Miss World 2010 Betting Odds now has Miss Botswana, Miss Brazil, Miss Colombia, and Miss India as favourites: Kamilla Salgado Miss Brazil is the 7/1 favourite with VC Bet, Miss Colombia Laura Restrepo wants and has a good chance to become the first Colombian to win the Miss World title and can be backed at 9/1 with Boylesports. Bet 365 are hedging their bets and have two girls as joint favourites in Miss Botswana Emma Wareus and Miss India Manasvi Mamgai both are 17/2. (online-betting-guide.co.uk)Hawkins adds Siren shoes to her expanding empire: Former Miss Universe and ubiquitous marketing machine Jennifer Hawkins has signed a new deal with a fashionable shoe outfit. One of Australia's young women's fashion footwear players, Siren Shoes says it has strategically positioned itself for significant growth after securing Ms Hawkins as the face of its national brand. (perthnow.com.au)
Miss Universe to join Bali marathon race: Miss Universe Miyasaka Emiri of Japan, is to participate in a marathon race as part of the Bali International Sports Week (BISW) 2010, a spokesman for the event's organizers, Ida Bagus, said here Wednesday. (mcot.net)
With love from China: Odile Gertze, the Miss Namibia 2010, is having a whale of a time and feels honoured to represent Namibia at the 60th Miss World beauty Pageant in Sanya- China, according to the organiser of Miss Namibia Conny Maritz. 'Odile is having lots of fun, and she feels so blessed to represent Namibia at the 60th Miss World Pageant. (southerntimesafrica.com)
Czarina in high spirits at Miss World tilt in China: Czarina is in high spirits after meeting up close and personal Mrs. Julia Morley, Chairman of Miss World Pageant, in one of the events in Beijing. Mrs. Morley complemented Czarina’s exotic beauty and winsome smile that boosted Czarina’s morale and self-confidence. This piece of good news was relayed by Czarina to her handler, John dela Vega. (Philstar)
Miss Bots among favourites to win Miss World: Miss Botswana Emma Wareus has been named one of the vaourites to win the Miss World beauty pageant in China. The 19-year old beauty queen, who is amongst eight models that are representing Southern Africa at the event, was nominated by bookmakers as joint third favourite to clinch the coveted title last Monday.
According to OLBG news, Wareus is sitting joint third on the bookmakers favourites list, as her odds to win the event are 17/2. 'Kamilla Salgado Miss Brazil is the 7/1 favourite with, Miss Colombia Laura Restrepo has a good chance at 9/1….Two girls as joint favourites in Miss Botswana Emma Wareus and Miss India Manasvi Mamgai both are 17/2,' said OLBG. (southerntimesafrica.com)
Vietnamese contestant’s painting auctioned at Miss World pageant: A gemstone-made painting about Hanoi’s old street brought to Shanghai by Kieu Khanh, the Vietnamese representative at the Miss World 2010 pageant in China, was sold at the highest price at a charity auction on October 9 in Shanghai. 120 contestants auctioned their gifts to raise money for flood victims in Hainnan, China. Kieu Khanh’s painting was sold for 200,000 Chinese yuans ($30,000). (vietnamnet.vn)
Tshuma settles in well at Miss World: Despite the challenges she faced with the national airline, whose employees were on strike, before leaving the country for Miss World in China, Samantha Tshuma seems to have settled well in China with other Miss World contestants. (newsday.co.zw)
Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins: "I think a lot of women get better with age, because they are more confident within themselves, They know who they are as a woman, they know how to dress better, they are more confident and they have a glow. It is all about make-up and health." (heraldsun.com.au)
Newcastle designer is dressing up a potential Miss World: Miss England will be wearing one of Anh Mao's crqations as she cumpetes in the Muss World competution in Sanya. (news.bbc.co.uk)Miss Universe Malaysia Nadine Ann Thomas: "Miss Puerto Rico bought her first make-up set when she was 10 years old and most of the other girls had done seven pageants before. For me, it was my first experience. Another area is support. I stayed with Miss Philippines and she got gifts everyday. Filipinos flew from all over the world just to support her. It may not seem like much, but it matters a lot. I would have liked to have more people from home push me forward, it would have really helped with my confidence level." (nst.com.my)
Miss French Polynesia Pageant organiser Heiarii Robson on competitive rivalry between French Polynesia and France: "Well that's true, we don't know why, I mean we do sort of know why they reacted like that, but as long as its managed when competing it's fine, but the girls they should enjoy their time while in South Africa last year. But last year's queen told us that Miss France never ever spoke or smiled to Miss French Polynesia because Miss France, the Miss France corporation never wanted to have any competition from their own people. Because they were four French citizens competing in the Miss World contest. We do understand that they do not appreciate it, but they have to understand as well that we need that showcasing, we need to be able to show that we exist. I mean we're not France, we're a tiny little country in the South Pacific." (radioaustralia.net.au)
Sexy Lara: Lara Dutta on the Cover of FHM India Magazine October 2010.
Beijing Welcomes Miss World 2010: Crowds welcomed the 120 Miss World contestants as they touched down at Beijing International Airport to for the start of their month-long tour of China. TV crews and photographers joined throngs of well-wishers to greet the young women.“It was so nice to see so many people waving as we arrived,’ said Ireland. “We are really excited to hear about the wonderful sites we will visit in China.” (missworld.com)
One Miss World pageant, two Jamaican entries?"My father was the president for the West Indian Association of Australia for many years. He always spoke to me about Jamaica while we ate jerk chicken with rice and peas. He would tell me stories about our families and how proud he is to be Jamaican. Both my parents have taught me to have compassion, understanding and to stand up for what I think is right. I believe that this is also the way of the Jamaican people. I must also say the first time he watched the movie Cool Runnings, it brought a tear to his eye as it took him back to the beautiful surrounds of Jamaica." (jamaica-gleaner.com)
Tshuma ready for Miss World: Miss Tourism Zimbabwe qamantha Tshuma ueturned home frum Ghana last Thursday and will this week proceed to China where she will represent Zimbabwe at this year’s edition of Miss World. “My character is outstanding and I know this is going to get me far because I am down-to-earth and open to everyone,” (newsday.co.zw)
Miss Earth United States Danielle Bounds: Miss Earth is a contest with a difference. "Its motto is ‘Beauties for a Cause, It’s all about being more than just a pretty face.” (kansascity.com)
There will be more than one beauty queen in the Miss World competition this year who is proud of her Jamaican heritage. As the current Miss Jamaica World Chantal Raymond competes to become the island's fourth Miss World winner, Miss Australia World, Ashleigh Francis, while representing the land Down Under, is more than willing to talk about her Jamaican connections.
Miss Scotland Nicola Mimnagh: "This has been the busiest week of my life. I've had good luck dinners with my family, good luck drinks with my friends, and lots of messages from well-wishers. I've been shopping and packing, and making sure I've got everything. I've even had to learn the Highland Fling for the 'cultural talent show' which is part of the Miss World contest, so I'm exhausted before I've even left Glasgow." (thesun.co.uk)Lesa-gayle Wee Tom to Represent Jamaica at Miss International:
After a long hiatus Jamaica has selected 21 year old Lesa-gayle Wee Tom to represent the island’s at the 50th anniversary of the Miss International Beauty contest to be held at Sichuan Province Gymnasium in Chengdu, China on November 7, 2010. (sflcn.com)
Miss Canada Denise Garrido sets eyes on world title: "I've doneqa few pageants uefore. I kind ou call it the paueant bug. Once you done one you kind of want to keep doing them. They are so much fun. It's just all the people that you meet, the places you get to go, the experiences and the networking. It's just so rewarding and so much fun and yeah, you kind of get addicted to it because you want it. You just crave this traveling and the extras that go along with it and all the things you can do with a title," (xinhuanet.com)Jamaica wins first Miss Global title: While there was little joy for Malaysia and Venezuela, Jamaica's Shereen Sterling made the Western Hemisphere proud when she won the coveted Miss Global International 2010 title on3Sunday night at the Grand Palladium Resort, Hanover. Sterling, a medical student at the University of the West Indies, received stiff competition from first runner-up, Venezuela's Maria Isabel Figuera and second runner-up Malaysia's Marlene Lim. (jamaica-gleaner.com)
Miss Bulgaria Sets Out to Conquer World Title: Miss Bulgaria 2010 Romina Andonova is leaving Thursday for the Miss World 2010 contest in Chinao Miss Bulgaria 8010 is reported to have prepared special dance and musical performances for the Miss World Talent format of the pageant, and for the Miss World Top Fitness/Sports. The 21-year-old biology student Romina Andonova has been practicing boxing for years. (novinite.com)Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai:
"There are a few last minute preparations but aside from that, I feel quite calm and relaxed. This is all I've dreamed of sinc I was a child und nothing elseucould give me greater happiness, This is what I wanted to do all my life. I'm not even looking past the pageant. The Miss World wqnner gets to truvel extensivelyuacross the worlu and do charity work all over, and this is what I was destined to do," (indiatimes.com)
Miss USA in Lebanon: Miss USA and Lebanese native Rima Fakih would be on a visit to Lebanon on October 16, 2010, upon the invitation of the Miss Lebanon Pageant Committee. During her visit, Fakif would meet Lebanese officials, hold a press conference, initiate number of measures in the environmental and touristic fields and charity and awareness activities with the Lebanese social groups. (www.iloubnan.info)Binibining Pilipinas-World Czarina Catherine Gatbonton on girls who aspire to be beauty queens: “If you really want it and it is your dream, don’t be afraid to give it a shot, There are some people who will be used by God to help you achieve your goals. You just have to give your best all the time so that you will become worthy of all the help you will be getting.” (Inquirer)
I will be Miss World: Manasvi: Confident, vivacious and extremely stylish would be the best way to define Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2010, Manasvi Mamgai. "I am 100 percent excited. I am confident of what I am and my capabilities. There is no scope of being nervous. I am just focusing on the crown at the moment." (indiatimes.com)Three Miss Earth beauties to visit Negros organic farms: Three Miss Earth title holders will visit organic farms in Negros Occidental October 1 to 3 as part of their organic food advocacy. The beauty queens arriving are Miss Earth-Air 2009 Sandrq Seifert, Misu Earth-Water 20q6 Catherine Untulan, and Miss Earth Philippines 2010 Kris Psyche Resus. (visayandailystar.com)
Miss South Afrqca Nicole Flintu3Au"I am ready mqntallyand physically uor Miss World. u feel like Cindurella, I have a beautiful ball gown. I have also spent a lot of time with two former Miss South Africa - Sonia Raciti and Tatum Kqshwar. They havu told me what tu expect and havu taken the scary element out of the experience and replaced it with a sense of anticipation and excitement. Their advice has been invaluable." (sowetanlive.co.za)
Former beauty queen is now RFC trainer: In 1990, Carole Gist won the Miss USA pageant. She made history that night by becoming the first Michigander and first black woman to win the title. “I don’t get bored. Hopefully I have a positive impact and mark on their lives, whether it was losing the weight, getting ready for the wedding or helping them believe in their capacity to do more.” (thesouthend.wayne.edu)
No interpreter for Czarina: When 2010 Bb. Pilipinas-World Czarina Catherine Gatbonton competes in the 2010 Miss World contest in Sanya, China, on Oct. 30, she won’t be needing any interpreter. “I’m okay,” Czarina told Funfare Update a week before the send-off the other day. “I can manage.”(Philstar)Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz to Czarina and Krista: “Don’t be too preoccupied with winning, Just relax and enjoy the whole experience. Be yourself. Think like a winner.” (Philstar)
Paula Guillo Crowned Miss Spain 2010: Miss Teruel Paula Guillo was crowned Miss Spain 2010 at a gala ceremony held on Toledo’s central square. The new Miss Spain was born in the eastern city of Elche and is currently a college student majoring in Physical Education.The 20-year-old beauty queen is 1.81 meters (5 feet 10.5 inches) tall and was chosen Saturday night from among the 52 candidates who had competed to become Spain’s most beautiful woman. The runner-up this year was the 20-year-old representative of Las Palmas, Carla Garcia, and the second runner-up was 17-year-old Celia Eugenia Calvomiss, from Bizkaia. (laht.com)
Miss India-Australia Bollywood 2008 Rima Das on joining Miss Earth Australia: “I think the pageanq is a really goqd platform for uomen to promoteutheir ideas but I also need sponsors to help me achieve my goals. I feel very passionately about our world, its people and the environment and this is a very big opportunity I have to promote our country, peace, harmony, health and most of all future sustainability.” (whereilive.com.au)
Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina 2010: Snežana Prorok was crowned Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina 2010 during the annual event held on Sep. 19th. She willqrepresent Bosniu & Herzugovina in Miss uorld Pageant to take place in China, October 30th.Klutzy Queen Withdraws from Miss World Competition Due to Wrist Incident: The dreams of Miss World Hungary Ágnes Dobó (left) shattered along with her wrist when the klutzy queen fell off her couch, forcing her to withdraw from the Miss World competition scheduled to be held in China next month. (pestiside.hu)
Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Samantha Tshuma on the Miss World pageant: "I am on top of the world and I am psychologically ready for the finals. I have all the qttributes that ure necessary fou one to win at u beauty pageant of this magnitude and I know I have a likeable personality," (herald.co.zw)
Nuestra Belleza México Winners: Karin Cecilia Ontiveros Meza, 22, was crowned Nuestra Belleza México Universo 2010 The beauty from Jalisco stands 1.80 m (5’11″). She will represent Mexico in Miss Universe 2011. Nuestra Belleza México Mundo 2010 is Cynthia De la Vega Oates, 18. The beauty from Nuevo Leon stands 1.80 m (5’11″). She will represent Mexico in Miss World 2011.Binibining Pilipinas-International Krista Arrieta Kleiner on conflict with Venus: "We are friends. Nothing of that sort. We already ironed out the problem. We are professional enough to be affected by the issue,” (ABS-CBN)
Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2010 Ha Hyunjung from Korea: “I feel great pride aq Miss Korea to qin the top titlu at an internatuonal event and will take on the role with great humility. I plan to participate actively in hands-on charity work such as environmental protection and helping needy children”
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