Special Arward : Miss Tourism International 2011

Miss Malaysia Gabriella Robinson was chosen “Miss Charity Queen” by a panel of judges during the Charity Auction Dinner held during the official visit of the contestants to the State of Penang, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The runner-ups were Sri Lanka (Ornella Gunasekera), Romania (Andrada Filundra), Ukraine (Eugenya Prokopenko) and Estonia (Sandra Daskova).

Saturday afternoon was a very special event for those at the Sunway Pyramid shopping mall, as the 56 beauties competing for the title of Miss Tourism International 2011 presented themselves during the Miss Sunway Charm competition.  The delegates paraded in casual wear and evening gowns, and they impressed the attendants with a selection of Christmas carols sang by themselves.

At the conclusion of the event, the judges chose Miss Tourism Singapore Amanda Leong as the winner.   She is now the recipient of the second special award, being the first Miss Charity Queen won by Miss Tourism Malaysia Gabriella Robinson. GB Photos/Ed Dominguez

Miss Tourism Philippines, Diana Sunshine Rademann, was elected Miss Spec Personality by a panel of judges during a special competition held at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall on December 17th.   Diana, who comes from Puerto Princesa, was the 1st runner-up in the Mutya Ng Pilipinas competition earlier this year and replaced original winner Vickie Rushton who could not compete due to a family emergency.

The 50+ contestants competing in the Miss Tourism International event received gift bags by Spec Jewelers, sponsors of the pageant. GB Photos/Ed Dominguez

Miss Tourism Panama Carolina Brid was chosen as the winner of the Miss Poh Kong Glamour competition held at One Utama Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur.  Poh Kong, one of the sponsor jewelers, organized a magnificent event where the contestants showcased the latest in their line of jewelry.  The surprise of the night came when one by one, each contestant got the opportunity to present orphans with their christmas present. GB Photos/Ed Dominguez

Miss Czech Republic Jana Kopecka was chosen Miss Lumix Photogenic by attendants to the exclusive Panasonic Lumix GX1 launch held at the Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa in Kuala Lumpur.  Five finalists were chosen in this event: Czech Republic (Jana Kopecka), Thailand (Patsaraporn Khonkhamhaeng), China (Zhu Zhu), Belarus (Anastasiya Kharanava) and Malaysia (Gabriella Robinson). GB Photos/Ed Dominguez

 Miss Tourism Singapore Amanda Leong won her second award after being chosen “Miss Overtime Fresh Face” during the inauguration of an Overtime bistro in Kuala Lumpur.  After parading in casual wear and cocktail dresses in a specially made red carpet, the contestants eagerly waited the judges’ decision.  At the end of the event, Miss Tourism Singapore was a key helper in the opening of the new locale. GB Photos/Ed Dominguez

 Source : GB

Brazil leads Mister International Ranking for the first time

Lebanon reigned supreme as the #1 country in the Mister International Ranking ever since the pageant came to life, in 2006. However, Cesar Curti’s victory gave Brazil an extra edge over the Middle Eastern country, and it’s now on the top of the Ranking for the first time.
Brazil has participated on 4 occasions and has two winners (Cesar Curti in 2011 and Alan Bianco in 2007), a 1st runner-up (Caio Ribeiro in 2010), and a Top 10 semi-finalist (Maciel Moreno in 2008).
See the updated MrInt’s Ranking:

1	Brazil	290
2	Lebanon	261
3	Venezuela	191
4	Vietnam	158
5	Greece	155
6	Indonesia	148
7	Bolivia	120
7	Spain	120
9	United Kingdom	100
10	USA	95
11	Korea	90
12	Philippines	83
12	Singapore	83
14	Czech Republic	70
15	Belgium	60
16	Latvia	55
16	France	55
18	China	50
19	Taiwan	49
20	Sri Lanka	43
21	Slovenia	40
21	India	40
23	Croatia	38
24	Holland	35
24	Sweden	35
24	Poland	35
27	Norway	20
27	Ireland	20
27	Nigeria	20
27	Italy	20
27	New Zealand	20
27	Puerto Rico	20
27	Slovakia	20
27	Mexico	20
27	Chile	20
27	Colombia	20
27	Turkey	20
27	Bosnia & Herzegovina	20
27	Costa Rica	20
27	Namibia	20
27	Denmark	20
27	Austria	20
43	Guatemala	3
43	Portugal	3
43	Honduras	3
43	Thailand	3
47	All Others	0					Source : GB

Miss Venezuela Universe 2001 dies of cancer

Eva Ekvall, Miss Venezuela and 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe 2001, died after a long battle against cancer. She discovered that she had breast cancer not long after giving birth to her first and only child. She wrote a book telling her experience entitled “Out of Focus”.
We covered the Miss Universe in 2001, when Eva competed. She was intelligent, had a strong personality, and was undeniably beautiful. We feel tremendously for this awful loss.
Eva died at the early age of 28.
May God bless her soul.

Source : GB

The U.S. wins Mrs. World 2011

Mrs. World 2011, the most beautiful married woman on the planet, was crowned earlier this week in Orlando, Florida, USA, and the winner was April Lufriu, Mrs America (United States).
Silvia Cornejo of Peru, a former Miss Tourism Queen International (2008) titleholder, was the 1st runner-up, while Mrs. Vietnam finished in 3rd place.
Rounding out the ‘top 6′ were the candidates from Poland (4th), Russia (5th), and Jordan (6th place).
The semi-finalists came from Korea (7th place and voted Mrs Congeniality), Brazil (8th), France (9th), Panama (10th), Hungary (11th), North America (12nd), Germany (13th), Greece (14th), and Akhazia (15th).
Mrs Spain was chosen Miss Photogenic by press photographers covering the event.
Congratulations!

Links Source ;
http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/the-u-s-wins-mrs-world-2011/

BEST MODEL OF THE WORLD 2011

Silvia Catalina Llanes of Colombia was elected Best Model of the World 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey. The winner in the men’s category was Turkey’s own Furkan Palai. Both signed a modeling contract with the contest’s organizing firm.

  

Links :
http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/colombia-wins-best-model-of-the-world-2011/

The U.S. wins World Miss University 2011

The World Miss University 2011 pageant took place in Korea earlier tonight, and the winner was Miss United States, Siria Yasabel Bojorguez, 18, from Texas Tech University. The 1st runner-up was Miss Poland, Monika Plochocka, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss India,  Swetha Sridhar.
Congratulations!

Source :
http://globalbeauties.com

Miss Aruba 2012

Lucianette Verhoeks was crowned Miss Aruba 2012 and will now get ready to compete at Miss World 2012. She was appointed as her country’s representative, once Miss World moved to the Summer for the first time in history.
She will compete in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. Miss World will happen in the months of June and July.

Links :
http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-aruba-2012-2/

Miss South Africa 2012

The Miss South Africa 2011 pageant took place at Sun City’s Superbowl last night  and the crown was snatched by 22-year old marketing graduate Melinda Bam.
The title of Second Princess went to 21-year-old Thuli Sangweni, who won the Miss Congeniality sash earlier in the evening too.
First Princess was won by 21-year-old Remona Moodley – the second time she’s held a similar title. She was First Princess to Zizo Beda in Miss SA Teen 2006.
The ceremony aired live on Mzansi Magic and was hosted by ProVerb - who hosted last year too – with Michelle McLean in the commentary booth and Bridget Masinga behind-the-scenes and on the red carpet.
The winner will compete in Miss World and Miss Universe 2012.
Courtesy of http://www.tvsa.co.za

Fiji wins Miss South Pacific 2011

Western Samoa hosted once again the traditional Miss South Pacific pageant, and the winner was Miss Fiji, Alisi Rabukawaqa. See full results:

 

Miss South Pacific 2011 – Miss Fiji - Alisi Rabukawaqa

1st runner-up: Miss Hawaii - Kawena Ka-Malamalama-O-Nalani Souza
2nd runner-up: Miss Tonga - Liberty Hinalei Afeaki
3rd runner-up: Miss Papua New Guinea - Sarah Kila Karo
4th runner-up: Miss Cook Islands - Uirangi Bishop

Special Awards:
Miss Internet – Papua New Guinea
Best Interview – Fiji
Best Sarong – Hawaii
Personality and Tourism – Tonga
Congratulations!

Source : Global Beauties 

Miss World Ceará 2013

The state of Ceará has crowned Ruanna Fernandes, Miss World Quixeramobim, 20, as its representative in Miss World Brazil 2013, to be held on September 22, at the Portobello Resort & Safari, in Rio de Janeiro. She received the sash from the hands of Juceila Bueno, Miss World Brazil 2011.
The 1st runner-up was Miss Fortaleza, Nataly Braga, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Crato, Tarsis Zaire.
Miss Russas, Thereza Carvalho, 15, was crowned Miss Global Teen Ceará 2012, while Bruno Leka, 17, was the winner of the Mister Ceará 2012 contest.
The event happened in the city of Crato with 30 candidates.

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-world-ceara-2013/

Miss Polonia (Poland Universe) 2012

Marcelina Zawadzka was crowned Miss Polonia (Miss Poland Universe) 2012. The 1st runner-up was Anna Krupa and the 2nd runner-up was Marcela Chmielowska. The runner-ups are expected to compete in Miss Earth and Miss International 2012.
Special thanks to Damian Stroiński and Dawid Baraniak

Miss Kazakhstan 2011

 

Aynur Toleuova (19), from Taldykorgan, was crowned Miss Kazakhstan 2011 during an event held in Almaty on December 6th. The 1st runner-up was Maria Gorbulko (Miss Astana), while the 2nd runner-up was Miss Shymkent, Arna Abdrakhmanov.  The 3rd runner-up was Miss Ust-Kamenogork, Asem Mamaev.

Aynur, who stands 178 m tall, will represent Kazakhstan at the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, in July.

                                                                                

Spectacular Zhanna Zhumaliyeva, Top 15 semi finalist at Miss World 2011 and winner of the “Top Model” competition

LINKS :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-kazakhstan-2011/

Special Tribute to Miss World 2011 Ivian Sarcos

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Photos  By Missvenezuela.com

EXCLUSIVA Rueda de Prensa con Ivian Sarcos Miss Mundo 2011

Source by  You Tube

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/

Miss Earth 2012 to be held in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam

Mister Nguyen Cong Khe, head of the Media Youth Group, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, and authorities of the province of Ninh Thuan, reunited to sign the contract that gives Ninh Thuan the rights to host the Miss Vietnam 2012 and Miss Earth 2012 pageants.  Media Youth Group will invest in the construction of a special 2000-seat auditorium for the events called the “Stage of Beauty”.

This new open-air, roofed auditorium will feature the latest in technology as well as a magical water fountain, making it one of a kind in Southeast Asia.

The Miss Vietnam 2012 competition is scheduled to take place in August, while the Miss Earth 2012 contest will be held in early December.  Around 90 contestants from all over the globe will tour places of interest in Vietnam during a month before the final event.

The province of Ninh Thuan is located in the South Central coast of Vietnam, with pristine beaches and an active agricultural movement.  Its capital, Phan Rang – Thap Cham City, is located 105km south of Nha Trang (city which hosted the 2010 pageant).

Also, it was learned that Bangkok, Thailand, will host the Miss Earth 2013 competition.  The thai capital was supposed to welcome the 2011 competition but the impending floods caused the event to be cancelled, and to return to its home base of Manila.

 Links :
http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-earth-2012-to-be-held-in-ninh-thuan-vietnam/

Former Miss USA arrested for drunk driving

Police arrested former Miss USA and Michigan’s own Rima Fakih for drunk driving in Highland Park.
It happened early Saturday morning on Woodward Avenue.
Fakih's attorney confirmed the incident with Action News.
Sources say she blew a .20, which is more than twice Michigan’s legal limit. She spent most of Saturday in jail.
On her Twitter and Facebook accounts, Fakih claimed throughout most of the day that she was out of state and that it was a different Fakih.
Those posts have since disappeared.
Fakih’s attorney says Rima was pulled over and had been driving with a friend to another friend’s house.
Fakih is said to be very upset and wants to apologize to her fans.

Read more: http://www.wxyz.com//dpp/news/region/wayne_county/former-miss-usa-rima-fakih-arrested-for-drunk-driving-in-highland-park#ixzz1fgAezSv4

MISS ANGOLA 2012

L: Leila Lopes during the pageant; R: Marcelina Vakeheni after her crowning

To Miss World 2012: Edmilza Santos, who could not make it to London due to visa problems.

LUANDA, December 3 — Miss Cunene, Marcelina Vahekeni, was crowned Miss Angola 2011-2012 during a pageant that took place December 3rd at the Belas Conference Centre in Luanda, with the presence of the country’s President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, and the first lady, Ana Paula dos Santos.

Marcelina, a 23-year old student of Human Resources Development, was crowned by reigning Miss Universe Leila Lopes.  She stands 1.80 m tall and will represent Angola during the Miss Universe 2012 pageant to be held in August/September.

The 1st runner-up was Manuela Agostinho, from Luanda, and the 2nd runner-up was Izilda Silva, from Luanda Sul.  Miss Uige, Teresa Culembo, won Miss Photogenic; and Miss Africa de Sul, Belcky Simoes, won the Miss Friendship Award.

Edmilza Santos, the 1st runner-up from 2010, will represent Angola in the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. Santos was not able to compete in the 2011 edition since her visa was not processed in time.

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-angola-2012/

Road To Miss Universe 2012 & MISS WORLD 2012

Miss France 2012

Delphine Wespiser, Miss Alsace, is the new Miss France. She is 19 years old and 1.75 m tall. She will represent France in Miss Universe 2012.

The 1st runner-up was Mathilde Couly, Miss Pays de Loire, the favorite for the crown. She is 21 years old and 1.72 m tall. Mathilde will be France’s representative in Miss World 2012, to be held in Ordos, China in July.

The 2nd runner-up was Miss Reunion, Marie Payet, the 3rd runner-up was Miss Provence, Sloene Froment, and the 4th runner-up was Miss Cote d’Azur, Charlotte Murray.  One of them will participate in the Miss Supranational 2012 pageant in Opole, Poland, next August.

Actor and living legend Alain Delon, president of the jury, announced the name of the new Miss France.

Miss World France 2012: Mathilde Couly, Miss Pays de Loire

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-france-2012/

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

Miss International 2011 returns to Ecuador

 

Miss International 2011, Maria Fernanda Cornejo of Ecuador, arrived to her country to be welcomed by her proud family and a group of fans, in order to celebrate the win of the first Grand Slam beauty title for her country.

After departing the airport, “Mafer” took part in a motorcar parade in the streets of Guayaquil, until she arrived to Gama TV station where she participated in a press conference.
Maria Fernanda told Ecuadorian newspaper El Comercio that she did not realize she had won, until her fellow contestants told her.
“I couldn’t hear my name. The pageant was in mandarin, which is a very different language.  I was left on stage with Miss Panama and Miss Puerto Rico. They were the ones who told me “It’s you, it’s you!! I was in complete shock”.
22-year old Maria Fernanda won 2 million yuan (about USD 21,000) and a replica of the crown.
After her victory, she travelled to Japan to attend the Miss International Japan 2012 finals. She will also work with the Unicef, and will return to both China and Japan to help with fundraisers to benefit the victims of the earthquake that hit Sendai earlier this year.
During the press conference, Maria Fernanda was congratulated by Maria del Carmen Aguayo, president of the Miss Ecuador Organization.
Ecuador is on a roll. In 2011 alone, they won the titles of Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss America Latina and Miss Continente Americano.  A powerhouse on the rise? Courtesy of El Comercio and Diario Hoy

Links :
http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-international-2011-returns-to-ecuador/

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/

Ecuador wins Miss Earth 2011

 

Miss Ecuador, 23-year old Olga Alava, was crowned Miss Earth 2011 on December 3rd, during an event held at the University of the Philippines Theatre.  Alava, who was crowned by last year’s winner Nicole Faria from India, is the first Miss Earth titleholder from her country.

Crowned Miss Earth-Air 2011 was Miss Brazil Driely Bennettone; Miss Earth-Water 2011 is Miss Philippines Athena Mae Imperial; and Miss Earth-Fire 2011 is Miss Venezuela, Caroline Medina.

Completing the top 8 were the contestants from Mexico, Crimea, Bosnia Herzegovina and Zimbabwe.

Among the top 16 semi finalists were beauties from Taiwan, Sweden, Paraguay, Thailand, Portugal, Japan, Ukraine and Slovenia.

85 delegates competed in the 11th edition of the Miss Earth competition.

Surprising was the early elimination of Misses India, Puerto Rico and Czech Republic, some of the major local favorites. Miss Taiwan, another top contender, had to settle for a top 16 spot, while the hometown girl, Miss Philippines, went all the way to reach a surprising 3rd place.

The new Miss Earth participated in Hispanic American Queen 2011 (Reina Hispanoamericana) earlier this year, in Bolivia,where she was the 2nd runner-up.

Venezuela placed in Miss Earth for the 7th consecutive year.

Top 4: Philippines (3rd), Ecuador (winner), Brazil (2nd), Venezuela (4th)

Congratulations to the new Miss Earth!

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/ecuador-wins-miss-earth-2011/

Watch Miss Earth 2011 Live Streaming

Watch Miss Earth 2011 Live Streaming this coming December 3, 2011. Another year of beauty and awesomeness, Miss Earth Pageant will crown their very own 11^th title holders. As Nicole Faria of India last year, successfully bagged the spectacular crown and the title of being the Miss Earth 2010 winner; this month of December before the Christmas strikes, one of the 91 gorgeous candidates will follow the footsteps of Nicole and be the woman whom can leave the will of Mother Earth.

Miss Earth 2011 is the 11^th edition of the prestigious Miss Earth Pageant. Mark your calendars and be ready for this flamboyant parade of beauties this December 3, 2011 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City Philippines. The live streaming of the said will be available soon on this webpage [pageantism.com] and also the most awaited replay of the event. Watch Miss Earth 2011 Live Streaming. Among the 91 stunning candidates, which one will make it to end? Meet the Official Candidates of Miss Earth 2011.

The pageant was originally scheduled to be held at the Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, however the pageant organizers decided to move the pageant back to the Philippines due to the massive flooding in Thailand. Miss Earth 2010, Nicole Faria of India will crown her successor at the end of the event. The theme of this year’s Miss Earth edition will be “The Earth is crying. Let the Earth Smile Again!” Who will be the next woman whom stand and bare the crown of Mother Earth?

Links :
http://pageantism.com/2011/11/26/watch-miss-earth-2011-live-streaming/

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 

Prediction Miss Earth 2011

Prediction Miss Earth 2011

1. Czech Republic
2. Sweden
3. Ukraine
4. Venezuela


5. Brazil
6.Turkey
7. India
8. Puerto Rico

9. Mexico
10. Slovenia
11. Paraguay
12. Thailand

13. Panama
14 . Guatemala
15.  Vietnam
16. Chinese Taipe

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/