THE NEWEST MISS WORLD IS FROM THE UNITED STATES!
Alexandria Mills, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China. The tall blonde was a relative surprise winner after speculation focused on other contestants.
Second place went to Emma Wareus of Botswana, and Adriana Vasini of Venezuela came third.
The host country's own contestant, Tang Xiao, also was among the final five.
According to a brief biography on the Miss World website, Mills calls Louisville, Kentucky, her hometown, and she recently graduated from high school. She would like to become a teacher.
"I've never met a stranger and enjoy meeting new people," she says in the bio.
For the final, she was wearing a shimmering ivory-colored dress slit up the leg.
Mills takes over the title from Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar, who was named Miss World 2009 at a ceremony in South Africa last December.
Women from more than 100 countries participated in the contest, organizers said.
This is the 60th year of the Miss World Competition, and organizers brought back contestants from past decades to give the night a retrospective theme.
Thanks to the source:news.yahoo.com
MISS USA, ALEXANDRIA MILLS, WINS THE MISS WORLD 2010 IN SANYA, CHINA
FINAL RESULTS
MISS WORLD 2010: UNITED STATES, Alexandria Mills
1st Runner-up: Botswana, Emma Wareus
2nd Runner-up: Venezuela, Adriana Vasini
3rd Runner-up: Ireland, Emma Britt
4th Runner-up: China, Xang Tiao
5th Runner-up: Norway, Mariann Birkedal
6th Runner-up: Italy, Giada Pezzaioli
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Continental Queens of Beauty
Queen of Europe: Ireland (Emma Waldron, left); Queen of Asia and Oceania: China (Xiao Tang, 2nd left); Queen of Americas: United States (Alexandria Mills, center); Queen of Caribbean: St. Lucia (Aiasha Gustave, 2nd right); and Queen of Africa: Botswana (Emma Wareus, right)Queen of Americas: United States
Queen of Europe: Ireland
Queen of Africa: Botswana
Queen of Asia & Oceania: China
Queen of Caribbean: Puerto Rico
Special thanks and credit to Miss World Organization & RCTI
Alexandria Mills, from Kentucky, has been crowned Miss World 2010. The 1st runner-up was Botswana (Emma Wareus) and the 2nd runner-up was Venezuela (Adriana Vasini). Congratulations!
Miss World 2010 is UNITED STATES
2nd Botswana
3rd Venezuela
MISS WORLD 2010 - MISS USA, Alexandria MILLS
MISS WORLD 2010 1ST RUNNER-UP - MISS BOTSWANA, Emma Wareus
MISS WORLD 2010 2ND RUNNER-UP - MISS VENEZUELA, Adriana VASINI
MISS KENYA, NATASHA METTO, WINS THE TITLE OF "BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE"
Miss Kenya, Natasha Metto, wins the Beauty with a Purpose competition and is now fast-tracked into the semi finals. The announcement was made as a surprise during the final dress rehearsal in preparation for tomorrow’s competition. The 1st runner-up was Miss Ghana, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss El Salvador.
Miss Kenya’s project consisted of working together with Miss Kenya 2005 in activities and awareness to help treat the jigger worm epidemic in her country.
Natasha now joins Yara Lasanta of Puerto Rico (Beach Beauty), Lori Moore of Northern Ireland (Sports), Mariann Birkedal of Norway (Top Model) and Emma Wadron (Talent) as the fifth and final contestant who is fast-tracked into the Top 25 for the final show.
The remaining 20 contestants will be chosen by the panel of judges.
Congratulations!
MISS IRELAND, EMMA WALDRON IS THE WINNER OF MISS TALENT!
She won a standing ovation by playing the violin.
2nd place: Wales, Courtenay Hamilton
3rd place: Guadeloupe, Ericka Aly
Miss Ireland is now fast-tracked into the Top 25 Semi Finals. Congratulations!
Top 10 Finalists: Australia, Belarus, Canada/Korea, Cyprus, Malta, Venezuela
Finalists for Talent Competition
(In order of Presentation)
Finland
Australia
Macedonia FYRO
Cyprus
Canada
Korea
Namibia
Bulgaria
Guadeloupe
Aruba
Ecuador
St. Kitts & Nevis
Venezuela
Martinique
Ireland
Malta
Wales
Belarus
Gibraltar
St. Lucia
Latvia
Good luck!
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
MISS WORLD TOP MODEL - Miss Norway
Miss World Top Model 2010 is Miss Norway! She is now fast-tracked to the semi-finals.
2nd place – Russia
3rd place – United States
Miss French Polynesia wins the Best Evening Gown Award.
Top 20
Belgium
Botswana
China PR
Argentina
French Polynesia
India
Ethiopia
Ghana
Norway
St. Lucia
South Africa
Slovakia
Sweden
Venezuela
Russia
Ukraine
Thailand
Zimbabwe
United States
Spain
MISS WORLD FAST TRACK - BEACH BEAUTIES
Winner: Puerto Rico, Yara Lasanta
1st Runner-up: USA, Alexandria Mills
2nd Runner-up: Norway, Mariann Birkedal
3rd Runner-up: China PR, Xiao Tang
4th Runner-up: French Polynesia, Mihilani Teixeira
Courtesy of GlobalBeauties
Contestants attend the Sanya Ladies Open 2010
This wednesday a group of contestants had the opportunity to take part in the Sanya Ladies’ Open 2010, a golf tournament taking place at the Yalong Bay Golf Club in Sanya until October 24th. The lucky selected contestants , who were Misses South Africa, Northern Ireland, China, United States, Spain, Sweden, Ireland, England, made a display of their golfing techniques and posed for the press.
Thanks to the source: video.sina.com.cn
Yara Liz Lasanta of Puerto Rico is the winner of Beach Beauty Competition for Miss World 2010 held on October 19, 2010
TOP 20
Bosnia Herzegovina, France, Martinique, Thailand, Botswana, Israel, Australia, China, USA, Puerto Rico, Norway,French Polynesia, India, Scotland, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Czech Republic, Paraguay, Ghana, Hungary
TOP 3
Alexandria Mills (USA), Yara Lasanta (Puerto Rico) and Mariann Birkedal (Norway)Yara Liz Lasanta of Puerto Rico is the winner of Miss World 2010′s Beach Beauty Competition held today October 19th at the Mandarin Oriental resort in Sanya. Yara Liz Lasanta is the first Miss World contestant to be fast-tracked into this year’s semi finals.
Yara Liz Lasanta of Puerto Rico won Beach Beauty Competition
1st runner-up: United States
2nd runner-up: Norway
3rd runner-up: China PR
4th runner-up: French Polynesia
Yara Liz Lasanta is the first Miss World contestant to be fast-tracked into this year’s semi finals.
The Top 20:
The Top 20:
Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Botswana, China PR, French Polynesia, France, India, Ghana, Israel, Hungary, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Thailand, United States, Zimbabwe
Eliminated:
Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Mongolia, New Zealand, Russia, St. Lucia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine.
Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.com/
MISS WORLD BEACH BEAUTY SEMI FINAL TOP 40
Swimsuits and raindrops aren’t a good mix, as the Miss World contestants discovered in Sanya. The top 40 semi finalists stood in bath robes while waiting for the rain to stop – but it held off just long enough to grab a few photographs in their beachwear before the heavens opened again.
Not to be put off by the rain storm, some girls sang ‘Singing in the Rain’ and danced with parasols, while others enjoyed cups of green tea and fruit cocktails as they looked out across the bay from the hotel’s ‘sun’ terrace.
Netherlands said: “This isn’t the usual weather for bikinis but we’re making the most of it. It’s quite funny actually.”
Moldova added: “It wasn’t the weather to go to the beach but when you’re in Miss World, you prepare for anything. The singing is great fun. We have to laugh about it.”
As an additional irony, the girls were each presented with a beautiful fan as a memento of their day. Something that will come in more useful when the clouds clear again!
Today’s top 40 semi finalists in Miss World Beachwear were: Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, China PR, Czech Republic, France, French Polynesia, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong China, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Moldova, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Russia, St Lucia, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United States and Zimbabwe.
MISS WORLD PARADE IN SANYA 百名世界小姐性感助阵环岛赛
The contestants in Miss World 2010 have landed in Sanya and been welcomed by management and staff at their home in China, the Crowne Plaza Sanya.
Waking up to glorious sunshine after an early hours arrival, the girls tucked into fantastic buffet brunch before heading into Sanya city for a welcome parade through streets lined by thousands of cheering locals.
Special thanks for the source of video: lianghui.china.com.cn
“The welcome here has been amazing,’ said Ireland. “I’ve been blown away by the hospitality we have received so far. It’s like waking up in a dream.”
Croatia said: “It’s so warm here but I like the sun. I live on the coast in Croatia and love the sun and the sea. Sanya is going to feel like a home away from home for me.” Bosnia added: “I’m from Sarajevo and China is a whole different experience for me. Beijing, Shanghai and now Sanya – it’s all so different. It’s a lot to take in but I’m loving every minute.”
After the parade, the contestants attended a welcome reception at the Crowne Plaza, attended by Sanya government dignitaries and hotel management. Tempura and teriyaki stations served delicious vegetables and prawns, and scallop canapés were circulated, while the girls let their hair down and danced to the entertaining house band.
It’s fair to say that day one in Sanya has been packed with activities and the contestants have gone to sleep in the knowledge that they will wake tomorrow in China’s sunshine paradise, Sanya.
BEAUTY PAGEANTS IN SWIMSUITS PHOTO SHOT
Earlier today the contestants were photographed in their swimsuits in Sanya. In the picture we see Misses Zimbabwe, Poland, Thailand, and Sierra Leone (courtesy of Damian)
Come back soon to learn dates of special events and the tour around China!
Oct 1-Oct 2: Arrivals
Oct 1- Oct 5: Contestants visit Beijing
Oct 3: Shoot 45 second profiles for web, talent show auditions, show rehearsals
Oct 4: Visit to Badachu Ancient Temple in Beijing
Oct 5: Visit to Great Wall and Olympic Stadium
Oct 6:
0715-0845 Contestants Beijing-Ordos arrive Baotou 0815
1100 Qin Zhi Dao (grand gateway to famous ancient travel route)
1800-2100 Welcome Dinner in Mongolian Tent
Oct 7:
Morning Follow ancient pathway of Genghis Khan to his mausoleum
1200 Lunch and presentation on the history of Mongolia
Afternoon Transfer to the grass plains to watch performance by Mongolian Herdsmen
Oct 8:
1130-1355 MF 9150 Ordos-Shanghai (some tv crew on later flight arriving 1730)
1530 Arrival at Novotel Atlantis
1730 The rest of the crew and government group arrival in Shanghai
1900-2100 Welcome dinner hosted by Shanghai Expo Administration
2130-2300 Night river trip on Huangpo River Boat
Oct 9:
0600-100 Expo Visit: Red Cross and China Pavilion
10-1100 Move to China Private Enterprise Pavilion
1230-133- Return; Lunch at Novotel
1800-1900 Cocktail Reception at Shanghai International Conference Center
1900-2100 Miss World Annual Charity Auction
Oct 10:
Packed and ready as we will not return to Hotel
1000-1200 Culture Forum, Jie Fang Daily / Seven contestants talk on the beauty of Expo to a multicultural society
1230 Contestants travel to Yu Garden
1330 Lunch at Yu Garden
1430-1630 Shanghai cultural performances and local crafts shopping
1700 Travel to Pudong Airport (check in at 1800)
2250-0155 am CZ6754 Shanghai – Sanya (Crew and some staff on earlier flight)
Oct 11:
0300 Arrival at Crowne Plaza
1500 Depart for Sanya City
1630-1800 Cycling Race and Miss World Parade
1830-2030 Welcome from Crowne Plaza followed by dinner
Oct 12:
0900-1600 Rehearsals for main show and group beach filming
1900-2100 Sanya Government Welcome Dinner at the Pullman Hotel
Oct 13: Rehersals for the main show and Group Beach Filming
Oct 14: Rehersals for the main show and Group Beach Filming
Oct 15: Rehersals for the main show and Beach Beauty Final
Oct 16:
Rehearse for Beach Beauty final
1600-1930 Beach Beauty Final and dinner at The Mandarin Oriental
Oct 17: All Day Rehearsals for main show and Talent
Oct 18:
AM Miss World Sports Challenge Final
PM Rehearsals for Main Show
Oct 19:
AM Rehearsals for China Fashion Show
PM Rehearsals for China Fashion Show
Oct 20:
AM Rehearsals for China Fashion Show
1500-1600 Sanya WPGA and MW fun golf match
Oct 21: Rehearsals for main show
Oct 22:
AM Rehearsal for China Fashion Show
PM Rehearsal for Main Show
Oct 23:
AM Rehearsal for China Fashion Show
1900-2300 Miss World China Fashion Show and Dinner (Top Model)
Oct 24:
1630-1730 WPGA Award Ceremony, Selected contestants only
1900-2030 Miss World Talent Final
Oct 25: Rehearsals for Main Show
Oct 26 MW family party (provisional date only)
Oct 27:
0900-1000 World Beach Volleyball Opening and MW Beach Volleyball fun match
1030 -evening Rehearsals for Main Show
evening Haikou Celebrity Golf Opening – Miss World 2009 only
Oct 28
9 AM – 4 PM Rehearsals for main show
7 PM – 10 PM Dress Rehearsal without audience
Oct 29
Whole Day Rehearsals for main show
8 PM – 10 PM Dress Rehearsal with audience
Oct 30
8 PM – 10 PM Miss World Final
11 PM – 3 AM Coronation Ball
Oct 31 Departures
Fast Track Events
* October 16 - Beach Beauty
* October 19 - Miss Sport
* October 23 - Top Model
* October 26 - Miss Talent
The following contestants have been selected on October 03 for the final of the Miss Talent competition to be held on October 26:
| Semifinalist | Contestant |
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| Top 16 |
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