela Castro ( El Salvador El Salvador )
Alize Lily Mounter ( England )
Sara Sieppi ( Finland )
Clémence Oleksy ( France France )
Janet Kerdikoshvili ( Georgia )
Sabrina-Nathalie Reitz ( Germany )
Stephanie Karikari ( Ghana )
Michelle Pedersen ( Gibraltar )
Eleni Miariti ( Greece )
Frédérique Grainville ( Guadeloupe )
Siera Robertson ( Guam )
Lourdes Figueroa ( Guatemala )
Beatriz Ochoa ( Honduras )
Hyman Chu ( Hong Kong China )
Linda Szunai ( Hungary Hungary )
Sigrún Eva Ãrmannsdóttir ( Iceland )
Kanishtha Dhankar ( India )
Astrid Ellena ( Indonesia )
Holly Carpenter ( Ireland )
Ella Ran ( Israel )
Tania Bambaci ( Italy )
Danielle Crosskill ( Jamaica )
Midori Tanaka ( Japan )
Zhanna Zhumaliyeva ( Kazakhstan )
Susan Anyango ( Kenya )
Kyung Min Doe ( South Korea Korea )
Nazira Nurzhanova ( Kyrgyzstan )
Alise Miškovska ( Latvia )
Yara Khoury-Mikhael ( Lebanon Lebanon )
Meenakshi Subramani ( Liberia )
Ieva Gervinskaité ( Lithuania )
Vesna Jakimovska ( Macedonia FYRO )
Chloe Chen ( Malaysia )
Claire Marie Busuttil ( Malta )
Axelle Perrier ( Martinique )
Joelle Nagapen ( Mauritius )
Gabriela Palacio ( Mexico )
Veronica Popovici ( Moldova )
Buyankhishig Unurbayar ( Mongolia )
Maja Maraš ( Montenegro )
Luzaan van Wyk ( Namibia )
Malina Joshi ( Nepal )
Jill Lauren De Robles ( Netherlands )
Mianette Broekman ( New Zealand )
Darling Trujillo ( Nicaragua )
Sylvia Nduka ( Nigeria )
Finola Guinnane ( Northern Ireland )
Anna Zahl ( Norway )
Irene Núñez ( Panama Panama )
Nicole Huber ( Paraguay )
Odilia Garcia ( Peru )
Gwendoline Ruais ( Philippines )
Angelika Ogryzek ( Poland )
Barbara Franco ( Portugal )
Amanda Vilanova ( Puerto Rico )
Alexandra Stanescu ( Romania )
Natalia Gantimurova ( Russia )
Johanna Sansano ( Saint Barthelemy )
Jennifer Reoch ( Scotland )
Milica Tepavac ( Serbia )
Swadu Natasha Beckley ( Sierra Leone )
May Hsu ( Singapore )
Michaela Ňurciková ( Slovakia )
Lana MahniÄ JekoÅ¡ ( Slovenia )
Bokang Montjane ( South Africa South Africa )
Carla GarcÃa ( Spain Spain )
Pushpika De Silva ( Sri Lanka )
Nicoline Artursson ( Sweden )
Salha Israel ( Tanzania )
Patcharida Blatchford ( Thailand )
Lee-Ann Forbes ( Trinidad & Tobago )
Gizem Karaca ( Turkey Turkey )
Sylvia Namutebi ( Uganda )
Iaroslava Kuriacha ( Ukraine )
Erin Cummins ( United States )
Esonica Veira ( United States Virgin Islands )
Belen Sogliano ( Uruguay )
Ivian Sarcos ( Venezuela Venezuela )
Victoria Phạm Thuý Vy ( Vietnam )
Sara Manchipp ( Wales )
Malaika Mushandu ( Zimbabwe )
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Antonella Kruger ( Argentina )
Gillain Berry ( Aruba )
Amber Greasley ( Australia )
Julia Hofer ( Austria )
Sasha Joyce ( Bahamas )
Taisha Carrington ( Barbados )
Anastasia Harlanova ( Belarus )
Justine De Jonckheere ( Belgium Belgium )
Kadejah Tunn ( Belize )
Jana Lynn Outerbridge ( Bermuda )
Yohana Vaca ( Bolivia )
Benazir Charles ( Bonaire )
Snežana Kuzmanović ( Bosnia & Herzegovina )
Karabo Sampson ( Botswana )
Juceila Bueno ( Brazil )
Vania Peneva ( Bulgaria )
Riza Raquel Santos ( Canada Canada )
Lindsay Japal ( Cayman Islands )
Gabriela Pulgar ( Chile )
Liu Chen ( China PR )
Monica Restrepo ( Colombia )
Paola Chaverri ( Costa Rica )
Kohiman Kouadio ( Côte d'Ivoire )
Katarina Prnjak ( Croatia )
Monifa Jansen ( Curacao )
Orthodoxia Panagi ( Cyprus )
Denisa Domanská ( Czech Republic )
Maya Olesen ( Denmark )
Marianly Tejada ( Dominican Republic )
MarÃa Verónica Vargas ( Ecuador Ecuador )
Donia Hamed ( Egypt )
Marcela Castro ( El Salvador El Salvador )
Alize Lily Mounter ( England )
Sara Sieppi ( Finland )
Clémence Oleksy ( France France )
Janet Kerdikoshvili ( Georgia )
Sabrina-Nathalie Reitz ( Germany )
Stephanie Karikari ( Ghana )
Michelle Pedersen ( Gibraltar )
Eleni Miariti ( Greece )
Frédérique Grainville ( Guadeloupe )
Siera Robertson ( Guam )
Lourdes Figueroa ( Guatemala )
Beatriz Ochoa ( Honduras )
Hyman Chu ( Hong Kong China )
Linda Szunai ( Hungary Hungary )
Sigrún Eva Ãrmannsdóttir ( Iceland )
Kanishtha Dhankar ( India )
Astrid Ellena ( Indonesia )
Holly Carpenter ( Ireland )
Ella Ran ( Israel )
Tania Bambaci ( Italy )
Danielle Crosskill ( Jamaica )
Midori Tanaka ( Japan )
Zhanna Zhumaliyeva ( Kazakhstan )
Susan Anyango ( Kenya )
Kyung Min Doe ( South Korea Korea )
Nazira Nurzhanova ( Kyrgyzstan )
Alise Miškovska ( Latvia )
Yara Khoury-Mikhael ( Lebanon Lebanon )
Meenakshi Subramani ( Liberia )
Ieva Gervinskaité ( Lithuania )
Vesna Jakimovska ( Macedonia FYRO )
Chloe Chen ( Malaysia )
Claire Marie Busuttil ( Malta )
Axelle Perrier ( Martinique )
Joelle Nagapen ( Mauritius )
Gabriela Palacio ( Mexico )
Veronica Popovici ( Moldova )
Buyankhishig Unurbayar ( Mongolia )
Maja Maraš ( Montenegro )
Luzaan van Wyk ( Namibia )
Malina Joshi ( Nepal )
Jill Lauren De Robles ( Netherlands )
Mianette Broekman ( New Zealand )
Darling Trujillo ( Nicaragua )
Sylvia Nduka ( Nigeria )
Finola Guinnane ( Northern Ireland )
Anna Zahl ( Norway )
Irene Núñez ( Panama Panama )
Nicole Huber ( Paraguay )
Odilia Garcia ( Peru )
Gwendoline Ruais ( Philippines )
Angelika Ogryzek ( Poland )
Barbara Franco ( Portugal )
Amanda Vilanova ( Puerto Rico )
Alexandra Stanescu ( Romania )
Natalia Gantimurova ( Russia )
Johanna Sansano ( Saint Barthelemy )
Jennifer Reoch ( Scotland )
Milica Tepavac ( Serbia )
Swadu Natasha Beckley ( Sierra Leone )
May Hsu ( Singapore )
Michaela Ňurciková ( Slovakia )
Lana MahniÄ JekoÅ¡ ( Slovenia )
Bokang Montjane ( South Africa South Africa )
Carla GarcÃa ( Spain Spain )
Pushpika De Silva ( Sri Lanka )
Nicoline Artursson ( Sweden )
Salha Israel ( Tanzania )
Patcharida Blatchford ( Thailand )
Lee-Ann Forbes ( Trinidad & Tobago )
Gizem Karaca ( Turkey Turkey )
Sylvia Namutebi ( Uganda )
Iaroslava Kuriacha ( Ukraine )
Erin Cummins ( United States )
Esonica Veira ( United States Virgin Islands )
Belen Sogliano ( Uruguay )
Ivian Sarcos ( Venezuela Venezuela )
Victoria Phạm Thuý Vy ( Vietnam )
Sara Manchipp ( Wales )
Malaika Mushandu ( Zimbabwe )
Miss Philippines Dianne Necio is Miss International 2011 People‘s Choice Winner.
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Miss Philippines Dianne Necio
Miss Philippines Dianne Necio is Miss International 2011 People‘s Choice Winner.
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