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Miss World 2009 Beach Beauty Winner - Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino

2009-11-26T01:17:00.003+08:00

The Miss World 2009 Beauty Beauty Fast Track event was held on November 25 at Zimbali Resort in Kwa Zulu Natal. The contestants wear gold bikinis created specifically by Dax Martin swimwear.

Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino won the Beauty Beauty Fast Track contest. She will automatically be part of the top 20 semi-finalist of Miss World 2009 Pageant on December 12.

Beach Beauty Fast Track Complete Result:
Beach Beauty Winner - Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino
1st run-up: Miss Panama, Nadege Herrera
2nd run-up: Miss Scotland, Katharine Brown
3rd run-up: Miss France, Chloe Mortaud
4th run-up: Miss Bolivia, Flavia Foianini

Rest of the top 12 semi-finalists:
- Miss Barbados, Leah Marville
- Miss Indonesia, Karenina Halim
- Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran
- Miss Puerto Rico, Jennifer Colon
- Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar
- Miss Vietnam, Tran Thi Huong Giang
- Miss Zimbabwe, Vanessa Sibanda

Rest of the top 20 semi-finalists:
- Miss Croatia, Ivana Vasilj
- Miss Dominican Republic, Ana Contreras
- Miss Ethiopia, Lula Weldegebriel
- Miss Jamaica, Kerrie Baylis
- Miss Korea, Kim Joo Ri
- Miss Namibia, Happie Ntelamo
- Miss USA, Lisa Marie Kohrs
- Miss Uruguay, Claudia Vanrell

Miss World 2009 Beauty Pageant Complete Coverage

Carrie Prejean Video Tape Scandal Story

2009-11-25T17:51:00.001+08:00

TMZ is reporting that the ex-Miss USA 2009 1st run-up Carrie Prejean has suddenly withdrawn her million-dollar lawsuit against Miss California USA after the pageant's lawyers showed her a clip from her own tape scandal.

The video the lawyer showed Carrie is extremely graphic and has never been released publicly. We know that, because TMZ obtained the video months ago but decided not to post it because it was so racy. Let's just say, Carrie has a promising solo career. We're told it took about 15 seconds for Carrie to jettison her demand and essentially walk away with nothing. As we first reported, the Pageant is paying around $100,000 to her lawyers and publicist -- a fraction of her bills. She pockets nothing in the settlement.

We're told it took about 15 seconds for Carrie to jettison her demand and essentially walk away with nothing. As we first reported, the Pageant is paying around $100,000 to her lawyers and publicist -- a fraction of her bills. She pockets nothing in the settlement. TMZ

Miss Earth 2009 Glamorous Prize Package

2009-11-25T17:37:00.002+08:00

The winners of the Miss Earth 2009 Pageant will take home this incredible prize package:

1. Discovery suites – winners of the miss earth, air, water and fire will receive a five-night stay in a luxurious three-bedroom suite with breakfast at discovery suites. Situated in the heart of dynamic Ortigas business district, discovery suites is the residence –of-choice for international and local long stay guests.

2. Ever Bilena cosmetics “beauty in you” – miss earth 2009 winners will receive one year supply of top of the line Ever Bilena cosmetic products, that will surely ensure the winner’s ever beautiful aura during her entire reign. Ever Bilena takes pride in helping women all over the world achieve the beauty that lasts forever.

3. Charms & crystals international by: Joy Lim – miss earth, air, water and fire winners will receive an original crystals and precious stones that could bring luck from charms & crystals international by: ms. Joy Lim “let our charms turn your wishes to reality”

4. Alberto shoes – the miss earth, air, water and fire winners will each receive gift certificates from Alberto, shoes and bags that fits your lifestyle.

5. M. Lhuiller Jewellers – miss earth 2009 winner will receive beautiful diamond, pearl and gold jewelry perfected in timeless elegance worth one thousand us dollars from the Amparito collection of M. Lhuillier Jewellers…

6. ACSAT – Asian College of Science and Technology your school of success – the miss earth 2009 winners will receive scholarship grants from acsat. All winnerrs could avail their grants from international standard organization. Certified ACSAT center in quezon city. Congratulations for being awarded the i.s.o. certificate.
ACSAT, success starts here!

7. Lianco mirror glass & etching services – all the winners of miss earth 2009 will receive trophies made by craftsmen enterprises – for your home’s glass, aluminum, steel and wood needs.”

8. Petit Monde – miss earth 2009 will receive gift certificates from Petit Monde, stylish clothes, hip outfits, life, style, fun and global fashion. Petit Monde …….. Its everything about a girl and more!.

9. Korean air – the winner of miss earth 2009 will receive a round trip ticket on any USA destination of Korean Air. She will be flying on prestige class, the business class of Korean air with “lie-flat seats” and voted the best Asia / transpacific business class. Korean Air…….excellence in flight.

10. Ramona Haar fine jewelry – miss earth 2009 winners are bestowed with a special set of jewelry design & created by ramona haar fine jewelry, a Florida-based jeweler showcasing Filipino Craftmanship. Miss Earth will receive $25,000 worth, while Miss Earth-Fire, Water and Air are amounting to us$ 10,000 each set.

11. The winner of Miss Earth 2009 will have a management contract of 20,000 us dollars with Carousel Productions, while the Miss Earth-Air, Water and Fire, will each receive 2,000 us dollars.

12. The new miss earth crown by Ramona Haar -
Preservation of the planet earth is one of the most important considerations when the new miss earth crown was created. The crown is made of 100% recycled precious metals comprising of 14k gold and argentums sterling silver. With both precious and semi-precious gemstones donated from different participating countries, this masterpiece was designed by an ecologically minded jewelry designer, Ramona Haar, and official jeweler of the miss earth pageant.

Miss Earth 2009 Beauty Pageant Complete Coverage

Mrs. World 2009 is Mrs. Russia, Victoria Radochinskaya

2009-11-24T13:11:00.006+08:00

Mrs. Russia, Victoria Radochinskaya wins Mrs. World 2009 Pageant held in Ba Rai- Vung Tau, Vietnam on November 22.

Complete Result:
Mrs. World 2009 - Mrs. Russia, Victoria Radochinskaya
1st run-up - Mrs. America, Andrea Robertson
2nd run-up - Mrs. Vietnam, Yen Hoang Thi

Top 6 Semi-Finalists:
- Mrs India, Sophia Handa
- Mrs. Brazil, Anuska Prado Pisoler
- Mrs. Poland, Urszula Jasienowicz

Top 12 Semi-Finalists:
- Mrs. Malaysia, Trincy Low EE Bing
- Mrs. Philippines, Daisy Reyes
- Mrs. Costa Rica, Meyryn Carrillo
- Mrs. Cote d'Ivoire, Marie-Carine Davidson
- Mrs. South Africa, Joani Johnson
- Mrs. England, Hannah McCuaig

Best in National Costume - Mrs. Hong Kong, Chen Yijuan

Miss Earth 2009 Winners, a Day After Crowning

2009-11-24T11:18:00.004+08:00

The Miss Earth 2009 titleholder Miss Brazil (Larissa Ramos) together with her court, Miss Air - Miss Philippines (Sandra Seifert), Miss Water - Miss Venezuela (Jessica Barboza) and Miss Fire - Miss Spain (Alejandra Echevarria) posed for photographers in Boracay on November 23.

Miss Brazil, Larissa Ramos crowned Miss Earth 2009

2009-11-23T11:11:00.005+08:00

20 year old Miss Brazil, Larissa Ramos was crowned as the new Miss Earth 2009 in a beauty pageant held at Boracay Ecovillage Resort Philippines on November 22.

Larissa Ramos stands 1.78m tall and is currently a Biology student at the Universidad Federal do Amazonas in Brazil.

Close to the title was the 1st run-up or the Miss Air is Sandra Seifert, Miss Philippines. Miss Water or the 2nd run-up went to Jessica Barboza, Miss Venezuela. And lastly, the 3rd run-up or the Miss Fire title went to Alejandra Echevarria, Miss Spain.

Top 16 Top 8 Miss Earth 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss Earth 2009 Top 8 Finalists

2009-11-23T10:57:00.003+08:00

The top 8 finalists of Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant is the cut made after the top 16 semi-finalists competed in the swimsuits and evening gown competitions.

Miss Earth 2009 Top 8 Finalists:
- Miss Thailand, Rujinan Phanseethum
- Miss Brazil, Larissa Ramos
- Miss Poland, Izabela Wilczek
- Miss Martinique, Pascale Nelide
- Miss Spain, Alejandra Echevarria
- Miss Venezuela, Jessica Barboza
- Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert
- Miss Colombia, Alejandra Castillo Munera

Top 16 Miss Brazil is Miss Earth 2009 Miss Earth 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss Earth 2009 Top 16 Semi-Finalists

2009-11-23T10:39:00.003+08:00

The top 16 semi-finalists of Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant will compete in the swimsuit and evening gown competition.

Miss Earth 2009 Top 16 Semi-Finalists:
- Miss Poland, Izabela Wilczek
- Miss Korea, Park Ye Ju
- Miss Brazil, Larissa Ramos
- Miss Colombia, Alejandra Castillo Munera
- Miss Thailand, Rujinan Phanseethum
- Miss Spain, Alejandra Echevarria
- Miss Northern Ireland, Kayleigh O'Reilly
- Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert
- Miss South Africa, Chanel Grantham
- Miss France, Magalie Thierry
- Miss Singapore, Valerie Lim
- Miss Georgia, Nona Diakonidze
- Miss Martinique, Pascale Nelide
- Miss India, Shriya Kishore
- Miss Venezuela, Jessica Barboza
- Miss Paraguay, Gabriela Rejala

Top 8 Miss Brazil is Miss Earth 2009 Miss Earth 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss World 2009 Talent Fast Track Winners

2009-11-23T01:22:00.003+08:00

The Miss World 2009 Beauty Pageant Talent Fast Track Event was held on November 22 on Johannesburg. Miss Canada, Lena Ma and Miss Sierra Leone, Mariatu Kargbo were tie and both announced as winners of the competition and are now fast-tracked into the Miss World 2009 Top 20 Semi Finals.
2nd place went to Miss Korea, Kim Joo Ri while 3rd and 4th places went to Miss Norway, Sara Skjoldnes and Miss Australia, Sophie Lavers respectively.

Completing the other finalists were:
Miss Bahamas, Joanna Brown
Miss Barbados, Leah Marville
Miss Suriname, Zoureena Rijger
Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina, Andrea Sarac
Miss Guyana, Imarah Radix
Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino
Miss Serbia, Jelena Markovic
Miss Thailand, Pongchanok Kanklab
Miss Spain, Carmen Laura Garcia
Miss Indonesia, Karenina Sunny Halim
Miss Bolivia, Flavia Foianini
Miss Bulgaria, Antonia Petrova
Miss Lebanon, Martine Andraos
Miss Albania, Armina Mevlani
Miss Zimbabwe, Vanessa Sibanda

Video of Miss Sierra Leone performing a Chinese Opera:

Video of Miss Canada singing:

Miss International 2009 Contestants Parade

2009-11-22T15:31:00.004+08:00

The candidates of Miss International 2009 Beauty Pageant paraded in the streets of Chendu, China.

Photo Gallery:

Miss International 2009 National Costume Competition

2009-11-22T13:28:00.004+08:00

The Miss International 2009 National Costume Competition was held on November 20 in Chengdu, China. The finals will be on November 28 where Miss International 2008, Alejandra Andreu will take her final walk and crown her successor.

Miss International 2009 National Costume photos:

Miss Argentina Maria Mercedes Viana 19, 5'8.5"	Miss Aruba Christina Trejo 21, 5'9"	Miss Australia Kelly Louise Maguire 23, 5'8.5"
Miss Belarus Yana Supranovich 21, 5'9"	Miss Belgium Cassandra D'Ermilio 21, 5'9"	Miss Bolivia Laura Olivera 18, 5'8"
Miss Brazil Rayanne Morais 21, 5'8.5"	Miss Canada Chanel Beckenlehner 21, 5'8"	Miss China Wang Qian 19, 5'7.5"
Miss Chinese Taipei Yi Chih Chen 22, 5'6"	Miss Colombia Lina Mosquera 20, 5'11" 20, 5'11"	Miss Cuba Patricia Rosales 23, 5'10.5"
Miss Czech Republic Darja Jacukevicova 22, 5'11"	Miss Dominican Republic Victoria Fernandez 22, 5'10"	Miss Ecuador Isabela Chiriboga 20, 5'8.5"
Miss El Salvador Vanessa Hueck 22, 5'10"	Miss Finland Linda Wikstedt 20, 5'8.5"	Miss France Mathilde Muller 20, 5'9.5"
Miss Gabon Cynthia Mobumba 22, 5'8"	Miss Guadeloupe Joelle Clamy 25, 6'0.5"	Miss Honduras Kenia Andrade 23, 5'8"
Miss Hong Kong Germaine Li 22, 5'6"	Miss India Harshita Saxena 22, 5'9"	Miss Indonesia Ayu Diandra Sari 21, 5'8"
Miss Japan Yuka Nakayama	Miss Korea Seo Eun-mi 22, 5'9"	Miss Kyrgyzstan Altynai Ismankulova 21, 5'7"
Miss Latvia Anda Pudule 22, 5'8"	Miss Lebanon Sarah Mansour 20, 5'8.5"	Miss Macau Yvonne Yang 21, 5'10.5"
Miss Malaysia Tay Tze Juan 20, 5'8"	Miss Martinique Nathaly Peters 19, 5'9"	Miss Mexico Anagabriela Espinoza 21, 5'11"
Miss Moldova Catalina Stascu 18, 5'8"	Miss Mongolia Badamgerel Khurelbaatar	Miss Netherlands Roline Hund 20, 5'8.5"
Miss Nicaragua Slilma Ulloa 23, 5'6"	Miss Northern Marianas Sorene Maratita 19, 5'4"	Miss Norway Beatrice Delas 18, 5'9"
Miss Panama Joyce Jacobi 21, 5'7"	Miss Paraguay Romina Bogado 25, 5'9"	Miss Peru Alejandra Pezet
Miss Philippines Melody Gersbach 23, 5'9"	Miss Poland Angelika Jakubowska 20, 5'9.5"	Miss Puerto Rico Monica Pastrana 20, 5'10"
Miss Romania Iuliana Capsuc 20, 5'8.5"	Miss Russia Ksenia Hrabovskaya 18, 5'9.5"	Miss Singapore Annabelle Liang 23, 5'6.5"
Miss Slovakia Sona Skoncova 22, 5'8.5"	Miss South Africa Bokang Montjane	Miss Spain Melanie Santiago 21, 5'8.5"
Miss Tanzania Illuminata James 24, 5'9.5"	Miss Thailand Picha Nampradit	Miss Turkey Begum Yilmaz 21, 5'11"
Miss Uganda Pierra Akwero 22, 5'9.5"	Miss United Kingdom Chloe Beth Morgan 23, 5'7.5"	Miss USA Aileen Yap 21, 5'7"
Miss Venezuela Laksmi Rodriguez 24, 5'10"	Miss Vietnam Tran Thi Quynh 24, 5'8.5"

Miss International 2009 Complete Coverage

Watch Miss Earth 2009 Pageant Live Online Link 2

2009-11-21T19:14:00.010+08:00

The live streaming of Miss Earth 2009 contest has just ended. You can still watch some recorded clips:

Miss Earth 2009 Opening and Introduction of Candidates:

Special Awards Recognition:

Announcement of the Top 16 Semi-Finalists:

Top 16 Semi-Finalists Swimsuit Competition:

Top 16 Semi-Finalists Evening Gown Competition:
Part 1

Part 2

Announcement of the Top 8 Finalists:

Top 8 Finalists Final Question:

Miss Earth 2009 Crowning

Watch Miss Earth 2009 Videos Link 1 / Miss Earth 2009 Complete Coverage / Pageant DVD for Sale

Miss International 2009 Arrival and Press Conference in Chengdu

2009-11-21T14:15:00.003+08:00

The 66 candidates competing in Miss International 2009 beauty pageant arrived in Chengdu on Friday, November 20 for the final week of the contest. The final event will take place at the >Tennis International Hotel, Chengdu on November 28.

Although 71 delegates are confirmed as an official candidate, only 66 girls made it to the contest in China.

Arrival photo in Chengdu

Media Briefing / Press Conference

The contestants attended a media briefing in Chengdu on November 20, to meet the local press and talk about the details of the Miss International 2009 coronation night finale.

Miss International 2009 Beauty Pageant Complete Coverage

Miss International 2009 Arrival and Visit to Beijing

2009-11-21T13:28:00.002+08:00

The Miss International 2009 Beauty Pageant is not being held in Japan for the first time since 1971. The gorgeous contestants arrived directly on Beijing, China on November 11-12.

Photo Gallery of the press conference

The Candidates visits the National Palace Museum

A Fun night still in Beijing

Miss International 2009 delegates activities pictures

Miss International 2009 Beauty Contest Complete Coverage

Miss International 2009 Schedule of Events

2009-11-21T13:19:00.008+08:00

Miss International 2009 Beauty Pageant Schedule of Events:

- November 11-12: Arrivals in Beijing

- November 13: Press Conference & Welcome Party

- November 14: Visit with local Authorities

- November 15-19: Sponsor Events

- November 20: Move to Chengdu & Press Conference

- November 20: National Costume Competition

- November 21: Parade

- November 22-27: Sponsor Events & Rehearsals

- November 28: Miss International 2009 Contest Grand Coronation Night

- November 29: Return to Beijing & Departures

Miss International 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss World 2009 Contestants visits President Jacob Zuma House

2009-11-21T13:05:00.004+08:00

The 112 Miss World 2009 candidates met President Jacob Zuma at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria to wish them well in their preparations for the Miss World Final at Gallagher Estate, Johannesburg on 12 December 2009.

"There are many challenges facing the world such as poverty, disease and conflicts... Our Miss World contestants and national queens can play an important role in raising awareness about these ills and promote action for peace, love, togetherness and prosperity.", President Zuma

Miss World 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss Earth 2009 Special Awards

2009-11-20T14:13:00.002+08:00

Miss Earth 2009 Special Awards given on different events:

Best in National Costume: Miss Tanzania, Evelyne Almasi
Best in Swimsuit: Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert
Best in Long Gown: Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert
Miss Talent: Miss Tahiti, Niuriki Teremate
Miss Photogenic: Miss Czech Republic, Tererza Budkova
Miss Friendship: Miss Switzerland, Graziella Rogers
Best in Eco-Bag Design Wear: Miss Czech Republic, Tererza Budkova
Best in Eco-Design Wear: Miss Jamaica, Jenaae Jackson
Best in Use of Indigenous Products Wear: Miss Albania, Suada Saliu
Miss Asei: Miss Korea, Park Ye Ju
Miss AVSCOR: Miss Dominican Republic, Mariel Garcia
Miss Discovery Suites Award: Miss Spain, Alejandra Echevarria
Miss Eagle Express: Miss Korea, Park Ye Ju
Miss Fontana Resort: Miss China, Yan Xu
Miss Gandang Ricky Reyes Award: Miss Spain, Alejandra Echevarria
Miss Golden Sunset Resort & Spa: Miss Cuba, Jamilette Gaxiola
Miss HDR Management: Miss Poland, Izabela Wilczek
Miss Jubilee Presidents Foundation: Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert
Miss Perwoll: Miss Venezuela, Jessica Barboza
Pasigandahan Award: Miss Guam, Maria Luisa Santos
Face of new Placenta Award: Miss Puerto Rico, Dignelis Jimenez

Miss Earth 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss Universe Trinidad & Tobago 2008 in a Tape Scandal

2009-11-20T14:01:00.003+08:00

Anya Ayoung-Chee, Miss Trinidad & Tobago 2008 and a candidate of Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant was involved in a tape scandal.

The Miss Universe tape is only half as authentic as once believed -- one of the women in the scandalous video is NOT a world-class beauty pageant winner, this according to the conductor of the 3-way naked train himself.

TMZ spoke with Wyatt Gallery -- the fine arts photographer who was literally caught in the middle of the drama -- who tells us some scumbag ripped the footage from his laptop computer in an attempt to sabotage Miss Trinidad and Tobago's career.

While Gallery confirms that his long-term girlfriend, Anya Ayoung-Chee, did co-star in the video, the other woman -- believed to have been Miss Japan 2008 -- is NOT Hiroko Mima after all ... just a really, really, really close friend.

Now here's the real scandalous part of the story: Gallery tells us he believes the footage -- shot in New York back in 2007 -- was stolen from his laptop when he took it to a Trinidad computer shop for repairs.

Gallery says, "I feel horrible and embarrassed for Anya, her family and myself ... because this was a private moment that was never supposed to be made public." He adds, "This was an intentional, malicious sabotage against Anya and her career ... and I feel stupid for not deleting the files off of my computer."

Gallery tells us he has a legal team looking into the matter and plans on suing anyone who continues to distribute the tape. -TMZ-

Qian Wang is Miss International China 2009

2009-11-19T12:31:00.002+08:00

Qian Wang, from Chengdu, was chosen the winner of “Miss International China 2009″ in a pageant held on November 12th. She will represent China and be the host contestant at the Miss International 2009 contest to start on November 13th. 68 beauties will compete for the crown on November 28th.

Miss World 2009 Sports Fast Track Winner is Miss Japan

2009-11-18T22:21:00.008+08:00

Eruza Sasaki, Miss Japan is the Sports Fast Track Winner and became the 1st semi-finalist of Miss World 2009 Pageant.

The Sports Fast Track Contest was held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Football Stadium in Port Elizabeth where Eruza beat 111 other women at this competition which reunited various sports disciplines like soccer and track and field.
The teams were named after South African wildlife like Cheetah, Black Rhino, Marshall Eagle and King African Penguin.

Complete Result of the Fast Track event:
* Fast Track Winner (Gold) - Miss Japan, Eruza Sasaki
* 2nd place (Silver) - Miss Jamaica, Kerrie Simone Baylis
* 3rd place (Bronze) - Miss Hungary, Orsolya Serdult

Rest of the the 12 Finalists:
* Miss India, Pooja Chopra
* Miss Latvia, Ieva Lase
* Miss Puerto Rico, Jennifer Colon Alvarado
* Miss Sierra Leone, Mariatu Kargbo
* Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino
* Miss Trinidad & Tobago, Ashanna Arthur
* Miss Venezuela, Maria Milagros Veliz Pinto
* Miss Australia, Sophie Lavers
* Miss Uruguay, Claudia Rossina Vanreall Escalante

Photos:

Miss World 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss Earth 2009 Evening Gown Preliminary Review

2009-11-18T15:38:00.002+08:00

Miss Earth 2009 Evening Gown Preliminary Review
by Joseph Vitug

The PAGCOR Casino near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Paranaque again played host to the Miss Earth Evening Gown Competition. But this year, there was a new twist: this was the first time ever that all the delegates were not on hand to be judged as they paraded in their evening gowns. Instead, there were preliminary rounds held as the three groups of delegates toured around the Philippines, and the best five of each group would then be competing against each other for this final round for the special award.

But before the competition went underway, they decided to allow this event to coincide with the launching/unveiling of the new Miss Earth crown designed by Ramona Haar. There was a little attempt at pomp and ceremony to launch the new crown, and the proceedings were hosted by famous Filipino-British football player and model Phil Younghusband. It began with a still video conveying messages about ecology and environment, and how the crown was created from recycled silver and gold and embedded with jewels mined or farmed from various countries in the world (80 countries, as it was declared). This was then followed with a song number from Faith Cuneta, who sang an adequate rendition of Des’ree’s inspirational 1994 smash “You Gotta Be.” This was then followed by a parade of local male models in black suits parading some gemstones. Then, another song number, this time from renowned belter Dessa, who performed her own reverent take of the 1988 Olympic theme song from Whitney Houston, “One Moment In Time”. Finally the crown was unveiled, with the reigning Miss Earth Karla Henry holding the crown aloft on the red pillow, and a turnover ceremony was held with designer Ramona Haar present to hand over the crown to Carousel Productions’ Executive Vice-President Lorraine Schuck. Have to admire the effort to integrate all those jewels into a single crown, and it actually worked.

Then, the usual concession to the sponsors enfolded as the sponsors (the Jubilee Presidents’ Foundation of the Rotary Club of Makati and PAGCOR) delivered speeches about their environmental projects and held their own evening gown fashion show. Finally, the main event unfolded as Miss Earth-Water 2006 and now director of the Miss Earth Foundation Cathy Untalan stepped in looking resplendent in a black lace gown to get the evening gown proceedings underway. Similar to the final swimsuit competition, they first presented the ladies who did not make the Top 15. However, instead of the ladies introducing themselves with a microphone, the host made the introductions and the ladies paraded their evening gowns briefly as Cathy introduced them by name and country. Take note after looking at the photos of the preliminary evening gown events of Groups 1 and 3 and witnessing the preliminary contest of Group 2 at posh mall Greenbelt 5 in Makati, the majority of the delegates did not wear their competition gowns. Also conspicuously absent onstage were media favorites Mz. Latvia (Diana Kuvasova) and South Sudan (Mary Deng Kudum).

Before I proceed with the 15 evening gown finalists, I would like to give my notes on the non-finalists who made a major impression with their brief presentations: Miss Cuba (Jamilette Gaxiola) shimmered brightly in her brightly sequined white evening gown—it was mildly surprising that reports were wrong that she made the cut in her group as it turned out it was Miss Ukraine instead; Miss Dominican Republic (Mariel Garcia) showed that blue can compliment her dark complexion looking chic in a form-fitting gown; Miss El Salvador (Mayra Aldana) was provocatively sexy in a low-cut V-necked flouncy gown; Miss France (Magalie Thierry) may have sported a poufy white monstrosity, but she strutted with aplomb in it and showcased that she knew more catwalk tricks beside the patented Riyo Mori Flash and Taliana Twirl; Miss Honduras (Alejandra Mendoza) was surprisingly impeccably elegant in her clean white number; Miss Kosovo (Elza Marku) channeled a little bit of Miss Universe 2009 2nd runner-up Gona Dragusha with her updo, but her pink gown with bare sides was probably a tad more risque than what Audrey Hepburn would’ve worn, but nevertheless it was a gorgeously sexy number; Miss Martinique (Pascale Nelide) was simply vibrant in her sequined red number; and Miss Puerto Rico (Dignelis Jimenez) was elegant yet provocative in a sheer pink number with strategically placed sequins.

An additional note that I would leave as a blind item: one cellar-dwelling delegate forgot to step forward when she was initially introduced by Cathy Untalan, apparently oblivious to what was going on around her–the delegate after her then did her stuff before she last-minutely then stepped forward to do her turn at the front of the stage. Hint: she alphabetically came after a delegate who was a conspicuous no-show that evening.

The 15 evening gown finalists were presented alphabetically, and they descended down a center stairstep with eight gentlemen associated with the Rotary Club escorting them while they navigated the steps. All 15 finalists proved deserving of belonging to the hallowed club, and fortunately none of them copied the so-called “patented gown moves”–they gave their own unique stamps instead. Let’s start with…

	MISS BRAZIL – Larissa Ramos. She sported a gorgeously sexy aqua sequined number showcasing revealing cleavage. She stirred up a major rise in collective temperatures with her presence.
MISS COLOMBIA – Alejandra Castillo. Some keen observers noted that her gown was patterned similarly to Karen Agustin’s red Barraza number back in Miss Universe 2002, but it was still distinctive enough for her to make a smolderingly elegant impact.
	MISS GUAM – Maria Luisa Santos. From the black gown she wore in Subic, she changed into a one-shouldered white sequined number (think Michelle Obama’s inaugural dinner gown and Miss Universe 2009 1st runner-up Ada de la Cruz). With her updo, she looked impeccably elegant.
MISS INDIA – Shriya Kishore. She strutted confidently about in her aqua-blue number like Bollywood royalty—all we needed was a dashingly handsome Bollywood actor miming a serenade to her.
	MISS ITALY – Luna Voce. She moved very simply and her light lavender gown was a simple design compared to the rest of the competition, but she did convey a classically elegant presence.
MISS KOREA – Park Ye-Ju. She changed from her pink gown to a provocatively low-cut and revealing green gown. She had to adjust her shoulder sleeves a bit, and there was a potential for a wardrobe malfunction as I thought there was only an inch remaining before we could see nipples.
	MISS MEXICO – Natalia Quinones. She changed from her flowy pink gown back in Subic to a one-shouldered yellow satin gown with floral accents—unfortunately this was a bad strategy as this gown was the weakest of the bunch; it was too pageant-patty and dated for my taste.
MISS PARAGUAY – Gabriela Rejala. She switched from her chocolate gown back in Subic to a white beaded number with sheer midriff. The gown was actually better-looking than her previous number, but it was also punishing for her current figure, emphasizing her voluptuousness to the max—maybe she is making a statement that there should be room for larger, curvier ladies out there instead of fashion’s emphasis on size 2 or lower.
	MISS PHILIPPINES – Sandra Inez Seifert. As expected she again sported the Michael Cinco rainbow-sequined confection with intricately flouncy, feathery chiffon accents at the skirt area. And she again made an indelible impact with it, and to my eyes, yes, it’s the most unique-looking gown of the group. My take on the eventual verdict?
MISS POLAND – Izabella Wilczek. She displayed surprisingly strong runway chops showcasing her red evening gown with long chiffon train. She lifted the train up at the back, but it wasn’t the Riyo Mori Flash but a unique move, and she was an awesome diva walking in it. If we talk about dramatic catwalks, she was in a close match with another lady clad in red.
	MISS SPAIN – Alejandra Echevarria. She sustained her status as a favorite clad in a low-cut V-necked green gown with fish-scale golden sequined embroidery patterns on her skirt.
MISS THAILAND – Rujinan Phansreetum. Clad in a red sequined number, she spun and twirled about with dramatic flair, but she was neither imitating the Taliana Twirl nor the Dayana Spin. It was more of a more earlier vintage model done by Latin beauty queens about a decade or so ago, but still has astounding impact—in my opinion, she was neck-and-neck with Miss Poland in the catwalk category.
	MISS UKRAINE – Karina Golovata. Her one-shouldered black gown was ostensibly simple, but there was drama with the sheer panels at the front and back—for maximum effect, the wearer of this gown was not supposed to wear any underwear, or attempt to create that illusion by wearing a flesh bodystocking; my bet was she did the former.
MISS USA – Amy Diaz. She smoldered about wonderfully in her rose embroidered white evening gown, though she was overshadowed by the smolderingly provocative sexiness of the gowns sported by Mz. Brazil, Korea, and Ukraine, and the fierce catwalks of Mz. Poland and Thailand.
	MISS VENEZUELA – Jessica Barbosa. The skirt portion of her strapless silvery green sequined gown was similar to the intricately leafy fabrics on Miss Philippines’ gown, but the design on the bodice was more of a lovely conventional beaded and sequined pattern than what Sandra Seifert wore. She potentially could’ve pulled forth an upset and outdo Sandra, but a minor wobble of an otherwise flawless presentation as she walked to the front of the stage may have spelled the difference that led to the eventual final verdict.

As usual, sponsors’ prizes were handed out. Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert won Miss Jubilee Presidents’ Foundation, Miss Dominican Republic won Miss AVSCOR, Miss Poland won Miss HDR Management, and Miss Korea won two sponsors’ prizes—Miss Eagle Express and Miss Asei.

Finally, the Evening Gown Award went to Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert. In my personal opinion, Sandra deserved to win this award, even more than the Best in Swimsuit Award that she won a couple of days earlier at Fontana Resort at Clark. Does this secure her status as THE frontrunner for the Miss Earth crown? Possibly, but take note that there are no guarantees in this pageant—two years ago, Miss Venezuela Silvana Santaella won the same two awards (along with a whole host of sponsors’ prizes), but she didn’t end up winning the grand prize at the end. Still her path to securing at least an element remains on track.

Miss Earth 2009 Best in Long Gown is Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert Miss Earth 2009 Complete Coverage

Natalia Navarro is Señorita Miss Colombia Universe 2010

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21 year old Natalia Navarro Galvis, Miss Bolivar was named Miss Colombia 2010 or locally known as Senorita (Srta) Colombia 2010 in a beauty pageant held at Cartagena de Indias on November 16.

Natalia Navarro is from Barranquilla and stands tall at 5'10". She was crowned by Miss Colombia 2009, Michelle Rouillard. The new queen will represent Colombia at the Miss Universe 2010 contest next year.

The 1st runner-up is Leidy Viviana Gomez Cortes, Miss Meta. She stands 5'7" tall and her hometown is Yotoco. Leidy will compete in Miss International 2010.

Completing the top 5 finalists were Carolina Rodriguez Ferrero, Miss Cundinamarca as the 2nd run-up. 3rd run-up was Macri Elena Velez Sanchez, Miss Antioquia. And the 4th run-up is Laura Carolina Nunez Armenta, Miss Atlantico.

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Announcement of the Top 5 Finalists:

Crowning:

Srta. Colombia / Miss Colombia 2010 Contestants

Priscilla Nicole Lee wins Miss Aruba 2009

2009-11-18T14:31:00.004+08:00

21 year old Priscilla Nicole Lee won the title of Miss Aruba 2009 in a beauty pageant held on November 15 at the Crystal Theater. She was crowned by the outgoing title holder Dianne Croes, Miss Aruba 2008.

Lee is from Ponton and a student at the University of Aruba. She will compete representing her country at the Miss Universe 2010 contest next year. Priscilla Nicole is the sister of Zizi Lee, a former Miss Aruba and Miss World 2001 1st run-up and candidate of Miss Universe 2004.

Miss Aruba 2009 runners-up were Ivana Janriele Werleman and Kimberly del Valle Kuiperi.

Miss Aruba 2009 Candidates

Miss Earth 2009 Best in Long Gown is Miss Philippines, Sandra Seifert

2009-11-17T15:04:00.005+08:00

Awarded as the Best in Long Gown / Evening Gown of the Miss Earth 2009 Pageant is Miss Philippines, Sandra Inez Seifert. The Long Gown Competition was held on November 16 at PAGCOR Grand Theatre.

Miss Photogenic was awarded to Miss Czech Republic, Tereza Budkova. While Miss Congeniality went to Miss Switzerland, Graziella Rogers. The special awards have no bearing in the selections of the top 18 finalists.

*** On November 15, 2009, the candidates from 80 countries were judged by a separate panel of judges in “closed-door” preliminaries to determine the 18 semi finalists to vie for the coveted title of Miss Earth 2009. The delegates appeared with the panel of judges with no make-up and scored based on their presentation in the Evening Gown, Swimsuit, and Interview (environmental knowledge, intelligence, and personality).

Evening Gown Competition Review Miss Earth 2009 Complete Coverage

Miss World 2009 Contestants visits Rosebank Rooftop Market

2009-11-17T12:48:00.002+08:00

The Miss World 2009 candidates visited the Rosebank Rooftop arts and craft market at Johannesburg on Sunday, November 15, where they had the opportunity of buying locally made arts and crafts. The delegates' presence at the market attracted the attention of shoppers, who scrambled to have photos taken with them. The 113 finalists arrived in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Photo Gallery:

Miss Argentina, Evelyn Lucia Manchon

Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina, Andrea Sarac

Miss Canada, Lena Ma

Miss Dominican Republic, Ana Contreras

Miss England, Katrina Hodge

Miss Georgia, Tsira Suknidze

Miss Guadeloupe, Beatrice Blaise

Miss Ireland, Laura Patterson
Miss England, Katrina Hodge

Miss Italy, Alice Taticchi
Miss France, Chloe Mortaud

Miss Korea, Kim Joo Ri
Miss Japan, Eruza Sasaki

Miss Malaysia, Thanuja Ananthan
Miss Paraguay, Tamara Sosa
Miss Nigeria, Glory Chuku

Miss Martinique, Ingrid Littre

Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran
Miss Peru, Claudia Carrasco
Miss Malaysia, Thanuja Ananthan

Miss Philippines, Marie-Ann Umali
Miss Panama, Nadege Herrera
Miss Malaysia, Thanuja Ananthan

Miss Puerto Rico, Jennifer Colon

Miss Scotland, Katharine Brown

Miss Serbia, Jelena Markovic

Miss Spain, Carmen Laura Garcia

Miss Zimbabwe, Vanessa Sibanda
Miss Russia, Ksenia Shipilova

Miss World 2009 Complete Coverage