Time and tide waits for no man. To capture time, treasure every moment in your life and let the time that slowly slips away memorable and worthy to be kept as sweet memories.
Sinetron Doa dan Karunia Episode 3 hingga 74(Episode Akhir) - Dibintangi oleh Dude Harlino, Naysilla Mirdad dan Glenn Alinskie Mulai: 30 September 2009 Hari Tayang : Setiap Hari di RCTI Jam : 18:00 WIB Lagu Tema: Maha Melihat Penyanyi: Opick feat. Amanda Album: Di bawah LangitMu
Dibintangi oleh/Pemain sinetron Doa dan Karunia:
Dude Harlino sebagai Dude Naysilla Mirdad sebagai Nia Glenn Alinskie sebagai Glenn Joy Octaviano Jessica Milla Jurike Prastika Lulu Kurnia Eeng Saptahadi Anwar Fuady Hendra Cipta August Melasz
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Di penghujung episode, Manohara (Manohara) yang menderita kanker rahim kondisinya semakin parah!! Dude (Dude Harlino) dan Rico (Oka Antara) sepakat untuk mengirim Manohara ke Cina untuk berobat. Jessica (Marissa Nasution) akhirnya berhasil membujuk Mano agar mau berobat ke China. Sebelum berangkat ke China…Manohara menginap di rumah Dude, dan tanpa sengaja Mano mendengarkan doa Dude akan kesembuhan Mano!! Mano pun akhirnya menolak untuk pergi ke Cina dan kabur dari rumah Dude.
Kondisi kesehatan Mano sendiri semakin memburuk…keinginannya hanya satu yaitu ingin pergi ke makam Rezky perjalanan Mano menuju ke makam Rezky tidak mulus..karena Pak Alex menyuruh Hadi untuk membunuh Mano. Tapi akhirnya Mano bisa juga pergi ke Bogor, diperjalanan menuju Bogor Mano pingsan untung saja ada seorang gadis yang membantunya!! Mano pun di bawa oleh gadis yang cuma tampak bokong itu dan nama gadis yang menolong Mano itu KARUNIA!!!
Mano berhasil sampai ke makam Rezky dan memberikan persembahan terakhir diatas makam Rezky. Dude dan Rico pun berhasil menemukan Mano disana!! Mano akhirnya meninggal.
Sebelum meninggal…Mano mengatakan pada Dude kalau suatu saat Dude akan menemukan wanita yang pantas buatnya dan wanita itu adalah KARUNIA!! Bilakah agaknya Dude Karunia?? Dan siapakah Karunia?? Apakah Karunia adalah jawaban atas semua Doa-Doa Dude??
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Setelah kematian Manohara, Dude berusaha untuk meneruskan kehidupan biasanya. Daerah tempat memesan Billboard untuk promosi perusahaannya, adalah tempat tinggal seorang pemain figuran yang sotoy bernama Nia. Karena yang memesan adalah orang tajir, demi mengangkat popularitasnya, Nia dengan entengnya memproklamirkan Dude adalah pacarnya. Dude kesal dan mengambil keputusan untuk bertemu dengan Nia. Diperjalanan Dude bertemu dengan seorang gadis baik yang membantu seseorang tanpa tahu sebenarnya gadis itu adalah Nia.
Untuk meringkaskan jalan cerita "Doa dan Karunia" ini mereka berdua saling jatuh cinta antara satu sama lain tanpa Nia tahu siapa sebenarnya Dude itu. Pada suatu hari, Nia mendapat tahu identitas Dude yang sebenarnya. Dia sangat kecewa dan menghilang dari kehidupan Dude. Dude bertemu Nia sedang bersama Rico di Makam Manohara.
Semua memori Dude dan Rico terulang lagi. Dulu mereka bersaing demi mendapatkan cinta Mano, sekarang mereka harus bersaing mendapatkan cinta Nia. Bagaimanakah agaknya kesudahan cerita ini? Kisahnya bersambung...
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Kau yang Maha Pengasih Kau yang Maha Penyayang Kau yang Maha Pelindung PadaMu semua bertekun
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Andai bisa ku mengulang Waktu hilang dan terbuang Andai bisa ku kembali Hapus semua pedih
Andai mungkin aku bisa Kembali ulang segalanya Tapi hidup takkan bisa Meski dengan air mata
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Miss World 2009, the 59th Miss World pageant was held on December 12, 2009 at the Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa where Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia crowned her successor, Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino at the end of this event.
Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino has won the coveted crown as Miss World 2009, triumphing out of 112 beautiful and talented young women in the 59th Miss World Final from Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, City of Gold.
As the final duty in her reign, Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova removed the bejeweled crown to place it on the head of her successor as the new Miss World 2009. Taking up her deserved position on the throne, Miss World 2009 was joined by first runner-up Mexico and second runner-up South Africa
Lost for words amid all the excitement and emotion of the event, Gibraltar distilled her tear-filled feelings into a few poignant words: “My time has come. I am living a dream that I pray will never end.”
India was also announced as the winner of the Miss World Beauty With A Purpose Award for her inspirational charity works.
The glittering two-hour spectacular showcased the beauty and talent of 112 of the World’s most incredible young women, who have spent one month enjoying the wonders of South Africa.
Presenters of the show were China’s leading TV presenter Angela Chow, South African TV host Michelle McLean, and Miss World Event Director Steve Douglas. They were joined on stage by very a special guest from India, former Miss World and Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra.
Entertainment came from South African talent was represented by international stage sensation Umoja. Miss World’s own talent was showcased with jaw-dropping performances by Talent Final winners Canada and Sierra Leone, Korea and Norway. The show was screened around the globe, with many countries taking it live to a massive TV audience.
The Mayor of Johannesburg was also in attendance to see the new Miss World crowned and to receive the thanks of the contestants for helping make their stay in the City of Gold such a memorable one. The Miss World flag was handed over to Vietnam, hosts of Miss World 2010.
Official judges at the Miss World 2009 Final were:
-Julia Morley, Miss World Limited Chairman and Chairman of the Judges -Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000 and Bollywood superstar -Zhang Zi Lin, Miss World 2007. The international face of L’Oreal -Mike Dixon, West End and Broadway award-winner musical director -JJ Schoeman, Leading South African designer -Lindiwe Mahlangu-Kwele, CEO Johannesburg Tourism Company -Graham Cooke, MD World Travel Group -Warren Batchelor, Executive Producer, Miss World 2009
After the Final, the contestants attended the Coronation Gala, where they dined with family and new friends from around the world.
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Miss World 2009: Gibraltar 1st Runner-Up: Mexico 2nd Runner-Up: South Africa 3rd Runner-Up: France 4th Runner-Up: Canada 5th Runner-Up: Panama 6th Runner-Up: Colombia
The Top 7
-Colombia -Panama -Canada -Mexico -Gibraltar -South Africa -France
The Official Top 16
-Japan (Sports Winner) -Canada (Talent Winner) -Sierra Leone (Talent Winner) -Mexico (Top Model Winner) -Gibraltar (Beach Beauty Winner) -India (Beauty with a Purpose Winner) -Korea -Martinique -Colombia -Poland -Brazil -France -Vietnam -Kazakhstan -South Africa -Panama
Semi Finalists: Brazil, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Martinique, Poland, Vietnam
Continental Queens of Beauty
Queen of Europe: Gibraltar Queen of Americas: Mexico Queen of Africa: South Africa Queen of Asia/Oceania: Korea Queen of Caribbean: Barbados
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Name: Kaiane Aldorino Date of Birth: July 8, 1986 (1986-07-08) (age 23) Place of Birth: Gibraltar Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Eye color: Brown Hair color: Brown Title: Miss Gibraltar 2009 (Winner) Miss World 2009 (Winner) Miss World Europe (Winner) Miss World Beach Beauty 2009 (Winner)
Final Results
Miss World 2009
Winner:
Miss World 2009 is MissGibraltar - Kaiane Aldorino
1st runner-up
Miss Mexico - Perla Beltrán
2nd runner-up
South Africa - Tatum Keshwar
3rd runner-up
Miss France - Chloé Mortaud
4th runner-up
Miss Canada - Lena Ma
Top 7 Finalists
Miss Colombia - Daniela Ramos Miss Panama - Nadege Herrera
Top 16 Semifinalists
Miss Brazil - Luciana Bertolini Miss India - Pooja Chopra Miss Japan - Eruza Sasaki Miss Kazakhstan - Dina Nuraliyeva Miss Korea - Kim Joo-ri Miss Martinique - Ingrid Littré Miss Poland - Anna Jamróz Miss Sierra Leone - Mariatu Kargbo Miss Vietnam - Trần Thị Hương Giang
Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino, is crowned Miss World 2009 at the finals pageant in Johannesburg.(Photo: EPA)
Miss Aldorino, 22, said she "had no words" to describe her feelings following her win at a glitzy awards ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa. However she did manage to say she was "really happy".
Miss England, otherwise known as Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge, 22, a soldier in the Royal Anglian Regiment, failed to make it through in the sports heat after spraining her ankle during training.
"I'm sad to say none of us UK girls made it through to the final round, but I never expected to even be here," she said.
"There are a few tears here backstage and some of the girls are not talking to anyone."
L/Cpl Hodge was drafted in to compete in the contest last month after the original Miss England winner Rachel Christie relinquished her title following her arrest over an alleged nightclub brawl.
But the soldier was magnanimous in defeat, praising Miss Aldorino.
She said: "I was so proud to represent England in Miss World in front of two billion viewers; I'm chuffed to bits for Miss Gibraltar, the winner.
"She is a real natural beauty who wasn't expecting to win at all."
She added: "I've enjoyed every minute of it and looking forward to my six months' reign as Miss England when I get back, as I want to use my title to promote the British Army. Well done Gibraltar!"
Also taking part in the finals in Johannesburg were Miss Scotland - Katharine Brown, Miss Wales - Lucy Whitehouse, and Miss Ireland - Laura Patterson.
L/Cpl Hodge, who was first runner-up in the 2009 national contest, was promoted after Miss Christie, 21, stepped down as she wanted to concentrate on clearing her name, the Miss England organisers said.
She was given five weeks' leave from her duties to represent England in South Africa.
Since arriving in Johannesburg she reached the last 20 in the Miss World talent round in the run-up to the final but then suffered the injury.
She explained: "I was so disappointed not to make the final in the sports round as it involved an assault course - I saw that round as my best chance, being a soldier."
After being named Miss England, L/Cpl Hodge told how she hoped her role as an all-action beauty queen would be positive for young people who only saw digitally enhanced models in the media.
She has already served in Iraq but said she was hoping to join comrades on the frontline in Afghanistan after stepping down as Miss England in July next year.
The soldier, whose parents live in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, added: "We are taught in training that we are first and foremost a soldier.
"When I am a soldier I have my hair scraped back and no make-up."
She was given an award by her unit in the Royal Anglian Regiment for her actions during a posting in Basra and has earned the nickname "Combat Barbie" L/Cpl Hodge.
First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta, while Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, was the second runner-up. source: (Thank you and credits to http://www.telegraph.co.uk/)
Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino- the new Miss World 2009
LATEST RESULTS:
Johannesburg, Dec 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) History was created today in Johannesburg, when for the first time ever in the 59 years of the pageant’s history the Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino was crowned the Miss World 2009. The 59th Miss World 2009 had a total of 112 contestants competing for the crown.
The winner Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino looked very pretty in a regal gown that showed off her beautiful body. The brown-eyed Kaiane Aldorino is just 22 years old and her star sign is Cancer. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She is an out-going person who enjoys traveling with her friends and family. She was also crowned as the Miss World Beach Beauty.
During her reign as the Miss World 2009, Kaiane Aldorino will be busy for the next one year traveling and doing social work in different countries. She will also crown the winner of the Miss World 2010 pageant, which is supposed to take place in Vietnam.
The first runner up of the Miss World 2009 is the Mexican beauty Perla Judith Beltrán Acosta. She was born on September 30, 1986. She was born in Culiacan. Her mother is the reason that she started taking part in beauty pageants. Perla Beltrán won the Miss World Top Model fast track event and award. She also got the title of Miss World Americas.
The second runner up of the pageant was none other than the local beauty queen of South Africa Tatum Keshwar. She was born on December 14, 1983 in Durban, South Africa. By profession she is a model, and has her roots in the ethnicities of Black African, White and Indian groups. She studied at the Mowat Park Girls High. Tatum has got a Psychology Degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her hobbies are to do yoga, model, reading and working out in the gym. (source: http://www.thaindian.com)
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Miss World 2009 Crowning moment video clips - The Winner is MissGibraltar - Kaiane Aldorino
*********************************************************************** Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino has won the Miss World crown for 2009, defeating 111 other hopefuls at a glittering ceremony in South Africa.
"Thank you South Africa, this is the most wonderful moment of my life," said a tearful Aldorino, a 22-year-old human resources clerk.
Confetti rained down on the stage as the beauty from the tiny British territory of fewer than 30,000 people accepted the crown in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, on Saturday.
Mexico's Perla Beltran came second, with South African entry Tatum Keshwar taking third place.
African drums, gumboot dancers, choirs and a local pop band performed during the pageant, which was broadcast to an estimated one billion viewers around the world.
"The build up to this event has been phenomenal, the girls have had a time of their lives in South Africa," said Chinese television presenter Angela Chow, who hosted the show.
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Among the disappointed contestants was Miss England, a soldier dubbed "Combat Barbie" by the British media.
Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge, a 22-year-old who has served in Iraq, was granted leave from the military for the one-month tour of South Africa, where before the live broadcast the contestants competed in sports, a talent showcase, and of course the swimsuit competition.
Also losing out was Miss Indonesia, Kerenina Sunny Halim, who was the subject of a last-minute legal battle with a South African weekly that reported on her public comments about her ties to an American religious cult.
According to a report by the weekly Mail and Guardian, Halim belongs to The Family International, which has been mired in child and sexual abuse allegations by former members.
The 23-year-old Halim told the Jakarta Globe she's a member of the church, for which she did humanitarian work after the Asian tsunami in 2004, the Mail and Guardian said.
Organisers lost a court battle to quash the story early on Saturday.
"This was a blatant attempt by Miss World Ltd to intimidate us by threatening damages running into hundreds of millions of pounds sterling," said Mail and Guardian editor Nic Dawes.
"I have offered the pageant organisers right of reply in our newspaper and on our website, which they have yet to take up," said Dawes.
But organisers didn't let the incident affect the glittering ceremony, where reigning Miss World Ksenia Sukhinova, 22, from Russia handed over the crown.
Organisers say the title pays recognition to beauty queens who have made a difference in people's lives through charitable works in their home countries.
"Charity work is integral to the Miss World ethos and part of the brief to contenders in each country is that they volunteer their time or fundraise for charity," said pageant owner Julia Morley.
In 1951, Sweden's Kiki Hakansson became the first Miss World; then-unknown Halle Berry represented America in 1986 and became a runner-up before going on to become an Oscar-winning actress.
Venezuela and India have produced the most Miss Worlds, with five title holders each.
Latest News on December 11, 2009
Finalists for Beauty with a Purpose Announced
Barbados, Guatemala and India were today announced as the Beauty With A Purpose finalists. The winner will be announced tomorrow during the liveshow and go through to the Miss World Semi-Final and last sixteen of the competition. Beauty With A Purpose was introduced by Julia Morley more than 25 years ago and since then more than $400 million have been raised in it’s name in support of children’s charities across the globe.
The special annual award programme singles out and recognises the Miss World contestant who has shown, through charitable works, to have made a real difference to people in need in her homeland. Charity work is integral to the Miss World ethos and part of the brief to contenders in each country is that they volunteer their time or fundraise for charity.
Former Miss World and Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra will appear before an estimated global TV audience of one billion when she takes to the stage as very special guest at the 59th Miss World Final 2009, on Saturday 12 December.
The glittering two-hour spectacular from Gallagher Convention Centre in the City of Gold, Johannesburg.will showcase the beauty and talent of 112 of the World’s most incredible young women, who have spent one month enjoying the wonders of South Africa.
Presenters of the show will be China’s leading TV presenter Angela Chow and South African TV host Michelle McLean. They will be joined by special guest from India, former Miss World Priyanka Chopra, who won the Miss World crown in 2000 and has now established herself as one of the leading actresses in Bollywood.
The show will be screened around the globe, with many countries taking it live to a massive TV audience. Broadcasters include United States (E! TV), India (Zee TV, Hindi and English language versions), South Africa (SABC3), China (CCTV2), and Russia (CTC).
As well as showcasing the 112 contestants, the live broadcast will feature exciting presentations by South African and international artists, as well as some of the contestants’ own talent performances, including Canada and Sierra Leone who jointly won the recent Miss World Talent Show.
A look at Saturday’s Election
16 Beauties will advance to the next round of competition when the group of 112 contestants is reduced, and the hosts will announce to the world which lucky girls will continue in the quest for the Miss World 2009 title. These 16 beauties have been chosen as follow:
Top 10 Finalists chosen by the panel of judges (during the week, the judges had the opportunity to meet all contestants during a private interview),
Plus the 6 winners of the Fast-Track events, completing the 16 Semi Finalists.
-Sports (Japan) -Talent (Canada and Sierra Leone) -Beach Beauty (Gibraltar) -Top Model (Mexico) -Beauty with a Purpose winner (to be announced during the Final).
The judges will take another look at the 16 semi finalists and then will decide on the Top 7 lucky beauties who will compete for the crown. December 10, 2009: Photocall with Miss World contestants
A group of Miss World contestants took part during a press photocall at the Gallagher Convention Center on Thursday, to promote the upcoming Miss World 2009 final to be held this Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa. 112 women participated in the 5-week beauty festival which included visits to about 8 different cities.
LATEST NEWS: DECEMBER 10,2009 ON 59TH MISS WORLD 2009 PAGEANT
Today the 112 Miss World contestants are being interviewed by the official panel of judges. In addition to the 6 fast-track winners, only 10 other beauties will make it to the semi-finals. Good luck to all! (Source:GB Photo/C.Kuntz) Contestants having fun in Johannesburg
There is a great atmosphere around the place at the moment as contestants’ family and friends have begun arriving in Johannesburg, the City of Gold, ahead of the final on Saturday night. There will be fantastic support for this year’s finalists as they prepare for the big night.
Before the rehearsals for Saturday started this week, contestants have had a chance to enjoy themselves and take in the magnificent city hosting this year’s final. This included outings to sample some of the best restaurants and nightlife and trips to local attractions such as Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. Photos courtesy Joburg Tourism
It’s Christmas time for Miss World contestants! by Christian Kuntz
Last Monday night the 112 Miss World delegates had the chance to relax and have some fun in the 2009 Miss World Christmas party. They danced, sang, took photos and enjoyed themselves, recharging their batteries for hours and hours of rehearsals which will come next.
Three Misses World attended yesterday’s dinner: Ksenia Sukhinova, 2008, Zhang Zi-lin, 2007, and Linor Abargil, 1998. Linor spoke to the girls about the importance of “Beauty With a Purpose” and sang a song she composed which talks about mothers who could not be with their daughters in the most difficult moments of their lives.
Linor, as many already know, was raped before she became Miss World. “I want every woman to know that they should look for the support of their dear ones in such difficult situations, it’s very important”, she said.
Some tidbits about yesterday night’s event…
Miss India hurt her foot and went to the ball in a wheelchair. Her fans shouldn’t worry: it’s nothing serious, and she should not have any problems to compete;
Miss Brazil also felt sick during the day (she had a high fever) and made a late arrival at dinner. She’s feeling much better now;
Miss Spain has a striking resemblance with Lupita Jones, Miss Universe 1991 and today the national director of Miss Mexico;
Nationals directors from the Bahamas, Poland, Kenya, Kazakhstan, and several other countries have also arrived in Johannesburg to give support to their contestants;
Some girls who were previously unnoticed looked radiant and could easily pull a surprise on Saturday night. The ones who come to mind at this time are Czech Republic, Bahamas, Gibraltar, Bolivia, Russia, Kenya, Slovenia, Peru, Croatia, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Aruba, Serbia (possibly the most vibrant and congenial!), Netherlands, Ethiopia, Namibia, Romania (what a smile!), and Turkey. It’s really a strong year and an open game at this time!
I finally had a chance to see Miss Puerto Rico from a close distance, and I must say she looks like a princess! She is indeed a strong contender here;
* Favorites who are still running strong: Belgium, Brazil, France (incredible poise!), Malaysia, Mexico, Panama (she looks even more impressive in person), Puerto Rico (as mentioned above), Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa (what a natural and elegant beauty!), and Vietnam;
Eye on the very unique beauties from Jamaica and Martinique! They could pull a surprise;
Some candidates I still have to see: Italy, USA, Norway, New Zealand, Greece, Slovakia, Trinidad & Tobago. Only then I will be able to comment…
Yesterday’s event was hosted by Steve Douglas, who did a great job bringing fun and quality entertainment to the party. They girls really enjoyed it.
Tickets for Miss World 2009 Final go on Sale
The Miss World 2009 Telecast will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Hall 2, on Saturday, December 12th at 5:00 pm local time (10:00 am EST, 3:00 pm Greenwich). Witness the coronation of a new Miss World titleholder, live from Johannesburg, South Africa!
First impressions from Miss World 2009 by Christian Kuntz
I arrived in Johannesburg for my first Miss World finals experience on Sunday, and it looks like this city and this country breathe the upcoming World Cup! Taxi drivers, people at the hotel, everyone has an opinion about the first World Cup to be held in the African continent, and I was told by more than a couple of South Africans, “I hope South Africa and Brazil will meet in the final”. As a Brazilian national, I hope so too!
I got to the hotel where the contestants are staying late in the afternoon. While most delegates were rehearsing at closed doors, others were outside waiting for their time to be called in. They were either inside the building, seating on the floor, or in tables at the outside bar area, chatting, checking their e-mails and internet news, listening to music on their I-pods or simply resting.
One of the favorites, Miss Mexico, was accompanied by her parents and fans, who came all the way from Mexico to give her support. Perla is very tall, poised, and looks more beautiful in person than she does on photos or videos. She is indeed a strong candidate.
Candidates from the former Yugoslavia were all seating together in a table outside. Miss Macedonia is unquestionably one of the sexiest girls around, but the candidate who clearly stood out in that group was Miss Serbia. She seems extroverted and looks amazing in person. Miss Serbia shinnes and could be a surprise next Saturday.
One of my personal favorites, Miss Barbados, was just as stunning as I expected her to be. She was wearing sunglasses, eating a lollypop and using her laptop. Gorgeous, in my opinion so far ‘the one to beat’.
Russia looks cool and relaxed, I liked her. Miss Netherlands is just incredible, a mixture of former Miss Universe Justine Pasek and supermodel Cindy Crawford. Miss Martinique has lots a style, she is not your regular beauty queen, which is awesome. Canada is very elegant, her photos are deceiving, I was surprised. Australia is another positive surprise: tall and quite beautiful.
Another girl who has a stunning face but hasn’t been much noticed, is Miss Albania. Eye on her.
Miss Scotland, who did well in most fast-track events, resembles Tatana Kucharova, Miss World 2006, but taller. She should place.
Miss Venezuela, who spent some time talking to Osmel Souza, is very tall and has an impressive overall figure.
Miss Brazil looks as amazing as usual, and she told me that this has been the experience of her life so far, even though she lost a piece of luggage when traveling from London to Abu Dhabi. Miss Angola, her roommate, is a pretty woman.
I also saw Luxembourg, Sri Lanka, Colombia, Argentina, the Philippines, and a bunch of other girls I did not recognize .
The family party will take place later today, and it will be a good chance to have a better look on this fabulous group of Miss World beauties.
A few national directors, including Osmel Souza from Venezuela, Ernesto Paz from Peru, and Henrique Fontes from Brazil, are already in South Africa. Lupita Jones from Mexico should be arriving soon;
When Miss World candidates had to visit the Johannesburg soccer stadium, they were asked to wear tennis shoes. Miss Puerto Rico was the only one came down wearing high heels. She was told by her chaperone to go back to her room and change, which she finally did after trying to convince her otherwise; Miss Puerto Rico leads all betting houses lists of favorites;
In Cape Town, Misses Australia, Angola and Brazil had their rooms invaded by a baboon! Miss Angola was so scared that she left her room half-naked and screaming for help! In the end they all had a good laugh with it…
Visit to FNB Soccer City in Soweto
The contestants are back in Johannesburg and on Sunday, they visited the FNB Soccer City paying tribute to the host grounds of the FIFA World Cup 2010.
Soccer City, sometimes referred to as the FNB Stadium, is a stadium located in the Soweto area of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located next to the South African Football Association headquarters (SAFA House) where both the FIFA offices and the Local Organising Committee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is housed.
A football-specific stadium, the FNB Stadium currently has a capacity of 94,700, the largest in Africa. Most of the largest football events in South Africa are played at the FNB. Soweto and the National Exhibition Centre in Nasrec are nearby.
The Fan Fest project for the 2010 World Cup was launched in Cape Town last thursday by Fifa president Joseph Blatter. Following the success of the idea at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the nine host cities decided to replicate the idea here, starting with a star-studded event in Cape Town that took in the World Cup draw in the city.
The first stop for this year’s Miss World finalists, after arriving back in Joburg, was the city’s zoo. The ladies threw a party for 300 local children from day care centres and orphanages. Both the contestants and children had a great time as they played games, sang songs and took pictures together. After lunch they said goodbye and the Miss World finalists signed autographs for their new friends.
The Johannesburg Zoo was established in 1904, and it has traditionally been owned and operated by the City of Johannesburg. However, it has recently been turned into a corporation and registered as a Section 21 non-profit organisation.
This zoo is dedicated to the accommodation, enrichment, husbandry, and medical care of wild animals, and houses approximately 3000 different species. It is one of the few places in the world with white lions (a separate species: the white lions are not albinos), and has had considerable success in their breeding; these are more sought after than tawny lions by other zoos.
The Johannesburg Zoo is also the only zoo in South Africa to have successfully bred Siberian Tigers, the largest cats in the world. “Twist” the male Siberian, weighs 320 kg, and is the father of all the Siberian Tigers to be found in South Africa. Max the gorilla was probably the Zoo’s best known resident. Photos courtesy Joburg Tourism.
The 112 contestants of Miss World 112 attended the FIFA Fan Fest Draw, attended by over 100,000 people who gathered at Long Street in Cape Town to witness the fate of their favorite teams during the upcoming World Cup to take place in June 2010.
Musicians entertained the audience while the official FIFA Tournament draw was taking place with celebrities like Charlize Theron and David Beckham.
All nine South African Host Cities as well as Berlin, London, Mexico City, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome and Sydney were today unveiled as locations for the FIFA Fan Fest™, the official public viewing events of football’s flagship tournament. Millions of fans are expected to watch the matches live at these events and experience the unique FIFA World Cup™ ambiance in these outdoor venues. Entrance to FIFA Fan Fests is free, with all 64 matches to be broadcast on giant screens in a safe and secure environment.
Official public viewing events were first launched by FIFA in 2006 as part of the official programme under the name “Fan Fests”. During June/July 2006, more than 18 million fans gathered at the 12 official events and transformed Germany into one of the greatest fan parties of all times.
Fashion Show at One and Only Resort, Cape Town
While counting down the days for the FIFA World Cup 2010 Tournament Draw on Friday, the 112 contestants of Miss World 2009 took part in a special afternoon at the One and Only Resort in Cape Town. On Thursday, they had a special Fashion Show and Gala with local authorities and celebrities. The beauties will return to Johannesburg on Monday for the final leg of the contest. Photos Courtesy Joburg Tourism.
The tour continues: First London, then Abu Dhabi; then Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Durban, a 2-day safari and now Cape Town, for the FIFA World Cup Tournament Draw. The 112 contestants of Miss World 2009 are living an unique experience. On Wednesday night, they were welcomed during an special event held at Moyo restaurant, located on the world-famous Spier wine state just outside of Cape Town. Photos courtesy Joburg Tourism.
Contestants visit Lion Park
After a 2-day unforgettable Safari at the Legends Golf and Safari Lodge, the contestants made a brief stop in Johannesburg to then proceed to Cape Town. During this stop, 28 contestants visited the Lion Park where they had an amazing experience with wild animals. Photos courtesy Joburg Tourism.
On day 2 the Miss World girls split into groups.They went to the Pedi Village, where they saw Lion cubs, cheetahs and meercats.They then had lunch and in the afternoon went to test their golfing abilities, and took putting lessons. There were puttuing competitions. They were then entetained by a bird of prey display and got to hold some of the birds. Photos courtesy of Joburg Tourism.
The 112 contestats continued their 2-day safari with a special event: On Sunday evening there was a dinner and the girls were entertained by African dancers and musicians. They were then all given an african drum and had a short drumming lesson, before they played themselves. Photos courtesy JoBurg Tourism.
Contestants head to 2-day Safari in the African wild
Miss World contestant’s spent two days at Legend Safari Resort and got to experience the wild African bush in this luxury golf resort. The 22,000 hectare game reserve has the ‘Big Five’ and is in Waterberg Biosphere. The contestants spent the days on safari seeing animals in the wild as well as getting up close with some of the younger animals reared on the reserve. Photos Courtesy JoBurg Tourism
Schedule of Events in December 2009
Tue Dec. 1, 2009: Blue Train to Cape Town Thu Dec. 3, 2009: World Family Picnic Fri Dec. 4, 2009: FIFA World Cup Draw Sat Dec. 5, 2009: Return to Johannesburg Thu Dec. 10, 2009: License Holders Meeting Sat Dec. 12, 2009: Miss World 2009 FINALS Dec. 14-15, 2009: Departures
THE FINAL RESULT: MEXICO’s Anagabriela Espinoza has just been crowned Miss International 2009
Special awards
Miss Friendship: Wang Qian (China) Miss Photogenic: Seo Eun-mi (Korea) Best National Costume: Kenia Andrade (Honduras) Mobile Beauty: Aileen Yapp (USA) Miss Internet Beauty: Catalina Stascu (Moldova)
Anagabriela Espinoza Profile/Biodata:
Birth name: Anagabriela Espinoza Marroquín Birthdate: April 18, 1988 (1988-04-18) (age 21) Birthplace: Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico Heigh: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Eye color: Light brown Hair color: Brown Titles: Miss Mexico World 2008; Miss Mexico International 2009; Miss World 2008 (semi-finalist); Miss International 2009 (winner)
Anagabriela Espinoza Marroquín (born April 18, 1988 in Monterrey, Nuevo León) is a Mexican model who won the 2009 Miss International pageant on November 28, 2009 in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
At the age of nineteen, Anagabriela Espinoza competed against thirty-three other contestants in the national pageant Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2007, held in on October 5, 2007 in Manzanillo, Colima[1], where she obtained second place and the right to compete in the 58th Miss World pageant held in Johannesburg, South Africa.[2] Espinoza won the Miss World Beach Beauty fast track event, thus automatically giving her a semifinal spot in the final competition of Miss World 2008.
A year later, Anagabriela Espinoza was chosen to represent Mexico in Miss International 2009. She became the second Mexican to win that title, just two years after Priscila Perales' victory in 2007.
Miss Mexico, Anagabriela Espinoza, has won the 49th Miss International beauty pageant held in Chengdu on Saturday. The 1st runner-up was Miss Korea, Eun Mi Seo, while the 2nd runner-up was Miss United Kingdom, Chloe Beth Morgan. Congratulations to all the winners! (CNS Photo) (Thank you and credits to http://en.wikipedia.org, http://www.globalbeauties.com and all sources for the information and pictures)
*********************************************************************** Miss Worlds 2009 Events Results:
Miss Canada,Lena Ma and Miss Sierra Leone, Mariatu Kargbo are the winners of winner of the Miss World Talent Fast Track in Johannesburg on 22/11/09
The judges who had the difficult task of choosing the winner of the Miss World Talent Fast Track in Johannesburg on November 22nd decided to declare a tie and give the award to joint winners: Miss Canada (Lena Ma) and Miss Sierra Leone ( Mariatu Kargbo) were both announced as winners of the competition and are now fast-tracked into the Miss World 2009 top 20 Semi Finals.
2nd place went to Miss Korea, while 3rd and 4th places went to Miss Norway and Miss Australia, respectively.
The other finalists were the contestants from Bahamas, Barbados, Georgia, Suriname, Mauritius, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Guyana, Gibraltar, Serbia, Thailand, Spain, Indonesia, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Lebanon, Albania and Zimbabwe.
*********************************************************************** Sports Fast Track Winner is from Japan
Miss Japan, Eruza Sasaki, became the winner of the Miss World Sports Fast Track Event held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Football Stadium in Port Elizabeth. Sasaki beat 111 other women at this competition which reunited various sports disciplines like soccer and track and field.
Third place (Bronze) went to Miss Hungary, while Second Place (Silver) went to Miss Jamaica. And of course, 1st place and the Gold medal went to Japan.
By winning this award, Miss Japan automatically advances to the Top 15 semi finalists at the big Miss World 2009 finale on December 12th. And she also breaks a dry spell: The last time Japan placed in the Miss World Semi Finals was in 1981. Source: Thank you and credits to http://www.globalbeauties.com
November 5 to November 7: Contestants Arrivals and Registration in London, United Kingdom.
November 7: Photo Shoot.
November 8: 16th World Travel Awards, JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, Contestants will present awards to the winners.
November 9: Miss World Charity Gala, JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel.
November 10: Contestants depart to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
November 15: Contestants depart to Johannesburg, South Africa.
November 17: Miss World Sportswoman 2009 Finals, Winner fast tracked to the semifinals.
November 18: Miss World Golf Competition.
November 22: Contestants depart to Durban, South Africa and stay at the Zimbali Resort Area.
November 24: Miss World Beach Beauty 2009 Finals, Winner fast tracked to the semifinals.
November 25: Contestants depart to Johannesburg, South Africa.
November 28: Miss World Top Model 2009 Finals. Winner fast tracked to the semifinals.
November 29: Contestants go to the Entabeni Safari Conservancy.
December 1: Contestants depart to Cape Town, South Africa on the Blue Train.
December 4: 2010 FIFA World Cup 2010 draw.
December 5: Contestants depart to Johannesburg, South Africa
December 6: Miss World Talent 2009 Finals. Winner fast tracked to the semifinals.
December 10: National Directors Meeting.
*********************************************************************** Miss World 2009 contestants biography/profile
ALBANIA
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Name : Armina MEVLANI Age : 18 Height : 170 Languages : Albanian, English, Spanish & Italian
BIOGRAPHY
Armina is studying philosophy at university and has an ambition to work in politics. She enjoys dancing aerobics and writing. Her motto is “In a moment everything can change
ANGOLA
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Name : Nadia SILVA Age : 21 Height : 175 Languages : Portuguese
BIOGRAPHY
Nadia grew up in Cabinda, North Angola and after finishing her degree her ambition is to become a TV presenter. Her hobbies include volleyball and dancing and she cites her special talent as singing. Nadia is the eldest of six siblings. Her favourite food is fish and her proudest moment was being accepted into university. Her favourite music is R’n’B and she has a dog named Bibi.
ARGENTINA
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Name : Evelyn Lucia MANCHÓN ALBALAT Age : 23 Height : 176 Languages : Spanish, French & English
BIOGRAPHY
Evelyn has recently completed a degree in natural sciences and is now studying to become a certified public accountant. Her hobbies include knitting, going to the gym and reading. Her special talent is cooking and she enjoys dancing the tango. Evelyn’s favourite food is fillet steak and her favourite music is pop. Her personal motto is “Nothing is impossible, you just have to try”.
ARUBA
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Name : Nuraisa Carelys HISPIER Age : 24 Height : Languages : Papiamentes, Dutch, English & Spanish
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AUSTRIA
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Name : Anna HAMMEL Age : 22 Height : 170 Languages : German & English
BIOGRAPHY
Anna is currently studying for a diploma in economics and administration after graduating from high school. Her hobbies include playing piano and show dancing for which she was named as European champion for 2009.
AUSTRALIA
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Name : Sophie LAVERS Age : 24 Height : 176 Languages : English & some Japanese
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BAHAMAS
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Name : Joanna BROWN Age : 18 Height : 183 Languages : English & Creole
BIOGRAPHY
Joanna has recently graduated from high school with a special honours diploma and her ambition is to become a broadcast journalist. Her hobbies include writing poetry, debating and drama performances and she enjoys sports such as volleyball, basketball and dance. She has won a national award for singing and her favourite food is Chinese.
BARBADOS
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Name : Leah MARVILLE Age : 23 Height : 173 Languages : English & basic Spanish
BELARUS
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Name : Yulia SINDZEYEVA Age : 22 Height : Languages :
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BELGIUM
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Name : Zeynep SEVER Age : 20 Height : 178 Languages : French, Dtuch, Turkish & English
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BELIZE
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Name : Norma Laticia LARA Age : 21 Height : 170 Languages : English & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Norma is studying medicine at university and has ambitions to become a paediatrician. She enjoys swimming dancing and playing beach volleyball. She once worked as a columnist on a local paper as a voice for teenagers. She loves animals and has three dogs, a Poodle, a German Shepherd and a Rottweiler. Norma’s motto is “Faith moves mountains”.
BOLIVIA
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Name : Flavia Fernanda FOIANINI ARZABE Age : 20 Height : 176 Languages : Spanish, English & Italian
BIOGRAPHY
Flavia was born and raised in Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s largest city. She is currently studying industrial design and her dream is to run her own interior design company. Apart from designing furniture, Flavia’s other pastimes include jet skiing, motorcycling and horse riding. She describes herself as cheerful and charismatic and her personal motto is “Never look backwards or give up, always continue with your head held high”.
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
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Name : Andrea SARAC Age : 17 Height : 176 Languages : Serbian & English
BIOGRAPHY
Andrea’s lifelong ambition is to become an actress. As well as acting, her hobbies include dancing, singing and writing poetry. Andrea often draws inspiration from Serbian poet Aleksa Šantic, and her favourite novel, “Bridge on the Drina” by Ivo Andrić. She enjoys choreographing dances to pop and R’n’B music, particularly to songs by her favourite artists Beyonce and Rhianna. Her favourite food is salad and she adores sweets. Andrea cites “Discipline, hard work and strength can get you wherever you want to be” as her personal motto.
BOTSWANA
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Name : Sumaiyah MAROPE Age : 23 Height : 175 Languages : Setswana & English
BIOGRAPHY
Sumaiyah comes from Ramotswa, a small village in the South East of Botswana and is the eldest child in a family of three sisters. She is currently studying marketing management and wants to run a marketing agency in the future. She is a keen sportswoman playing softball, netball, volleyball and athletics, racing in the 100m event. Her special talents are drama and dancing and her personal motto is “No matter what the world throws at you, just take it and keep on smiling”.
BRAZIL
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Name : Luciana Bertolini REIS Age : 24 Height : 176 Languages : Portuguese & English
BIOGRAPHY
Luciana comes from Belo Horizonte in the South East of Brazil and lives with her dog, Beethoven. She is in her third year of university studying journalism and wants to work in television after she graduates. Her favourite music is Brazilian pop and her favourite food is Japanese. The proudest moment of her life was the day she was accepted into university and she cites “Value the truth above all else” as her personal motto.
BULGARIA
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Name : Antonia PETROVA Age : 25 Height : 180 Languages : Bulgarian, Russian, Italian & English
BIOGRAPHY
Antonia is currently studying for a masters degree in International economic relations. Her goal is to eventually become a politician or a lawyer, using her education to help solve other people’s problems. Her hobbies include Bulgarian national dance, painting and singing. Antonia describes herself as ambitious, punctual and responsible and her personal motto is “I do not plan, I act”.
CANADA
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Name : Lena Yanbing MA Age : 22 Height : 179 Languages : English, French & Mandarin
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CHINA PR
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Name : Sheng YU Age : 22 Height : 174 Languages :
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COLOMBIA
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Name : Daniela RAMOS LALINDE Age : 21 Height : 175 Languages : Spanish & English
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COSTA RICA
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Name : Angie ALFORO LORIA Age : 18 Height : 174 Languages : Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
COTE D'IVOIRE
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Name : Dacoury Rosine GNAGO Age : 21 Height : 170 Languages : French
BIOGRAPHY
Dacoury has a degree in economics and her ambition is to become a banker. Her hobbies include singing and dancing and her favourite food is chicken and fries. Her motto is “Help those less fortunate than you”
CROATIA
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Name : Ivana VASILJ Age : 20 Height : Languages :
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CURACAO
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Name : Chantelle TOMASSEN Age : 24 Height : 181 Languages : English, Dutch & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Chantelle is studying for a masters degree in pharmacy on the tropical island of Curacao. Her ambition is to gain experience in the field and eventually have her own organisation that distributes medicine to those in need. She loves cooking and her favourite dish is seafood gumbo. Chanteele’s personal motto is “Quitters never win and winners never quit”.
CYPRUS
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Name : Chrystalla TSIALI Age : 19 Height : 169 Languages : Greek & English
BIOGRAPHY
Chrystalla grew up in Larnaka on the South coast of Cyprus. She is currently in college but plans to join the police force when she finishes her studies. She loves animals and owns four cats and three dogs. Her favourite meal is salad and she describes herself as a friendly, happy and hospitable person. Chrystalla’s personal motto is “Everything in life is a risk, so just be yourself”.
CZECH REPUBLIC
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Name : Aneta VIGNEROVA Age : 22 Height : 180 Languages : Czech & English
BIOGRAPHY
Aneta is from Havirov in Czech Republic. Hobbies include swimming and singing. She has a brother and a sister. Her favourite food is pizza. “Live life to the full” is her personal motto.
DENMARK
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Name : Nadia Ulbjerg PEDERSON Age : 25 Height : 174 Languages : German, Swedish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Nadia is an undergraduate student of language and business and plans to further her studies with a masters degree in law. Hobbies include swimming, running, yoga and singing. Her favourite food is Mexican. Nadia’s motto is “Never give up on the things you believe in.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Ana Rita CONTRERAS SOSA Age : 25 Height : 168 Languages : Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese & French
BIOGRAPHY
Ana has a degree in architecture and is now working as the manager of a design studio. Hobbies include horse riding and salsa dancing. Her favourite dish is homemade soup and she has a pet dog and a parrot. Her personal motto is “Live everyday as if it is your last”.
ECUADOR
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Gabriela Maria ULLOA QUIŃONES Age : 22 Height : 180 Languages : Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Gabriella is at university studying to be a journalist. Her hobbies include reading, playing volleyball and dancing to Ecuadorian rhythms. She enjoys typical Ecuadorian food and has a pet cat. She describes herself as hardworking and competitive.
EGYPT
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Name : Samah SHALABY Age : 23 Height : 174 Languages : Arabic & English
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Samah has a degree in economics and is now working as a banker. Her hobbies include painting, acting and playing the oriental drum. She enjoys sports, particularly archery and fitness training. Her motto is “Satisfaction is our real pleasure”.
EL SALVADOR
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Name : Elena Isabella TEDESCO BARDI Age : 18 Height : 165 Languages : Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese & French
BIOGRAPHY
ENGLAND
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Name : Katrina Hodge Age : 22 Height : 180 Languages :
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ETHIOPIA
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Name : Lula Gezu WELDEGEBRIEL Age : 22 Height : Languages :
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FINLAND
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Name : Sanna Anniina KANKAANPAA Age : 23 Height : 173 Languages : Finnish, English, Swedish
BIOGRAPHY
FRANCE
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Name : Chloe MORTAUD Age : 20 Height : 180 Languages : French, English & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Chloe is currently studying for a degree in International Business and her lifelong ambition is to manage a luxury hotel. She loves to read with historical and popular novels her favourites. She enjoys classical and R’n’B music and her favourite food is Asian. Chloe also enjoys ballet, jazz and hip-hop dancing. She describes herself as tolerant and open minded and her personal motto is “Don’t worry, be happy”.
GEORGIA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Tsira SUKNIDZE Age : 19 Height : 182 Languages : English, French & Russian
BIOGRAPHY
Tsira is at university and her ambition is to become a successful lawyer when she graduates. Hobbies include singing, dancing, playing piano and aerobics. Her favourite music is classical and jazz. Tsira’s motto is “Say what you mean, mean what you say and do what you promise to do”.
GERMANY
PERSONAL INFORMATION Name : Stefanie PEECK Age : 22 Height : 172 Languages : German & English
BIOGRAPHY
Stefanie is from a picturesque city in Northern Germany. She is working as a photographer and would like to build her own business. She has a cat called Liah and a dog called Anka. Her favourite food is cordon-blue with fried potatoes. Her motto is “Live life without regrets”.
GHANA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Mawuse APPEA Age : 23 Height : 180 Languages : English & French
BIOGRAPHY
Mawuse has a degree in psychology and theatre arts. She is working as an executive director at a charity for hepatitis sufferers. Hobbies include dancing, swimming and writing poetry. Mawuse enjoys classical music and her favourite food is Indian and Chinese. Her personal motto is “Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values”.
GIBRALTAR
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Kaiane ALDORINO Age : 23 Height : 174 Languages : English & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Kaiane is currently working as an administrative clerk and her hobbies include netball and training in the gym. She has been dancing since a very young age and her proudest moment was representing her country in the World Dance Championships in Riesa, Germany. She describes herself as confident, determined and caring and her personal motto is “Live each moment to the full and appreciate everything in life”.
GREECE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Alkisti ANYFANTI Age : 23 Height : 176 Languages : Greek & English
BIOGRAPHY
Alkisti studied physiotherapy in technical college and has ambition to be a successful career woman in this field. She enjoys playing tennis and traditional Greek dancing. Her favourite food is mousaka and she enjoys listening to Greek music. Alkisti describes herself as ambitious, positive and open minded and her personal motto is “No regrets”.
GUADELOUPE
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Name : Beatrice BLAISE Age : 20 Height : Languages :
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GUATEMALA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Alida Maria BOER REYES Age : 24 Height : 175 Languages : Spanish, English & Russian
BIOGRAPHY
GUYANA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Kaierouann Imarah Shaade Kensha RADIX Age : 24 Height : 165 Languages : English, Spanish & French
BIOGRAPHY
Kaierouann is studying international relations and politics at university and plans to work for a non-governmental organisation with an interest in human rights. She enjoys scuba diving, swimming and tap dancing. Her favourite food is duck curry with roti. Kaierouann’s motto is “When opportunity knocks, always be prepared”.
HONDURAS
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Name : Blaise Masey ALVARADO Age : 20 Height : Languages :
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HONG KONG CHINA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Sin Ting LAU Age : 23 Height : 160 Languages : Chinese & English
BIOGRAPHY
Sin Ting gained a degree in Economics and currently works as an analyst in the banking industry. Her future ambition is to become a successful performing artist. Her hobbies include singing and salsa dancing whilst her favourite music is pop and jazz. Her favourite foods are sushi, foie gras and ice cream and her personal motto is “Don’t worry, be happy”.
HUNGARY
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Name : Orsolya SERDULT Age : 21 Height : Languages :
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ICELAND
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Gudrun Dogg RUNARSDOTTIR Age : 18 Height : 184 Languages : Icelandic, English & Danish
BIOGRAPHY
INDIA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Pooja CHOPRA Age : 24 Height : 173 Languages : English, Bengali & Marathi
BIOGRAPHY
Pooja recently graduated from university with a degree in commerce, advertising and marketing. Her pastimes include learning to ballroom dance, playing badminton and skating. Pooja loves to travel and plans to learn to speak Spanish, Italian and Chinese so she can visit new countries and experience new cultures. Her special talent is acting and her dream job would be to become an actress in the Indian cinema world. Pooja’s personal motto is “Never let failure get to your heart or success to your head”.
INDONESIA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Kerenina HALIM Age : 23 Height : 167 Languages : Indonesian, English, Chinese, French & Spanish
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IRELAND
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Laura PATTERSON Age : 19 Height : 176 Languages : English
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ISRAEL
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Adi RUDNITZKY Age : 20 Height : 170 Languages : Hebrew, English & French
BIOGRAPHY
Brought up in Israel’s largest city, Tel-Aviv, Adi’s ambition is to study economics and become a marketing manager. Her favourite hobby is dancing, which she has been doing for 6 years. Adi enjoys listening to hip-hop music and her favourite book is “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne. Her personal motto is “Love yourself and you will be loved by others”.
ITALY
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Alice TATICCHI Age : 19 Height : 184 Languages : Italian & English
BIOGRAPHY
Alice grew up in Perugia, central Italy. She is currently a student studying science and economics and cites her special talent as being a skilled mathematician. Her favourite sport is volleyball and she also enjoys playing the piano. If she could eat only one food for the rest of her life it would be pizza as she loves Italian cuisine. Alice’s personal motto is “Carpe Diem. Everything in your life has a reason”.
JAMAICA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Kerrie Simone BAYLIS Age : 21 Height : 177 Languages : English
BIOGRAPHY
JAPAN
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Eruza SASAKI Age : 20 Height : 174 Languages : Japanese & English
BIOGRAPHY
Eruza grew up in Okinawa, Southern Japan and she has fond memories of the traditional festival held there every year. She loves Japanese food but also has a sweet tooth, especially for apple pies! Her goal is to become a sports journalist when she finishes her studies. Eruza describes herself as cheerful, full of energy and her personal motto is “Never give up and keep a happy smile”.
KAZAKHSTAN
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Dina NURALIYEVA Age : 24 Height : 172 Languages : Kazakh, Russian & English
BIOGRAPHY
KENYA
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Name : Fiona Yiagi KONCHELLAH Age : 20 Height : Languages : Kiswahili, English & Maasai
BIOGRAPHY
KOREA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Joori KIM Age : 21 Height : 173 Languages : Korean, Russian & English
BIOGRAPHY
Joori graduated from the Bolshoi Ballet School and works as a freelance ballerina. Her ambition is to become a diplomat. Hobbies include golf, horse-riding and swimming. Her favourite food is kimchi stew. Joori is skilled at playing the Gayageum, a twelve string Korean harp.
LATVIA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Leva LASE Age : 21 Height : 172 Languages : Latvian, English, Danish, Russian, German and Fren
BIOGRAPHY
Ieva is studying International economic and commercial diplomacy and her future ambition is to be an ambassador. Her hobbies include horse riding, snowboarding and water skiing. Ieva enjoys music especially playing the piano and reed pipes but also singing and folk dancing. Her favourite dish is home-made lasagne and she describes herself as friendly and full of energy. Ieva’s personal motto is “If there is a will, there is a way!”
LEBANON
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Name : Martine ANDRAOS Age : 19 Height : 170 Languages : Arabic, French & English
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LIBERIA
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Name : Shu-rina WIAH Age : 21 Height : Languages :
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LITHUANIA
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Name : Vaida PETRASKAITE Age : 23 Height : 170 Languages : Lithuanian, English & Russian
BIOGRAPHY
Vaida has a degree in measurement engineering. She is now studying for a masters in geodetic systems. Hobbies include dancing, needlework and cooking. She has a pet boxer dog named Lota. Vaida describes herself as positive, cheerful and helpful. “Make people happy” is her personal motto.
LUXEMBOURG
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Diana NILLES Age : 20 Height : 183 Languages : Luxembourgish, German, English, French & Russian
BIOGRAPHY
Diana grew up in Luxembourg, known as “the green carpet of Europe” because of its beautiful landscape. She is studying for a degree in drama and literature and hopes to apply to the New York film academy when she completes the course. Diana is an animal lover and supports various organisations that protect them. She enjoys playing the piano and flute whilst her personal motto is “Carpe Diem”.
MACEDONIA FYRO
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Suzana AL SALKINI Age : 25 Height : 176 Languages : English, Arabic, Serbian, Turkish & French
BIOGRAPHY
Suzana is at university studying tourism and wants to run her own spa resort. Hobbies include mountain biking, swimming, belly-dancing and acting. Her favourite food is Mediterranean and she has a pet goldfish called Wanda. Her personal motto is “Do unto others as you would wish them do onto you”.
MALAYSIA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Thanuja ANANTHAN Age : 24 Height : 180 Languages : Bahasa Malaysia, English, Tamil, Malayalam & Bahas
BIOGRAPHY
Thanuja was born and grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. She is studying law at university and plans to work in human rights when she graduates. Hobbies include swimming, cycling and walking her two dogs. Her favourite food is curry and she enjoys R&B and jazz music. Her motto is “Be kind to all beings”.
MALTA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Shanel DEBATTISTA Age : 22 Height : 171 Languages : Maltese, English & Italian
BIOGRAPHY
Shanel currently works as a sales executive in a new car showroom after qualifying with a marketing business diploma. Her passion in life is photography and she takes pictures almost everyday to capture special moments. She is an only child and has a very close family, with her grandparents living next door. She has fond memories of growing up in her hometown, Msida, where she remembers baby-sitting all of the neighbour’s children and learning to play guitar for the church choir. Her ambition in life is to run her own health and beauty salon and her personal motto is “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”.
MARTINIQUE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Ingrid ITTRÉ Age : 22 Height : 177 Languages : French, English, Spanish and Creole
BIOGRAPHY
Ingrid has a degree in British and American literature and her future ambition is to become a magazine editor. Sports include swimming, biking and roller skating and her hobbies are contemporary and modern jazz dancing, and acting. Her favourite food is Asian and she likes pop music. Her motto is “Express yourself”.
MAURITIUS
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Deanna Valerie Anais VEERAPATREN Age : 23 Height : 178 Languages : French, English & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Deanna is currently working as a public relations officer and has recently graduated from university with a law and management degree. Her future ambition is to be recognised as a successful law practitioner. Her favourite novel is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and she enjoys listening to Jazz and Blues music. Deanna describes herself as full of life, caring and eager to learn. She cites “Fully human, fully alive” as her personal motto.
MOLDOVA
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Name : Maria BRAGARU Age : 18 Height : 178 Languages : Romanian, Russian & English
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Maria is at college studying foreign languages. Her ambition is to work in interior design. Her hobbies include fitness and dance. Maria’s favourite food is fruit and she loves animals owning a pet dog named Fluffy. “Don’t worry be happy” is her personal motto. MONTENEGRO
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Name : Marijana POKRAJAC Age : 22 Height : 179 Languages : Montenegrin, English & Italian
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MEXICO
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Name : Perla Judith BELTRAN Age : 22 Height : 178 Languages : Spanish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Perla was born in Culiacán, North West Mexico. She recently achieved a university degree in engineering and her ambition is become a successful businesswoman. The reason Perla studied engineering is because she feels it is important to be informed about how the world evolves. Perla’s preferred music is La Banda because it is so enjoyable to dance to, although she also enjoys Pop, Salsa and Latin. Her personal motto is “There is always something we can share with others, helping someone will give you more satisfaction than receiving a gift”.
MONGOLIA
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Name : Battsetseg BATBAATAR Age : 24 Height : 177 Languages : Mongolian, English & Russian
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NAMIBIA
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Name : Happie NTELAMO Age : 20 Height : Languages :
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NEPAL
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Name : Zenisha MOKTAN Age : 20 Height : 167 Languages : Nepali, English & Hindi
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NETHERLANDS
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Name : Avelon-Chanel WEYZIG Age : 19 Height : 174 Languages : Dutch, English, Spanish, German & French
BIOGRAPHY
Avalon-Chanel is studying for a degree in media and entertainment. Her ambition is to get a career where she will get to travel. Her proudest moment was when her sister was born. “The world is mine” is her personal motto.
NEW ZEALAND
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Name : Magdalena Elizabeth SCHOEMAN Age : 18 Height : 172 Languages : English, French & Afrikaans
BIOGRAPHY
Magdelena is currently working as a beauty therapist after studying for a diploma in therapy and aesthetics. She describes herself as determined, caring and positive and her ambition is to become a role model for other young women. Unusual jobs Magdelena has done include picking daffodils and working in a pizza parlour. “Be a leader not a follower” is her personal motto.
NIGERIA
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Name : Glory CHUKU Age : 24 Height : 178 Languages : English, Igbo & French
BIOGRAPHY
Glory recently completed her degree in Microbiology and hopes to get involved with an organisation helping disadvantaged children after she finishes her year as a youth worker in Nigeria. Her favourite food is yam porridge with smoked fish whilst her hobbies include singing, hair weaving and listening to gospel music. She is an animal lover and has two pet dogs “Jack” and “Topsy”. Her personal motto is “If you can think it, you can have it”.
NORTHERN IRELAND
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Name : Cherie Louise GARDINER Age : 17 Height : 182 Languages : English & French
BIOGRAPHY
Cherie hails from Bangor, a scenic seaside town in Northern Ireland. She is currently awaiting her A level results and hopes to go on to study mechanical engineering at university. She is a devoted dancer with ballet and modern classical her personal favourites. Her proudest moment was the first time she was selected to perform in a production for the Royal Opera House in Belfast. Cherie names “Make the most of everyday and everyone” as her personal motto.
NORWAY
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Name : Sara SKJOLDNES Age : 18 Height : 170 Languages : Norwegian, English & German
BIOGRAPHY
Sara is from Skien in the South of Norway. She is currently studying at college and wants to work in the dramatic arts or media industry. Her hobbies include ballet and contemporary dance, singing and acting. Sara is a black belt in karate and her favourite food is Mexican tacos. She describes herself as ambitious and full of life and her personal motto is “Live your life and take chances”.
PANAMA
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Name : Nadege HERRERA Age : 22 Height : 182 Languages :
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Nadege has a degree in marketing and tourism. Her ambition is to run her own business. She enjoys Latin dancing, boxing and learning new languages.
PARAGUAY
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Name : Tamara Maria Sosa ZAPATTINI Age : 19 Height : 182 Languages : Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Tamara comes from a big family and was brought up in Asunción, the largest city and capital of Paraguay. She has seven pets including two dogs, two turtles, two rabbits and a bird. Tamara enjoys sports such as tennis and volleyball and her hobbies include reading books and socialising with her friends. Her personal motto is “What will be, will be”.
PERU
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Name : Claudia Maria CARRASCO SARRIO Age : 21 Height : 174 Languages : Spanish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Claudia grew up in Lima, the capital of Peru and is currently studying design and photography at the Chio Lecca Fashion Institute. Her dream in life is to one day have her own clothing brand. Other goals include running her own Peruvian food restaurant with her sister and setting up a home for abandoned children. Her hobbies include photography and cooking, whilst her talents include playing the cajón, a traditional Peruvian drum. Claudia describes herself as responsible and hardworking and she cites “Every time you fall, pick yourself up and try again” as her personal motto.
PHILIPPINES
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Name : Marie Ann UMALI Age : 22 Height : 173 Languages : Filipino, English, Italian, Spanish & French
BIOGRAPHY
Marie has a degree in management and tourism and is pursuing further studies at the Entrepreneur School of Asia. Her passion is cooking and her ambition is to have a best selling cookbook and run an authentic Italian restaurant chain. Hobbies include badminton and modern dance and her favourite music is pop and R’n’B. Marie’s personal motto is “Live life to the full and each day as if it’s your last”.
POLAND
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Name : Anna JAMRÓZ Age : 21 Height : 179 Languages : Polish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Anna lives in Rumia in the North of Poland on the coast of the Baltic Sea. She is studying law at university. Her hobbies include volleyball, reading crime-thriller books and playing the piano. She has a pet dog called Candy and her favourite food is sushi.
PORTUGAL
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Name : Marta FERRIERA CADILHA Age : 23 Height : 170 Languages : Portuguese
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Marta’s hobbies include athletics, canoeing and football. Her proudest moment was winning a youth athletics championship when she was seventeen. Her motto is “Nothing happens at random”.
PUERTO RICO
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Name : Jennifer COLON Age : 20 Height : Languages :
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ROMANIA
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Name : Loredana SALANTA Age : 17 Height : 179 Languages : Romanian, English & Spanish
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RUSSIA
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Name : Ksenia SHIPILOVA Age : 18 Height : 175 Languages : Russian, Bulgarian & English
BIOGRAPHY
SCOTLAND
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Name : Katharine Arkley BROWN Age : 22 Height : 180 Languages : English & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Katharine hails from Dunblane, central Scotland and is currently working as an actor and tennis coach. She honed her acting and camera skills whilst studying at the New York Film Academy. Hobbies include sports such as boxing and golf and her favourite music is R’n’B and Hip-Hop. Her dream in life is to become a world renowned actor. Katharine’s favourite cuisine is Indian and her proudest moment was the day she passed her driving test as it gave her a huge sense of freedom. Her personal motto is “Reach for the stars but keep your feet on the ground”.
SERBIA
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Name : Jelena MARKOVIC Age : 20 Height : 175 Languages : Serbian, English, Italian & Russian
BIOGRAPHY
Jelena is currently studying law at university and has ambitions to be a lawyer or a TV journalist. Her hobbies include karate and singing and her favourite food is authentic Italian pasta. She enjoys giving something back to the community and has had active roles volunteering for AIDS and cancer charities. Jelena’s personal motto is “Watch the game as a spectator or take chances - the choice is yours!”
SIERRA LEONE
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Name : Maria KARGBO Age : 20 Height : Languages :
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SINGAPORE
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Name : Pilar Carmelita ARLANDO Age : 20 Height : 169 Languages : English & Malay
BIOGRAPHY
Pilar is studying at university and hopes to become manager of a travel company when she graduates. She is a talented dancer specialising in modern, jazz and ballet. Other hobbies include soccer, archery and playing the piano. She has a Shetland sheepdog called Ginger Jewel. Her motto is “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences can the soul strengthen, vision clear, ambition inspire and success be achieved”.
SLOVAKIA
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Name : Barbora FRANEKOVA Age : 21 Height : 178 Languages : Slovaki, English & German
BIOGRAPHY
Barbora lives in Zilina, North West Slovakia, a city surrounded by beautiful mountains. She is currently studying law at university and hopes to become a lawyer when she finishes. She loves to travel and her favourite sports are tennis and skiing. Her favourite food is traditional Slovakian cooking but she also enjoys Italian and Chinese cuisine. Barbora’s personal motto is “Everything happens for a reason”.
SLOVENIA
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Name : Tina PETELIN Age : 23 Height : 180 Languages : Slovenian, English, Croatian & Serbian
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SOUTH AFRICA
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Name : Tatum KESHWAR Age : 25 Height : Languages :
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SPAIN
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Name : Carmen Laura GARCIA FERNÁNDEZ Age : 22 Height : 180 Languages : Spanish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Carmen is currently studying to become a teacher. She wants to combine this with her love of theatre and teach drama. She has been dancing all her life and her favourite style is the flamenco. Carmen’s hobbies include writing poetry and she likes to keep fit by swimming regularly and horse riding. Her personal motto is “Make the most out of the time you have”.
SRI LANKA
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Name : Gamya Prasadini Waidurya WIJAYADASA Age : 23 Height : 165 Languages : Sinhala, English & Hindi
BIOGRAPHY
Gamya has recently completed her masters degree in applied commerce, after gaining a bachelors degree in science. Her ambition is to become an organisational psychologist and a diplomat. She describes herself as compassionate and composed and her favourite food is her mother’s home cooked Sri Lankan dishes. Gamya’s personal motto is “What the mind can conceptualise and believe it can achieve”.
SURINAME
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Name : Zoureena Saviera Nazrul RIJGER Age : 18 Height : 171 Languages : Dutch, English & Portuguese
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SWAZILAND
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Name : Nompilo Pearl MNCINA Age : 23 Height : 178 Languages : Siswati & English
BIOGRAPHY
Nompilo is in the final year of her humanities degree and her ambition is to become a human resource manager for an events company. She loves to travel and cites her special talents as reciting poems, singing and dancing. She enjoys listening to rhythm & blues, jazz and soul music whilst her favourite food is seafood. “Be the best you can in the most humble way” is her personal motto.
SWEDEN
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Name : Erica HARRISON Age : 20 Height : 171 Languages : Swedish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Erica is at high school studying in media and journalism. Hobbies include dancing and playing field hockey for five years. Her personal motto is “Believe in yourself no matter what”.
TAHITI - FRENCH POLYNESIA
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Name : Nanihi Emmanuelle BAMBRIDGE Age : 19 Height : 171 Languages : French, English & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Nanihi is currently studying for a degree in science and mathematics. Once she has achieved this, her goal is to start up her own import/export business. The most memorable day of her life was when she went swimming with manta rays, sharks and exotic fish off the island of Rangiroa. Nanihi describes herself as open minded and willing to help others. Her hobbies include classical dance and ballet and she loves spending time on the beach. Her personal motto is “My country, my pride”.
TANZANIA
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Name : Miriam Gerald MARTIN KABULA Age : 22 Height : 172 Languages : Kiswahili & English
BIOGRAPHY
THAILAND
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Name : Pongchanok KANKLAB Age : 18 Height : 174 Languages : Thai & English
BIOGRAPHY
Pongchanok is from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. She is studying communication at university. She is a talented athlete, representing her country in taekwando. She has won gold medals in national games and her proudest moment was when she first represented her country in martial arts. Her motto is “Set your goal and reach for it, full of energy”.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
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Name : Ashanna ARTHUR Age : 22 Height : 173 Languages : English
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TURKEY
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Name : Ebru SAM Age : 18 Height : 175 Languages : Turkish, English, German & French
BIOGRAPHY
Ebru is soon to embark on studies in fashion design. She has a keen interest in fashion trends and loves to design her own clothes. Her activities include jogging and tennis whilst she also enjoys playing the piano. Ebru’s favourite foods are stuffed vine leaves and tortellini pasta. She appreciates art and different cultures whilst her personal motto is "Life is short, art is long and life is worth living”.
UGANDA
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Name : Maria NAMIIRO Age : 21 Height : 170 Languages : Luganda & English
BIOGRAPHY
Maria is working as a receptionist. Hobbies include travelling, swimming and writing poetry. Her favourite food is green banana and she enjoys listening to soul music. Her motto is “Always follow what your heart says and never give up”.
UKRAINE
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Name : Ievgeniia TULCHEVSKA Age : 19 Height : 178 Languages : Ukrainian, Russian & English
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URUGUAY
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Claudia Vanrell Age : 22 Height : 176 Languages : Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
USA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Lisa-Marie KOHRS Age : 22 Height : 175 Languages : English
BIOGRAPHY
Lisa-Marie is a Broadcast Journalism major at Pepperdine University in her hometown of Malibu, California . She loves being on the beach, playing tennis, beach volleyball, surfing and enjoys drawing and painting. She is involved with Agua para la Vida an organization bringing water systems to villages in Nicaragua and Latin America. Her motto is "Wherever you go, go with all your heart!
VENEZUELA
PERSONAL INFORMATION Name : Maria Milagros VELIZ Age : 23 Height : 178 Languages : Spanish, English, French & Italian
BIOGRAPHY
Maria is in her final year of university studying International Business. Hobbies include judo and salsa dancing. She has a white boxer dog named Bandido and a rabbit named Moustache. Her favourite food is seafood. Her motto is “How you do things is more important than what you do”.
VIETNAM
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Name : Huong GIANG Age : 22 Height : 178 Languages :
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Thi Huong Giang is studying journalism at university. Her ambition is to work in public relations. She enjoys yoga, cooking and sword dancing. Her favourite food is Vietnamese. Her motto is “Life is worthy enough to live every moment”.
WALES
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Lucy Rebecca WHITEHOUSE Age : 21 Height : 168 Languages : Welsh & English
BIOGRAPHY
Lucy is currently working as a nurse in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. She describes herself as confident, unassuming and happy and loves her job as she gets to help others. She once climbed mount Snowdon, the tallest UK mountain South of the Scottish highlands, to raise money for charity. Lucy’s hobbies include horse riding and swimming and she is currently learning to play the piano. Her personal motto is “Live life to the full”.
ZAMBIA
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Name : Sekwila MUMBA Age : 23 Height : 174 Languages :
BIOGRAPHY
Sekwila has a degree in IT and her ambition is to achieve a masters in the subject. She enjoys horse riding and salsa dancing. Her favourite food is Indian. “Don’t give up until the very end is her personal motto”.
ZIMBABWE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Vanessa Gayle SIBANDA Age : 20 Height : 177 Languages : English, French, Shona & Ndebele
BIOGRAPHY
Vanessa is currently studying for a marketing and public relations diploma. She cites her special talents as singing and dancing and is a skilled musician, capable of playing multiple instruments including drums, guitar and piano. Her dream is to become a businesswomen working in the fashion industry and her personal motto is “Be persistent if you want to win”.
