MISS KOREA UNIVERSE 2010 - Jeong So-ra 
Jeong So-ra was crowned Miss Korea 2010 at the Finale of the 54th Miss Korea pageant on July 25th at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Jeong So-ra will represent South Korea in the Miss World 2010 in China and Miss Universe 2011, which is said to be held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
The two first runners-up are Jang Yoon Jin (25) and Kim Hye Young (21), respectively.
The four second runners-up are: Ahn Da Hye(21), Ha Hyun Jung (23), Lee Whee Joo(20), Go Hyun Young (21).
Jeong So-ra, the newly crowned Miss Korea 2010, is 19 year old and stands 1.71 m. She weighs 49.2 kg and has the measurements of 33-24-36 (inches). Jeong So-ra is a student of Riverside College of University of California in United States (UC Riverside). The diplomat-to-be is fluent in three foreign languages namely English, Chinese, Japanese. Her hobbies are yoga, dancing and cooking.
Jeong So-ra will represent South Korea in the Miss World 2010 in China and Miss Universe 2011, which is said to be held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
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MISS GHANA UNIVERSE 2010 - Krystle Awurama Simpson
Krystle Awurama Simpson, a 22-year old student of Medicine, was appointed Miss Universe Ghana 2010 and will represent her country at the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas on August 23rd.
Standing 1.80 m tall, Krystle is originally from Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. When she was a child, her mother took her and her siblings to the United States in search of a better life. She currently resides in Germantown, Maryland. In 2008, Krystle was crowned Miss Ghana USA.
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MISS GUYANA UNIVERSE 2010 - Tamika Henry
The Miss Guyana Universe, Tamika Henry (centre) flanked by from left: third runner-up,Chrystelle Mervin; first runner-up, Crystal Benn; second runner-up Melissa Carter
and fourth runner-up Rushauna Harris. (Photo by Tiffny Rhodius)
GEORGETOWN, July 18 - A stunning Tamika Henry was crowned Miss Guyana Universe on Saturday night as predicted, after delivering an electrifying performance that revealed her confidence to win and her ability to captivate the audience.
From the beginning of the three-hour competition, the 22-year-old Queen’s College alumnus displayed grace and ensured that there was always a smile and eye contact with those watching.
Henry, standing 1.73 m tall, was crowned and sashed by Miss Guyana Universe 2007, local catwalk model and designer Meleesa Payne, close to midnight. Miss Guyana Universe 2009 Jenel Cox, who is pregnant, forfeited the crown and title. No pageant was held in 2008.
Henry outshone seven other beauties competing for the crown at the annual pageant held at the Princess Hotel, Providence – its first staging outside the National Cultural Centre.
Among her other gifts and prizes is the opportunity to represent Guyana at the Miss Universe pageant slated for Las Vegas, USA on August 23.
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MISS DENMARK UNIVERSE 2010 - Ena Sandra Causevic
20-year old Ena Sandra Causevic, from Sønderborg, has been appointed "Pretty Danish 2010". The 1.73 m beautiful model will now represent Denmark at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant to be held at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino in Las Vegas, on August 23rd.Courtesy of GlobalBrauties
MISS PARAGUAY UNIVERSE 2010 - Johana Benitez Olmedo
23-year old Johana Benitez Olmedo (Center) was crowned Miss Universo Paraguay on July 16th. The 1.76 m beauty will compete at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas. Crowned as Miss Mundo Paraguay was 22-year old Egni Almiron Eckert (Right), a 1.82 m model, who will compete at the 60th Miss World pageant in Sanya next October. Elected as Miss International Paraguay was 19-year old Maria Jose Paredes (Left), who will travel to Chengdu, China, in November to compete in the 50th Miss International contest.
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OANA PAVELUC TAKES CROWN MISS UNIVERSE ROMANIA 2010
BUCHAREST, July 14 - Alexandra Catalina Filip, crowned on the 9th of July as the queen of beauty and Romania's representative at Miss Universe 2010, has been disqualified.After analyzing in details the agenda for the upcoming year and the responsibilities placed on the shoulders of Miss Universe Romania 2010, Alexandra Catalina Filip has decided to end her path to the grand competition held in Las Vegas on the 23rd of August. The contract required to be signed with the Miss Universe Romania Organization stipulated a number of activities that require lots of traveling within Romania and abroad, participating at numerous public events and of course the preparation for the final held in the United States.
Alexandra Catalina Filip is a professional dancer and a national champion (2008 - 2010) in several types of sportive dancing. The next international dancing competition where Alexandra Catalina Filip and her dancing partner, Ramon Zedan, plan to participate is to be held in South Korea on the 28th of August.
"The period of preparation for these kinds of competitions cannot be interrupted and the training schedule cannot be shortened, because there might be the risk of not being able to perform at the highest standard in future competitions," Alexandra Catalina Filip declared.
Therefore, Alexandra would not be able to fulfill the responsibilities stipulated in the contract and in the Miss Universe competition guidelines. The runner-up, Oana Paveluc, will be crowned as the new Miss Universe Romania 2010 and will represent Romania at the international competition held in Las Vegas on the 23rd of August at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
Oana Paveluc is from the city of Brasov (120 km from the capitol city of Bucharest), she is 18 years old, has a height of 1.81 meters and ideal measures. She is a student in her last year of high school at "Remus Radulet" Technical High School, has completed numerous acting courses and dreams of becoming a successful businesswoman.
Oana Paveluc is a voluntary member of AS Association and she is involved in the project called "Another way of being" which supports the children suffering from autism. She has been involved with this charity since her younger brother was born with autism.
As part of the Miss Universe Romania responsibilities, Oana Paveluc has become the Ambassador of Goodwill for Blue Heron Foundation, a charity estabilshed in Los Angeles in 2002 which has raised over $600,000 from both American and Romanian donors to provide college scholarships to orphaned and abandoned children in Romania.
Miss Universe Romania 2010 hopes that her smile will determine the members of the jury at the international pageant to award the Miss Universe crown to Romania. Oana sees herself as a slightly shy lioness, but with insurmountable ambitions.
"I couldn't believe that the final results have changed. I was extremely happy even with the First runner-up title and the Media Award, because Miss Universe Romania is the most important beauty competition in the whole country. Now, as the situation has changed completely, it is as if I am living a dream. I hope I can get my thoughts together as soon as possible and start preparing for the big show in Las Vegas. I am extremely happy! The first thing that I did after hugging Alexandra Catalina Filip was to offer her the prizes given by the Miss Universe Romania Organization," said an emotional Oana Paveluc.
This year, the 59th edition of Miss Universe, the prestigious beauty competition will be held in Las Vegas. On the 23rd of August, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, one of the 80+ contestants for the supreme title will be crowned by Stefania Fernandez, Miss Universe 2009. The competition will be broadcasted live by NBC and Telemundo.
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MISS SPAIN UNIVERSE 2010 - Adriana Reveron
Two days after the celebrations that took the place all over the country to celebrate the victory at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, a special casting call to select Spain's representative to the 2010 Miss Universe pageant took place in Madrid on July 13th. 14 former participants, most of them with experience competing internationally, were invited to take part.The winner is Adriana Reveron, Miss Tenerife 2006 and 1st runner-up in the Miss Spain 2007 contest. Chosen as 1st runner-up, was Tania Ladeiro (Miss Las Palmas 2005) and the 2nd runner-up as Alejandra Echevarria, Miss Jaen 2008 and actual runner-up of Miss Spain 2009.
This special selection took place due to a change in the date of the Miss Spain 2010 contest: It is expected to take place in Toledo on September 25th, so the need of choosing a delegate for Miss Universe took place.
Adriana hails from Tenerife (Canary Islands) and is 24 years old. She is a professional model, as well as a student of Architecture. The 1.77 m beauty -who was a finalist in the Miss Earth 2008 pageant- will now travel to Las Vegas in August to represent the winner in the Miss Universe 2010 contest.
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MISS ROMANIA UNIVERSE 2010 - Alexandra Filip
19-year old Alexandra Filip, from Buftea, was crowned Miss Universe Romania 2010 during an event held in Bucharest on July 9th. The 1.72 m student of psychology will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in Las Vegas next August.
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MISS HONDURAS UNIVERSE 2010 - Kenia Martinez
Kenia Martinez, a 26-year old beauty representing her town Tela, won the crown of Miss Universo Honduras 2010 during an event held in Tegucigalpa on July 8th. Kenia, who stands 1.75 m in height, currently resides in New York, and will represent Honduras in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in Las Vegas, next August.The 1st runner-up was Karen Sabillon, while the 2nd runner-up was Karla Garcia. Elke Valladares and Jiselle Morales completed the top 5 finalists.
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MISS ALBANIA UNIVERSE 2010 - Anxhela Martini
Anxhela Martini, a 24-year old professional model, was chosen Miss Universe Albania 2010 during an event held July 11. The 1.75 m beauty will represent Albania at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant to be held in Las Vegas, USA, August 23rd.Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
MISS BOTSWANA UNIVERSE 2010 - Tirelo Ramasedi
19-year old Tirelo Ramasedi was crowned Miss Universe Botswana 2010 during an event held in Gaborone on Sunday. The 1.78 m beauty, who hails from Gaborone, will now represent Botswana in the Miss Universe 2010 pageant, to be held in Las Vegas next August.
Botswana makes its comeback to the pageant after a 5-year absence. Their latest participation was in 2004. In 1999 the country won the international title with Mpule Kwelagobe.
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MISS GERMANY UNIVERSE 2010 - Kristiana Rohdel
Kristiana Rohdel, 26 years old, was crowned Miss Universe Germany 2010 on July 10th, during an event held at the luxury Berlin Capital Club at the famous Gendarmenmarkt, in Berlin.The 1.82 m beauty holds a degree in International Business. She has studied in München, London and Australia, and speaks fluent English. Kristiana will now represent Germany at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in Las Vegas next August.
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MISS IRELAND UNIVERSE 2010 - Rozanna Purcell
19-year-old Rozanna Purcell was crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2010 in last night´s pageant. She placed 1st RU in last year´s Miss Universe Ireland-pageant.Rozanna will now represent Ireland in Miss Universe 2010 in Las Vegas.
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MISS LEBANON UNIVERSE 2010 - Rahaf Abdallah
Miss Lebanon 2010 is Rahaf Abdallah (22). She was crowned last night in an event which took place in Beirut.Rahaf will compete in Miss Universe 2010 and Miss World 2010.
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MISS PANAMA UNIVERSE 2010 - Anyolí Ábrego
Anyolí Ábrego was crowned Miss Universe Panama 2010 or Senorita Panama 2010 in the Finale that has just finished. Anyolí Ábrego is 21 year old and stands 5′10”. She will represent Panama in Miss Universe 2010 pageant to be held in Las Vegas this August.
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MISS EGYPT UNIVERSE 2010 - Donia Hamed
Miss Egypt 2010 is Donia Hamed, 22, 179 m-tall, from Cairo. She studies Finance and is a part-time model. The Egyptian queen will get ready to compete in Miss Universe 2010, in Las Vegas.
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MISS NETHERLANDS UNIVERSE 2010 - Desiree Van den Berg
23-year old Desiree van den Berg, from Santpoort, was crowned Miss Nederland 2010 during a magnificent event held at De Efteling theater in Kaatsheuvel, July 4. The 1.76 m beauty will now represent the Netherlands at Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Earth.
The 1st runner-up, who will represent the country abroad if the winner is unable to, is 23-year old Jana Voyvodich, from Haarlem. The 2nd runner-up is 27-year old Gladys Fraenk, from Rotterdam.Completing the Top 6 finalists were Petra Smits (audience vote), Bojoura Verwey, and Sevtap Ergec.
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MISS SRI LANKA UNIVERSE 2010 - Ishanka Madurasinghe
Ishanka Madurasinghe was declared Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Universe 2010 during the Miss Sri Lanka finals held in Colombo a short while ago.Ishanka was among 12 contestants who were selected for the finals held late this evening. The 23 year old Kelaniya University student is pursuing a degree in history.
Her ultimate goal was to represent Sri Lanka internationally at the Miss Universe pageant and she says she is sure the experience she have gained during past pageants as well as in the field of academics will help her better represent her country. (KA & LA)
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MISS ITALY UNIVERSE 2010 - Jessica Cecchini
20 year old Jessica Cecchini was crowned Miss Universe Italy 2010 in a beauty pageant held on July 1 at Teatro Antico Greco-Romano in Taormina, Sicilia. She was crowned by Laura Valenti, Miss Universe Italy 2009.
Jessica Cecchini was born on March 1, 1990 and she stands 5'10" tall. She will represent Italy at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant on August 23 at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
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MISS GUAM UNIVERSE 2010 - Vanessa Laguana Siguenza Torres
Vanessa Laguana Siguenza Torres is crowned Miss Universe Guam 2010 at the Sand Castle yesterday.
Torres will serve as the Guam ambassador for the Guam Visitors Bureau and compete in August at the international Miss Universe competition in Las Vegas.
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MISS ITALIA nel MONDO 2010 - Kimberly Castillo Mota
The 21-year-old Kimberly Castillo Mota of Dominican Republic was crowned Miss Italia nel Mondo 2010 at the finale held last night. Miss Italia nel Mondo or Miss Italy in the World is an Italian beauty pageant for women of Italian heritage which has been held since 1991. Dozens of countries vie for the crown annually in the pageant held each year in Italy.
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MISS CHINA UNIVERSE 2010 - Wen Tang
The New Silk Road organization, new franchise holders for Miss Universe in China, appointed 19-year old Wen Tang (photo) as the People's Republic of China representative to the 2010 Miss Universe pageant to be held in Las Vegas, August 23rd.
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MISS AUSTRALIA UNIVERSE 2010 - Jesinta Campbell
Rachael Finch (second from left) and (L-R) Rochelle Fox, Jesinta Campbell and Rique Sharman wearing bikinis during Miss Universe Australia 2010 at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel in Sydney. Photo: JAMES ELSBY
Jesinta Campbell, a 18-year old student from Queensland, was announced winner at the official crowning ceremony for Miss Universe Australia 2010 at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel on June 17, 2010 in Sydney.The 1.78 m beauty, who has also worked as a model, is now set to represent Australia at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in Las Vegas, next August.
The 1st runner-up was Renae Wauhop of Western Australia.
30 finalists from all over Australia were judged across three sections, Swimwear, Eveningwear and the answering of a question.
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MISS CANADA UNIVERSE 2010 - Elena Semikina
Elena Semikina (R), a 26-year old model from Toronto, was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2010 out of 62 beauties competing for the title. The contest took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center on June 14th.The 1st runner-up was Aleksandra Malkin, while the 2nd runner-up was the Cree community representative, Ashley Callingbull. Neda Derakhshanfar and Zarah Al-Aubiydy completed the Top 5 finalists.
As a new trend in beauty pageants, this year edition of Miss Universe Canada was not free of controversy. Yemeni-born Maria Al-Masani made headlines when declaring she would cover herself up during the swimsuit competition; then, newscasts had a field day when contestant Tiffany Munro linked poverty and malnutrition with Africa; and finally, Sophie Froment, from Montreal, was disqualified after it was discovered she shot a video campaign -nude- for a website that encourages extramarital affairs.
1.86 m tall Elena will now represent Canada at the 2010 Miss Universe contest in Las Vegas, on August 23rd.
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MISS SWEDEN UNIVERSE 2010 - Michaela Savic
Miss Universe Sweden 2010 is Michaela Savic. Crowned this Saturday night, Michaela had been the first runner-up one year ago.
The first runner-up was Denice Andree and the second runner-up was Andrea Myrander.
The 19 year-old stunner will now get ready to compete in Miss Universe 2010, in Las Vegas, on August 23.
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MISS ARGENTINA UNIVERSE 2010 - Yesica di Vincenzo
Yesica di Vincenzo, Miss Buenos Aires, was crowned Miss Universe Argentina 2010 last Saturday night. She represented Argentina in Miss Italia nel Mondo 2006 and in Miss International 2008.Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez was present at the event.
Yesica will now get ready to compete in Miss Universe, on August 23, in Las Vegas, USA.
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MISS FOROE ISLANDS 2010 - Miriam Við Kvíggjá
Tórshavn saw the crowning of the first ever Miss Føroyar 2010 (Miss Faroe Islands). Miss Suðuroyar, Miriam Við Kvíggjá (photo, left), a 17-year old student from the southernmost town of Sumba on Suðuroy Island was crowned the winner whilst Súsanna Nilssen, Miss Sandoyar, placed second (photo, right).The event took place at the TB-Húsinum in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Eight contestants from four of the eight regions of the island country competed for the title.
The remaining contenders were Aleksandra Maricak, Anna Sømark, Arnina Kjærbo, Isabella Joensen, Marta Anthoniussen and Sára Olsen.
The Faroe Islands is an archipelago situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark. However, they share the same autonomous status as Greenland and residents of Faroe Islands, Danes or Faroes, are not citizens of the European Union.
It is unknown if the winner will compete internationally.
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MISS NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSE 2010 - Ria van Dyke
Miss Universe New Zealand 2010, crowned earlier this Saturday, is Miss Econo Heat, Ria van Dyke (photo). The 1st runner-up was Miss East Auckland, Danijela Unkovich, and the second runner up was Miss Auckland, Caren Freeman.Ria comes from Auckland. She is 21-years old, stands 1.73 m in height and will compete in Miss Universe 2010, in Las Vegas, on August 23.
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MISS KOSOVO UNIVERSE 2010 - Keshtjella Pepshi
Keshtjella Pepshi, 22 years old and 1.78 m tall, was crowned Miss Kosovo Universe 2010.She lives in Switzerland and competed in Miss Bern 2010, a preliminary to Miss Schweiz 2010.
Now she will get ready to compete in Miss Universe 2010, in Las Vegas, on August 23.
Kosovo debuted in Miss Universe in 2008. Last year's contestant finished in the 3rd position.
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MISS SINGAPORE UNIVERSE 2010 - Tania Lim
Miss Tania Lim was crowned Miss Singapore Universe 2010 on 28th May 2010 and will be trained by celebrity coach Christina Liang. She will go on to represent Singapore at Miss Universe 2010.
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MISS INDIA UNIVERSE 2010 - Ushoshi Sengupta
21-year old Ushoshi Sengupta from Kolkata was crowned Miss India Universe 2010 at the conclusion of the new I am She pageant held on May 28th. The 1.70 m model will represent India a the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in Las Vegas.Courtesy of GlobalBeauties.com
MISS HAITI UNIVERSE 2010 - Sarodj Bertin
Sarodj Bertin, a 24-year-old lawyer, left behind 18 candidates and was crowned Miss Haiti 2010 and is expected to compete in Miss Universe and Miss World 2010.
The new Haitian beauty queen currently lives in the Dominican Republic.
Haiti returns to Miss Universe after 21 years and to Miss World after 36 years.
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MISS USA UNIVERSE - Rima Fakih
Miss Michigan, Rima Fakih, was crowned Miss USA 2010 on Sunday night in Las Vegas and will compete in Miss Universe this summer. Runner-ups were Oklahoma (2nd place), Virginia (3rd), Colorado (4th), Maine (5t). Congratulations!Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
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MISS MALAYSIA UNIVERSE - Nadine Ann Thomas
Nadine Ann Thomas was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2010 at the Finale held last night. Nadine Ann Thomas is 23 years old and she will represent Malaysia at Miss Universe 2010 to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in August.The first runner-up went to Mourhrna Anneta Reddy, a Model and Law Graduate while Vera Hui an airstewardess was the 2nd runner up.
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MISS SLOVENIJE UNIVERSE 2010 - Sandra Marinovic
21-year old Sandra Marinovic, a model and student from Trbovlje, was crowned Miss Universe Slovenije on Friday. The 1.78 m beauty will represent Slovenia at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in the United States this August.Courtesy of 24ur & GlobalBeauties
MISS BAHAMAS UNIVERSE 2010 - Braneka Bassett
Braneka Bassett (photo), a 20-year old model and student from Freeport, was crowned Miss Bahamas 2010. The 1.76 m beauty will represent her country at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants this year.The 1st runner-up was Anastagia Pierre, who will represent Bahamas at the Miss Intercontinental 2010 pageant; and the 2nd runner-up was Janay Pyfrom, who will travel to the Miss Supranational 2010 pageant in Poland next August.
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Miss Brazil Universe 2010 - Débora Moura Lyra
Débora Moura Lyra, a student of journalism from Divinopolis, Minas Gerais, was crowned Miss Brazil Universe 2010 this May 8th in Sao Paulo. Débora, a 20-year old professional model, stands 1.80 m in height and will compete at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant later in the year.
The 1st runner-up was 18-year old Miss Amazonas, Lilian Lopes Pereira. The 1.75 m beauty will represent Brazil at the Miss International 2010 contest in Chengdu, China, in October.
The 2nd runner-up was Miss Parana, Maryla Bernardt, who will compete at the Miss Continente Americano pageant in Ecuador, next September.
Completing the Top 5 where the contestants from Paraiba and Distrito Federal.
The reigning Miss Universe, Stefania Fernandez, attended the event as special guest.
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MISS GREAT BRITAIN UNIVERSE 2010 - Tara Hoyos-Martinez
Judges at the 2010 Miss Universe competition wouldn't be blamed for thinking that Miss Great Britain had the wrong sash on. With cascading chocolate locks, sultry brown eyes and olive skin, this year's entry is no English Rose, but a latina bombshell.Miss Great Britain 2010, Tara Hoyos-Martinez, was born to Colombian parents living in England.
The lovely latina progressed through the qualification rounds of the Miss Great Britain contest, seeing off hundreds of competitors with her startling beauty to be crowned the national winner.
Hoyos-Martinez is a student of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University and plans on studying a post-graduate course to become a surgeon.
The 19-year old stunner stands 1.68 m and will represent Great Britain at the Miss Universe pageant in August.
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MISS UNIVERSE TANZANIA - Hellen Dausen
Tanzania has a new beauty queen for Miss Universe and she is Hellen Dausen (C), elected Miss Universe Tanzania 2010. She will compete in Miss Universe 2010, later this year.
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MISS UNIVERSE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2010 - Eva Carolina Arias Viñas
Eva Carolina Arias Viñas, a 24-year old professional model from Moca, was crowned Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2010 at an event held at the Rennaisance Auditorium of the Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo on April 17th.The 1.80 m beauty will compete at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
The 1st runner-up was Samaná (Alma Alvarez), the 2nd runner-up was Dajabón (Stephanie Liriano), and the 3rd runner-up was Comunidad Dominicana en USA,Libell Durán. Completing the top 6 were San Cristóbal (Clara Brito) and Hermanas Mirabal (Olgalid Navarro).
36 women competed in the annual event.
This was Eva's second try for the title; she last competed in 2006, where she ended up as 1st runner-up to then winner Mia Taveras.
She was crowned by Rocío Castellanos, who took over the duties as Miss Dominican Republic when Ada de la Cruz (1st runner-up at Miss Universe 2009) gave up the title so she could enter politics and run as candidate to vice major of her town. Listin Diario
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MISS UNIVERSE COSTA RICA 2010 - Marva Wright
Marva Wright, a 24-year old student of Physiotherapy, was crowned Miss Costa Rica 2010 during the 50th anniversary edition of the pageant, held at Hacienda Pinilla in Guanacaste and transmitted live to the entire country via Teletica.Marva stands 1.83 m in height and will represent Costa Rica at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant, its date and venue still to be announced.
The 1st runner-up was Yazmin Zuniga, while the 2nd and 3rd runner-ups were Natasha Campos and Guiselle Aragon. 10 women competed in the contest.
The winner was decided through an extra final question, due to a tie. Marva was asked about the things money can buy, to which she answered that "Money provides us many benefits and helps us go through our needs and to help others; but money will never be able to buy love; that comes from within ourselves".
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MISS UNIVERSE THAILAND 2010 - Fonthip Watcharatrakul
Miss Thailand Universe 2010 is the lovely 19-year-old model and student Fonthip Watcharatrakul (photo). The runner-up, Watsaporn Wattanakul, will represent her country in Miss Earth 2010.Best of luck to Thailand in Miss Universe and Miss Earth 2010!
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MISS UNIVERSE CROATIA 2010 - Lana Obad
21-year old Lana Obad (photo) of Zagreb, was crowned Miss Universe Croatia 2010 at an event held at the Hypo Centar on March 27th. The 1.73 m beauty will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
The 1st and 2nd runner-ups were Katarina Martinovic and Doris Delic.
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MISS UNIVERSE ECUADOR 2010 - Lady Fernanda Mina
Lady Fernanda Mina, a 23-year old student of communications from Guayas, won the Miss Ecuador 2010 title during an event held at the Centro de Convenciones y Exposiciones (CEMEXPO) in Quito, on March 25th.Lady, who stands 1.70 m tall, also works as a model and will represent Ecuador at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant to be held later in the year.
Meanwhile, Ana Galarza, a 20-year old model from Tungurahua, was crowned Miss Ecuador Mundo. The 1.73 m beauty is currently a student of psychology and will be working in charity projects as she prepares to compete in the Miss World 2010 contest in November.
Big favorite Andrea Suarez from Loja won the title of Miss Ecuador International. The 1.80 m stunner holds a degree in journalism and will represent Ecuador at the Miss International 2010 pageant in Shanghai, China, in October.
Completing the finalists were Lissette Cedeño and Nadia Manosalvas. 15 beautiful ladies competed in the annual event.
Lady Mina will also represent the country at the Miss Continente Americano and Reina Hispanoamericana competitions later in the year.
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MISS UNIVERSE CZECH 2010
18-year old Jitka Válková, the televoting winner, was crowned Ceska Miss (Czech Miss) Universe on March 20th at a spectacular event held in Prague.
Jitka, who stands 1.69 m tall, comes from Nárameč, a small town in the region. She will represent the Czech Republic in Miss Universe 2010 to take place later in the year.
Meanwhile, the judges'choice was 19-year old Veronika Machová from Rokycany, who was crowned Ceska Miss World. Veronika is 1.78 m tall and will travel to the Miss World 2010 contest in November.
12 women competed in the pageant.
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MISS UNIVERSE JAPAN 2010 - Maiko Itai
25-year old Maiko Itai, was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2010 during an event held in Tokyo on Tuesday, March 9th.1.73 m Maiko will now represent Japan at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant to be held soon.
The 1st runner-up was Momoka Yoshida, while the 2nd runner-up was Moeko Fukuda. More information soon
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MISS UNIVERSE SLOVAK REPUBLIC 2010 - Anna Amenova
Anna Amenova, a 25-year old model from Bratislava, was crowned Miss Universe Slovak Republic during an event televised live to the whole country on March 7th.
The 1.73 m beauty will represent Slovakia at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant next September.
1st runner-up Timea Szaboova (left) will compete in Miss Earth 2010 in Vietnam, while the 2nd runner-up Hana Kikova will travel to Miss Supranational 2010.
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BINIBINING PHIPINAS 2010
Czarina Mae Gatbonton, named Binibining Pilipinas World 2010, taking up Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), along with Ma. Venus Raj, 21, of Bato, Camarines Sur, Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2010, and Krista Mae Kleiner, 20, Binibining Pilipinas International 2010, will represent the country in the Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss International beauty pageants, respectively, this year.
Gatbonton impressed the judges with her answer for the question, “Given another life, what would you like to be and why?’’ She answered in Tagalog and said, “Gusto ko pong sagutin ang katanungan sa ating Wikang Pambansa. Kung ako po ay bibigyan ng pangalawang buhay, gusto ko maging puno na nagbibibgay hininga at buhay. Salamat po. (I would like to answer the question in our native dialect. Given another chance to live, I would like to become a tree which gives breath and life to us).”
Standing 5’10 ½” and weighing 116.6 pounds, Gatbonton measures 34-23-34 1/2. She enjoys playing basketball and volleyball and acting.
She said that she dreams of becoming a beauty queen.
Raj was asked the question, “How far she would go to achieve her dreams?’’ and answered, “I will really do my best, and do everything that I can do to achieve what I really want in life. It is also important to have God in me so that I can achieve my dreams.’’
Raj stands 5’9”, weighs 110 pounds, and measures 35-22-35.
Before joining the contest, Raj worked as an Information Assistant at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 4.
She has a degree in BCA Major in Journalism and was Best in Long Gown, Best in Regional Terno, and Miss Friendship, a special award that she shared with a semifinalist.
Aside from playing volleyball and basketball, she is also into singing.
Kleiner, 5’10”, is a TV personality and a Psychology graduate. She was Best in Swimsuit and Best Talent.
She was asked the question, “If you will have the chance to meet President Obama, what would you talk about?’’ Kleiner said, “President Obama did so much charity work and really dedicated his life to other people. I would also ask his advice on how I can follow his footsteps and how I can help the Filipino people.’’
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MISS UNIVERSE URUGUAY 2010 - Stephany Ortega
20-year old Stephany Ortega was crowned Miss Universo Uruguay during a pageant held at the Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino in Punta del Este, Uruguay, last February 27th.The 1.74 m model will represent her country at the 2010 Mss Universe pageant.
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MISS NICARAGUA UNIVERSE 2010 - Scharllette Allen
Scharllette Allen, a 18-year old student of tourism from Bluefields, was crowned Miss Nicaragua 2010 during the 10th anniversary edition of the national contest, held at the Ruben Dario Theater in Managua on Feb. 27th.It is the first time in the history of Nicaragua that a black woman wins the coveted title. Allen was the major favorite during the weeks leading up to the final event.
The 1.80 m beauty will now represent Nicaragua at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant to be held in September at a location to be announced.
The 1st runner-up was Indira Rojas from Rivas, while the 2nd runner-up was Claudia Trejos from Leon. Miriam Cerda (Carazo) and Bianca Martinez (Granada) completed the top 5 finalists.
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MISS MYANMAR UNIVERSE 2010 - Swe Zin Phyo
Myanmar, a country formerly known as Burma located in South East Asia, has elected an official beauty queen after 49 years. The winner was the lovely Swe Zin Phyo (photo), and it has not been confirmed if she will compete internationally.The last Miss Myanmar, actually Miss Burma, was Myint Myint Khins, who competed in Miss Universe 1961.
Congratulations!
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MISS FINLAND UNIVERSE 2010 - Viivi Pumpanen
Viivi Pumpanen (center), a 22-year old student from Helsinki, was crowned Miss Suomi (Finland) 2010 on Sunday. The 1.68 m beauty will compete at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant to take place later this year. The 1st runner-up was Anne Nurminen (R) and the 2nd runner-up was Susanna Turja (L).
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MISS BELGIUM UNIVERSE 2010 - Cilou Annys
Cilou Annys, and 18-year-old model from Bruges, was crowned Miss Belgium 2010 and will representa her country in Miss Universe and Miss World 2010. She is 1.78 m-tall.
The 1st runner-up was Lien Arnouts, and the 2nd runner-up was Binta Telemans.
Rounding out the top 5, were Elke Vandeborre and Claudia Scheelen.
Congratulations to the new Miss Belgium!
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MISS UNIVERSE ANGOLA - Miss Jurema Ferraz
Jurema Ferraz, Miss Namibe 2010, won the Miss Angola 2010 title. She will represent Angola in Miss Universe 2010.
The 1st runner-up, Ivanita Jones (Miss Zaire), will go to Miss World 2010, in Vietnam.
The 2nd runner-up was Helena Jacinto (Luanda Sur).
photo: Helena, 2nd ru, Jurema, the winner, and Ivanita, Miss Angola World.
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MISS UNIVERSE SOUTH AFRICA 2010 - Miss Nicole Flint
Nicole Flint, 21, from Pretoria was crowned Miss South Africa at the pageant at the Sun City Superbowl last night. With her are first princess Matapa Maila, left, and second princess Lisa Van Zyl
Pretoria's Flint, 21, is personal assistant to Jacaranda FM's Darren Scott. She was entering the pageant for the first time, while Matapa Maila, 24, was runner-up for the second time in three attempts at the title. Maila was told by choreographers not to cry. Cape Town's Lisa van Zyl was crowned the second princess.
Flint is hoping to study towards a diploma in journalism and further her career in the media industry. The first-year apprentice for Jacaranda said she would leave the station and pursue the Miss SA challenge: "I have told the Jacaranda crew that if I win I will have to leave them to start with my new journey with Sun International."
The prestigious 52nd Miss SA was attended by former title holders such as Claudi Henkel, Kerishnee Naiker, Megan Coleman, Thuli Sithole, Cindy Nell and celebrities such as Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Mr SA Stephen Segal and Generations actress Sonia Sedibe.
Flint will represent South Africa at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant next June, and the Miss World 2010 contest in Vietnam next November. Courtesy Times Live
MISS UKRAINE 2010 - Miss Anna Poslavskaya
Miss Ukraine Universe 2010 is 22-year old Anna Poslavskaya. She stands 180 cm and will represent the Ukraine in Miss Universe 2010. A few weeks ago, Anna participated in the Miss Ukraine World pageant, and she was the 1st runner-up.Courtesy of Michael Knittel
MISS LAOS 2009 - Miss Phailinda Philavane
Spectators were surprised when Phailinda Philavane, 19, a student at Rattana Business Administration College in Vientiane walked off with the Miss Laos title on weekend after already being voted Miss Photogenic and Miss Healthy.The 165-cm tall Phailinda walked away with the crown at the end of the first Miss Laos contest ever to be held in Laos, and featuring 23 finalists from around the country.
The winning beauty gave what judges at the Don Chan Palace hotel considered to be the best answer when asked what aspects of Lao culture impressed her the most.
“Lao women are beautiful both physically and mentally. This is particularly evident in their smiles, when they wear a silk blouse and long silk skirt, pin up their hair and wear a sash,” she answered.
Her response was enthusiastically received by the audience, who clapped loudly in appreciation.
Phailinda also encouraged all Lao people, especially women, to welcome visitors to the SEA Games with smiles and friendship.
She received a crown worth 20 million kip, 50 million kip in cash, a gold silk sash worth 1.5 million kip, a Build Your Dreams (BYD) car worth 85 million kip, 45g of gold, an LCD TV worth more than 10 million kip and gift vouchers.
“I was so blissfully happy I was unable to stop my tears falling when I learnt I had won. This is the first time in my life I've won a contest like this and I'm overwhelmed to win the first Miss Laos contest,” she said as tears of happiness brimmed in her eyes.
“I think I won because of my confidence in answering the question, and my belief that I could do it. In addition, I had a lot of encouragement from my parents, and I think this helped me too.”
Phailinda said she will be a worthy recipient of the crown and a good model for Lao women in conserving Lao culture and spreading the message about its importance. She planned to demonstrate to the younger generation that Lao women are both beautiful and strong.
The runner-up was Vongphachan Vongvilasak, 21, from Champassak province, who took the Miss Friendship Vote. She received 15 million kip in cash, a gold silk sash worth 1.5 million kip, a CTV worth more than 2 million kip and gift vouchers.
In third place was Niphaphone Phommachan, 20, from Vientiane province, who received 10 million kip, a gold silk sash worth 1.5 million kip, a CTV worth more than 2 million kip and gift vouchers.
Fourth place went to Souphaphone Inthavong, 19, from Vientiane and Chanpasong Sitthiphan, 18, from Attapeu province who was also voted Miss Popular. They each received 3 million kip in cash, a gold silk sash worth 1.5 million kip, a CTV worth more than 2 million kip, and gift vouchers.
Kesone Phon-arth, 20, from Champassak province was voted Miss Good Character, and walked away with 5 million kip, a gold silk sash worth 1.5 million kip, and gift vouchers.
Originally 24 women were selected for the final but one of them, Bouddalay Latthachak from Xayaboury province, withdrew due to health reasons.
Phailinda, as Miss Laos 2009, will be considered a representative of Laos , and will act as an ambassador for Lao culture and traditions, both locally and internationally.
This is the largest beauty contest to be held in Laos and the first the government has been involved in.
The event aims to promote Lao culture, lifestyle and customs, particularly women's traditional dress, and to raise awareness of the country's unique culture amongst young people. The forerunner of the Miss Laos contest was Miss Apone Lao, which was first held in 2006.
The contest is organised by the ministry of information and culture with support from K&C Company and Lao Brewery Company, and aims to reveal the nation's most beautiful and congenial women.
It hasn't been informed if Miss Laos will compete in any major international contest.
From Vientiane Times
MISS UNIVERSE CURACAO 2010 - Miss Safira de Wit
19 year-old Safira de Wit won the Miss Curaçao 2010 contest last weekend.She stands 5'11'' and will represent Curaçao in Miss Universe 2010 pageant.
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MISS UNIVERSE COLOMBIA 2010 - Miss Natalia Navarro
Natalia Navarro, Miss Bolivar, confirmed her favoritism and was crowned Señorita Colombia, or Miss Colombia Universe 2010.The 1st runner-up, Miss Meta, will represent Colombia in Miss International 2010.
The top 5 was completed with Misses Cundinamarca (2nd ru), Antioquia (3rd ru), and Atlantico (4th ru).
Natalia will now get prepared to compete in Miss Universe 2010, in a venue and date yet to be confirmed.
Watch the crowning moment:
Natalia Navarro Señorita Colombia 2009-2010 Crowning Moment
MISS UNIVERSE ARUBA 2010 - Miss Priscilla Lee
Priscilla Lee has won the title of Miss Aruba 2010. Ivana Werleman and Kimberly Kuiperi were the runners-up, but the order was not announced.Priscilla Lee's sister, Zizi Lee, was the 1st runner-up to Miss World 2001. She also competed in Miss Universe, but did not place there.
Priscilla will compete in Miss Universe 2010, but it's yet unknown if she will also compete in Miss World.
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MISS UNIVERSE PUERTO RICO 2010 - Miss Mariana Paola Vicente Morales
Mariana Paola Vicente Morales, 20, Miss Universe Rio Grande, was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2010, at the Centro de Bellas Artes of San Juan.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Universe Carolina, Ariana Rodríguez, and Miss Universe Cayey, Aideliz Hidalgo, was the 2nd runner-up.
The winner, who has already been nicknamed the "Caribbean Barbie", will try the 6th Miss Universe title for the island of Puerto Rico. She was crowned by Mayara Matos, Miss Universe 2009's 4th runner-up.
39 candidates competed.
MISS UNIVERSE VENEZUELA 2010 - Marelisa Gibson Villegas
Marelisa Gibson Villegas (photo), a 20-year old student of architecture, won the Miss Venezuela 2009 pageant held at the Poliedro de Caracas on September 24th.The 1.78 m beauty, who was the top favorite to win according to experts and bookies, will represent Venezuela at the Miss Universe 2010 contest, where she will try to win a third consecutive crown for the country.
Marelisa had also been the winner of the "Rostro Ebel" award, given to the contestant with the most beautiful face. Stefania Fernandez had been the recipient of this award prior to being crowned Miss Venezuela.
Crowned as Miss World Venezuela was Miss Zulia, Adriana Vasini, also a favorite. The 22-year old from Maracaibo stands 1.78 m tall and will represent the country at the Miss World 2010 pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
The crown of Miss Venezuela International went to Miss Trujillo, 18-year old Elizabeth Mosquera. She will compete at the 2010 Miss International pageant in Japan.
Completing the Top 5, were the contestants from Tachira (Mariangela Bonnani) and Amazonas (Jessica Guillen). They will compete in contests like Reina Hispanoamericana and Reina Internacional del Cafe.
Special awards went to Zulia (Miss Internet), Merida (Miss Photogenic), and Vargas (Miss Congeniality).
MISS UNIVERSE SWITZERLAND 2010 - Linda Fah
Linda Fah, a 21-year old student from Kanton St. Gallen, was crowned Miss Schweiz (Switzerland) 2009 during a show held at The Arena in Geneva on September 26th.Fah, who stands 178 m tall, will represent Switzerland at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant next summer.
The 1st runner-up was Tabea Schultess, while the 2nd runner-up was Tamina Schneider.
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MISS UNIVERSE INDONESIA (PUTRI INDONESIA 2009) 2010 - Qori Sandioriva
Clerics in Indonesia's conservative Muslim province of Aceh say they are outraged that an Acehnese woman has won the title of Puteri Indonesia.Qori Sandioriva, 18, won the Miss Indonesia title on Friday, beating 37 other contestants for the crown.
The clerics say that by failing to wear a veil during the competition she has betrayed her Acehnese roots and brought shame to the province.
Aceh has special autonomy in Indonesia and has implemented partial Sharia law. It is the only province in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, that follows these laws.
Qori Sandioriva was born in Jakarta but has an Acehnese mother. Thanks to her mother's connection to the province she was able to enter the competition as Miss Aceh.
But Islamic clerics in Aceh say she has misrepresented her region.
They say she should have worn a veil during the competition, in keeping with the traditions of her mother's province. Teung-ku Faisal Ali, the secretary general of Aceh's Ulama Association, told the BBC that anyone who represents Aceh must uphold the province's values.
He said Qori Sandioriva did not wear a veil during the competition and therefore did not represent the Acehnese people, who have strong Islamic faith and values. When asked about not wearing a veil during the competition, Ms Sandiorova said she believed hair is beauty, and that she is proud of beauty.
The controversy is likely to return next year when she goes on to compete in the Miss Universe 2010 contest where she will have to don a swimsuit as part of the pageant. BBC News
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