Bolivia wins Miss Caribbean Hibiscus 2011

 

Miss Bolivia, 28-year old Olivia Pinheiro Menacho, won the title of Miss Caraibes (Caribbean) Hibiscus 2011 during the annual event held in St. Maarten on December 3rd, with the participation of 14 competitors.

Pinheiro, who comes from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, also represented her country at the Miss Universe pageant held in Sao Paulo last September.

The first runner-up was Miss Colombia, Tatiana Najera.

Penacho had been involved in a controversy earlier this year, when media in her country reported that she was over the age limit to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. However, the MUO changed its rules and finally accepted Pinheiro, who was a favorite for the Miss Universe title in Brazil.

Olivia also competed at the Reina Hispanoamericana pageant in 2010, where she was 2nd runner-up.

Congratulations!

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/bolivia-wins-miss-caribbean-hibiscus-2011/

Nicaragua wins Miss Teen International

 

15-year old Adriana Paniagua, from Chinandega, Nicaragua, won the Miss Teen International beauty pageant held in San Jose, Costa Rica, on November 23rd.   The 1st runner-up was Miss Teen Costa Rica (Josseling Porras) and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Teen Colombia (Sofia De las Piedras). Completing the Top 6 were the teens from Aruba (Michelle Mota), Puerto Rico (Rebeca Valentin) and Canada (Alexandra Janays). 14 beauties competed in the pageant.

Miss Teen Nicaragua also won the Best National Costume award.

The pageant, which is usually held in Costa Rica, has signed a contract with China for the next five years, explained Enrique Gonzalez, organizer; and it will be held in the asian country starting in 2012.  Courtesy Diario La Prensa

Belarus wins the first ever Miss Yacht International pageant

Sixty-three international beauties competed to be the I Miss Yacht Model International, in Haikou, China. The winner was Miss Belarus, Inna Hrabouskaya, 19, 1.73 m-tall.
Miss Brazil, Kellin Schmidt, was the 1st runner-up, and Miss China was the 2nd runner-up.
The top 15 had the representatives of Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Mongolia, Venezuela, England, Canada, Kosovo, Portugal, Finland and Romania.
More photos soon!
Congratulations to the winners!!

Links :
http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/belarus-wins-the-first-ever-miss-yacht-international-pageant/

Miss Tourism International 15th World Final KL , Des 31st

Miss Tourism International 15th World Final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dec. 31st

 

Join 55 contestants from all over the planet during the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Miss Tourism International beauty pageant to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from December 12 to 31st.  The 2011 world finals will take place at the Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa in the Malaysian capital.

Equatorial Guinea may compete in Miss Universe for the first time

Lidia Avomo was recently elected Miss Equatorial Guinea,  and Judith Nfono Ngoma, the pageant’s organizer, said that she is already carrying out the appropriate processes to try to get Avomo to participate in the next Miss Universe competition. “The choice of a beauty queen from Angola has been an inspiration,” she says.
When asked if the African country could participate in the upcoming Miss Universe competition, Judith recalled that Equatorial Guinea has not yet been in the election of Miss Universe. But, after mentioning that the last Miss Universe is an African, specifically, the Angolan Leila da Costa Vieira Lopes, Judith believes that her victory has been an inspiration. Therefore, the director of the international beauty contest has not hesitated and has sent the request to participate so that Equatorial Guinea can compete in the next Miss Universe competition.
Equatorial Guinea participated in a Grand Slam pageant for the first time in 2011: Miss Supranational.
Courtesy of Clemente Ela Ondo Onguene/Government of Equatorial Guinea

Miss Luxembourg 2011

The new Miss Luxembourg is Claudia Vitoria Müller, 19, and the new Mister Luxembourg 2012 is Scorssery-Philippe von Knobelsdorff, 30.
Runners-up for the Miss Luxembourg 2012 title were Deborah Airoldi, 20, and Salomé Heindrichs, 18.
It is unknown if the new Miss Luxembourg will compete in Miss World 2012

Sc : GB 

Miss Spain 2011 is Barcelona

Andrea Huisgen Serrano, Miss Barcelona, was crowned Miss Spain 2011 during the annual event held at the Palacio de los Sueños in Sevilla on November 27th.  Andrea, who stands 1.80 m in height, will now represent the country at the Miss Universe 2012 pageant.

The 1st runner-up or “Dama de Honor” was Aranzazu Estevez Godoy, Miss Las Palmas; she is 22 years old and stands 1.81 m in height. She will represent Spain at the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, next July.

The 2nd runner-up was Ana Crespo Rodríguez, Miss Valencia- Ana is 22 years old, 1.76 m tall and will compete in the Miss International 2012 pageant to take place in China.

Completing the top 6, were the delegates from Alicante (4th), Guipúzkoa (5th) and Málaga (6th). They will represent Spain in pageants such as Reina Hispanoamericana and Reina Internacional del Café.

Among the Top 12 semi finalists were also the beauties from Badajoz, Murcia, Pontevedra, Sevilla, Tarragona and Tenerife.

52 contestants competed in this year’s event, representing each province of Spain.  The pageant returned to television for the first time since 2008.

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/11/miss-spain-2011-is-barcelona/

Brazil: Miss World Rio Grande do Sul 2012

Tamara (Miss World Ilha da Pintada 2012; Luciane (Miss World Rio Grande do Sul 2012); Fernanda (Miss World Ilha dos Lobos 2012)

The state pageants for Miss World Brazil 2012 have already began, and the winner in Rio Grande do Sul was Luciane Escouto, from the city of São Leopoldo. She is 24 years old, 1.86 m-tall, and plays volleyball in the state of Minas Gerais. Mackenzie, the team which she defends, was the runner-up in the recently concluded 2011 Minas Gerais’ championship.
The 1st runner-up was Tamara Costa, who will represent Ilha da Pintada in Miss World Brazil next year. Fernanda Duarte, the 2nd runner-up, is the new Miss World Ilha dos Lobos, and will also compete in the national pageant.
The new Miss World Rio Grande do Sul succeeded Juceila Bueno, who in 2011 went on to become Miss World Brazil and a Miss World quarter-finalist (top 30). Luciane won a brand new car, a trip to Disney World with both runner-ups, and signed a contract with Pampa TV.
After Juceila’s success in 2011, over 5500 entries applied to compete in the preliminary rounds of Miss World Rio Grande do Sul 2012.
Miss World Brazil 2012 will be crowned on May 5th, at the Portobelo Resort & Safari, in Mangaratiba, Rio de Janeiro.

Links
http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/11/brazil-miss-world-rio-grand-do-sul-2012/

Miss Tourism Queen Fernando de Noronha 2011

   
The new Miss Tourism Queen Fernando de Noronha was crowned and she is Jeanine Castro, a model and television presenter. She was officially crowned in islands of Fernando de Noronha, one of the most stunning places in Brazil and in the world.
Jeanine will compete in Miss Tourism Queen International 2011, in Xi’an, China, on December 28.

Source : Global Beauties

Romania wins Miss All Nations 2011

The Miss All Nations 2011 final event was held in the China Liberal Army Theatre, in Nanjing, China, and the winner was Miss Romania, Cristina-Elena David, 23. The 1st runner-up was Miss Siberia, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss China.
The semi-finalists were Misses Australia, Armenia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Korea, Netherlands, and Russia.
Congratulations! (GB)

Grand Finalis Miss Malaysia Universe 2012

Hispanic American Queen 2011: Curaçao wins for the 1st time

 
Twenty-two countries disputed the most coveted beauty title in the Americas, Hispanic American Queen 2011, which took place in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The winner was Miss Curaçao, Eva van Putten, 20, 1.84 m tall, who had also competed in Miss Universe 2011, in São Paulo. Eva had won several special awards in a gala presentation a week ago, and was had by the press as “the one to beat”.
Miss Chile, María Jesús Matthei, won the title of “vice-queen”, while Miss Bolivia, Yessica Mouton, finished in 3rd place.
The other finalists were Misses Ecuador, Paraguay, Spain, and Venezuela.
Miss Panama was the winner of the Miss Congeniality prize.
Miss Brazil, Tamara Almeida, left the competition a few days before the pageant, after spending two days at a hospital with diabetic decompensation. Doctors advised her to go back home and rest. She is now doing better and recovering close to her family and friends.
This was Hispanic American Queen’s 21st edition (until 2006 it was known as South American Queen). The winner took home prizes worth nearly USD 20.000.
It was the first time that Curaçao won this title. Sc: GB

Change of Venue: Due to floods in Bangkok, Miss Earth 2011 will be held in the Philippines

Miss Earth 2011 was to be held in Bangkok on December 3

Due to the critical situation that Thailand is facing in its capital Bangkok, the Miss Earth 2011 pageant -scheduled to take place Nov. 20 – Dec. 3- in this city, has been moved to Manila, Philippines, its original home base.

In a letter sent to all contestants and directors, Lorraine Schuck, Executive Vice President of Carousel Productions, addressed the current situation in Thailand and confirmed the event being held in the Philippines.

“We have tried to remain optimistic about the situation in Thailand but day after day, the flood continues to engulf more portions of the country including its capital, Bangkok, where Miss Earth 2011 is scheduled to be held. Factories are shutting down and millions have been displaced from their work and homes. We understand and sympathize with the unfortunate and difficult situation Bangkok is undergoing especially after the Thai government recently declared indefinite holidays for everyone’s safety. Thai officials estimate it might take 4-6 weeks for the floods to recede and recovery could take months, if not years.

To continue to hold Miss Earth in Bangkok would be very insensitive and irresponsible on our part. Accordingly, we have decided to change the venue of Miss Earth 2011 from Bangkok, Thailand to where it all started: the Philippines. We are at this very moment planning and lining up meaningful activities for you that will be true to our mission as beauties for a cause. In our workshops, we shall discuss these natural calamities and what we can do to control their effects on our respective countries.”  said the letter.

The announcement of Thailand as host of Miss Earth took place last June during the coronation of Miss Philippines-Earth. Originally scheduled to take place in Pattaya, the contest moved to Bangkok where it would be held at the Impact Arena.

The Miss Earth 2011 pageant will now take place in Manila, on Sunday, December 4th.

On a side note, it was also confirmed by Vietnamese authorities that Miss Earth 2012 will be held in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam, in December 2012.

Miss Brazil Latina 2012

The city of Recife witnessed the election of Miss Brazil Latina 2012, and the winner was the representative of Amazonas, Karyne Medeiros. She will compete in Miss Latin America in the World 2012, in the Dominican Republic.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Parará, Taynara Gargantine, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Sergipe, Joice Oliveira.
The annual event is organized by Fernando Bandeira.
Congratulations to the winner!

Lesotho wins first Miss Humanity International title

 

Miss Humanity International 2011, an international contest that focuses on humanitarian causes worldwide, concluded with the victory of Miss Lesotho, Karabelo Mokoalla, 24, and a former Miss World candidate.

The 1st runner-up was Earlene Labassiere, Miss Dominica, while the 2nd runner-up was Miss Philippines, Czarina Gatbonton.

Misses South Africa and Canada completed the top 5.

First Runner up: Miss Dominica.
Second Runner up: Miss Philippines.
Third Runner Up: Miss South Africa.
Fourth Runner up: Miss Canada.

Miss Congeniality: Barbados.
Miss Photogenic: Miss Canada.
Best Swimwear: Miss Portugal.
Best Gown: Miss Portugal.
Best Talent: Miss Philippines.
People’s Choice: Miss Dominica.
Continental Queens: Miss Lesotho, Miss Portugal, Miss Philippines, Miss Dominica and Miss Canada.
Fifteen candidates participated and it was held in Bridgetown, Barbados. It was the pageant’s 1st edition.
courtesy: www.dominicanewsonline.com

Hispanic American Queen 2011: special awards

Paraguay, Colombia, Spain, Curaçao, Bolivia

The main beauty pageant in the Americas, Hispanic American Queen 2011,  is currently taking place in Bolivia, and a few special awards were given to the contestants during a gala presentation. They were:
Chica Aerosur: Spain, Alba Fortes
Most Beautiful Face Yanbal: Bolivia, Yessica Mouton
Most Beautiful Hair Sedal: Paraguay, Alba Riquelme
Miss Elegance Candela: Curaçao, Eva van Putten
Most Beautiful Figure Paceña: Curaçao, Eva van Putten
Most Beautiful Smile: Colombia, Diana Mina
Miss Photogenic Guabira: Curaçao, Eva van Putten
Miss Brazil, Tamara Almeida, unfortunately felt sick and had to be taken to a hospital. The local organization took her to the best clinic in town and has been taking very good care of her. The Brazilian beauty queen is now doing better. It is unknown if Almeida will be able to compete in the pageant’s final event,
on October 27.
Congratulations to the winners!  Sc:GB

Ecuador wins Miss American Continent 2011 contest

Claudia Schiess, the representative of Ecuador, was crowned Miss American Continent 2011 competing at home, in the city of Guayaquil. Claudia had previously represented her country in Miss Supranational 2010 and Miss Universe 2011.
The 1st runner-up came from the Dominican Republic, Dalia Fernandez, who also competed in Miss Universe 2011. Mexico’s Cecilia Montaño was the 2nd runner-up.
The other three finalists were the candidates of Brazil, Colombia, and Panama.
Both Ecuador and Dominican Republic failed to advance to the semi-finals when competing in Miss Universe, earlier this year.

 Sc:Globalbeauties

World Queen of Banana 2011

Colombia’s Lizeth González, who placed second in Miss Colombia Universe 2011, is the winner of the World Queen of Banana 2011, which took place in Machala, Ecuador.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Germany, Johanna Acs. The other finalists were Misses Peru, María Gracia Figueroa, Venezuela, Jéssica Schell, and Canada, Elishia Sahota (Miss Photogenic).
16 countries participated in this year’s pageant.
The World Queen of Banana exists as an international event since 1985, and this is Colombia’s 6th title.
Congratulations!

Shamcey Supsup Parade

Miss Universe 2011 third runner up, Shamcey Supsup of the Philippines, waves atop of a open vehicle during a parade along a busy street at a financial district of Makati, metro Manila September 19, 2011. Supsup, arrived on Sunday on Manila after competing in the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant in San Paulo , Brazil. (Photos: (Reuters)

Miss Universe 2011: Miss Philippines Bersyukur Dan Puas

Miss Philippines, Shamcey Supsup, runner up ketiga kontes kecantikan sejagad, Miss Universe 2011, mengatakan dia bersyukur dan puas atas apa yang telah dicapainya dalam kontes tersebut. Dia juga meminta pendukungnya yang kecewa dengan keputusan juri untuk menerima Leila Lopes dari Angola sebagai pemenang.
Pendukung Shamcey Supsup dan beberapa tokoh seperti Oprah Winfrey dan senator Filipina, Miriam Defensor Santiago, merasa kecewa berat dengan keputusan juri kontes. Bahkan ada yang berniat mengajukan protes, tapi Miss Philippines menenangkan pendukungnya dan mengajak mereka untuk merasa bangga atas hasil yang telah dicapai dalam kontes tersebut. (WARTANEWS)