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Miss Universe 2011- 3rd runner up, Shamcey Supsup’s Question and Answer

2011-09-13T01:17:00.000-07:00

The fourth most beautiful woman in the universe, Shamcey Supsup has shown her outstanding intelligence and faith as she answers the final question in the final round of the Miss Universe Pageant 2011 held today in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Judge Vivica A. Fox asked Miss Philippines if she would change her religion to marry someone she loves.

Fox: “Would you change your religious beliefs to marry the person you love? Why or why not? “

Shamcey, still looking confident and relaxed says she won’t because if the person loves her, he’d love her God , too Supsup:

” If I had to change my religious beliefs, I will not marry the person that I love. Because the first person that I love is GOD who created me. And I have my faith and my principles. And these what makes me who I am. And if that person loves me, he should love my God too, Thank you.”

Truly, Supsup has shown to the world how strong our faith is. She has proven that the beauty of the Filipina is not only in the flesh but also in spirit. Though uncrowned, the title doesn’t matter, it is how she represented our country and how she made us very proud.

Miss Angola is Miss Universe 2011!!

2011-09-13T01:00:00.000-07:00

Leila Lopes from Angola was crowned Miss Universe Monday night. She became Africa’s 4th Miss Universe, and the 1st black woman to win the crown since 1999.

Lopes beat out 88 other competitors to win the title during the 60th anniversary of Miss Universe. She replaces last year’s winner, Ximena Navarrete of Mexico.

“Thank God I’m very satisfied with the way God created me and I wouldn’t change a thing,” Lopes said when asked her interview question. “I consider myself a woman endowed with inner beauty. I have acquired many wonderful principals from my family and I intend to follow these for the rest of my life.”

The first runner-up was 23-year-old Olesia Stefanko of Ukraine and the second runner-up was Priscila Machado of Brazil. The third was Miss Philippines, and the fourth Miss China.

In the top 10, were the representatives of Australia, France, Costa Rica, Panama, and Portugal.

Completing the group of 15 quarter-finalists, we had the candidates of Puerto Rico, USA, Kosovo, Netherlands, Colombia and Venezuela.

Miss Panama was the winner of the Best National Costume Award; Miss Montenegro was voted Miss Congeniality; and Miss Sweden was elected Miss Photogenic.

The biggest shock of the night was the early elimination of Miss Malaysia, Deborah Henry, considered by many one of the top favorites for the crown. Other favorites left out, were Misses Greece, Trinidad & Tobago, Nicaragua, Spain, and Aruba.

Among those who made it, the main surprises were Misses Panama and Portugal. It was the first time in 60 years of history that Portugal advanced to Miss Universe’s semi-finals.

The pageant was hosted by NBC “Today” anchor Natalie Morales and the Bravo network’s Andy Cohen. Among the celebrities in the jury, Connie Chung, supermodel Isabeli Fontana and Indy race car driver Helio Castroneves.

Brazilian pop stars Claudia Leitte and Bebel Gilberto performed during the event.

Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, was a favorite since she arrived in Brazil. She was actually prepared for the pageant in Brazil. It’s a well-deserved title for Angola and the African continent!

Congratulations, Leila Lopes!!

Miss Universe 2011 Updates: Cooking Lessons with Chef Renato Reinas

2011-08-28T13:21:00.000-07:00

Cooking Lessons with Chef Renato Reinas: Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete and some Miss Universe 2011 contestants were taken to Atelier Gourmand to take cooking lessons with chef Renato Reinas as part of the pre-activities leading up to the Miss Universe 2011 final.

Miss Universe 2011 contestants learn Samba

2011-08-28T10:25:00.000-07:00

Miss Universe 2011 contestants attend a samba dance class at Rosas de Ouro samba school in Sao Paulo August 26, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Watch video of Miss Universe 2011 contestants learn to dance Samba:

Miss Universe 2011: New photos of Miss Peru - Natalie Vértiz and Miss Romania - Larisa Popa

2011-08-27T15:20:00.000-07:00

Miss Venezuela Universe 2010/2011 National Costume

2011-08-22T15:14:00.000-07:00

Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella at Chinese Laundry debut of Spring 2012 Collection

2011-08-05T14:34:00.000-07:00

Photo: Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella poses for a photo during the Chinese Laundry and Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella debut of the Spring 2012 Collection on August 3, 2011 in New York City.

12 finalists of Miss Mauritius 2011 - The Winner will represent Mauritius in Miss Universe 2012 pageant and Miss World 2012 pageant

2011-07-11T17:54:00.000-07:00

The road to Miss Universe 2012.

Here are the twelve finalists vying for Miss Mauritius 2011.

WINNER will represent Mauritius in Miss Universe 2012 pageant and Miss World 2012 pageant.

Miss USA 2011, 'A Huge Science Geek'

2011-06-20T07:02:00.000-07:00

Last night, the unlikely happened in Las Vegas, Nevada when Miss California Alyssa Campenella, a self-professed “huge science geek,” was selected to be the next Miss USA. The pageant appeared on my radar Friday afternoon when Bora Zivkovic tweeted that the Miss USA pageant contestants had been asked a science-related question, “Should evolution be taught in schools?”

Subsequently, much of the internet chatter focused on the contestants from states known for their anti-evolution policies such as Kansas, Texas and Kentucky. I decided to go the other route and find out which of these women supported the teaching of evolution. I was disheartened to find that only a few of them really understood the issue. Many were apparently unaware that evolution is currently taught in schools. And, most of them thought creationism or “the other side” should be taught, as well.

The pre-pageant interviews revealed how much work remains to be done in order to improve science literacy in America. However, Campanella’s answer demonstrated that she possesses a respectable appreciation and understanding of science.

Her forthright and honest, not to mention scientifically accurate, answer established her geek status even before the pageant. She reinforced her geek credentials during the pageant by deftly answering a question about whether the U.S. should legalize the use of marijuana:

“Well, I understand why that question would be asked, especially with today’s economy, but I also understand that medical marijuana is very important to help those who need it medically,” she said.

“I’m not sure if it should be legalized, if it would really affect, with the drug war,” she said. “I mean, it’s abused today, unfortunately, so that’s the only reason why I would kind of be a little bit against it, but medically it’s OK.”

I believe in Campanella we will have a science ambassador representing us in the Miss Universe pageant come September and you better believe I’ll be supporting her. My only hope is that someone will get her to talk about science a little more so the next generation will know that beauty and intelligence are one and the same.

Miss USA 2011 winner: Alyssa Campanella of California

2011-06-19T20:28:00.000-07:00

Alyssa Campanella, a 21-year-old auburn-haired California girl, won the Miss USA crown on Sunday night.

Campanella, who is from Los Angeles, topped a field of 51 beauty queens to take the title at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. She will represent the nation in this year's Miss Universe pageant in September in Brazil.

Campanella won after strutting across the stage in a blue bikini with white polka dots and a dark turquoise evening gown with beading on its top.

She also answered a question about legalizing marijuana by saying she didn't think it should be fully legalized as a solution to help ailing economies.

"Well, I understand why that question would be asked, especially with today's economy, but I also understand that medical marijuana is very important to help those who need it medically," she said. "I'm not sure if it should be legalized, if it would really affect, with the drug war. I mean, it's abused today, unfortunately, so that's the only reason why I would kind of be a little bit against it, but medically it's OK."

Miss Tennessee Ashley Durham was the first runner-up. Contestants from Alabama and Texas placed third and fourth.

The ceremony was hosted by TV personalities Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic.

"Fashion Police" hosts Kelly Osbourne and Susie Castillo provided fashion commentary throughout the pageant, while the judging panel included "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Caroline Manzo, TV chef Rocco DiSpirito, Dallas Mavericks star Tyson Chandler and rapper Lil Jon.

Campanella replaces Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih. The Michigan woman teared up as she walked across the stage for a final goodbye.

The pageant had three competitions: swimsuit, evening gown and interview questions.

The contestants were whittled to 16 after the show's opening number, in which the beauty queens introduced themselves one-by-one. The top 16 were picked by preliminary judges through competitions and interviews during the week before the telecast. Judges picked the top eight after the swimsuit competition and the top 4 after the evening gown portion.

Miss USA Rima Fakih Talks About Her Partying

2011-06-13T15:37:00.000-07:00

"Good Morning America" sat down with Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih, to talk about her "bumpy year," which, of course, kicked off with her pole dancing photos and will hopefully end with some late-night partying last month, lest she make any major flubs during the final week of her reign.

Fakih told Robin Roberts, "I have to admit, I've had a few hiccups during my year and at times I've learned my lessons. I think I've grown so much this year, I'm proud to say that I am giving up my crown on June 19th. And that I still have a crown."

She added, "You have to look at the beginning of my reign, the attacks, the controversy that came up, I wasn't prepared for it. At first, it came up, 'You're the first Arab,' 'You're the first Muslim,' 'Do you think you're a real Miss USA?' Then you had the racy pictures which were really just a pole dancing class and portrayed as something else, and you went from body painting to the mosque controversy, and people didn't like the fact that I was on that WWE 'Tough Enough' reality show."

When asked if the masses should change how they look at pageant queens, Fakih explained, "A lot of people don't understand that Miss USA is just a real woman...she's a real human being who has her own opinion, who's an adult and can make some mature decisions. But you're right, though, staying out late, if you have work the next day, you should be responsible. But you have to look on the bright side, I wasn't doing anything illegal."

Miss World 2011 to be held in London,UK, Tuesday, November 8th

2011-05-05T15:20:00.000-07:00

The date and location for the 61st Miss World Final has been announced - 8th November 2011, in London, England.

The first Miss World event was created by Eric Morley in 1951 as part of his promotion of the Festival of Britain, which took place on the South Bank of the River Thames. Miss World is approaching its 60th birthday and wants to celebrate with a very special party by returning to where it all began on London’s South Bank.

The special event will feature winners from the past and present, and we will be re-living some of the special moments and star names that have been a part of our 60 year history. Our celebrations will take contestants across the United Kingdom in the run-up to the final, to be held in London on Tuesday 8th November 2011.

Miss USA 2011 Contestants

2011-02-10T21:26:00.000-08:00

Below are the latest update of Miss USA 2011 Contestants. The Finale will be held in Las Vegas on June 19, 2011. Information on contestants will be: the state, name of the contestatant, hometown, age, height and some note about the contestant (if available). Click on the link on each contestant to see the State Pageant result and updated photos of the contestants. We welcome feedback from the contestants themselves, family’s members and friends to correct and complete the infomation.

Alabama : Madeline Mitchell, Russellville, 22, 5’8″
Alaska : Jessica Chuckran, Anchorage, 23, Contestant at National Sweetheart 2008
Arizona : Brittany Brannon, Paradise Valley, 21, 5’5, “Previously Miss Teen America 2007.
Arkansas : Lakynn McBride, Little Rock.
California : Alyssa Campanella, Hillsborough, 20, 5’8″, Previously Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2007 and 1st runner up at Miss Teen USA 2007.
Colorado : Blair Griffith, Lakewood, 22, 5’5″, Previously Miss Colorado Teen USA 2006.
Connecticut : Regina Turner, Old Saybrook, 21.
Delaware : Katie Hanson, Newark, 20.
District of Columbia: Heather Swann, Washington, 22.
Florida : Lissette Garcia, Miami, 25, 5’11″. Represented Cuba in Reina Hispanoamericana 2007 and made Top 8.
Georgia : Kaylin Reque Suwanee, 22.
Hawaii : Angela Byrd, Honolulu, 23, 5’10″.
Idaho: Erza Haliti Boise, 24, Born in Kosovo.
Illinois : Angela Sparrow, Chicago, 25, 5’8″.
Indiana : Jillian Wunderlich Kokomo, 19, 5’6″, Previously Miss Florida Teen USA 2008 and top 15 at Miss Teen USA 2008.
Iowa: Rebecca Goldsmith, Chariton, 26, 5’8″.
Kansas : Jaymie Stokes, Lenexa, 19, 5’11″, Previously Miss Kansas Teen USA 2007 and top 10 at Miss Teen USA 2007.
Kentucky : Kia Hampton, Louisville, 21, 5’5″.
Louisiana : Page Pennock, Baton Rouge, 20, 5’10″.
Maine: Ashley Lynn Marble, Topsfield, 26, 5’10″, Previously Miss Maine Teen USA 2000, originally the first runner up but took over after Emily Johnson resgined due to a family emergency.
Maryland : Allyn Rose, Waldorf, 22, 5’9″.
Massachusetts: Alida D’Angona, Bolton, 23, 5’8″.
Michigan : Channing Pierce, Royal Oak, 23, 5’9″.
Minnesota : Brittany Thelemann, Minnetonka.
Mississippi : Keeley Patterson, Starkville, 19.
Missouri : Hope Driskill, Jefferson City, 21, 5’9″.
Montana : Brittany Wiser, Bozeman, 22, previously Miss Montana 2009.
Nebraska : Haley Herold, Omaha, 23.
Nevada : Sarah Chapman, Las Vegas, 26, 5’10″, top 15 at Miss California USA 2010, Miss California USA 2009 4th runner up, top 10 at Miss California USA 2008 and 2007, and sister of Miss California USA 2004 Ellen Chapman.
New Hampshire: LacyJane Folger, Hampton Beach, 21.
New Jersey : Julianna White, Haddonfield, 21, 5’7″, previously Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2006 and top 10 at Miss Teen USA 2006.
New Mexico : Brittany Toll, Las Cruces, 24, 5’9″, Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2005 and top 10 at Miss Teen USA 2005 and a 2009 Teach For America corps member.
New York: Amber Collins, New York City, 26.
North Carolina: Brittany York, Wilmington, 20.
North Dakota: Brandi Schoenberg, Mohall, 20.
Ohio: Ashley Caldwell, Gallipolis, 23.
Oklahoma : Kaitlyn Smith, Norman, 22.
Oregon : Anna Prosser, Portland, 25, contestant at National Sweetheart 2008.
Pennsylvania : Amber Watkins, Philadelphia, 26, 5′ 7″.
Rhode Island : Kate McCaughey, Lincoln, 22.
South Carolina: Courtney Turner, North Augusta, 20, previously Miss Teen United States 2009.
South Dakota : Chandra Burnham, Highmore, 22.
Tennessee : Ashley Durham, Adamsville, 20, 5’9″, previously Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2006.
Texas : Ana Rodriguez, Laredo, 24, 5’8″.
Utah: Jamie Crandall, Salt Lake City, 24, 5’8″.
Vermont : Lauren Carter, Burlington, 21, 5’8″.
Virginia : Nikki Poteet, Chester, 23, 5’10″.
Washington : Angelina Kayyalaynen, Vancouver, 21, born in Ukraine.
West Virginia : Whitney Veach, Petersburg, 23, 5’5″, previously Miss West Virginia Teen USA 2003.
Wisconsin : Shaletta Porterfield, Madison, 25, 5’10″.
Wyoming : Kaitlyn Davis, Laramie, 5’9″.

Miss America 2011? It's Miss Nebraska, Teresa Scanlan

2011-01-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

Miss Nebraska Teresa Scanlan, 17, donned the crown as Miss America 2011 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, following in the footsteps of last year's queen, Caressa Cameron out of Virginia.

The winner of a $50,000 scholarship, she plans to go to law school and hopes to go into politics.

"At this point, attorneys and politicians are looked down on and have terrible reputations for being greedy and power hungry," the teen said, "and I really think it's important for people who have their heart and mind in the right place get into those powerful positions."

And how did she charm the judges, aside from the gown and swimsuit? She played the piano, and told judges she thinks security trumps the public's right to knowledge when it comes to leaked government information.

Scanlan is the first Miss America from Nebraska in the competition's 90 years. Her beauty queen diet? "I never passed up a cookie on my journey here," she said.

Teresa Scanlan crowned Miss America

2011-01-16T12:52:00.000-08:00

Nebraska’s 17-year-old Teresa Scanlan was named Miss America on Saturday becoming the youngest winner ever in the pageant’s history after a night of being judged for poise, talent, fitness and knowledge.

Scanlan wowed the judges wearing a stunning white evening gown and tickling the ivories on piano with rousing rendition of “White Water Chopped Sticks” in the talent competition.

In the final question, she was asked about the leaking of confidential government information by website WikiLeaks and whether U.S. security or the people’s right to know sensitive information was more important.

Scanlan saw the leaks as a matter of espionage and said:

“When it comes to the security of our nation, we have to focus on security first and then people’s right to know ... We can’t let things like that happen, and they must be handled properly, and I think that was the case.”

The first runner-up, who will take Miss America’s place in the case Scanlan can’t perform her new role, was Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady.

Among other noteworthy contestants was Miss Delaware, Kayla Martell, who made it into the semifinals. Martell suffers from a disease, alopecia areata, that caused her to lose all her hair at age 10, and she competed in a wig.

This year marked the 90th pageant in the history of Miss America. The organization runs achievement programs and is a major provider of scholarship assistance for young women. In 2010, the group and its state and local affiliates helped give out more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance.

Fifty-three women were chosen from states and territories across the country in local contests before they headed to Las Vegas and the final pageant on Saturday.

As Miss America, Scanlan will take the next year to travel the United States and raise awareness about eating disorders.

Miss America 2010, Caressa Cameron from Virginia, 22, was a goodwill ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network, and she spent the year helping raise awareness for HIV/AIDS.

In the week ahead of Saturday’s competition, contestants were judged in preliminary events for evening wear, fitness and swimsuits and answer questions in an interview.

From those events, 11 semifinalists were chosen to compete on Saturday night. Joining them were four other contestants — two picked by online voting and two others by the remaining young women in the pageant.

The 15 semifinalists were narrowed on Saturday in contests that again include evening wear, fitness and swimsuits, talent and a final on-stage question for the top five women. Then, the top five were ranked to get to the new Miss America.

This year, seven panelists judged contestants in the final round as they answered their question in 20 seconds. The judges — including TV talk show co-host Joy Behar, “Dancing With the Stars” professional dancer Tony Dovolani, and “Desperate Housewives” creator Marc Cherry, among others — watched for confidence, knowledge and quick thinking in formulating an answer.

Joining Miss Nebraska and Arkansas among the five finalists were women from Hawaii, Washington and Oklahoma.

The show included a rousing opening musical number by all 53 contestants, and it was hosted by TV personalities Brooke Burke and Chris Harrison. - Reuters

Miss Universe 2011 Contestant - Miss Puerto Rico 2010 - Viviana Ortiz Pastrana

2010-12-30T18:13:00.000-08:00

Birth Name: Viviana Ortiz Pastrana
Birth Date: September 12, 1986 (1986-09-12) (age 24)
Birth Place: Corozal, Puerto Rico
Occupation: Model
Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Measurements: 84-61-93 (33-24-36.5)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Title(s): Miss Corozal 2011, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2011
Major Competition(s):
Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2011(Winner) (Best Runway) (Best Fashion Style), Miss Universe 2011

BIOGRAPHY:

Viviana Ortiz Pastrana (born September 12, 1986) is a fashion model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2011 on November 4, 2010.

Born in Corozal, Ortiz works as a professional model and holds a bachelor's degree in telecommunications at the Sacred Heart University of Puerto Rico, graduating magna cum laude.

Ortiz, who stands 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) tall, competed as Miss Corozal in Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2011, held in San Juan, where she obtained the Best Runway and Best Fashion Style awards[3] and the title of Miss Universe Puerto Rico, the official representative to Miss Universe 2011.

Miss Mexico to Universe 2011 - Karin Cecilia Ontiveros Meza

2010-12-30T17:31:00.000-08:00

Birth Name: Karin Cecilia Ontiveros Meza
Birth Date: February 2, 1988 (1988-02-02) (age 22)
Birth Place: Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico
Occupation:
Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Measurements:
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Green
Title(s): Nuestra Belleza México 2010
Major Competition(s):
Nuestra Belleza Jalisco 2010, Miss Universe 2011

BIOGRAPHY:

Karin Cecilia Ontiveros Meza (born February 2, 1988) is a Mexican model and the 2010 Nuestra Belleza México titleholder.

The daughter of Raúl Ontiveros and Paula Meza, Karin Ontiveros was born in Amatitán, Jalisco. She is an industrial design student at the CUAAD university of Guadalajara, and has two brothers.

Ontiveros was crowned Nuestra Belleza Jalisco the night of July 22, 2010, and subsequently represented her state in the national competition, held in Saltillo, Coahuila, where she competed against thirty young women from all over the country. Ontiveros became the third consecutive Nuestra Belleza México winner from Jalisco on September 25, 2010, and the fourth in the pageant's history. She was crowned by the outgoing national titleholder, and reigning Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete. Ontiveros is expected to take part in the international Miss Universe 2011 contest, in hopes of becoming the third Miss Universe from Mexico, and the second consecutively.

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants (Part 2)

2010-12-16T17:38:00.000-08:00

Miss Universe 2011, the 60th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, will be held on September 12, 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil. Ximena Navarrete of Mexico will crown her successor at the end of the event.
8. France Laury Thilleman
9. Korea Jung So-ra
10. Serbia Anja Šaranović
11. South Africa Bokang Montjane
12. Spain Paula Guilló
13. Switzerland Kerstin Cook
14. Venezuela Vanessa Gonçalves

Miss World 2010 pageant crowns Alexandria Mills from Kentucky winner

2010-11-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

Standing on stage at the Miss World pageant 2010 last night in Sanya, China, a Kentucky native was crowned winner. Miss United States, Alexandria Mills, won the pageant. The young lady had been part of the festivities in finding one of the most beauitful women in the world at the 60th annual Miss World pageant.

Miss World 2010, Alexandria Mills was crying on stage after her win and looking on at the crowd in almost disbelief. The excited beauty queen seemed to take it all in for the moment and afterwards, started her duties as the new Miss World 2010 almost immediately.

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.

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants (Part 1)

2010-10-09T15:32:00.000-07:00

Miss Universe 2011, the 60th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, will be held on September 12, 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil. Ximena Navarrete of Mexico will crown her successor at the end of the event.
1. Aruba Gillain Berry
2. Bolivia Olivia Pinheiro
3. Bonaire Benazir Charles
4. Colombia Catalina Robayo
5. Indonesia Nadine Ames
6. Mexico Karin Ontiveros
7. Puerto Rico Viviana Ortiz

Miss Universe 2010: Simulated Swimsuit Competition

2010-08-24T12:01:00.000-07:00

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Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete Wins Miss Universe 2010

2010-08-24T11:49:00.000-07:00

2009 Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez has crowned her successor as 22-year-old Jimena comes out triumphant at the event taking place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

84 beautiful ladies have gathered at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Monday night, August 23 to battle for the crown of 2010 Miss Universe. While five lined up for the coveted title after swimsuit and evening gown competitions, it was Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete that came out as the successor of 2009 winner Stefania Fernandez in the end.

22-year-old Jimena will receive an undisclosed salary, use of a luxury apartment in New York with living expenses paid, a diamond-encrusted crown and jewelry fit for a queen, and a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy among others. She will also spend her year as Miss Universe touring the world to call attention to the issues of HIV/AIDS and breast cancer.

In the top 5, she faced a stiff competitions from 24-year-old Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps, 19-year-old Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, 23-year-old Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska and 22-year-old Miss Philippines Venus Raj who finished second to fifth in respective order. Should she be unable to perform her duties, first runner-up Miss Jamaica will assume her duties.

Jimena wasn't the only one walking away with an extra title on the special night. Miss Australia was hailed Miss Congeniality, while Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul was given the title of Miss Photogenic in addition of winning Best National Costume.

The 59th annual Miss Universe was hosted by Poison star Bret Michaels and NBC correspondent Natalie Morales. The event was made merry with the performance from R&B; star John Legend. The panel of judges on the special night included Criss Angel, Evan Lysacek, Chynna Phillips and Jane Seymour.

Mexico's Jimena Navarrete crowned Miss Universe

2010-08-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

LAS VEGAS — Mexico's Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe on Monday in an upset victory that stunned a pageant world which had predicted a winner to emerge from Ireland, Venezuela or the United States.

The 22-year-old from Guadalajara, resplendent in a flowing ruby-red evening gown, said she plans to study nutritional science but has been modeling since she was 15.

She is expected to spend her year as Miss Universe drawing attention to the plight of people with HIV/AIDS and breast cancer, according to pageant officials.

Beyond the diamond-encrusted tiara affixed to her head moments after Miss Jamaica, 24-year-old Yendi Phillipps, was declared the runner-up, Navarrete receives a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy, a year's supply of shoes, dresses and hair products. Her coronation ends the reign of outgoing Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez, 19, of Venezuela.

The two-hour finale was devoid of political controversy that has erupted in past years at this event, even as the last five contestants each fielded a question.

Navarrete's question, which came from Olympic gold medalist skater Evan Lysacek, asked her for her views on what to do about the problem of children using the Internet without proper supervision.

She responded vaguely but, evidently, adequately. "I do believe that the Internet is an indispensable, necessary tool for the present time," said Navarrete, the first Mexican winner of the contest since 1991.

"We must be sure to teach them the values that we learned as a family."

The judges, clearly, were satisfied. Former Miss USA judge Alicia Jacobs, seated in the Events Center a row ahead of Miss Universe owner Donald Trump, said Navarrete was a shoo-in once the final five were announced.

Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe 2010 title " With Photos"

2010-08-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

Miss Universe 2010 winner Video

Miss Mexico is Miss Universe 2010 winner .Jimena Navarrete from Mexico won the Miss Universe 2010 title by beating about 88 participants from whole over the world in the 59th international beauty pageant held in Nevada,Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Casino resort.

Miss Universe 2010 winner Miss Mexico is getting attractive salary,Luxury apartment in Newyork,Diamond studded Crown and Jewelry,a year clothing and cosmetic designer free of cost and a year free scholarship in New York Film academy.

The first runner up in Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillips,Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell got the 2nd runner up,Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska got the 3rd runner up title and Miss Philippines Venus Raj got the fourth runner up title.

Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell got the Congeniality and Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul got the most Photgenic award.Both getting $1000 cash prize.

" Miss Universe 2010 "

2010-08-04T11:32:00.000-07:00

Miss Universe 2010 Miss Universe contest which is the 59 th to be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas Nevada, USA on August 23 2009 Stefania Fernández 2010.Miss Universe from Venezuela, will be crowned the winner by the end of the event. Approximately 83 participants from various countries will fight over the crown of Miss Universe, including representatives of Indonesia Qory Sandioriva, Miss Indonesia Miss Indonesia Universe 2009 or 2010 to represent Indonesia at the beauty pageant, Miss Universe 2010 will be broadcast live by NBC and Telemundo

Adriana Reveron " Miss Spain 2010 "

2010-07-22T11:15:00.000-07:00

Personal Details:

Name: Adriana Reverón

Age: 24

Height: 177cm / 5′10″

Place of Origin: Errenteria, Spain

Background:

The Kingdom Of Spain, a global empire has been a consistent driving force in the Miss Universe pageant for the past years. Surprisingly it has only won once since its arrival – Amparo Muñoz deliver the Miss Universe 1974 crown for Spain by beating 64 other lovely delegates. This time, Adriana Reverón – a model and former Miss Earth finalist will represent the beautiful European country of more than 40 million people in the Miss Universe. Could she be the second Spanish Miss Universe? Watch for her in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.

List of Miss Universe 2010 Contestants

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Beauty, brain, talent, charm and not to forget that impeccable strength of character make a woman of the universe stands out from the rest. Many have tried but few were chosen. For over several decades, millions of women from all walks of life have tried to give it a shot; some succeeded but numerous failed.

Each year, every country from all over the world sends its best lady to represent its culture, to promote its beauty and eventually to compete for the most coveted title. In last year’s Miss Universe, 84 young and beautiful women from the greatest continents of the world went to Bahamas to get a shot at the Miss Universe crown – an exciting gathering of gorgeous and hopeful candidates. Stefania Fernandez from Venezuela was proclaimed as the winner.

This year, another batch of pretty young ladies will try their best to win the coveted title. All of them for sure are beautiful, intelligent, talented and charming in their own rights, but who will end up with the crown and the glory of being the Miss Universe 2010? Watch Miss Universe 2010 online to find out.

Miss Universe 2010 Top 15

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Miss Universe " Ireland 2010 "

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The Finale of Miss Universe Ireland 2010 pageant will be held on July 9 at The Wright Venue, South Quarter, Airside. The winner will represent Ireland at Miss Universe 2010 Pageant in Las Vegas on August 23.

Courtesy of Andrea Roche, Miss Universe Ireland national director

Miss Universe Ireland 2010 pageant will be held on July 9

Putri Idonesia To Miss Universe 2010

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QORY SANDIORIVA to Miss Universe 2010

Contestants Miss Chinese International 2010

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Contestants are women born in China or of Chinese descent living abroad and selected through local pageants.

Chicago Jessica Lin 林晨諭 (20; 165cm)	Europe Simwayn Tran 陈心慰 (19; 166cm)	Foshan Bai Lu 白鹭 (21; 165cm)
Hong Kong Sandy Lau 刘倩婷 (21; 161cm)	Kuala Lumpur Belle Theng 陈美妤 (23)	Los Angeles Lindsay Louie 李华星
Macau Laura Li 李若滢 (21; 159cm)	Melbourne May Wong 王美艷 (20; 171cm)	Montreal Maisie Tran 陈美诗 (20; 163cm)
New York Jessica Cui 崔艺馨 (21)	New Zealand Athena Zhang 张满 (22)	San Francisco Amy Chu 周玉霞 (23)
Seattle Cynthia Vuong 王佩芷 (22)	Sydney Melanie Lu 陸曼 (22; 173cm)	Tahiti Connie Chung (19; 167cm)
Toronto Candy Chang 张慧雯 (20; 170cm)	Vancouver Eliza Sam 岑麗香 (25; 163cm)
Miss Chinatown USA Cindy Wu 吳欣雲 (22; 167cm)	Miss Asian America Amy Chanthaphavong (27)

Miss Uruguay 2010 – Stephany Ortega

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Personal Details:
Name: Stephany Ortega

Age: 20

Height: 173cm / 5′8″

Place of Origin: Montevideo, Uruguay

Background:

Stephany Ortega was crowned Miss Uruguay 2010 on February 27, 2010, at the Conrad Resort and Casino in Punta del Este, Uruguay. She is a model and resides in Montevideo. Stephany will represent Uruguay at Miss Universe 2010 pageant.

Contestants Miss Universe 2010

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Miss Universe 2010 Contestants Haven't Met You Yet - Michael Buble

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miss ao dai arizona 2010 - photography by henry dinh, model crystal le

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Miss Asia Arizona 2010 -the searchis on... commercial

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Miss Michigan Rima Fakih, Miss USA 2010 winner

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Leak!!! Miss USA Scandal 2010

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Miss USA 2010 Contestants Fashion Show Mall Runway 2 Las Vegas

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Miss USA 2010 contestants, the second of two videos in the series, were presented on the runway inside the Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas. All 51 contestants, including Miss USA 2009 Christen Dalton, were present for the show.

Miss USA 2010 Contestants

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Miss USA 2010, the 59th edition of the Miss USA pageant, will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 16, 2010. The winner will represent the United States in the Miss Universe 2010 competition. Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton from North Carolina, will crown her successor at the end of this event. The 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete for the prestigious title and the pageant will broadcast live on NBC.

State Name Hometown Age1 Height Placement Awards Notes Alabama Audrey Moore Birmingham 20 5'10" Alaska Sarah Temple Eagle River 21 6'0" Arizona Brittany Bell Chandler 22 5'8" Arkansas Adrielle Churchill Dover 24 5'9" California Nicole Johnson Westlake Village 24 5'6" Colorado Jessica Hartman Pueblo 19 5'10" Connecticut Ashley Bickford Torrington 25 5'8" Triple Crown winner: Previously Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2002 and Top 10 at Miss Teen USA 2002.
Previously Miss Rhode Island 2007 and Preliminary Swimsuit Winner and Miss Photogenic at Miss America 2008.

Delaware Julie Citro Wilmington 26 5'8" District of Columbia MacKenzie Green Washington, D.C. 21 5'11" Florida Megan Clementi Orlando 26 5'6" Georgia Cassady Lance Savannah 25 5'8" Hawaii Renee Nobriga Haleiwa 26 5'10" Idaho Jessica Hellwinkel Boise 19 5'8" Illinois Ashley Bradarich Homer Glen 24 5'8" Indiana Allison Biehle North Vernon 21 5'6" Iowa Katherine Connors Bettendorf 20 5'8" Kansas Bethany Gerber Winfield 21 5'9" Kentucky Kindra Clark Mount Washington 20 5'6" Louisiana Sara Brooks Lafayette 22 5'8" Maine Katie Whittier New Gloucester 26 6'2" Maryland Simone Feldman North Potomac 23 5'9" Massachusetts Lacey Wilson Boston 26 5'10" Michigan Rima Fakih Dearborn 24 5'8" Minnesota Courtney Basara Duluth 20 5'9" Mississippi Breanne Ponder Mount Olive 20 5'7" Missouri Ashley Strohmier Jefferson City 21 5'8" Montana Annie Anseth Billings 20 5'5" Nebraska Belinda Wright Scotia 21 5'4" Nevada Julianna Erdesz Reno 25 5'8" Previously Miss Nevada 2008
New Hampshire Nicole Houde Manchester 24 5'7" New Jersey Chenoa Greene Atco 24 5'11" New Mexico Rosanne Aguilar Sunland Park 24 5'8" New York Davina Reeves Harlem 26 5'9" North Carolina Nadia Moffett High Point 25 5'7" North Dakota Taylor Kearns Fargo 20 5'7" Ohio Amanda Tempel St. Bernard 20 5'10" Oklahoma Morgan Woolard Moore 21 5'9" Previously Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2006 and Top 15 at Miss Teen USA 2006.
Oregon Kate Paul Mitchell 24 5'8" Pennsylvania Gina Cerilli Greensburg 24 5'8" Rhode Island Kristina Primavera Narragansett 23 5'9" South Carolina Rachel Law Greenville 21 5'8" South Dakota Emily Miller Irene 22 5'8" Tennessee Tucker Perry Franklin 21 5'9" Texas Kelsey Moore El Paso 19 6'2" Utah Katya Feinstein Centerville 20 5'8" Vermont Nydelis Ortiz Essex 20 5'6" Virginia Samantha Casey Jeffersonton 21 5'9" Previously Miss Virginia Teen USA 2006 and 3rd Runner-up at Miss Teen USA 2006
Washington Tracy Turnure Seattle 24 6'3" Twin sister of Tara Turnure, Miss Washington USA 2009.
West Virginia Erica Goldsmith Mineral Wells 23 5'4" Wisconsin Courtney Lopez Racine 20 5'7" Previously Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2008
Wyoming Claire Schreiner Gillette 23 5'8"

Meet the 51 Miss USA Contestants

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Miss USA 2010 Contestants Official Swimsuit Photo Shoot

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Miss USA 2010, will be the 59th Miss USA pageant. will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in Spring of April 2010. Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton from North Carolina, will crown her successor at the end of this event. The 50 states and the District of Columbia will compete for the prestigious title and the pageant will broadcast live on NBC.

Miss USA 2010 Contestants Official Swimsuit Photo Shoot

01 Alabama Audrey Moore	02 Alaska Sarah Temple	03 Arizona Brittany Bell
04 Arkansas Adrielle Churchill	05 California Nicole Johnson	06 Colorado Jessica Hartman
07 Connecticut Ashley Bickford	08 Delaware Julie Citro	09 District of Columbia MacKenzie Green
10 Florida Megan Clementi	11 Georgia Cassady Lance	12 Hawaii Renee Nobriga
13 Idaho Jessica Hellwinkel	14 Illinois Ashley Bradarich	15 Indiana Allison Biehle
16 Iowa Katherine Connors	17 Kansas Bethany Gerber	18 Kentucky Kindra Clark
19 Louisiana Sara Brooks	20 Maine Katie Whittier	21 Maryland Simone Feldman
22 Massachusetts Lacey Wilson	23 Michigan Rima Fakih	24 Minnesota Courtney Basara
25 Mississippi Breanne Ponder	26 Missouri Ashley Strohmier	27 Montana Annie Anseth
28 Nebraska Belinda Wright	29 Nevada Julianna Erdesz	30 New Hampshire Nicole Houde
31 New Jersey Chenoa Greene	32 New Mexico Rosanne Aguilar	33 New York Davina Reeves
34 North Carolina Nadia Moffett	35 North Dakota Taylor Kearns	36 Ohio Amanda Tempel
37 Oklahoma Morgan Woolard	38 Oregon Kate Paul	39 Pennsylvania Gina Cerilli
40 Rhode Island Kristina Primavera	41 South Carolina Rachel Law	42 South Dakota Emily Miller
43 Tennessee Tucker Perry	44 Texas Kelsey Moore	45 Utah Katya Feinstein
46 Vermont Nydelis Ortiz	47 Virginia Samantha Casey	48 Washington Tracy Turnure
49 West Virginia Erica Goldsmith	50 Wisconsin Courtney Lopez	51 Wyoming Claire Schreiner

Rima Fakih Miss USA 2010 winner: Lebanon born Miss Michigan is first Arab American to take crown

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Rima Fakih, Miss Michigan, was crowned Miss USA 2010 on Sunday night, becoming the first Arab-American to win the beauty pageant.
Fakih, 24 a former New Yorker who was raised in Dearborn, Mich., beat out 50 other contestants, including runner-up Miss Oklahoma for the grand prize.

When asked on stage how she felt about the big win the petite brunette quipped, "Ask me after I've had a pizza."

"I feel great. Thanks for hiring me, Donald Trump," she said of the co-owner of the Miss USA pageant. Fakih accepted her crown from Kristen Dalton, the outgoing Miss USA, at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Born in Lebonon, she emigrated with her parents to the United States as a baby and attended Catholic school in New York City until her family moved to Michigan in 2003.

She is a graduate the University of Michigan-Dearborn with degrees in economics and business management. She plans to begin law school after her year-long reign. Fakih nearly tripped on the train of her long, strapless gown during the evening-wear portion of Sunday night's the competition, broadcast live on NBC.

In the interview segment of the event, she was asked whether she thought birth control should be paid for by health insurance. She said yes.

"I believe that birth control is just like every other medication even though it's a controlled substance," said Fakih, who was raised in a household that celebrates both Christian and Muslim faiths.

She told reporters she sold her 1998 Ford Taurus to pay the $800 entry fee for the Miss Michigan pageant.

In addition to winning scholarships and a wardrobe fit for a queen, Fakih will be given a luxury New York City apartment to live in while she's Miss USA.

Fakih, an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, will compete for the Miss Universe title later this year.

She is already bracing for questions about her roots.

"I think it would prove that Arabs don't always try to separate themselves, but instead are integrated into American culture," she recently told the Global Arab Network.

"It would show the world that yes, there are Arabs that are beautiful not only in looks, but also on the inside," she said. "There are Arabs that are caring, that are good people, and who love the country they live in. I think it would make the Arab image a more positive one."

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam

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Age: 22

Education: Seymour High School

University of Indianapolis – Communication, Emphasis in Electronic Media

National Platform Issue: Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Joseph Ribkoff Clothing.

Platform Issue: Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Communication

Scholastic Honors: 1st Place IASB News Anchor; 1st Place IASB News Reporter; Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award.

Career Ambition: To become a television news reporter and anchor

Talent: Vocal

Local Scholarship Pageant: Miss Duneland Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant

Qory Sandioriva, Putri Indonesia 2009

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Wailing and gnashing of teeth in Aceh over the shameless Putri Indonesia 2009.

The winner of Miss Indonesia 2009 (Putri Indonesia), representing Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, 18 year old Qory Sandioriva has caused a storm in the province of Aceh for her lack of head covering.

Qory Sandioriva

In reaction to her victory on October 10th the leader of the Himpunan Ulama Dayah Aceh (HUDA), Tgk. Faisal Aly, said:

She is not representative of Acehnese women. She has no right to act in the name of the people of Aceh, this is really bad.

Further

She can take part in Putri Indonesia, that's her right, but not as a representative of Aceh, because she doesn't embody the Islamic ideals and values of Aceh.

And likely as a sign of things to come, in Banda Aceh on October 11th dozens of students belonging to the Kesatuan Aksi Mahasiswa Muslim Indonesia (KAMMI) staged a demonstration against Qory and demanded that Governor Irwandi Yusuf disown her and revoke her permission to represent the province.

Qory, who will represent Indonesia at Miss Universe 2010, narrowly bested the 'sentimental favourite' Zukhriatul Hafizah from West Sumatra (2nd) and Isti Ayu Pratiwi from North Maluku (3rd), and was crowned by reigning Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela. She takes over from Zivanna Letisha Siregar.

Lookalike competition, the top 3 finalists.

She was born in Jakarta, and grew up there, with her only real connection to Aceh being her Acehnese mother. She currently studies French Literature at University of Indonesia, Depok.

Since 2003 Acehnese contestants in Putri Indonesia have worn the Islamic headscarf, in line with sharia law in the province, and as part of the competition Qory Sandrioriva was asked by presenters Charles Bonar Sirait and Dian Khrisna:

Contestants from Aceh usually wear jilbab, but not now?

Qory replied that head hair was a part of a woman's beauty and there was no problem in showing it off. Later, after the contest, she explained that she did not normally wear jilbab, and that she had received special permission from the government of Aceh to represent the province, without wearing the scarf.

Putri Pariwisata Indonesia 2009 Winner

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Putri Pariwisata Indonesia 2009 winner is Andara Rainy of DKI Jakarta 5. She will compete in Miss Tourism International 2009. COURTESY OF METRO TV.

Stefania Fernandez Miss Universe 2009

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Kaiane Aldorino, Miss Gibraltar, Miss World 2009 Winner

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(AP) JOHANNESBURG - Leggy brunette Kaiane Aldorino from Gibraltar has been named as the new Miss World.

Aldorino was crowned at a glittering two-hour pageant in Johannesburg Saturday as silver confetti rained down onstage around her. She clapped her hands to her mouth when her name was announced.

Aldorino said she "had no words" to describe how she felt about her win, but that she was "really happy."

She was a crowd favorite and won the swimsuit competition. The loudest cheers were reserved for Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar. Keshwar was the second runner-up.

First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta.

Calendar Release Party for a Cause

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Today we were invited to spend the entire day at Jamie Temple’s property in Steamboat Springs. This house has everything from a 2,000 square foot guest house to terraced ponds, and infinite pools. This is such an exquisite property that we decided to do six of our shots here for the day. Tara Battiato’s picture was taken in the infinite pool with the Aspens in the background. The reflection of the sunrise created a luminous effect that will result in a beautiful photograph.

Mary Johnston’s shot was next. Mary’s shot looked like something out of a movie. The day started to warm up, the clouds burned away, and the steam from the pool rose to create a very exotic look. Amanda Lofland was last year’s cover girl. This year, her photograph was on a very contemporary s-shaped chair. Amanda is a veteran and very comfortable with modeling — we have a lot of great shots to choose from with her! After Amanda’s photograph was taken we had the afternoon to take advantage of the scenery and the pool. We took a little lunch break and soaked up some sun.

One of the things that made this day such a success was the support of the other DBC. All of the other DBC who had previously taken their calendar photographs decided to come out to the house for the day and support their peers and teammates. It always brings such a bright energy to the set when we have team members cheering one another on. After the staff had a little poolside rest, we were refreshed and ready to finish up with our last 3 shots of the day.

Serita Archuleta started things of with a bang in the afternoon. She was photographed in the middle of a spread of Aspens that really reminded us of the power and majesty of a Colorado forest.

Christina Connolly cooled things down in the afternoon in an outdoor shower near the pool in a stunning teal suit. Our next shot was our first and only night shot — Romi Bean. Since we had a little bit of time, we decided to BBQ while we were waiting for the sun to set. Once the sun went down Romi stepped back into the infinite pool for the final shot of the night. All of the swimming suits for the 2009-2010 calendar were Red Carter, and this one was a favorite. Romi’s suit was an elegant silver bikini that helped to create the perfect tone for the evening.

Day 6

After a late night, we started the day off with a sunrise shot with veteran, Sarah Karlan. Sarah’s shot was so much fun! It was media day for The Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo, and we were lucky enough for this event and our calendar shoot to coincide. Sarah Karlan took some very energetic and fun shots inside and outside the hot air balloon. The set was full of energy, as most of us haven’t seen or ridden in a hot air balloon since we were kids.

In the afternoon, we did our final two shots of the day at one of the newest hot spots in Steamboat — The Ghost Ranch Saloon. Lindsey Dudley posed in the upstairs loft on a cowhide couch. Lindsey has such a bubbly and spirited personality that it made for a great way to start closing out the day! Kim Hidalgo did her shot in the downstairs VIP lounge at the saloon. Kim’s shot had more of a western flair with her cowgirl hat and boots!

Since the Rodeo is in town this weekend, we had to check it out. We all decided to head over to the Rodeo to watch barrel jumping, bareback Bronc riding, team roping and my favorite, bull riding! We have really wanted to take advantage of everything that we could while in Steamboat Springs, and this was definitely the cherry on top of a calendar trip of a lifetime. After the rodeo we went back over to the Ghost Ranch saloon to watch Andy Griggs in concert. The saloon was full of lively dancing, singing and laughter—what a blast!

Day 7

This morning was the big day in Steamboat Springs. We set up shop at the infamous Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Rodeo. Candace posed in the midst of the hustle and bustle of one of the most exciting events in Colorado! Rob Hawthorne, photographer, didn’t have too many chances to capture the perfect shot because the hot air balloons were a little unpredictable…but at the end of the day, we ended up with the perfect day, perfect timing, and the perfect shot!

We finished our calendar and now we can start selecting the months and finish producing our final product for Broncos country. A special thanks to Steamboat Ski Resort Corporation, Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Group, Mountain Resorts, Steamboat Lake Marina, Ghost Ranch Saloon, Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Vista Verde Ranch, Jamie Temple, Steamboat Prudential, and the town and the people of Steamboat Springs Colorado. Our calendar will be released on August 15th at our release party. This year our release party will partner up for charity, Keeping Kids on Track. For more information, please visit us online at www.DenverBroncos.com.

Mayra Matos, Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2009

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We have a big news coming from Rafa of Critical Beauty. Apparently, Miss Puerto Rico 2009 Mayra Matos has been dethroned by the pageant organizer, Magali Febles, who is also the director of Miss Dominican Republic Universe.

Sources are telling that Mayra Matos has been stripped of her title as Miss Puerto Rico Universe by national director Magali Febles. It appears that Mayra refused to sign a contract with a clause that says, "You must not have participated in an international pageant that you won."

Mayra was Miss Teen International 2006 and Magali knew about this. Magali offered the MPRU crown to Mayra's first runner-up, Jennifer Colon, who sources say has flatly rejected the offer and that she supports Mayra all the way. It appears, too, that the contract has been revised by Magali, since it's not the same one that Ingrid Rivera had signed when she was Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008.

But the Puerto Rican newspaper, Primera Hora just published today that Mayra's dethronement is a purely rumour, that she denies her dethronement, and that she will compete in Miss Universe 2009 in Bahamas. The article also says that Mayra has never received any letter from Magali dethroning her.

Calendar Shoot in Steamboat Springs

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Day 1

Calendar season is back and this year we’ve decided to keep things at home! We are shooting our 2009-2010 calendar in Steamboat Springs, Colorado also known as Ski Town U.S.A.® This year we are hoping to bring something very special home to Broncos fans! Our first day started out with one of our rookies, Anjuli Rodriguez. Anjuli’s shot was at one of the most recognizable and infamous locations in Steamboat Springs, More Barn. Anjuli celebrated her first calendar photo shoot in the rustic Colorado barn, and really kicked the day off right!

We finished the evening with one of our veteran cheerleaders, Nicole Moore. Nicole’s sunset shot at Steamboat Ski Areas Gondola was the perfect way to finish off our first day of shooting. Nicole was striking and the beautiful Colorado backdrop led to the perfect shot!

Day 2

Things started this morning with hair and makeup at 3:00 a.m. While it was an early morning, sunrise shots are often some of the most beautiful shots we capture, so it is always worth the early wakeup call. We enjoyed a scenic 30-minute drive to our next location, Strawberry Park Hot Springs. Strawberry Park Hot Springs became a commercialized Hot Springs hot spot in the 80’s and was the perfect spot to shoot our next two rookies of the day. Lauren Giangregorio took her photo in the middle of the hot springs as the sun came up. Christina Puglisi had her sporty shot towards the back of the hot springs where we were surrounded by hundreds of beautiful Colorado Aspens!

In the afternoon we took a break from shooting to spend some time with our good friends at F.M. Light & Sons—a fantastic western wear store in Steamboat Springs! They carry some of most eclectic cowboy boots, belts, hats and more, and since we were fortunate enough to use some of their items for our calendar the girls decided to take an afternoon trip to try on some of these items!

To finish out day two we did a photo shoot with veteran Jessica Flores and rookie Jessica Magee at the exclusive St. Cloud Mountain Club. Jessica Magee’s shot was very artistic as she posed next to a larger than life painting inside the club. Jessica Flores had a very playful shot fireside with an electric guitar.

We are looking forward to the next couple of days!

Day 3

Our day started off in a field of wildflowers at sunrise with one of our new team members, Lindy Koucky. Lindy enjoyed her first DBC photo shoot, and while the morning was crisp she was able to use that to her advantage and get a great shot. The next four shots of the day were at Vista Verde Ranch. This beautiful spot is a distinctive guest ranch 45 miles north of Steamboat Springs. When we arrived the staff was so friendly—they set a great tone for our day. We had a special guest for Liz Harris’ shot—Thunder. Liz had a striking shot with Thunder just outside of the Barn. This will be one of those shots that will infuse the calendar with the “Broncos Country” tone that we all know and love so much!

Janelle Mangrum rose the bar high with her shot just outside of the Barn at the Vista Verde Ranch. Janelle took her photograph next to the bridals and reins for the horses on the ranch. This shot will bring some additional western flare to the 2010 DBC calendar!

Rebecca was the third shot of the day and is a 3rd year veteran of the DBC. Her photograph was taken in the loft of the barn on a windowsill overlooking the entire ranch property. Although she was pretty high up on the rooftop she had a way of making everything look effortless!

Kaoruko Horiike is a 3rd year veteran and Japan native who always seems to capture us with her energy and passion on set. Kaoruko’s shot was taken at the Ranch House at Vista Verde. Our calendar is really starting to come together!

We have made some great progress and we still have more to do…we’ll keep you posted as our time in Steamboat goes on!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading!
Keela Harris - 7/7/09
Former DBC 2004-2008

Road to Miss Earth 2009

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Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of the Miss Earth beauty pageant, will be held on November 2009 in a venue yet to be announced. About 90 contestants are expected to attend the event. On the conclusion of the final, outgoing title holder Karla Henry of the Philippines will crown her succesor.

Expected contestants :

Country	Name	Age	Height	Hometown	Notes
Belgium	Isabel van Hoof
Brazil	Larissa Ramos	19	178	Manaus
Cuba	Jamillette Gaxiola	19	175	Las Vegas
Gabon	Cynthia Mboumba	21	-	-
Luxembourg	Theodora Banica
Martinique	Pascale Nelide	-	-	-
Netherlands	Sabrina Anijs	20	175	Den Haag
Slovenia	Maja Jamnik	-	-	-

Upcoming National Competitions

* Aruba - July 4, 2009
* Cook Islands - June 13, 2009
* Czech Republic - February 28, 2009
* Ecuador - March 12, 2009
* Guam - May 8, 2009
* India - April 11, 2009
* Nicaragua - March 7, 2009
* Philippines - May 3, 2009
* Slovak Republic - March 7, 2009
* Thailand - March 28, 2009
* USA - July 22, 2009
* Venezuela - June 12, 2009

Road to Miss International 2009

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Miss International 2009, the 49th Miss International pageant, will be held at next October, 2009 in Macau. About 70 contestants are expected to attend the pageant. The winner will be crowned by outgoing titleholder Miss International 2008, Alejandra Andreu of Spain.

Expected contestants :

Country	ontestant	Age	Height	Hometown	Notes
Bolivia	Laura Olivera	18	5'9"	Tarija
Colombia	Lina Mosquera	19	5'11"	Quibdó
Dominican Republic	Victoria Fernández	20	5'10"	Santiago
Japan	Yuka Nakayama	19	5'8"	Fukuoka
Mexico	Laura Zúñiga	23	5'8"	Culiacán
Northern Marianas	Sorene Maratita	18	5'6"	Saipan
Venezuela	Laksmi Rodríguez	23	5'10"	San Cristóbal

Road to Miss World 2009

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Miss World 2009, the 59th Miss World beauty pageant will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia will crown her successor, Miss World 2008. About 120 contestants are expected to attend the event.

Expected contestants :

Country	ontestant	Age	Height	Hometown	Notes
Angola	Jesinalda Silva	20	173	Cabinda
Belarus	Lyubov Yakovina	18	177	Minsk
Belgium	Zeynep Sever	18	176	Molenbeek
Burundi	Alida Kaneza	19	177	Bujumbura
Curacao	Angenie Anamaria Simon	24	169	Willemstad
France	Chloé Mortaud	19	180	Lisieux
Ghana	Mawuse Appea	22	180	Legon
Japan	Eruza Sasaki	21	174	Tottori
Kazakhstan	Olga Nikitina	20	184	Karaganda
Latvia	Viktorija Drizļonoka	-	-	Daugavpils
Luxembourg	Diana Nilles	20	-	Walferdange
Malawi	Joyce Mphande	20	-	Lilongwe
Martinique	Ingrid	21
Mauritius	Anaïs Veerapatren	22	183	Curepipe
Mexico	Perla Beltrán	22	178	Guamúchil
South Africa	Tatum Keshwar	24	180	Durban
Venezuela	María Milagros Véliz	25	178	Valencia
Zambia	Musunga Chuzu	24	176	Lusaka
Zimbabwe	Vanessa Sibanda	21	-	Harare

Upcoming national pageants

Aruba - July 4, 2009
Austria - March 28, 2009
Bulgaria - March 15, 2009
Canada - March 21, 2009
Dominican Republic - July 2009
Ecuador - March 12, 2009
French Polynesia - April 30, 2009
Hong Kong China - July 19, 2009
India - April 11, 2009
Liberia - March, 2009
New Zealand - April 25, 2009
Norway - March 27, 2009
Panama - April 27, 2009
Philippines - March 7, 2009
Puerto Rico - July 23, 2009
Russia - March 8, 2009
St. Kitts & Nevis - March 7, 2009
Slovakia - April 17, 2009
Suriname - August 8, 2009
Turkey - July 17, 2009

Miss Universe 2009

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Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest run by the Miss Universe Organization.

The contest was founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. The pageant became part of Kayser-Roth and then Gulf and Western Industries, before being acquired by Donald Trump in 1996.

Alongside with its rival Miss World and Miss Earth contests, this pageant is one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world. The current Miss Universe is Dayana Mendoza, from Venezuela.

Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe beauty pageant, will be held sometime in the summer of 2009, in a venue to be announced soon. Dayana Mendoza, from Venezuela, winner of Miss Universe 2008, will crown her successor in the event.

Expected contestants

Country Contestant	Age Height	Hometown
Miss Angola Nelsa Alves	21 175 ( 5'9" )	Luanda
Miss Aruba Dianne Croes	21 178 ( 5' 10" )	Casibari
Miss Belgium Zeynep Sever	19 176 ( 5'9" )	Molenbeek
Miss Belize Charmaine Chinapen	21 174 ( 5'9 )	Belize City
Miss Bolivia Dominique Peltier	21 180 ( 5' 11" )	Cochabamba
Miss Cayman Islands Nicosia Lawson	25 175 ( 5' 9" )	George Town
Miss Colombia Michelle Rouillard	22 173 ( 5' 8" )	Popayán
Miss Croatia Sarah Ćosić	20 178 ( 5'10" )	Split
Miss Curaçao Ashanta Macauly	23 166 ( 5' 5" )	Willemstad
Miss Cyprus Kielia Giasemidou	19 168 ( 5' 6" )	Nicosia
Miss Czech Republic Iveta Lutovská	25 183 ( 6'0" )	Třeboň
Miss Finland Essi Pöysti	21 174 ( 5'8" )	Jyväskylä
Miss France Chloé Mortaud	19 180 ( 5'11" )	Bénac
Miss Georgia Lika Ordzhonikidze	18 175 ( 5' 9" )	Tbilisi
Miss Indonesia Zivanna Letisha Serigar	19 178 ( 5' 10" )	Jakarta
Miss Kazakhstan Olga Nikitina	20 184 ( 6'0" )	Karaganda
Miss Korea Ree Na	22 168 ( 5' 6" )	Seoul
Miss Lebanon Rosarita Tawil	20 178 ( 5' 10" )	Beirut
Miss Luxembourg Diana Nilles	20 179 ( 5'10" )	Walferdange
Miss Mauritius Anaïs Veerapatren	22 183 ( 6' 0" )	Curepipe
Miss Mexico Karla Carrillo	20 176 ( 5' 9" )	Guadalajara
Miss Montenegro Ana Jovanović	19 183 ( 6' 0" )	Budva
Miss Namibia Marelize Robberts	21 180 ( 5'11" )	Windhoek
Miss Northern Marianas Sorene Maratita	18 168 ( 5'6" )	Saipan
Miss Poland Angelika Jakubowska	19 176 ( 5' 9" )	Lubań
Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos	20 178 ( 5'10" )	Cabo Rojo
Miss Serbia Dragana Atlija	21 178 ( 5' 10" )	Belgrade
Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar	24 181 ( 5'11" )	Durban
Switzerland Whitney Toyloy	18 178 ( 5' 10" )	Yverdon
Miss Turkey Begüm Kiziltuğ	23 175 ( 5' 9" )	Izmir
Miss Turks & Caicos Jewel Selver	22 155 ( 5' 1" )	South Caicos
Miss Ukraine Kristina Koz-Gotlib	25 175 ( 5'9" )	Donetsk
Miss Uruguay Cintia Dottone	20 179 ( 5'10" )	Montevideo
Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez	18 178 ( 5' 10" )	Merida

Miss America 2009 Contest

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Miss America 2009, the 84th Miss America pageant will held at the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada on January 24, 2009.

The pageant will broadcast live on TLC from the Theatre for the Performing Arts at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, only the fourth time that the pageant has been held outside Atlantic City.

The Miss America 2009 delegates :

State Name	Hometown	Age Talent	Placement	Notes
Alabama Amanda Tapley	Birmingham	20 Piano
Alaska Stephany Jeffers	Anchorage	23 Vocal
Arizona Erin Nurss	Sierra Vista	23 Dance
Arkansas Ashlen Batson	Newark	21 Flute
California Jackie Giest	Vacaville	22 Ballet	-	#1
Colorado Jamie Dukehart-Conti	Arvada	23 Jazz Dance	-	#2
Connecticut Ashley Glenn	Hamden	23 Lyrical Dance
Delaware Galen Giaccone	Wyoming	20 Piano	-	#3
District of Columbia Kate Grinold	Washington, D.C.	22 Ballet
Florida Sierra Minott	Fort Myers	20 Jazz Dance	-	#4
Georgia Chasity Hardman	Columbus	24 Vocal	-	#5
Hawaii Nicole Fox	Honolulu	23 Tahitian Otea
Idaho Elise Davis	Idaho Falls	20 Vocal
Illinois Katie Lorenz	Chicago	24 Lyrical Dance
Indiana Katie R. Stam	Seymour	22 Vocal	-	#7
Iowa Olivia Myers	Sperry	22 Tap Dance
Kansas Emily Deaver	Augusta	19 Vocal/Piano Performance
Kentucky Emily Cox	Campbellsville	22 Piano Performance	-	#6
Louisiana Blair Abene	Hammond	22 Vocal	-	#8
Maine Adrienne Watkinson	Topsham	23 Violin
Maryland Louise Schlegel	Silver Spring	20 Vocal	-	#9
Massachusetts Alicia Zitka	West Springfield	22 Lyrical Dance	-	#10
Michigan Ashlee Baracy	Westland	23 Lyrical Dance	-	#11
Minnesota Angela McDermott	Austin	24 Vocal	-	#12
Mississippi Christine Kozlowski	D'Iberville	19 Jazz Dance
Missouri Lacey Fitzgerald	Kansas City	24 Vocal
Montana Jennifer Hepner	Great Falls	23 Belly Dancing
Nebraska Gretchen Bergquist	Alliance	24 Vocal
Nevada Julianna Erdesz	Reno	24 Vocal
New Hampshire Natalie Shaw	Hooksett	23 Vocal
New Jersey Ashley Fairfield	Egg Harbor Township	22 Jazz Dance
New Mexico Christina Olmi	Albuquerque	23 Vocal
New York Leigh-Taylor Smith	New York City	22 Vocal
North Carolina Amanda Watson	Raleigh	21 Vocal	-	#13
North Dakota Tessie Jones	West Fargo	21 Piano
Ohio Karissa Martin	Woodsfield	21 Vocal
Oklahoma Kelsey Cartwright	Collinsville	20 Lyrical Dance
Oregon Danijela Krstic	Beaverton	24 Belly Dance
Pennsylvania Kendria Perry	Nazareth	23 Piano
Rhode Island Francesca Simone	North Smithfield	23 Vocal
South Carolina Anna Perry	Florence	23 Piano
South Dakota Alexandra Hoffman	Eureka	20 Vocal	-	#14
Tennessee Ellen Carrington	Jackson	21 Classical Vocal
Texas Rebecca Robinson	Buffalo	24 Tap Dancing	-	#15
Utah Kayla Barclay	Manti	18 Piano
Vermont Ashley Wheeler	Lyndonville	21 Vocal
Virgin Islands Shamika K. Thomas	St. Thomas	23 Vocal
Virginia Tara Wheeler	Woodbridge	24 Vocal
Washington Janet Harding	Yelm	21 Piano
West Virginia Kayla Lynam	Short Gap	21 Piano
Wisconsin Briana Lipor	Racine	22 Vocal
Wyoming Courtney Gifford	Sheridan	19 Comedic Vocal

Note :

#1	:	1st runner up Miss California Teen USA 2002, 3rd runner up Miss Teenage California 2004, Miss Teen of the Nation 2004, Miss Teen Paradise Valley 2000, Miss Teen Vacaville 2002, Miss Vaca Valley 2006
#2	:	Broncos Cheerleader
#3	:	Delaware Junior Miss 2006
#4	:	Miss Florida Outstanding Teen 2005
#5	:	Second African-American to represent the state in the Miss America Pageant, Sherri Hill Model
#6	:	Aunt is Nancy Jane Cox, Miss Kentucky 1990 (Both won same local title (Miss Bowling Green) before winning state title)
#7	:	Miss Kentuckiana Teen 2002
#8	:	Miss Teen Louisiana 2002
#9	:	Attends the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
#10	:	Graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst, Won national online K-mart Style competition
#11	:	Michigan's Junior Miss 2003, Danced with Mario Lopez trom "Dancing with the Stars"
#12	:	Performed the National Anthem at the Opening of the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minnesota
#13	:	Miss Garner 2008, Miss ANTSO 2005 (Sweetheart Division)
#14	:	Previously Miss South Dakota Teen USA 2006
#15	:	Graduate of Texas A&M University

Miss World set for busy February

2009-03-07T14:15:00.001-08:00

Miss World, Ksenia Sukhinova has just returned from an incredible 3 week 14 province tour of Vietnam where over 13 million US dollars was donated during her tour. "This money will provide essential aid to those most in need in Vietnam" Ksenia said, " For me, Vietnam was a great experience. It was a long hard trip, but we raised so much money for the people."

Ksenia has just returned to Moscow for a short break before she continues her gruelling schedule. She has official engagements in London and Paris between the 8th and 12th of February before flying to the United States.
Ksenia will accompany Julia Morley, Chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited. Julia Morley is also the President Elect of Variety International Children's Charity.

Ksenia and Julia will both be special guests at the Variety Childrens Charity Telethon in Iowa on the 14th and 15th February. This fundraising event on ABC television affiliates, will raise more than 3 million US dollars for the care of sick children in America. "I am very excited to now be going to the USA to help the kids . It has always been my dream to visit that country and i am honoured to be asked to be part of such a worthy cause."

Ksenia will be writing her exclusive daily diary in the USA and on all her overseas visits.

You can follow Ksenia every day only on missworld.com

The 2009 semi final for Miss England will once again be held at Champneys in June

2009-02-19T07:07:00.000-08:00

Miss Eco girl - Miss England 2008 award winner Katrina Hodge	NORTH WEST BEAUTY WINNER Stephanie Jane Mellor	Miss Fresh Photo heat 2 winner Kimberley Cooper
Miss Rotherham Jaime-Lee Faulkner	North West Winner Rebecca Jayne Billinge	NORTH WEST BEAUTY WINNER Claire McDowall
Miss Fresh photo heat 4 winner Katy Baxter	Miss Fresh Photo heat 3 winner Jodie Millward	Leamington and Warwick Emily Ballard
Miss Fresh Heat One Photographic Alanna Thomas	Northwest Beauty Winner Alissa Robinson	NORTH WEST BEAUTY WINNER Hollie Robinson
North west beauty winner Gabrielle Taylor	North West Winner Nadia Musa	Miss Charity - Miss England 2008 award winner Tonya Brown

Miss America 2009 Katie Stam

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Seymour Indiana

Age: 22

Education: Seymour High School

University of Indianapolis – Communication, Emphasis in Electronic Media

National Platform Issue: Miss America 2009 Katie Stam is the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network and is the official spokesperson for Zerosmoke.

Platform Issue: Passion for Service: Promoting Community Service and Involvement

Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Bachelor's degree in Communication

Scholastic Honors: 1st Place IASB News Anchor; 1st Place IASB News Reporter; Elisa Bowen Outstanding Student in Television Award.

Career Ambition: To become a television news reporter and anchor

Talent: Vocal

Local Scholarship Pageant: Miss Duncland Scholarship Pageant

State Competition Sponsor: Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant

Confessions of a Shopoholic; Disney Premiere

2009-02-19T07:04:00.001-08:00

For the first time as Miss America, Katie walked the red carpet in a beautiful of-white Joseph Ribkoff coat dress at the world premiere of Disney’s Confessions of A Shopoholic. She stepped into the spotlight as Inside Edition, CNN, TV Guide and other media outlets interviewed her. Katie loved the movie and was ecstatic to be able to mingle with the stars!

Congressional Quarterly

2009-02-19T07:02:00.001-08:00

Katie had the opportunity to attend the Washington Press Club Foundation’s 65th Annual Congressional Dinner in Washington D.C. She was able to mingle and pose for photographs with prominent politicians and journalists. She even had the chance to speak with Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi!

The crown of puteri indonesian

2009-01-24T16:45:00.000-08:00

The crown of Puteri Indonesia is made from white gold PLG sprinkled with diamonds, semi-precious gems, carnelian stone, and pearls. The uses of Indonesian natural resources for this crown is intended to build awareness among the Indonesian on how Indonesia’s nature richness and talented designer could produce a high quality allure.

The Trophy of Puteri Indonesia

This trophy symbolizes a graceful, bright, and respectful Puteri Indonesia (Princess of Indonesia). The trophy is made from cooper plated polyester resin, finished by high grade gold and silver plate, 25 cm in height and proceeds in 5 weeks.

Miss Zuzana JANDOVA

2009-01-22T12:01:00.001-08:00

Name

Miss Zuzana JANDOVA

Country

Czech Republic

Place of birth

Czech Republic

Favorite Movie

Forest Gump

Favorite Music Artist

Louis Armstrong

About Her

My name is Zuzana Jandova. I grew up in Karvina, a small town in West Bohemia. The Czech Republic is in the heart of Europe, the capital, Prague, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Having completed my studies at Business School I am now working in Charity Endowment, Help and Support. Sporting & leisure interests are: fitness; running; travelling; modelling; recitation; R&B; and Latin American dance. Favourite food is fish and salads.

Miss Gabrielle WALCOTT

2009-01-22T11:59:00.001-08:00

Name

Miss Gabrielle WALCOTT

Country

Trinidad and Tobago

Place of birth

Trinidad and Tobago

About Her

Gabrielle comes from the Caribbean island of Trinidad, with its amazing turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, colourful tropical flowers and exotic birds. Her dream is to become an actress; she has always loved the arts and has her first degree in Visual and Theatre Arts from the University of the West Indies. After achieving this she took a gap year to help finance her move to the Big Apple, she then moved to New York to do post graduate studies in Acting and Theatre Arts, a friend and mentor once told her that `the first degree is for your parents and the second degree for yourself`, she is very proud to have been able to support herself and follow her heart!Gabrielle is currently also one of Trinidad & Tobago`s Youth Ambassadors for the UN. Sports & leisure interests include: equestrian show jumping; yoga; pilates; dance; fashion design/sewing; art; photography; theatre; piano; ballroom & Latin dance; swimming; First Aid (CPR/Life guard training); and has just starting to learn Spanish. She has a deep appreciation for Trinidad`s local cuisine: from roti, to shark and bake, to crab and dumplings, to name a few. Her motto is `Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you`.

Miss Tamara ALMEIDA SILVA

2009-01-22T11:57:00.000-08:00

Name

Miss Tamara ALMEIDA SILVA

Country

Brazil

Place of birth

Brazil

About Her

My name is Tamara Almeida Silva. I grew up in Ipatinga in the state of Minas Gerais, although the area has one of the largest steel complexes in Brazil its main park has over 12,000 trees, making it very green. I commenced my studies in Law at the age of just 17, and am now in my 5th year, my ambition is to become a Judge. Sports and leisure interests are: diving; swimming; cycling; boxing; yoga; martial arts; volleyball; boating (I am addicted to sports); classical ballet and jazz (6 years); flamenco dance; travel; music; reading; going to the theatre and the movies; and I have learnt a little Chinese. Favourite food is Japanese.

Miss Tiffany Sibongakonkhe SIMELANE

2009-01-22T11:50:00.000-08:00

Name

Miss Tiffany Sibongakonkhe SIMELANE

Country

Swaziland

Place of birth

Swaziland

About Her

Tiffany was raised by her grandparents in a small village called Mhlambanyatsi, and later spent a year in Pretoria to take her South African Matriculation. Swaziland is a land-locked country which boasts of exquisite evergreen scenery and rarely experiences extreme weather conditions. Tiffany is currently working as a fieldworker/data collector for a Non Governmental Organisation which deals with communicating health messages, but aims to work hard to continue studying and increase her educational knowledge. Leisure interests are: Netball; aerobics; hiking; reading; singing; listening to gospel, R&B, & Soul music; reading. When it comes to food, she enjoys sea foods and Chinese dishes. Personal motto is a quote by Mahatma Ghandi `Be the change you want to see in the world`.

Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund

2009-01-22T11:42:00.000-08:00

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Age: 19

Education: Walled Lake Western High School

University of Cincinnati – Conservatory of Music – Attending – Musical Theatre

Platform Issue: Raising awareness of eating disorders

Scholastic Ambition: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Talent:

Scholastic Honors: University of Cincinnati Dean's List

Cincinnatus "Century" Scholar

National Honor Society

Career Ambition: To pursue a career on Broadway

The defining moment in Kirsten's life was realizing she had an eating disorder and "making the decision, my own decision, to recover." Upon meeting her, people might not realize that "I love books and academia and school, I love to watch the news, and I will forever be an enormous Harry Potter fan (yes, I waited until midnight to get my book at the past four release parties!)"

Kirsten is most proud of the time she performed as a soloist with the Burklyn Ballet Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Favorite TV Show: Will & Grace

Favorite Place to Visit: Edinburgh, Scotland

Favorite Food: Dark Chocolate

I was influenced by: My mother, most certainly. As a nurse and church leader, she is my role model for faith, character, and love.

State I've always wanted to visit: Georgia, because I love history; I want to visit the battlefields, the museums, and the plantations.

Something interesting about my family: My Grandmother represented Michigan at the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City in 1944.

I can't live without: Vitamin B!

Miss World 2008 is Kseniya SUKHINOVA

2009-01-22T10:50:00.001-08:00

Name

Miss Kseniya SUKHINOVA

Country

Russia

Place of birth

Russia

Favorite Music Artist

ABBA

About Her

Kseniya lives with her parents in the Tyumen region, which is situated in the north west of Siberia. She is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineer of Administration, her ambition is also to become a Supermodel. Her leisure and sporting interests are: swimming; mountain skiing; roller skating; badminton; gym; rhythm gymnastics; pop & dance music; reading Russian classic literature; favourite food is: Japanese and Italian. Kseniya`s personal motto is: `Respect people around you, and people will respect you

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2009-01-22T10:17:00.000-08:00

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