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1/26/08:
Miss America 2008 Final Predictions:
Winner: Rhode Island
1st runner up: Indiana
2nd runner up: Illinois
Top 5 finalists (4th place to 5th place): Alaska and Dis. of Columbia
Top 16 semifinalists (6th place to 16th place): Tennessee, Texas, Oregon, Nevada, Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama,
Michigan, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Iowa
Bubbling Up (17th to 20th place): Hawaii, Ohio, New York, Utah, and Washington
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1/25/08:
Miss America 2008 Preliminary winners
Preliminary Night One
Las Vegas, Nevada – January 22, 2008 – Miss Iowa Diana Reed was named Tuesday
night’s preliminary Talent winner for her Baton Twirling performance to “You Can’t Stop the Beat,”
during the first night of competition in 2008 Miss America Live! at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Diana will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Also in the spotlight was Miss Rhode Island Ashley Bickford, who was the preliminary
Lifestyle and Fitness winner in a black Winnwear swimsuit with gold trim. Ashley will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Preliminary Night Two
Las Vegas, Nevada – January 23, 2008 – Miss Massachusetts Valerie J. Amaral was
named Wednesday night’s preliminary Talent winner for her Vocal performance “Anyway,” during the second
night of competition in 2008 Miss America Live! at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Valerie will
receive a $2,000 scholarship. Also in the spotlight was Miss Michigan, who was the preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness
winner in a black Winnwear swimsuit with gold trim and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Preliminary Night Three
Las Vegas, Nevada - January 24, 2008 - Miss Connecticut Dana Elaine Daunis was named
Thursday night's preliminary Talent winner for her Vocal performance "Let Him Fly," during the third night of competition
in 2008 Miss America Live! at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Dana will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Also in the spotlight was Miss Texas Molly Hazlett, who was the preliminary Lifestyle and Fitness winner in a black Winnwear
swimsuit. Molly will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Comments: The winner of a preliminary award doesn't guaranteed a automatically
spot in the top 16. However in past years winners of preliminary awards usually go on to win the crown. Pageant Beauties highly
like Miss Rhode Island who was also 6th place at Miss Teen USA 2002. She can become the first Miss America from Rhode Island!
Full predictions to be posted soon.
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1/4/08:
Miss America 2008 to be held on January 28, 2008
Los Angeles, CA – The Miss America
Organization and TLC announced today that Entertainment Tonight co-anchor and correspondent Mark Steines will host the 2008
Miss America Live! airing from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed). The two-hour
HD event airs as the finale to MISS AMERICA: REALITY CHECK, a four-part special designed to prep the 52 hopefuls
for a renewed competition that will redefine what it takes to be Miss America, a relatable “it girl” who can connect
with today’s modern woman.
From small town Iowa to the red carpets
of Hollywood, Emmy-winning journalist Mark Steines has established himself as one of the most trusted and charismatic figures
in entertainment news today with his sincerity and signature charm.
Art McMaster, President and CEO for the
Miss America Organization stated, “Mark is the perfect choice to host our event. We know that his dedication and
commitment to the Miss America program will shine through, and given the fact that Mark is married to one of our most beloved
Miss America’s, Leanza Cornett, he already offers a great appreciation for the show.”
“Mark has been at the forefront
of television entertainment news for over a decade, interviewing some of Hollywood’s biggest names,” said President
and general manager of TLC Angela Shapiro-Mathes. It’s only natural that he would host one of television’s
biggest events featuring America’s next generation of celebrities.”
Steines has garnered numerous journalistic
honors and accolades, such as four Emmy nominations resulting in three Emmy wins. He was awarded with a National Iris
Award for outstanding reporting and garnered national recognition by the Women’s Sports Foundation. Steines was
also named one of People Magazine’s “Sexist Men in 2004.”
Also an actor, Steines has appeared on such
television shows as “CSI: NY,” “Half & Half,” “Suddenly Susan” and “The Practice”
as well as in Sony Pictures NIXON, among others. He recently lent his voice to the hit Disney Channel cartoon “Handy
Manny” opposite Wilmer Valderrama, and has performed on stage in an Alhambra Theater production of “Barefoot in
the Park.”
The Miss America Organization and
TLC have teamed Grammy Award-winning producer Anthony Eaton and Emmy Award-winning director Bruce Gowers to helm the 2008
Miss America Live! event.
2008 Miss America
Live! Puts the Spotlight On National Judges
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Live from Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, on TLC
Atlantic City, NJ, January 3, 2008–
2008 Miss America Live! promises to be an exciting event with the announcement of the strikingly diverse panel of national
judges. This year’s panel of seven esteemed judges includes a legendary Olympic athlete, an edgy fashion designer,
Hollywood’s hottest casting director, the editor of a trendy magazine, a successful entrepreneur,
one of CNN’s most popular newscasters and today’s favorite fitness trainer. They will evaluate the contestants
from the preliminaries through the final night of competition, which will be premiering live from Planet Hollywood Resort
and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:00PM ET live/PT tape-delayed, exclusively
on TLC. Plus, this year America will get to play the part of judge as TLC introduces Miss America: America’s
Choice, an online competition designed to choose the 16th finalist.
The judges were announced by Sam Haskell, Chairman of the Board for the Miss America
Organization (MAO), Art McMaster, President and CEO of MAO, and Anthony Eaton, Producer of 2008 Miss America Live! This
year’s panel of judges is comprised of experts in each of the fields that a young woman must excel in, in order to be
named Miss America. Miss America must be beautiful, talented, intelligent and well-spoken, a leader, have a commitment
to her community, be contemporary in her style and fashion - a relatable and individual ‘it girl’ who can connect
with today’s modern woman, as well as being physically fit. To determine who will be Miss America 2008 the
following panel of judges has been selected:
From the Field of Beauty and Fashion - Trace
Ayala – This Memphis-born fashion designer is the co-founder of William Rast denim with his childhood friend,
Justin Timberlake. Ayala designs comfortable and stylish denim with quality fabrics and a well-designed fit.
From the Field of National Press defining today’s “It Girl”
- Sarah Ivens – Ivens is the Editor-in-Chief of OK! Magazine, which
under her key direction has become America's fastest-growing publication and one of the most successful magazines specializing
in celebrity news.
From the Field of Community Service - Jackie
Joyner-Kersee – Considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, Joyner-Kersee is the first woman to
win back-to-back gold medals in the seven disciplined event heptathlon. Since retiring from competition, Joyner-Kersee
has devoted herself to giving back to her community. As Founder and Chairperson of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation,
she spearheaded fundraising efforts to collect more than $12 million to build a safe haven for young people.
From the Field of Talent – JASON La
PADURA – This native New Yorker is the casting genius behind the Disney Channel phenomenon “High School Musical”
and will soon begin work on the feature film, “High School Musical 3.” He is currently casting the NBC hit
“Heroes” and CBS’ “Cane.”
From the Field of Fitness - Kim Lyons
– As a star of NBC’s hit show, “The Biggest Loser,” Lyons exemplifies fitness. Lyon’s
first book will be published in January 2008. She is also featured in the bestselling The Biggest Loser Cookbook,
and “The Biggest Loser” Workout DVDs.
From the Communications/Interview Field - Robin
Meade – As the lead news anchor for Headline News’ morning show, “Morning Express with Robin
Meade,” she has anchored the network’s coverage of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Before joining CNN,
Meade worked at NBC Chicago where she covered the 1996 Olympics, which included reporting on the Centennial Olympic Park bombing.
Meade is a former Miss Ohio who competed in the 1992 Miss America Pageant. She is the recipient of two Emmy Awards.
From the Field of Leadership Development - James
Arthur Ray – Ray is the President and CEO of James Ray International, a multi-million dollar corporation
dedicated to teaching individuals to create wealth in all areas of their lives: financially, relationally, intellectually,
physically, and spiritually. He has been featured on Extra, The Today Show, Larry King Live, and the Oprah Winfrey Show
for The Secret.
This year, America has the opportunity to select a surprise 16th pageant finalist
with Miss America: America’s Choice, an online competition that allows viewers to vote for their favorite Miss
America contestant. Fans can vote by visiting www.tlc.com/missamerica beginning on Friday, January 4, after the first episode of TLC’s new reality special, MISS AMERICA:
REALITY CHECK and through the final episode on Saturday, January 26 (3am EST). The contestant with the most votes,
who is not already included as a top 15 finalist, will be chosen as “America’s Choice,” and be revealed
during the MISS AMERICA LIVE! finale.
MISS
AMERICA: REALITY CHECK premieres January
4, at 10 PM (ET/PT) and airs consecutive Friday nights leading up to the MISS AMERICA LIVE! finale on January 26.
Hosted by Michael Urie, the four-part series is designed to get these 52 state winners to forget everything they’ve
learned in “pageant schools” over the years…the walk…the talk…the hairspray…and prepare
them for the final competition to select Miss America 2008…the relatable “it girl” who can connect with
today’s modern woman.
Trivia of this year's pageant:
- This year marks the 3rd year the pageant will be held in Las Vegas. The pageant will be broadcasted
on TLC for the first time after the Organization failed to renew it's airing contract with ABC and CMT.
- Miss Alaska previously competed at Miss USA 2004. Miss Oregon competed at Miss Teen USA 2000,
and Miss Rhode Island (representing Connecticut) and Miss Tennessee (representing Mississippi) competed at Miss Teen USA 2002.
Only Miss Rhode Island, Ashley Bickford made the top 10 at Miss Teen USA. The pageant also had two future Miss USAs competing
(Miss USA 2006, Tara Conner of Kentucky - 2nd runner up and Miss USA 2007, Rachel Smith of Tennessee - 9th place and Miss
Photogenic).
- Miss America is decreasing in popularity due to it's image of being a old pageant. A reality
tv show will feature 52 delegates (50 states, DC, and US Virgin Islands) and how they are transformed to make the pageant
a modern pageant.
- This year will be the first year since 2004 where are more than 10 semifinalists. The internet
viewers may vote online at www.tlc.com/missamerica for their favorite contestant. That contestant will join 15 others chosen in the prelimaries and will make up the
top 16.
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1/1/08:
Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008, Ingrid Rivera keeps her crown:
Miss Rivera will represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2008 in Vietnam. She will attempt
to win Puerto Rico's 6th Miss Universe crown.
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12/10/07:
India’s Priyanka is Miss Tourism Pageant
2007!
Courtesy of The Borneo Post Online
SIBU: Her beauty, talent, intelligence and politeness have earned Priyanka Shah from Mumbai, India the title Miss Tourism
Pageant 2007 at the World Grand Final here Thursday evening.
The 24-year-old beauty, spotting vital statistics of 33-26-37 beat 29 other beauties to take home the cash prize of RM10,000.
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| MISS TOURISM PAGEANT: Priyanka (centre), flanked by
Andrea (right) and Lauryn posing for photographers. | |
First runner-up was Andrea Vidal, 20 from Venezuela (35-26-37) who was made RM5,000 richer, and second runner-up Lauryn
Maree Eagle, 19 of Australia (34-27-35) who took home RM3,000.
Besides the main title, eight subsidiary titles which carry RM1,000 prize money each were also given away by the organisers
- Sibu Development Council, The State Ministry of Tourism, and Alaric’s Productions Company.
Miss Permai Jaya went to South Korea’s Yea Bin Jeong, 23 (33-25-36) who also captured the title of Miss Talent, and
Aline Avancini, 25 (33-26-35) of Brazil who also had two titles to her credit - Miss Riveria and Miss Best Costumes. Priyanka
also won the Miss Desa Ilmu title, Colombia’s Claudia Milena Molina Torres, 22 (37-25-37) Miss Best Evening Gown and
25-year-old Veranika Shytsikava (36-25-37) of Belarus Miss Charity. Malaysia’s Penelope Ling, 18-year-old Sibu lass
(33-28-37) was named Miss Friendship.
At a press conference after the crowning ceremony, Priyanka told journalists that apart from being active in sports (she
was the captain of India netball team which participated in the Asian Youth Championship in Kuala Lumpur 2005), and had a
professional degree (degree in engineering working as a telecommunication and electronics engineer in Mumbai), she was also
fluent in many languages, among them Hindi, Madhrati, Marvani, Gujarati, Punjabi, German and English.
“I also speak a little Malay which I just picked up,” she said.
Minister of Urban Development and Tourism Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh had the honour to crown Priyanka, Andrea and Lauryn, while
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew, Sibu Municipal Council chairman Datuk Tiong Thai
King, and joint organising committee chairmen Vincent Goh and Chieng Buong Toon took turn to crown winners of the subsidiary
titles.
Alaric Soh of Alaric’s Production Company, chief executive officer of Sarawak Tourism Board Gracie Geike, deputy
Resident Ismail Mohamad Hanis, and community leaders were among those present at the function.
Thirty countries represented at the pageant were host Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia,
Mongolia, South Korea, Venezuela, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Belarus, Bulgaria, Botswana, Lebanon, Macedonia, Serbia, Tunisia, Russia,
America, Chinese Taipei, Macau, Hong Kong, Colombia, Brazil, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nigeria, Australia and China.
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12/6/07:
Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008, Ingrid Rivera on the Today Show:
*Please note the interview was conducted before the pepper spray test proved
to be negative.*
Ingrid Rivera willing to face Polygraph:
It is reported that Miss Rivera will take a lie detector test to prove that she is telling
the truth. There is also a new version of the story.
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12/4/07:
Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008, Ingrid Rivera's gowns and make up tested negative
for pepper spray. What happened then?
Authorities: Beauty queen's items negative for chemicals
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The evening gown and makeup of a Puerto Rican beauty queen tested
negative for pepper spray, forensic experts said Friday, casting doubt on claims that her belongings had been doused with
the chemical in a bid to sabotage her pageant bid.
An at least four-day delay in submitting the items for testing could have affected the outcome, said
Abigail Marrero, spokeswoman of the island's Forensic Science Institute.
Pageant officials could not be reached Friday for comment, or to explain why the items had not been turned
over to forensic experts sooner.
Miss Puerto Rico Universe winner Ingrid Marie Rivera was composed while strutting before pageant judges
last week, but backstage stripped off her clothes and applied ice bags to her face and body as she swelled and broke out in
hives. She beat 29 rivals to win the crown nonetheless.
"We noted that when she finished applying makeup and went to get on stage, she began to get red in the
face, on the back and shoulders — everywhere she had applied makeup."
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11/26/07:
Beauty pageant sabotage
Sabotaged beauty queen?
Organisers
of a beauty pageant in Puerto Rico are investigating a case of sabotage after a contestant's dress and make-up were covered
with pepper spray.
Ingrid Marie Rivera beat 29 pageant rivals to become the 2008 Miss Universe contestant, despite breaking out twice in hives
- a red swollen rash.
Ms Rivera remained composed onstage before the judges, but backstage she applied ice packs to her face and body.
Her clothing and make-up later tested positive for pepper spray.
"We thought at first it was an allergic reaction, or maybe nerves," said pageant spokesman Harold Rosario.
"But the second time, we knew it couldn't have been a coincidence."
Bomb threat
The pageant organisers said they hoped to catch whoever was responsible for the prank but have not involved the police.
The pageant also saw the theft of Ms Rivera's bag - which contained her dresses, make-up and credit cards - and the last
day of the competition was postponed after a bomb threat.
Ms Rivera admitted that she had considered dropping out of the contest. "At one point I said, 'Am I a masochist?'"
"But I said: 'I am with God and this is my goal, regardless of the results.'"
Ms Rivera won Miss World Caribbean in 2005, and local media had predicted she would win the Puerto Rican pageant.
Her rivals complained she was too experienced and should be disqualified.
Link of article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7112916.stm
Other articles: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21975735/
Video: http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=msnbc&vid=a3141f73-9891-4208-84a1-126f63d1874e
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11/24/07:
Miss Ingrid Rivera of Darado is crowned by Miss Puerto Rico Universe
2007, Uma Blasini as the new Miss Puerto Rico Universe.
Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008, Ingrid Rivera with her crown and sash.
The delegates in gowns.
Yesterday the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008 pageant
was held. In the end, big favorite Ingrid Rivera of Dorado won the title. Miss Rivera will represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe
2008 to be held in May 2008 in Vietnam. Standing at 1.75 m and currently 24 years old, Miss Rivera was also Miss Global Queen
2003 and Miss World Caribbean 2005 and 2nd runner up at Miss World 2005. She is the only the 3rd woman so far to carry both
the Miss Puerto Rico World and Miss Puerto Rico Universe titles. She is so far the #1 favorite to win the Miss Universe crown
and pageant fans expect her to follow the footsteps of Michelle McLean, Miss Universe 1992 who also was a finalist at Miss
World. A little note, Ingrid has the same last name as Zulekya Rivera, Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2006 and Miss Universe
2006. Can Ingrid follow the footsteps of Zulekya? Best of luck Ingrid and congratulations to all winners!
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11/3/07:
Miss Young International 2007 results:
Winner: Thailand Vasana
Wongbuntree
1st runner up: Brazil
Andressa Ramirez Penteado
2nd runner up: Taiwan Lee Yan-Jin
Top 6 Finalists:
Australia
Jane Lundmark
Ecuador Xiomara Paulina Camacho Villavicencio
Uruguay Claudia Rossina Vanrell Escalante
Top 12 Semi-finalists:
China (Beijing) Liu Xiao-ou
Malaysia Suzanne
Loh Lih Fan
Moldova Alexandra Betiu
Romania Alexandra Nicoleta Beldiman
United Kingdom Sophie Elizabeth
Jones
Venezuela Yorayma Kathrin López Cerón
Special Awards:
Miss Friendship: Australia
Miss Photogenic: China
Best
In Long Gown: Taiwan
Best National Costume: Thailand
Best Skin: United Kingdom
Best Smile:Vietnam
Miss
Disco Queen: Taiwan
Comments: The winner, Miss Thailand, Vasana Wongbuntree has also competed at Miss International 2006
and Miss Tourism Queen International 2007. She has done very well at both pageants. She won the Miss Photogenic award and
placed in the top 12 at Miss International and then became 1st runner up at Miss Tourism Queen International 2007.
10/21/07:
Miss Globe International 2007:
On October 2, 2007 in Tirana, Albania, 18 year old Helen da Silva from Rondonia, Brazil was
crowned Miss Globe International 2007. Miss Silva beated out 42 other delegates around the world to win the title. The international
pageant has been helded for 19 years already and many winners have gone on to compete in other international pageants. One
would be the 2001 winner Maricar Balagtas from the Philippines who later on competed in Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador.
The most successful out of the winners would have to be Priscilla Meirelles, the 2003 winner from Brazil who later won Miss
Earth 2004 helded in the Philippines.
Links:
Miss Lebanon crowned Miss Intercontinental 2007:
Nancy Aflouny, 23 year old woman from Lebanon was crowned Miss Intercontinental
2007 after beating out 40 other delegates from around the world. She was crowned by the 2006 winner Miss Katarina Manova
from Slovak Republic. The 1st runner up was Miss Korea Yoo Han-na and 2nd runner up was Miss Margarita Island, Emily Fernandez. The representives
of Brazil and Greece took 4th and 5th represectively. Misses Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Hungary, Malta, Serbia,
Seychelles, Thailand, Ukraine, and Venezuela rounded off the top 16. Among the panel of judges were Miss Intercontinental
2001, Ligia Petit from Venezuela who is a famous actress in Venezeula now. The pageant was helded a week ago in Mahe, Seychelles.
Links:
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10/17/07:
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10/16/07:
Kanagowa delegate was crowned Miss Japan International 2008:
Miss Japan International 2008 pageant was held last night in Tokyo, Japan. In the end, Miss
Kanagowa, Kyoco Ayamen was crowned Miss Japan International 2008. For the first time ever in the history of the pageant,
the event was held in conjunction with the Miss International 2007 pageant and the 2007 winner Hisako Shirata crowned Miss
Ayamen as the winner. Miss Shirata was also still competing in the Miss International 2007 pageant, won by Miss Mexico International,
Priscila Perales. Miss Ayamen beated 3,700 other women to win the crown and will represent Japan at Miss International 2008.
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10/8/07:
Miss Florida Teen USA 1997 and Miss Florida USA 2006 to compete in Miss Young International:
Cristen Duren, Miss Photogenic at both Miss Teen USA 1997 and Miss USA 2006 will represent USA at Miss Young
International. The 26 year old beauty queen was also 4th runner up at Miss USA 2006. Miss Young International was a international
pageant from 1970 to 1983, held by the organizers of the Miss International pageant. It was discountinued after 1983 due to
operating costs but it has been helded in 2002 and 2006. On October 27, 2007 in Taiwan, People's Republic of China the pageant
will be attended by 40 contestants, with the nation of Vietnam debuting.
Links:
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9/20/07:
Miss Venezuela 2007:
The annual Miss Venezuela pageant was helded in Caracas, Venezuela on September 13, 2007. In the end of
the event, three new winners were crowned. The winner was Miss Amazonas Dayana Mendoza, a 21 year old student who stands at
1.76m. She will compete in Miss Universe 2008, possibly helded in Vietnam. The first runner up went to 21 year old Hannelys
Quintero who is 1.76m in height and will compete at the Miss World 2008 pageant. The winner for Miss Venezuela International
2008 was 20 year old Dayana Colmenares, who is currently a student. Standing at 1.75m, she will compete in Miss International
2008.
Miss Belize Earth 2007:
Announced by the Pageants Belize Ltd., the nation of Belize is excepted to debut in this year's
Miss Earth pageant. On Global Beauties.com (http://www.globalbeauties.com/news/2007/sep/belizearth.htm) is has announced with Pageants Belize Ltd.'s confirmation that Miss Leilah Pandy, a former Miss Belize 2003 will compete
at Miss Earth 2007. Miss Pandy also represented her nation proudly at the Miss Universe 2004 pageant helded in Ecuador. Miss
Pandy is also the first Miss Belize to compete at Miss Earth. She will leave for the Philippines on October 17, 2007 to participate
in a number of activities before the pageant on November 11th.
Miss Polonia 2007:
On September 13, 2007, 23 year old Barbara Basia Tatara was crowned as Miss Polonia 2007.
Standing at 1.76m, Miss Tatara will represent Poland at Miss Earth 2007. She is also excepted to compete at Miss Universe
2008, possibly helded in Vietnam. She beated out 31 other women to win the title and among the judges was Miss Polonia 2004
Katarzyna Borowicz, who was a top 5 finalist at Miss World 2004 and 3rd runner up (Miss Earth Water) at Miss Earth 2005.
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8/18/07:
Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2007 wins Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008:
Orlando, FL - August 12, 2007 - Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen Caitlin Brunell walked the runway as the third Miss America's
Outstanding Teen on Saturday night in the Linda Chapin Theater at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This
historic crowning moment marked her first steps on a journey that will take her across the country promoting scholastic achievement,
creative accomplishment, community involvement and healthy living for our nation's youth.
Through an official partnership with the US Dream Academy, Brunell
will help improve the outlook of America's young people by increasing literacy through creative mentoring. She will also continue work
on her personal platform “Caitlin’s Closet”, a program that aims to make special gowns and dresses available
to those that are unable to afford them.
Interesting note: Miss
Brunell is the daughter of Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell. With Miss Brunell's win, Virginia is the first state
to place in the top 3 for two consecutive years. Oklahoma on the other hand continues their streak by placing in the semifinals
for the third time in a row. No other state has placed two or more times. Congratulations to all the delegates!
First Runner Up
Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen
Lindsey
Brinton
Second Runner Up
Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen
Elena
LaQuatra
Third Runner Up
Miss Louisiana's Outstanding Teen
Mary
Jane Hobgood
Fourth Runner Up
Miss Kentucky's Outstanding Teen
Ann-Blair Thornton
Top Ten Finalists:
Miss Wisconsin's Outstanding Teen Bishara Dorre
Miss
Oklahoma's Outstanding Teen Jamie Butemeyer
Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen Jasmine Sharee Murray
Miss Florida's
Outstanding Teen Alexandra Milbrath
Miss Indiana's Outstanding Teen Morgan Jackson
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5/9/07:
Miss Teen Puerto Rico wins Miss Teen World 2007:
Fourteen countries vied for the coveted title of Miss Teen World 2007 in Queensland, Australia off the Gold Coast. The
lovely contestants was graciously hosted by Sea World Resort for an entire week.
They had a fun-filled week jam pack of activites and got a chance to learn different cultures, languages, and their ways
of living. The girls that competed came from around the world ages 14-19 years of age. They competed in Swimwear, Evening
Gown, Interview, and on stage interview. Talent was an optional division and wasn't a requirement for the title.
A panel of 8 judges selected vibrant 15 year old Emily Guiturrez from Puerto Rico as the new Miss Teen World, and the sensational
Ashley Moser, 15 year old from United States came in First Runner-Up, along with Cali Tanner, 17 years old from Cananda placing
second. Fashion TV provided highlights and coverage of the pageant. The pageant was held at Fratelli's Restaurant by the waterfront.
Other Awards: Miss Talent- Bahamas, Best in Costume- Puerto Rico, Miss Congeniality- United States, Miss Photogenic - Siberia,
Best in Swimsuit- Siberia.
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4/5/07:
Mrs. World 2007 crowned:
Mrs. World 2007 was crowned on March 8th in Russia. The winner was Mrs. America, Diane Tucker
who comes from the state of Arizona. She is the 4th winner from America. First runner up went to Mrs. Guatemala, 2nd runner
up to Mrs. Estonia, 3rd runner up to Mrs. China, Mrs. Kenya and Mrs. South Africa took 4th and 5th runner up represectively.
Mrs. Germany, Israel, Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, and Canada made the top 12. Mrs. Congeniality also went to Mrs. Canada. Mrs.
France took the Best Costume award and Mrs. Photogenic went to Mrs. Finland. The WE Network will broadcast the pageant soon.
Mr. World 2007:
The Mr. World 2007 competition was held on April 1st in Sanya, China. Out of 56 contestants,
Mr. Spain, Juan Garcia emerged as the 5th winner. He is also the first winner from Spain. Mr. Brazil, Lucas Gil was very close
in succeeding the last winner, Gustavo Gianetti also from Brazil in becoming the second Mr. World from Brazil. Lucas finished
second. Third place went to Mr. China, Lejun Tony Jiang. Finishing the top 5 were Mr. Chile and Mr. Costa Rica. Mr. Costa
Rica was also a semifinalist at the 2007 Manhunt International contest. Completing the top 12 were Mr. Austria, India, Lebanon,
Nigeria, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Ukraine.
Miss St. Lucia and Miss Grenada World crowned:
There were rumors that the nation of St. Lucia will not attend Miss Universe after last year's pageant.
However it is confirmed now that 24 year old, Yoanna Henry will compete at Miss Universe 2007.
Miss World 2007 will be adding another nation to the list of 100+ contestants. The Caribbean nation of Grenada
will return to Miss World after 11 years since Miss World 1996. This time, it is represented by Vivian Charlott Burkhardt,
a 21 year old student hoping to become a medical doctor. The pageant was organized by Grenada's first Miss World, Jennifer
Hosten. Vivian will compete for Miss World 2007, in hoping to become the second Miss World from Grenada.
Tanzania competes at Miss Universe for the very first time:
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3/12/07:
Binibining Pilipinas 2007 pageant was held on March 3th in Manila, Philippines. With 30 delegates
and 3 rounds of competition (swimsuit, long gown, and interview), three new queens were crowned.
Photo courtesy of the offical site. From left to right: 1st runner up, Binibining Pilipinas International,
Binibining Pilipinas World, Binibining Pilipinas Universe, and 2nd runner up.
Candidate #14, Nadia Lee Shami is 18 years old and standing at 5'9½", is Binibining Pilipinas
International 2007. She will represent Philippines at Miss International 2007. Candidate #11, Margaret Wilson is 17 years
old and standing at 5'9½", is Binibining Pilipinas World 2007. She will represent Philippines at Miss World 2007. She also
took the titles of Miss Photogenic, Watson's Style Icon Award, and Miss Ever Bilena. Candidate #9, Anna Thersea Licaros is
22 years old and standing at 5'9", is Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2007. She will represent Philippines at Miss Universe
2007 held in May 29th in Mexico City. She will also attempt to make the semifinals after Miriam Quiambao in Miss Universe
1999. Congratulations to all the award winners and best of luck in their represective pageants.
Miss Congo 2007:
Brazzaville, CONGO - Miss Congo 2007 was recently crowned at the elegant Palais du Parlement,
in the capital city of Brazzaville. The winner was 19 year old Katissia Christhy Kouta. Representatives of all provinces participated
in the pageant.
The event was attended by several ministries of Congo
and a few national and international beauty queens, such as Miss France 2006, Alexandra Rosenfield, Miss Côte d'Ivoire, Miss
Democratic Republic of Congo (former Zaire), Miss Gabon and Misses Congo 2005 and 2006. Katissia will represent Congo at Miss
World 2007 in Warsaw, Poland.
Miss Estonia Universe 2007 crowned:
 On March 6th, 2007, 20 year old Victoria Azovskaya was crowned Miss Estonia Universe 2007. Standing at 181 cm
(almost 6 feet), she is confirmed to represent Estonia at Miss Universe 2007. The first runner up was Julia Tjulinova and
the second runner up was Marleen Pärkmaa.
Miss Universe Canada 2007:
21 year old Igna Skaya, a model standing at 5'11" was crowned
Miss Universe Canada 2007. She won the crown over 57 delegates over Canada. First runner up was Ramona Amiri, former Miss
World Canada 2005 and top 15 semifinalist at Miss World 2005. Had she won over Igna, she would have represented Canada
at Miss Universe this May, but she is currently 26 years old so she cannot reapply next year. Second runner up was Tereza
Schmied; 3rd runner-up was Samantha Tajik, and the 4th runner-up was Laura Salazar. Completing the top 10 finalists, were
Serene Aandahl, Jane Gingera, Stefanie Listro, Jessica Trisko and Meghann Turnbull. The top 15 semifinalists included: Sun
Bains, Simran Singh, Giuiana Borelli, Isabelle Grastin, and Ashley Bursey. Shannon Baker took home the Best Hair award, while
Laxmi Navkar was named Miss Congeniality; Giuliana Borelli was named Miss Photogenic, Leah Milne won the People's Choice Award,
and Tereza Schmied was awarded the CHIO Swimwear award. Former Miss Universe Canada 2005 and Miss Universe 2005, Natalie Glebova
was a judge. Igna will now represent Canada at Miss Universe 2007 in hopes of winning Canada's third Miss Universe.
On Saturday, February 24, 2007, the new Ceska Miss 2007 (Miss Czech Republic Universe)
was crowned. The winner is 20-year old Lucie Hadasova. She stands 178 cm (5`10") and will now represent Czech
Republic in Miss Universe 2007
The first runner up was Eva Ceresnakova, who will go on to compete at Miss Earth. The second
runner up was Lilian Sarah Fischerova.
Special guests at the pageant were Czech-born (and former wife of Donald Trump) Ivana Trump
and reigning Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera.
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Miss Chinatown USA 2007 Results:
Miss Chinatown USA 2007- #6 Betty Hsu (from SF).
Miss Chinese Chamber Of Commerce (1st Runner up)- #8 Kwan Hing Wong (New York)
Miss San
Francisco Chinatown - #9 Louisa Liu (from SF/Berkeley)
2nd Runner up - #3 Amy Ng (Seattle)
3rd Runner up -
#7 Heidi Sun Woan (California)
4th Runner up - #4 Sonia Tam (Hawaii)
Miss Talent - #10 Winsy Dong (New York)
Notes: Betty was Miss Central Coast 2006, a preliminary competition to Miss America 2007 (http://www.misscalifornia.org/titleholders/individuals/06_central.html). She was tied with Miss City Of Orange for a Preliminary Evening Wear award. Interestingly, Miss Chinatown USA 2005, Carol
Chen was Miss San Francisco also! Two Miss Chinatown USA winners in Miss California. Second runner up is Amy Ng, the #5 contestant
at MCI 2006. She was also Miss Chinese Seattle 2005. Miss Talent winner, Winsy Dong was a top 5 finalist at Miss New York
Chinese 2005. Betty is currently 25 years old, so she might not be able to represent San Francisco at Miss Chinese International
2008. In that case, Louisa, Miss San Francisco Chinatown should be the representive since the 1st runner up, Kwan Hing Wong
is from New York.
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2/17/07:
Miss Universe 2007 to be held in Cancun, Oaxaca, and Mexico City:
Six days ago, the President of Promoting Group Mu Mexico, Mr. Pedro Rodriguez announced that
the Miss Universe 2007 pageant will be held in Mexico. "It is a fact that Cancun is one of the cities that will host the annual
beauty pageant during the month of May", added Rodriguez after holding a meeting with local authorities. This will be the
4th time that we say hola to Mexico, as Miss Universe was held previously in 1978, 1989, and 1993. The delegates are expected
to arrive around May 4th to May 6th. The pageant is excepted to take place on May 29th, almost 2 months earlier than last
year. This will also mean that the raining Miss Universe, Zuleyka Rivera from Puerto Rico will reign for a little more than
9 months. The number of delegates that will be competing for the title has decreased as the pageant moved back to May.
Global Beauties stated that 90 countries will compete, but on Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Universe_2007) it states that about 70 delegates will participate. As of February 17th, only 28 countries are elected. Due to the decreasing
number of delegates, only a top 10 will be selected this year. The national costume, swimsuit, and evening gown preliminaries
will also be held in different places. The final competition will be held in the National Auditorium in Mexico City.
Miss USA 2007 Press Release:
MISS USA 2007® PAGEANT TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON NBC
FROM THE KODAK THEATRE
IN HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd
New York, NY – January 16, 2007 - Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart,
president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that Los Angeles, California will host the 56th Annual Miss USA
Competition where Miss USA 2006, Tara Conner, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast.
The competition makes a return to Los Angeles after airing the last two years live from Baltimore, Maryland. The
celebrated show will air live from the Kodak Theatre on Friday, March 23rd on NBC.
"We are excited to announce that
the 2007 Miss USA show will be broadcast from the Kodak Theatre in the famed 'glamour capital’ of the world, Hollywood,"
said Shugart. "The greater Los Angeles area is a fantastic tourist destination and we look forward to seeing the numerous
friends, families and fans that will visit during the three week pageant period."
Miss USA travels the nation
as an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, education, research, and legislation. Each contestant from 50
states and the District of Columbia will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.
The
Miss Universe Organization, producers of the MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® Pageants, is a Donald J. Trump and
NBC Universal partnership. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed
to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research
and education, such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Gilda’s Club, Miss USA is armed to educate women
today.
The Wilshire Grand Los Angeles Hotel is the official Host Hotel of Miss USA 2007.
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2/11/07:
The 2007 Miss Suomi (Finland) pageant was held yesterday. The winner is Miss Noora Hautakangas who is 22
years old and stands at 175 cm. Noora will represent Finland at Miss Universe 2007.
The 1st runner up was Miss Jenni Laaksola. Jenni will compete at Miss International 2007 this fall. The
2nd runner up went to Joanna Vare. Miss Vare will represent Finland at Miss Europe 2007.
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2/4/07:
#1 Miss Jelena Maroš from Split, Croatia was crowned Miss Universe Croatia 2007
last night. She was crowned by last year's winner Biljana Mančić.
Jelena is currently 19 years old and hopes to be a lawyer. She stands at 180 cm and will represent Croatia at Miss Universe
2007.
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1/30/07:
Miss America 2007 Results:
Winner: Miss Oklahoma, Lauren Nelson
1st runner up: Miss Texas,
Shilah Phillips
2nd runner up: Miss Georgia, Amanda Kozak
Top 3: Misses Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas.
3rd runner up: Miss Mississippi,
Laryn Foshee
4th runner up: Miss Alabama, Melinda Toole
Top 5: Misses Texas, Georgia,
Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Top 10: Misses Georgia, Pennsylvania, Mississippi,
Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, Utah, Hawaii, Washington, and California.
Special Awards:
Miss Congeniality: Miss Alabama
Miss America Smile: Miss Missouri
Quality Of Life Winner, 1st runner up, and 2nd runner up: Misses Rhode Island, Arizona, and Alabama. Finalists
include Misses Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, and Virginia.
The Miss America 2007 pageant was held in Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood & Casino yesterday. Only
for the second time was the pageant held outside of Atlantic City and also broadcasted on CMT. In the end, 20 year old Lauren
Nelson of Oklahoma was crowned the 82th Miss America. She succeeded Miss Oklahoma 2006 and Miss America 2006, Jennifer Berry.
It is extremely rare to see two consecutive winners from the same state. This is the 3th time only, with the first time being
1935 to 1936 where Henrietta Leaver and Rose Coyle of Pennsylvania both won. The second time was in 1959 and 1960 where Mary
Ann Mobley and Lynda Lee Mead of Mississippi both won. First runner up went to Miss Texas, Shilah Phillips who was also the
first American American Miss Texas. Second runner up went to Amanda Kozak of Georgia. Interestingly, Georgia and Oklahoma
was both in the top 3 last year. Once again Miss America proved to be safe for both states. With this win, Oklahoma has produced
6 winners and has placed non stop from 2002 to 2007. Third runner up and fourth runner up was Miss Mississippi and Miss Alabama.
Miss Alabama was also voted Miss Congeniality and was 2nd runner up for the Quality Of Life award. The top 10 was completed
by Misses California, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Washington. Former Miss Arkansas Teen USA 2004, Sarah French won the
Miss America Smile award. Interestingly she represented the state of Missouri at this year's pageant as she moved to Missouri.
Even though she failed to place at both pageants, she also took Miss Photogenic at Miss Teen USA 2004, meaning two awards
at both pageants. Miss Nelson will travel around the US and visiting schools and work with charity groups over the upcoming
year.
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1/29/07:
Miss America 2007 pageant will be on CMT tonight at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST. There will be a
top 10, top 5, 2nd runner up, 1st runner up, and winner. I did a quick list of predictions for the top 10 depending on their
preliminary performance and portraits. The top 10 include:
Misses Kentucky, Missouri, California, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, South Carolina,
Arkansas, and Delaware.
Alternates: Hawaii, Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, and North Carolina
Pageant School Winner: Miss Arkansas.
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1/24/07:
The 2007 delegates pose at a press conference.
This year's competition will be held in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
52 delegates representing DC, the 50 states, and the Virgin Islands will compete for the crown. At the end of the 2 hour show,
Miss America 2006, Jennifer Berry will crown her successor. There is a lot of twists this year. Two special awards include
Miss America Smile Award and Miss Congeniality. Both will be voted by the public at http://www.cmt.com/shows/events/miss_america/2007/. The three important preliminary competitions will be held soon. Remember to watch the two hour special, Pageant School:
Becoming Miss America at 9 p.m. EST this Friday. The show will feature the 52 delegates in a pageant school with former Miss
Americas training for the final night. At 1 a.m. this Sunday, CMT Total Access will air on CMT. The finals will be held at
8p.m. EST in Las Vegas. Like last year, CMT will air the pageant. There will be ten semifinalists this year, with a top 5,
and then top 3, although CMT released a press conference saying that there will be a top 15 list (see the article below at
5/13/06). More news and live results coming later.
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1/18/07:
Ashley Harder has resigned as Miss New Jersey USA because she is pregnant, Harder
confirmed yesterday.
Harder, 20, has informed the Miss Universe Organization, which oversees the pageant. Her first runner-up,
Erin Abrahamson, will step in to compete as Miss New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant March 23 in Los Angeles.
"It was my decision to resign due to the situation," Harder, a g
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