Miss Earth 2009
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Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth
beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay
, Philippines
last November 22, 2009.
The pageant had a total of 80 delegates from various countries
and territories that vied for the Miss Earth crown. The pageant's top 16 semifinalists competed on both swimsuit
and evening gown
competitions to determine the top eight semifinalists, the first time since 2003. In the last round of the contest, the question-and-answer portion, the eight remaining delegates were shown images which depicted destructions of Mother Nature
and asked about their impressions. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss Earth 2008
Karla Henry of the Philippines crowned Larissa Ramos
of Brazil
as her successor.
The Miss Earth 2009 theme was "Green Lifestyle", in which the candidates got involved with environmental causes. The show was hosted by Marc Nelson
, Sarah Meier, and Borgy Manotoc.
Statement of Miss Earth 2009: "I come from a country that has the largest rainforest in the world, and it is also known as the 'lungs of the world.' But we cannot just say that we are the 'lungs of the world' because my country produces a lot of air pollution as well." - Larissa Ramos
, represented Brazil
with the theme "Green Lifestyle" and promoted the use of recyclable materials as part of collective lifestyle. In addition, they engaged on different environmental activities including the planting of trees, and had school tours in the provinces of Ilocos
, Laguna, Negros Occidental
, Albay
, Pampanga
, Bulacan
, Rizal
, Pangasinan
, Batangas
, Iloilo
and Metro Manila
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in Pasay City
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There were 80 delegates who participated in the competition, with Miss Tanzania winning the Best in National Costume award. Minor/sponsor awards were also given at that night which includes the Placenta Award which is given to Miss Puerto Rico and Pasigandahan Award (the award name is a combination of the main river that passes through Manila and the Filipino word for beauty) which went to Miss Guam.
, Philippines. The ladies shared their environmental camapaigns and expressed their cause on Mother Nature, a continuous campaign they have been waging as "Beauties for a Cause".
nationwide in order to promote its cause which is the protection of the environment.
, the official media partner of Carousel Production for Miss Earth 2009. They had gone to Showtime
, ASAP 09
, The Singing Bee
.
Note: Miss Earth delegates were divided into 3 groups.
. The venue for Miss Earth 2009 final night was first planned to be held in Cebu City
, Philippines, but the mayor
declined due to the financial cost of sponsoring the pageant. Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center won the rights to host the coronation night of the 2009 edition of the pageant.
The convention center is a private ecotourism
venue intended for trade events
, industry
conventions
, corporate function
s, concerts, and international exhibition
s. It is one of the landmarks of the Island of Boracay, which was declared by the British
publication TV Quick
as the world's number one tropical beach and topped the 2007 Yahoo! Travel list of World’s Most Popular Beach.
unveiled a new crown and worn by the winner of Miss Earth 2009 for the first time with the preservation of the planet Earth as its primary consideration. The crown was designed by an environmentalist
jewelry designer
from Florida
, Ramona Haar, the official jeweller of the Miss Earth pageant.
The new crown is made of 100% recycled precious metals: 14kt gold and argentums sterling silver
. The gemstone
s used were precious stone and semiprecious stone and donations from over 80 different participating countries. These are gemstones that each country is known for either as the origin or source. The gemstones were sent in various forms: faceted, cabochons, beads or rough. The designer travelled to Jaipur
, India
to have these gemstones individually trim and faceted to the required cut and sizes.
The flower in the center of the crown represents Mother Earth, as inspired by the statement of an American poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson
's "The earth laughs in flowers." The recurring spiral motif has always been associated with "maternal power" and "feminine prestige" which is the essence of Miss Earth. The gentle curves in the crown symbolize "unity" and the "spirit of cooperation."
Contestant who were confirmed initially but were deleted from the roster of delegates 6 days after the pageant started.: Dominique Peltier: Lejla Adrovic: Vinka Groseta: Genet Denoba Ogeto: Inessa Nazarova: Queen Christie Tembo: Roxana Ilie
Contestants who withdrew due to any other reasons.: Tumisang Sebina was disqualified due to height requirements.: Maritza Rivas was supposedly to compete at Miss Earth but is unable due to visa problems.: Truong Thi May suffered from a serious sprain on her left leg after a fall on October 24, just 7 days before the pageant started. She appeared as a special guest in the grand final. It was planned that she might return the following year, but it didn't happen. Now she is still a featured candidate for representing Vietnam at Miss Earth 2011 after so many unlucky times.
Countries who withdrew due to lack of funding and sponsorship.
Miss Earth
Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Miss Earth is also one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world....
beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay
Malay, Aklan
The Municipality of Malay is a first class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 32,110 people in 4,747 households....
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
last November 22, 2009.
The pageant had a total of 80 delegates from various countries
Country
A country is a region legally identified as a distinct entity in political geography. A country may be an independent sovereign state or one that is occupied by another state, as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, or a geographic region associated with a previously...
and territories that vied for the Miss Earth crown. The pageant's top 16 semifinalists competed on both swimsuit
Swimsuit
A swimsuit, bathing suit, or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn by men, women or children while they are engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing, or during activities in the sun, such as sun bathing.A...
and evening gown
Evening gown
An evening gown is a long flowing women's dress usually worn to a formal affair. It ranges from tea and ballerina to full-length. Evening gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon, velvet, satin, or silk...
competitions to determine the top eight semifinalists, the first time since 2003. In the last round of the contest, the question-and-answer portion, the eight remaining delegates were shown images which depicted destructions of Mother Nature
Mother Nature
Mother Nature is a common personification of nature that focuses on the life-giving and nurturing aspects of nature by embodying it in the form of the mother. Images of women representing mother earth, and mother nature, are timeless...
and asked about their impressions. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines...
Karla Henry of the Philippines crowned Larissa Ramos
Larissa Ramos
Larissa Ribeiro Ramos is a Brazilian beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Terra Brasil 2009 and Miss Earth 2009, becoming the 2nd Brazilian to win the title.-Miss Terra Brasil 2009:...
of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
as her successor.
The Miss Earth 2009 theme was "Green Lifestyle", in which the candidates got involved with environmental causes. The show was hosted by Marc Nelson
Marc Nelson
Marc Nelson is an American singer. His mother was the late R&B/Dance singer Phyllis Nelson, known for the songs 'I Like You' and 'Move Closer'. He was an original member of Boyz II Men while still attending Philadelphia's High School of Performing Arts...
, Sarah Meier, and Borgy Manotoc.
Placements
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Earth 2009 |
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| Miss Air (1st Runner-up) |
Sandra Seifert Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent.... |
| Miss Water (2nd Runner-up) |
Jessica Barboza Jessica Cristina Barboza Schmidt, , is a pageant titleholder, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, who won the titles of Miss Earth Venezuela 2009 and Miss Venezuela International 2010.-Early life:... |
| Miss Fire (3rd Runner-up) |
Alejandra Echevarria Alejandra Echevarria is a Spanish beauty queen, fashion model, and singer from Jaén, Spain. She represented Spain in the beauties for a cause pageant, Miss Earth 2009 and placed as Miss Fire... |
| Finalists |
 Martinique - Pascale NelideRujinan Phanseethum Rujinan Phanseethum , nicknamed Ma-Meaw is a Thai beauty queen who was crowned Miss Earth Thailand 2009 and a top eight finalist in the Miss Earth 2009 international pageant.-Pageantry:... |
| Semi-finalists |
Shriya Kishore Shriya Kishore is an Indian beauty queen. She was crowned as Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2009 in Mumbai on April 5, 2009. She became a semifinalist in Miss Earth 2009.-Biography:Shriya was born on the 12th of May to Nirupama and Colonel Sanjay Kishore... Gabriela Rejala Gabriela Rejala is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Paraguay in Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She also represented Paraguay in Reina Hispanoamericana 2008 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on October 30, 2008, and placed as second runner-up. She was Top 16 semifinalist on Miss Earth... |
Special awards
| Special Award | Country | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Best in National Costume | Evelyne Almasi | |
| Best in Swimsuit | Sandra Seifert Sandra Seifert Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent.... |
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| Best in Long Gown | Sandra Seifert Sandra Seifert Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent.... |
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| Miss Talent | Niuriki Teremate | |
| Miss Photogenic | Tereza Budková Tereza Budková Tereza Budková is one of the three winners from the twelve finalists of Czech Miss 2009, the Czech national beauty pageant which selects candidates for the international beauty competitions Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Miss Intercontinental. The competition was held on February 28, 2009... |
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| Miss Friendship | Graziella Rogers | |
| Best in Eco-Bag Design Wear | Tereza Budková Tereza Budková Tereza Budková is one of the three winners from the twelve finalists of Czech Miss 2009, the Czech national beauty pageant which selects candidates for the international beauty competitions Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Miss Intercontinental. The competition was held on February 28, 2009... |
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| Best in Eco-Design Wear | Jenaae Jackson Jenaae Jackson Jenaae Jackson is a Jamaican beauty queen and model. She was crowned as Miss Earth Jamaica 2009 in August 2009. She is the third representative of Jamaica to the international pageant, Miss Earth, since it started in 2001. She was crowned by Miss Earth Jamaica 2008, Simone Burke... |
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| Best in Use of Indigenous Products Wear | Suada Saliu |
- Major Awards
- Minor/Sponsor Awards
Winning answer
For the 9th edition of Miss Earth, no single final question was asked. Instead, images were flashed on screen and each of the eight finalists were tasked to tell something about it.Statement of Miss Earth 2009: "I come from a country that has the largest rainforest in the world, and it is also known as the 'lungs of the world.' But we cannot just say that we are the 'lungs of the world' because my country produces a lot of air pollution as well." - Larissa Ramos
Larissa Ramos
Larissa Ribeiro Ramos is a Brazilian beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Terra Brasil 2009 and Miss Earth 2009, becoming the 2nd Brazilian to win the title.-Miss Terra Brasil 2009:...
, represented Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
Historical significance
- BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
wins its second Miss Earth crown since Priscilla MeirellesPriscilla MeirellesPriscilla Meirelles Almeida , from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant held in the Philippines. In winning Miss Earth, Brazil became the first country to win the "Big Four" in beauty pageants. She is 5'10" tall with a 35"-24"-35" figure also claimed the Most Photogenic Award. She also won the...
won in 2004Miss Earth 2004Miss Earth 2004, the 4th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines on October 24, 2004...
. - VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
and SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
both claimed Miss Water and Miss Fire titles since both two countries did in 2007Miss Earth 2007Miss Earth 2007, the seventh Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 11, 2007 at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. The delegates also visited Nha Trang, Vietnam. 88 delegates competed for the title, making 2007 the largest edition of delegates for Miss Earth. The pageant was...
. - BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
were also placed in Top 4 last year. - BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, ColombiaColombiaColombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, and VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
were also placed in Top 8 last year. - BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, ColombiaColombiaColombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, KoreaKoreaKorea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
, PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, and VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
were also placed last year. - Czech RepublicCzech RepublicThe Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
missed its first ever cut, since it placed for 4 consecutive times. - VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
placed for 5 consecutive times. - SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
placed for 4 consecutive times. - ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
placed for 3 consecutive times. - PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
finished its highest (Miss Air) since Karla Henry won in 2008Miss Earth 2008Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines...
. - PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
finished its highest (Top 8) since it finished Miss Water in 2005Miss Earth 2005Miss Earth 2005, the 5th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on October 23, 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines. A total of 80 candidates from around the globe took part in the event....
. - ParaguayParaguayParaguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
finished its highest (Top 16) since it finished Miss Fire in 2004. - MartiniqueMartiniqueMartinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of . Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. To the northwest lies Dominica, to the south St Lucia, and to the southeast Barbados...
finished its highest (Top 8) since it finished Miss Air in 2004. - Northern IrelandNorthern IrelandNorthern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, SingaporeSingaporeSingapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
placed for the first time. - GeorgiaGeorgia (country)Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, MartiniqueMartiniqueMartinique is an island in the eastern Caribbean Sea, with a land area of . Like Guadeloupe, it is an overseas region of France, consisting of a single overseas department. To the northwest lies Dominica, to the south St Lucia, and to the southeast Barbados...
, South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
last placed in 2007. - FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
last placed in 2006. - ParaguayParaguayParaguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
last placed in 2005. - Czech RepublicCzech RepublicThe Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
won Miss Photogenic award for the first. Since this year, the award was voted by publics online. - PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
won both Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown awards since Venezuela in 2007Miss Earth 2007Miss Earth 2007, the seventh Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 11, 2007 at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. The delegates also visited Nha Trang, Vietnam. 88 delegates competed for the title, making 2007 the largest edition of delegates for Miss Earth. The pageant was...
. - SwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
won Miss Friendship award for the first time. - TanzaniaTanzaniaThe United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
won Best in National Costume award for the first time. - South SudanSouth SudanSouth Sudan , officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country located in the Sahel region of northeastern Africa. It is also part of the North Africa UN sub-region. Its current capital is Juba, which is also its largest city; the capital city is planned to be moved to the more...
representative Aheu Deng stands 6 feet 5 inches (195.5 cm) tall, is the tallest documented beauty queen ever to take part in an international grandslam beauty pageant.
Judges
| No. | Judge | Background |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gina Watkins | Entertainment Strategist Entertainment Entertainment consists of any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time. Entertainment is generally passive, such as watching opera or a movie. Active forms of amusement, such as sports, are more often considered to be recreation... , Public Speaker and Producer in the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... of Diversity Impact, Beverly Hills |
| 2 | Joe Marie Agriam | President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iloilo and publisher of Iloilo's premier lifestyle magazine CREAM |
| 3 | Bùi Thúy Hạnh | Co-President of Elite Model Management Vietnam, Representative of Vietnam in Miss Earth 2004 |
| 4 | Erwin Genuino | Environmentalist Environmentalist An environmentalist broadly supports the goals of the environmental movement, "a political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment through changes to environmentally harmful human activities"... , Educator, and President of Trace College |
| 5 | Tyrena Holley | Consul Consul Consul was the highest elected office of the Roman Republic and an appointive office under the Empire. The title was also used in other city states and also revived in modern states, notably in the First French Republic... for Commercial Affairs, United States Department of Commerce United States Department of Commerce The United States Department of Commerce is the Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with promoting economic growth. It was originally created as the United States Department of Commerce and Labor on February 14, 1903... |
| 6 | Bobby Horrigan | American United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Hotelier Hotel manager A hotel manager or hotelier is a person who holds a management occupation within a hotel, motel, or resort establishment. Management titles and duties vary by company. In some hotels the title hotel manager or hotelier may solely be referred to the General Manager of the hotel... , General Manager General manager General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:... of Discovery Suites |
| 7 | Agnesa Vuthaj | National Director of Miss Kosovo Miss Kosovo Miss Kosovo or Miss Kosova is beauty competition for unmarried women in Kosovo and has taken place since 1994. In the years 1998, 2004 and 2005, the contest was not held.... , Albania Albania Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea... 's representative in Miss World 2004 Miss World 2004 Miss World 2004, the 54th Miss World pageant was held at the Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on December 6, 2004. The 2004 pageant marks the second straight year that Sanya played host of the pageant. Miss World 2003, Rosanna Davison of Ireland crowned her successor María... and Miss Universe 2005 Miss Universe 2005 Miss Universe 2005, the 54th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2005.At the conclusion of the final telecast, Miss Universe Canada, Natalie Glebova was crowned Miss Universe 2005 by outgoing titleholder Jennifer Hawkins of Australia... |
| 8 | Noel Cariño | Chaiman of Boracay Fairways & Bluewater |
| 9 | Priscilla Meirelles Priscilla Meirelles Priscilla Meirelles Almeida , from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant held in the Philippines. In winning Miss Earth, Brazil became the first country to win the "Big Four" in beauty pageants. She is 5'10" tall with a 35"-24"-35" figure also claimed the Most Photogenic Award. She also won the... |
Miss Earth 2004 Miss Earth 2004 Miss Earth 2004, the 4th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines on October 24, 2004... and Miss Earth Brazil 2004 |
Delegates
| Country | Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suada Saliu | 22 | Lezha | 1 | ||
| Gisela Menossi Gisela Menossi Gisela Menossi is an Argentine beauty pageant titleholder. She participated in the Miss Earth Argentina 2009, an annual national Miss Argentina beauty pageant... |
21 | Río Cuarto Río Cuarto, Córdoba -References:* - Official website.... |
2 | ||
| Melinda Heffernan Melinda Heffernan Melinda Heffernan is an Australian beauty pageant titleholder. She won the 2009 edition of the Miss Earth Australia beauty pageant and represented her country in Miss Earth 2009, an annual international pageant promoting environmental awareness... |
24 | Cremorne Cremorne, New South Wales Cremorne is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Cremorne is located 6 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of North Sydney Council.... |
1 | ||
| Krystal Brown | 23 | Nassau Nassau, Bahamas Nassau is the capital, largest city, and commercial centre of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The city has a population of 248,948 , 70 percent of the entire population of The Bahamas... |
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| Isabel van Hoof | 18 | Antwerpen | 2 | ||
| Larissa Ramos Larissa Ramos Larissa Ribeiro Ramos is a Brazilian beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Terra Brasil 2009 and Miss Earth 2009, becoming the 2nd Brazilian to win the title.-Miss Terra Brasil 2009:... |
20 | Manaus Manaus Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination.... |
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| Lateesha Ector Lateesha Ector Lateesha Ector is a fashion model and Canadian beauty queen. She won and was crowned as Miss Earth Canada 2009 in the annual national Miss Earth Canada beauty pageant in August 2009. She is the first black Miss Earth Canada titleholder. She was crowned by Miss Earth Canada 2008 winner Denise Garrido... |
24 | Pierrefonds Pierrefonds Pierrefonds may refer to:* Pierrefonds, Oise commune in Oise, France** Château de Pierrefonds, castle in Pierrefonds, restored by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc* Pierrefonds-Roxboro, a borough of Montreal, Canada... |
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| Yan Xu | 20 | Shandong Shandong ' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese... |
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 Chinese Taipei |
Chen Yi-Wen | 21 | Taipei Taipei Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean... |
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| Alejandra Castillo | 22 | Bogotá Bogotá Bogotá, Distrito Capital , from 1991 to 2000 called Santa Fé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, even though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent Capital district... |
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| Malena Orozco | 21 | Cartago Cartago, Costa Rica - See also :* Cartago Agrarian Union Party* Provincial Integration Party Three* Cartago in Spanish... |
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| Jamillette Gaxiola Jamillette Gaxiola Jamillette Gaxiola is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Cuba in the 2009 Miss Earth pageant, held on November 2009.-Personal life:... |
20 | Havana Havana Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous... |
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| Tereza Budková Tereza Budková Tereza Budková is one of the three winners from the twelve finalists of Czech Miss 2009, the Czech national beauty pageant which selects candidates for the international beauty competitions Miss Universe, Miss Earth, and Miss Intercontinental. The competition was held on February 28, 2009... |
19 | Sezimovo Ústí Sezimovo Ústí Sezimovo Ústí is a town in the South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. It is located approximately 83 km south of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, and 60 km north of České Budějovice, the capital of the South Bohemian Region.... |
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| Patrica Tjornelund | 22 | Copenhagen Copenhagen Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region... |
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| Mariel Garcia | 24 | San Francisco de Macoris San Francisco de Macorís San Francisco de Macorís is a city in the Dominican Republic. It is also the capital of the Duarte Province. It has had a very active role in the shaping of Dominican history, as it is known as one of, if not the most, politically active cities in the country. It is located in the northeast portion... |
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| Diana Delgado | 25 | Manta Manta Manta is a mid-sized city in Manabí Province, Ecuador. It is the second most populous city in the province, the fifth most populous in the country and, economically, the third most important city of Ecuador. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times. It was a trading post for the Mantas.... |
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| Mayra Aldana | 23 | San Salvador San Salvador The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador... |
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| Kirsty Nichol | 19 | Islington Islington Islington is a neighbourhood in Greater London, England and forms the central district of the London Borough of Islington. It is a district of Inner London, spanning from Islington High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy Upper Street... |
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| Magalie Thierry | 22 | Froideconche Froideconche Froideconche is a commune in the Haute-Saône department in the region of Franche-Comté in eastern France.-References:*... |
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| Marlyne Lea Ayenne | 22 | Libreville Libreville Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon, in west central Africa. The city is a port on the Komo River, near the Gulf of Guinea, and a trade center for a timber region. As of 2005, it has a population of 578,156.- History :... |
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| Nona Diakonidze | 19 | Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936... |
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| Mariam Abdul Rauf | 21 | Northern Region Northern Region (Ghana) The Northern Region is the largest area of Ghana. As of 2009, it is divided into 20 districts. The region's capital is Tamale. Climatically, religiously, linguistically, and culturally, the region differs greatly from the politically and economically dominating regions of central and southern... |
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| Triantafyllia Sarantinou | 21 | Athens Athens Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state... |
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 Guadeloupe |
Marie-Ange Seymour | 19 | Le Moule Le Moule Le Moule is the sixth-largest commune in the French overseas department of Guadeloupe. It is located on the northeast side of the island of Grande-Terre.-History:... |
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| Maria Luisa Santos | 24 | Dededo | 3 | ||
| Hamy Tejeda | 24 | Guatemala City Guatemala City Guatemala City , is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Guatemala and Central America... |
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| Alejandra Mendoza | 19 | La Lima La Lima La Lima is a municipality in the Honduran department of Cortés. It is home to the corporate headquarters of the Tela Railroad Company, a subsidiary of Chiquita. The city is divided into two halves, La Lima Vieja, located on the western side of the Chamelecon River, and La Lima Nueva, located on... |
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| Wang Shan Shan | 20 | Xinjiang Xinjiang Xinjiang is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. It is the largest Chinese administrative division and spans over 1.6 million km2... |
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| Korinna Kocsis | 18 | Jákfa Jákfa Jákfa is a village located in Vas County in western Hungary with an area of 20.11 km² and a population of 540. Jákfa is 110 km from Szombathely.The settlement's name first appears in a document from 1211, but it may be of much earlier origin.... |
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| Shriya Kishore Shriya Kishore Shriya Kishore is an Indian beauty queen. She was crowned as Pantaloons Femina Miss India Earth 2009 in Mumbai on April 5, 2009. She became a semifinalist in Miss Earth 2009.-Biography:Shriya was born on the 12th of May to Nirupama and Colonel Sanjay Kishore... |
23 | Mumbai Mumbai Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million... |
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| Nadine Zamira Syarief | 25 | Jakarta Jakarta Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre... |
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| Noy Michaelov | 24 | Jerusalem | 1 | ||
| Luna Isabella Voce | 21 | Milan Milan Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,... |
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| Jenaae Jackson Jenaae Jackson Jenaae Jackson is a Jamaican beauty queen and model. She was crowned as Miss Earth Jamaica 2009 in August 2009. She is the third representative of Jamaica to the international pageant, Miss Earth, since it started in 2001. She was crowned by Miss Earth Jamaica 2008, Simone Burke... |
19 | Kingston Kingston, Jamaica Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island... |
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| Takada Tomomi | 22 | Tokyo Tokyo , ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family... |
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| Catherine Muturi | 24 | Gatundu Gatundu Gatundu is a small town in the Central Province of Kenya. Gatundu is also center of the Gatundu division in Thika District. Gatundu is located 15 kilometres west of Thika and 15 kilometres north of Kiambu. Gatundu and its environs has two constituencies: Gatundu North and Gatundu South.Gatundu... |
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| ' | Park Ye-ju | 22 | Seoul Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... |
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 Republic of Kosovo |
Elsa Marku | 18 | Pristina Pristina Pristina, also spelled Prishtina and Priština is the capital and largest city of Kosovo. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous municipality and district.... |
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| Diana Kubasova | 20 | Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,... |
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| Nicole Lichaa Khoury | 18 | Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
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| Theodora Bănică Theodora Bănică Theodora Bănică is a fashion model and Luxembourg beauty queen. She was crowned as Miss Luxembourg 2009 in the Miss Benelux 2009 beauty pageant in October 2008. She was crowned by Miss Luxembourg 2008 winner Nadia Pereira... |
21 | Luxembourg Luxembourg Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south... |
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| Jia Pei | 20 | Macau Macau Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China... |
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| Madeline Nandu | 23 | Sabah Sabah Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south... |
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| Alison Gallea Valletta | 21 | Attard Attard Ħ'Attard is a village located at the centre-most point of the island of Malta. Together with Balzan and Lija it forms part of "the Three Villages" and has been inhabited since the Classical Period. Ħ'Attard's traditional Latin motto is Florigera rosis halo due to its many flower gardens and citrus... |
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| Martinique |
Pascale Nelide | 18 | Fort de France | 1 | |
| Natalia Quiñónez | 23 | Zapopan Zapopan Zapopan is a city and municipality located in the Mexican state of Jalisco, which is part of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. It is best known as being the home of the Virgin of Zapopan, an image of the Virgin Mary which was made in the 16th century. This image has been credited with a number of... |
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| Richa Thapa Magar | 24 | Kathmandu | 3 | ||
| Sabrina Anijs Sabrina Anijs Sabrina Anijs is a model and a Dutch beauty queen. She was crowned as Miss Benelux 2009 in October 2008. She represented the Netherlands in the Miss Earth 2009 pageant, which was held between the 4th and 24 October 2009.-Miss Benelux 2009:... |
21 | Den Haag | 2 | ||
| Catherine Irving Catherine Irving Catherine Irving is a New Zealand beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Wanganui 2009 and went on to compete in and win Miss Earth New Zealand 2009, an annual national beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness... |
19 | Waverley Waverley Waverley is the name of several different things:*Waverley , a novel by Sir Walter Scott**The Waverley Novels, the series of which Waverley was the first**The Waverley Overture, a work by Hector Berlioz inspired by Scott's novel... |
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| Modesta Alozie | 21 | Abia | 3 | ||
| Kayleigh O'Reilly | 18 | Derry Derry Derry or Londonderry is the second-biggest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-biggest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Irish name Doire or Doire Cholmcille meaning "oak-wood of Colmcille"... |
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| Ayesha Gilani | 26 | Lahore Lahore Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a... |
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| Geraldine Higuera | 20 | La Chorrera La Chorrera La Chorrera is a town and municipality in the southern Colombian Department of Amazonas. The population is largely engaged in agricultural production, hunting, fishing, and banana and cassava growing... |
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| Gabriela Rejala Gabriela Rejala Gabriela Rejala is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Paraguay in Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She also represented Paraguay in Reina Hispanoamericana 2008 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on October 30, 2008, and placed as second runner-up. She was Top 16 semifinalist on Miss Earth... |
20 | Ñemby Ñemby Ñemby is a city in the Central Department of Paraguay. It is part of the Gran Asunción metropolitan area.-History:Among the historical sites of this city stands the Church of San Lorenzo which was founded by Spanish settlers in 1718 when Ñemby was a population of only 2,187 inhabitants.Other... |
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| Leticia Rivera | 21 | Cajamarca Cajamarca Cajamarca may refer to:Colombia*Cajamarca, Tolima a town and municipality in Tolima DepartmentPeru* Cajamarca, city in Peru.* Cajamarca District, district in the Cajamarca province.* Cajamarca Province, province in the Cajamarca region.... |
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| Sandra Seifert Sandra Seifert Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent.... |
25 | Bacolod | 2 | ||
| Izabela Wilczek | 23 | Pabianice | 1 | ||
| Dignelis Jiménez Dignelis Jiménez Dignelis Taymí Jiménez Hernández is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder, who currently holds the title of Miss Puerto Rico Earth 2009.... |
25 | Arecibo Arecibo Arecibo may refer to:*Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a municipality located by the Atlantic Ocean*Arecibo Observatory, a very sensitive radio telescope located approximately south-southwest from the city of Arecibo... |
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| Ksenia Podsevatkina | 22 | Saratov Saratov -Modern Saratov:The Saratov region is highly industrialized, due in part to the rich in natural and industrial resources of the area. The region is also one of the more important and largest cultural and scientific centres in Russia... |
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| Varuna Curry | 21 | Apia | 3 | ||
| Sarah Finlay | 23 | Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands... |
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| Dijana Milojkovic | 22 | Cuprija Cuprija Ćuprija is a town and administrative district in Serbia, at 43.93° North, 21.38° East... |
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| Valerie Lim | 24 | Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... |
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| ' | Lea Sindlerova | 22 | Nitra Nitra Nitra is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. With a population of about 83,572, it is the fifth largest city in Slovakia. Nitra is also one of the oldest cities in Slovakia and the country's earliest political and cultural center... |
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| Maja Jamnik | 18 | Ljubljana Ljubljana Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants... |
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| Chanel Grantham | 20 | Durban Durban Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal and the third largest city in South Africa. It forms part of the eThekwini metropolitan municipality. Durban is famous for being the busiest port in South Africa. It is also seen as one of the major centres of tourism... |
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| ' | Aheu Deng Aheu Deng Aheu Kidum Deng is a beauty queen and fashion model from South Sudan. She won the title of Miss Earth South Sudan 2009 at the annual Miss Earth South Sudan beauty pageant, organized by South Sudan's Ministry of Tourism and Beauties of Africa Inc, the exclusive franchise holder.-Miss Earth South... |
18 | Juba Juba, Sudan Juba is the capital and largest city of the Republic of South Sudan. It also serves as the capital of Central Equatoria, the smallest of the ten states of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and functions as the seat and metropolis of Juba County.- Population :In 2005, Juba's... |
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| Alejandra Echevarria Alejandra Echevarria Alejandra Echevarria is a Spanish beauty queen, fashion model, and singer from Jaén, Spain. She represented Spain in the beauties for a cause pageant, Miss Earth 2009 and placed as Miss Fire... |
20 | Jaén Jaén, Spain Jaén is a city in south-central Spain, the name is derived from the Arabic word Jayyan, . It is the capital of the province of Jaén. It is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia.... |
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| Giulia Simone Olsson | 19 | Stockholm Stockholm Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area... |
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| Graziella Rogers | 22 | Lyss Lyss Lyss is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On 1 January 2011, the former municipality of Busswil bei Büren was merged with Lyss.-Geography:... |
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| Niuriki Teremate | 21 | Punaauia Punaauia Punaauia is a commune in the suburbs of Papeete in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Punaauia is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. In the late 1890s, the French... |
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| Evelyne Almasi | 24 | Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam , formerly Mzizima, is the largest city in Tanzania. It is also the country's richest city and a regionally important economic centre. Dar es Salaam is actually an administrative province within Tanzania, and consists of three local government areas or administrative districts: ... |
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| Rujinan Phanseethum Rujinan Phanseethum Rujinan Phanseethum , nicknamed Ma-Meaw is a Thai beauty queen who was crowned Miss Earth Thailand 2009 and a top eight finalist in the Miss Earth 2009 international pageant.-Pageantry:... |
20 | Udon Thani Udon Thani Udon Thani is a city in Isan, north-east Thailand, and the capital of Udon Thani Province.-Location:The province of Udon Thani has a population of 1,467.200, the city alone 500.000. Geographical location and is approximately 560 km from Bangkok... |
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| Mary Greatz | 21 | Nuku'alofa Nuku'alofa Nukualofa is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the southern most island group of Tonga.-Mythological origins:... |
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| Gözde Zay | 26 | Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and... |
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| ' | Alison Capron | 23 | Providenciales Providenciales Providenciales is an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The island has an area of and an approximate population of 15,542, making it the largest island in population and the third largest in area. It is served by the Providenciales International Airport... |
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| Karina Golovata | 21 | Kiev Kiev Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press.... |
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 United States |
Amy Diaz Amy Diaz Amy Diaz is a beauty queen from Rhode Island who competed in the Miss USA pageant in 2008 and Miss Earth United States 2009.-Background:... |
25 | North Providence | 2 | |
| Jessica Barboza Jessica Barboza Jessica Cristina Barboza Schmidt, , is a pageant titleholder, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, who won the titles of Miss Earth Venezuela 2009 and Miss Venezuela International 2010.-Early life:... |
22 | Maracaibo Maracaibo Maracaibo is a city and municipality located in northwestern Venezuela off the western coast of the Lake Maracaibo. It is the second-largest city in the country after the national capital Caracas and the capital of Zulia state... |
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| Dominique Dyer | 20 | Neath Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot is a county borough and one of the unitary authority areas of Wales. Neath Port Talbot is the 8th most populous county in Wales and the third most populous county borough.... |
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Beauties for a Cause
The delegates of Miss Earth 2009 visited the different islands of the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
with the theme "Green Lifestyle" and promoted the use of recyclable materials as part of collective lifestyle. In addition, they engaged on different environmental activities including the planting of trees, and had school tours in the provinces of Ilocos
Ilocos
Ilocos collectively refers to two provinces in the Philippines: Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. Inhabitants are called Ilocanos and they speak the language Iloko, also called Ilocano.The Ilocos Region, containing four provinces, is named after Ilocos...
, Laguna, Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...
, Albay
Albay
Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Legazpi City and the province borders Camarines Sur to the north and Sorsogon to the south. Also to the northeast is Lagonoy Gulf....
, Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
, Bulacan
Bulacan
Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro...
, Rizal
Rizal
Rizal is a province located in the CALABARZON , just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country's national hero, José Rizal. Rizal Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III on June 17, 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building,...
, Pangasinan
Pangasinan
Pangasinan is a province of the Republic of the Philippines. The provincial capital is Lingayen. Pangasinan is located on the west central and peripheral area of the island of Luzon along the Lingayen Gulf, with the total land area being 5,368.82 square kilometers . According to the latest census,...
, Batangas
Batangas
Batangas is a first class province of the Philippines located on the southwestern part of Luzon in the CALABARZON region. Its capital is Batangas City and it is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. Across the Verde Island Passages to the south is the...
, Iloilo
Iloilo
Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Iloilo occupies the southeast portion of Panay Island and is bordered by Antique Province to the west and Capiz Province and the Jintotolo Channel to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is Guimaras Province,...
and Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
.
Evening Gown competition
The delegates were divided into three groups which simultaneously competed in the evening gown preliminary competition in three different locations:- (Group 1) On November 8, Splash Mountain Resort Hotel, Los BañosLos Baños, LagunaThe Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households...
, Laguna. The finalists:
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- (Group 2) On November 9, Greenbelt 5Greenbelt (Ayala Center)Greenbelt is a shopping mall located at Ayala Center, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines which is just near Glorietta and SM Makati. It is owned by Ayala Malls, a real-estate subsidiary of Ayala Land, which is an affiliate of Ayala Corporation. It opened in the 1980s and it is one of Ayala...
, AyalaAyala CenterThe Ayala Center is a commercial complex operated by Ayala Land Incorporated located in the central business district of Makati in Metro Manila, Philippines.-About the Center:...
. The finalists:
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- (Group 3) On November 7, Subic BaySubic BaySubic Bay is a bay forming part of Luzon Sea on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay. Its shores were formerly the site of a major United States Navy facility named U.S...
Yacht Club, SubicSubic, ZambalesSubic is a 1st class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 77,118 people in 13,882 households....
. The finalists:
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Swimsuit competition
The delegates were divided into three groups which simultaneously competed in the swimsuit competition in three different locations:- (Group 1) On November 7, Golden Sunset Resort, Calatagan, BatangasCalatagan, BatangasCalatagan is a 1st class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 51,544 people in 9,201 households....
. The finalists:
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- (Group 2) On November 12, Legazpi CityLegazpi CityThe City of Legazpi is a first class city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. With 179,481 inhabitants according to the 2007 census, it is the largest city in the Bicol Region in terms of population, though not in land area...
, Bicol RegionBicol RegionThe Bicol Region or Bicolandia is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Its regional center is Legazpi City...
. The finalists:
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- (Group 3) On November 8, Central Country Estate, Inc. The Lakeshore The finalists:
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National costume
The National Costume competition of Miss Earth 2009 was held on November 4, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Grand TheaterCultural Center of the Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos...
in Pasay City
Pasay City
The City of Pasay is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the country's capital, Manila, to the northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City, and Parañaque City to the south.Pasay City was one of the original four...
.
There were 80 delegates who participated in the competition, with Miss Tanzania winning the Best in National Costume award. Minor/sponsor awards were also given at that night which includes the Placenta Award which is given to Miss Puerto Rico and Pasigandahan Award (the award name is a combination of the main river that passes through Manila and the Filipino word for beauty) which went to Miss Guam.
Press presentation
On November 4, 2009, the delegates from various countries were presented to the local and international media at Mader’s Garden, Pasig CityPasig City
The City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
, Philippines. The ladies shared their environmental camapaigns and expressed their cause on Mother Nature, a continuous campaign they have been waging as "Beauties for a Cause".
Mall tours
The delegates also had their mall tours and fashion shows in all Robinsons MallsRobinsons Malls
Robinsons Malls is the second largest shopping mall and retail operator in the Philippines. It was incorporated on September 9, 1997 by Chinese Filipino entrepreneur John Gokongwei, Jr. to develop, conduct, operate and maintain the Robinsons commercial shopping centers and all businesses related...
nationwide in order to promote its cause which is the protection of the environment.
TV shows
Selected girls had their TV guesting on one of the show of ABS-CBNABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
, the official media partner of Carousel Production for Miss Earth 2009. They had gone to Showtime
Showtime (TV show)
Showtime is a late morning/noon-time variety show airing on ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show premiered October 24, 2009. It also currently airs worldwide through The Filipino Channel. The first season's grand finals was aired on July 24, 2010, Saturday at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City....
, ASAP 09
ASAP (variety show)
ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...
, The Singing Bee
The Singing Bee (Philippine game show)
The Philippine version of The Singing Bee premiered on April 21, 2008 on ABS-CBN. A combinination of karaoke singing and a spelling bee-style competition, this show features contestants trying to remember the lyrics to popular songs....
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Schedule of events
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| October 30 - November 3 | Arrivals | Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... |
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| November 4 | Press Presentation | Valle Verde 6, Pasig City Pasig City The City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region... |
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| November 4 | National Costume Finals | Cultural Center of the Philippines Grand Theater Cultural Center of the Philippines The Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos... , Pasay City Pasay City The City of Pasay is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the country's capital, Manila, to the northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City, and Parañaque City to the south.Pasay City was one of the original four... |
Best in National Costume award |
| November 6 | Fashion Show | Robinsons Place Dasmariñas | |
| November 7 | Fashion Show | Robinsons Nova Market | |
| November 7 | Preliminary Swimsuit | Golden Sunset Resort and Spa Calatagan, Calatagan, Batangas Calatagan, Batangas Calatagan is a 1st class municipality in the Province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 51,544 people in 9,201 households.... |
Group 1 |
| November 7 | Preliminary Evening Gown | Subic Bay Subic Bay Subic Bay is a bay forming part of Luzon Sea on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay. Its shores were formerly the site of a major United States Navy facility named U.S... Yacht Club, Subic Subic, Zambales Subic is a 1st class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 77,118 people in 13,882 households.... |
Group 3 |
| November 8 | Fashion Show | Robinsons Place Metro East Robinsons Place Metro East Robinsons Place Metro East is a shopping mall owned by John Gokongwei, founder of JG Summit Holdings and Robinsons Land Co.. Robinsons Metro East is situated along Marcos Highway, Brgy. Dela Paz, Pasig City, just beside the neighbor shopping mall, the Sta. Lucia East Grandmall in Cainta, Rizal... |
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| November 8 | Preliminary Swimsuit | Central Country Estate, Inc. The Lakeshore | Group 3 |
| November 8 | Preliminary Evening Gown | Splash Mountain Resort Hotel, Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households... , Laguna |
Group 1 |
| November 9 | Preliminary Talent | Amana Water Park Resort, Pandi Pandi, Bulacan Pandi is a 2nd class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. The municipality of Pandi lies 41 kilometers northeast of Manila and is located at the eastern portion of Bulacan... , Bulacan Bulacan Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro... |
Group 1 |
| November 9 | Preliminary Talent | L'Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City Bacolod City The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in... |
Group 3 |
| November 9 | Preliminary Evening Gown | Greenbelt 5 Greenbelt (Ayala Center) Greenbelt is a shopping mall located at Ayala Center, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines which is just near Glorietta and SM Makati. It is owned by Ayala Malls, a real-estate subsidiary of Ayala Land, which is an affiliate of Ayala Corporation. It opened in the 1980s and it is one of Ayala... , Ayala Ayala Center The Ayala Center is a commercial complex operated by Ayala Land Incorporated located in the central business district of Makati in Metro Manila, Philippines.-About the Center:... |
Group 2 |
| November 10 | Preliminary Talent | Puerto Princesa, Palawan Palawan Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region or Region 4. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the... |
Group 2 |
| November 11 | Fashion Show | Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Occidental Mindoro Occidental Mindoro is a province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region in Luzon. "Home of the Indigenous Mangyans". Its capital is Mamburao and occupies the western half of the island of Mindoro, on the west by Apo East Pass, and on the south by the Mindoro Strait; Oriental Mindoro is... |
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| November 12 | Preliminary Swimsuit | Legazpi City Legazpi City The City of Legazpi is a first class city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. With 179,481 inhabitants according to the 2007 census, it is the largest city in the Bicol Region in terms of population, though not in land area... , Bicol Region Bicol Region The Bicol Region or Bicolandia is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Its regional center is Legazpi City... |
Group 2 |
| November 13 | Fashion Show | Robinsons Galleria Robinsons Galleria Robinsons Galleria is a large shopping mall located at EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City just near SM Megamall. It is Robinsons' flagship mall. The mall is owned by John Gokongwei, founder of JG Summit Holdings and Robinsons Land Corp. It was built in 1990 with a total gross floor area of... |
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| November 14 | Fashion Show | Robinsons Star Mills Pampanga Robinsons Star Mills Pampanga Robinsons Starmills Pampanga or Starmills Mall is a shopping mall owned and operated by John Gokongwei and his company, Robinsons Malls, the second largest mall operator in the Philippines. This is the very first Robinsons Mall in the Central Luzon and in the Pampanga Province, rivaling adjacent SM... |
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| November 14 | Swimsuit Finals | Fontana Leisure Park and Casino, Clark Freeport, Angeles City, Pampanga | Best in Swimsuit award |
| November 16 | Evening Gown Finals | PAGCOR Grand Theater PAGCOR Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is the Philippines third largest contributor of revenue after the Tax and Customs Authority. It is a government owned and controlled corporation first established in by Presidential Decree 1067-Aand entered itself in a contract with Philippine Casino... , Parañaque City Parañaque City The City of Parañaque , or simply Parañaque , is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines.... |
Best in Long Gown award |
| November 17 | Talent Finals | Rose Memorial Auditorium, Central Philippine University Central Philippine University Central Philippine University is a non-stock, non-profit Christian institution of higher learning in Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines. It was founded in 1905 by American Baptist missionaries as an elementary school for poor boys which eventually opened up a high school in 1920. It converted into... , Iloilo City Iloilo City The City of Iloilo is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines and the capital city of Iloilo province. It is the regional center of the Western Visayas, as well as the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area... |
Miss Talent award |
| November 22 | Grand Coronation Night | Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center | Miss Earth winners |
Note: Miss Earth delegates were divided into 3 groups.
Coronation venue
The pageant took place for the first time outside the Island of LuzonLuzon
Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines. It is located in the northernmost region of the archipelago, and is also the name for one of the three primary island groups in the country centered on the Island of Luzon...
. The venue for Miss Earth 2009 final night was first planned to be held in Cebu City
Cebu City
The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was...
, Philippines, but the mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
declined due to the financial cost of sponsoring the pageant. Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center won the rights to host the coronation night of the 2009 edition of the pageant.
The convention center is a private ecotourism
Ecotourism
Ecotourism is a form of tourism visiting fragile, pristine, and usually protected areas, intended as a low impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial tourism...
venue intended for trade events
Trade fair
A trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent market trends and opportunities...
, industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
conventions
Convention (meeting)
A convention, in the sense of a meeting, is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss or engage in some common interest. The most common conventions are based upon industry, profession, and fandom...
, corporate function
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
s, concerts, and international exhibition
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
s. It is one of the landmarks of the Island of Boracay, which was declared by the British
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
publication TV Quick
TV Quick
TV Choice, is a British weekly TV listings magazine published by H. Bauer Publishing, the UK subsidiary of family-run German company Bauer Media Group...
as the world's number one tropical beach and topped the 2007 Yahoo! Travel list of World’s Most Popular Beach.
New crown
In the 9th edition of the pageant, the Miss Earth OrganizersCarousel Productions
Carousel Productions Inc. is the organization that currently owns and runs the Miss Earth and Miss Philippines Earth beauty contests. The annual events are produced in partnership with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. The organization is based in the Philippines.-History:Carousel Productions...
unveiled a new crown and worn by the winner of Miss Earth 2009 for the first time with the preservation of the planet Earth as its primary consideration. The crown was designed by an environmentalist
Environmentalist
An environmentalist broadly supports the goals of the environmental movement, "a political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment through changes to environmentally harmful human activities"...
jewelry designer
Jewelry designer
A jewellery designer or jewelry designer is a person who renders original jewellery creations and usually constructs them as well...
from Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, Ramona Haar, the official jeweller of the Miss Earth pageant.
The new crown is made of 100% recycled precious metals: 14kt gold and argentums sterling silver
Sterling silver
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925....
. The gemstone
Gemstone
A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments...
s used were precious stone and semiprecious stone and donations from over 80 different participating countries. These are gemstones that each country is known for either as the origin or source. The gemstones were sent in various forms: faceted, cabochons, beads or rough. The designer travelled to Jaipur
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
to have these gemstones individually trim and faceted to the required cut and sizes.
The flower in the center of the crown represents Mother Earth, as inspired by the statement of an American poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet, who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century...
's "The earth laughs in flowers." The recurring spiral motif has always been associated with "maternal power" and "feminine prestige" which is the essence of Miss Earth. The gentle curves in the crown symbolize "unity" and the "spirit of cooperation."
Withdrawals
Contestants who were confirmed initially but were deleted from the roster of delegates just before the pageant started.: Amada Hernandez: Esther Sitali BandaContestant who were confirmed initially but were deleted from the roster of delegates 6 days after the pageant started.: Dominique Peltier: Lejla Adrovic: Vinka Groseta: Genet Denoba Ogeto: Inessa Nazarova: Queen Christie Tembo: Roxana Ilie
Contestants who withdrew due to any other reasons.: Tumisang Sebina was disqualified due to height requirements.: Maritza Rivas was supposedly to compete at Miss Earth but is unable due to visa problems.: Truong Thi May suffered from a serious sprain on her left leg after a fall on October 24, just 7 days before the pageant started. She appeared as a special guest in the grand final. It was planned that she might return the following year, but it didn't happen. Now she is still a featured candidate for representing Vietnam at Miss Earth 2011 after so many unlucky times.
Countries who withdrew due to lack of funding and sponsorship.
Returning countries and territories
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| 2006 Miss Earth 2006 Miss Earth 2006, the 6th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on November 26, 2006 in the grounds of the National Museum in Manila, Philippines. The pageant was won by Hil Hernández of Chile.... |
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an... and Samoa Samoa Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in... |
| 2007 Miss Earth 2007 Miss Earth 2007, the seventh Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 11, 2007 at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. The delegates also visited Nha Trang, Vietnam. 88 delegates competed for the title, making 2007 the largest edition of delegates for Miss Earth. The pageant was... |
Denmark Denmark Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark... , Guatemala Guatemala Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast... , Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... , Kenya Kenya Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east... , Nepal Nepal Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India... , Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... , and Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia... |
Delegates background
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| Hamy Tejeda previously competed in Miss World 2007 Miss World 2007 Miss World 2007, the 57th Miss World pageant was held at the Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on December 1, 2007. It was hosted by Fernando Allende and Angela Chow. Zhang Zilin of the People's Republic of China won the crown and succeeded Miss World 2006, Taťána Kuchařová... . |
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| Alejandra Mendoza, the winner of Miss Honduras Belleza Nacional 2007-2008 (Miss Honduras 2007-2008) pageant was supposed to represent Honduras in the Miss Earth 2008 Miss Earth 2008 Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines... , but failed to compete. Finally, she competed in the Miss Earth 2009, but was unplaced. She also competed in the international Reina de La Costa Maya 2008 pageant in August 2008 and won second runner up including the best in national costume award. |
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| Nicole Lichaa Khoury previously competed in Miss Intercontinental 2009. | |
| Gabriela Rejala Gabriela Rejala Gabriela Rejala is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Paraguay in Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She also represented Paraguay in Reina Hispanoamericana 2008 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on October 30, 2008, and placed as second runner-up. She was Top 16 semifinalist on Miss Earth... previously competed in Miss World 2008 Miss World 2008 Miss World 2008, the 58th Miss World pageant was held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 13, 2008. Originally, the pageant was going to take place in Kiev, Ukraine, but because of the ongoing crisis between Georgia and Russia in neighboring South Ossetia, the... . |
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| Sandra Seifert Sandra Seifert Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent.... was a contestant in Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Binibining Pilipinas 2009 is the 46th annual Binibining Pilipinas, a beauty pageant in the Philippines. The grand coronation night took place on March 7 at the Araneta Coliseum, and was broadcast by GMA Network and GMA's international channel, GMA Pinoy TV... but was disqualified for having posed in a two-piece-swimsuit in a Men's Magazine. Born in Taiwan, she is the first non-native born Philippine representative. Seifert's father is of German heritage, and her mother is Filipino Filipino people The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines .... . |
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| Dignelis Jiménez Dignelis Jiménez Dignelis Taymí Jiménez Hernández is a Puerto Rican beauty pageant titleholder, who currently holds the title of Miss Puerto Rico Earth 2009.... previously competed in Miss International 2003 Miss International 2003 Miss International 2003, The 43rd Miss International Pageant was took place in Tokyo, Japan on October 8, 2003. 45 beauties from all over the world competed to win the coveted title held by Christina Sawaya of Lebanon... but she was unplaced. She also represented Puerto Rico in Miss Tourism World 2004, she was 2nd runner up, and won Best in Evening Gown. |
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| Lea Sindlerova previously competed in Miss Intercontinental 2009. | |
 Singapore |
Valerie Kim will compete in the Miss Universe 2011 Miss Universe 2011 Miss Universe 2011, the 60th anniversary of the Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011. Ximena Navarrete of Mexico crowned her successor, Leila Lopes of Angola, at the end of this event... pageant on September 12, 2011 at Sao Paolo, Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... . |
| United States |
Amy Diaz Amy Diaz Amy Diaz is a beauty queen from Rhode Island who competed in the Miss USA pageant in 2008 and Miss Earth United States 2009.-Background:... previously competed in the Miss USA 2008 Miss USA 2008 Miss USA 2008, the 57th Miss USA beauty pageant, was held in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 11, 2008. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Crystle Stewart, Miss Texas USA, was crowned the winner by outgoing titleholder, Rachel Smith of Tennessee... where she made the top 15. Diaz is also half Dominican Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries... . |
 Venezuela |
Jessica Barboza Jessica Barboza Jessica Cristina Barboza Schmidt, , is a pageant titleholder, from Maracaibo, Venezuela, who won the titles of Miss Earth Venezuela 2009 and Miss Venezuela International 2010.-Early life:... was 1st runner up in the Miss International 2011 Miss International 2011 Miss International 2011, the 51st edition of the Miss International pageant, was held on November 6, 2011 at the International Tennis Center, in Chengdu, China... pageant. |