Miss World 2007
Encyclopedia
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
of the Czech Republic
. At an official press conference called on July 7, the Miss World organization announced that the delegates were expected in Sanya by November 2. They visited a number of popular spots in mainland China and view the preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. A total of 106 contestants competed for the crown, making it the third largest edition, tied with 2003
.
Unlike 2005
and 2006
editions, Miss World 2007 did not have "continental zones" in the selection of the semifinalists i.e. all the contestants vied for the 10 semifinals spots. Another 5 spots were for the winners of the Beach Beauty
, Sports
, Top Model
, Talent
, and Beauty With A Purpose
contests, but there was a tie in the Beauty With A Purpose contest, so the number of semi-finalists increased to 16. The format was similar to that used in 2004
, with the exclusion of the "Contestant's Choice" award.
The 106 contestants recorded the official torch relay anthem Light the Passion, Share the Dream for the 2008 Olympics Games as a major cooperation between the Beijing Olympic Committee and Miss World Limited. The song had its first broadcast to a global audience at the 57th Miss World final on December 1.
In addition, to coincide with World AIDS Day, the pageant presented a special tribute to the fight against AIDS, with a televised speech from former South African President Nelson Mandela
and the presence of his daughter and grandson, along with traditional dancers from South Africa who joined the contestants in a special song.
was selected on the November 10.
was selected on November 14.
was selected on November 24.
was selected on November 26.
Miss World
The Miss World pageant is the oldest surviving major international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951...
pageant was held at the Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya
Sanya
Sanya is the southernmost city in China and is a part of Hainan Province. In 2006, it had a population of 536,000, making it, after the provincial capital , the second most populous city on the island. The city is renowned for its tropical climate and has emerged as a popular tourist destination,...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
on December 1, 2007. It was hosted by Fernando Allende
Fernando Allende
Fernando Allende is a Mexican singer, actor, painter, film producer, and film director. Allende began singing in 1959, at the age of seven.-Private life:...
and Angela Chow
Angela Chow
Angela Chow is a Canadian-raised actress and presenter of Chinese ethnicity known for hosting Miss World 2003 until Miss World 2012 as well as currently having her own talk shows Good Morning China and Du Bao Magazine Critique....
. Zhang Zilin
Zhang Zilin
Zhang Zilin is a beauty queen and fashion model who won Miss China World in 2007 and was crowned Miss World 2007, representing the People's Republic of China. She is the first Miss World of East Asian origin.-Biography:...
of the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
won the crown and succeeded Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
, Taťána Kuchařová
Tatána Kucharová
Taťána Kuchařová is a Czech beauty pageant titleholder who won the title of Miss World Czech Republic and Miss World 2006. In doing so, she became the first woman from the Czech Republic to win the title at the final event of the Miss World competition, held on 30 September 2006, in Warsaw, Poland...
of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The 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....
. At an official press conference called on July 7, the Miss World organization announced that the delegates were expected in Sanya by November 2. They visited a number of popular spots in mainland China and view the preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. A total of 106 contestants competed for the crown, making it the third largest edition, tied with 2003
Miss World 2003
Miss World 2003, the 53rd Miss World pageant was held at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on 6 December 2003. The pageant was presented by Phil Keoghan, Amanda Byram and Angela Chow. The contestants also visited Beijing, the national capital of People's Republic of China,...
.
Unlike 2005
Miss World 2005
Miss World 2005, the 55th Miss World pageant was held at the Crown of Beauty Theatre in Sanya, People's Republic of China on December 10, 2005. Nine former Miss World titleholders and chairwoman of Miss World Organization Julia Morley judged the pageant. Miss World 2004 María Julia Mantilla of Peru...
and 2006
Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
editions, Miss World 2007 did not have "continental zones" in the selection of the semifinalists i.e. all the contestants vied for the 10 semifinals spots. Another 5 spots were for the winners of the Beach Beauty
Miss World Beach Beauty
Miss World Beach Beauty is a swimsuit or fast track competition in the Miss World pageant. The Beach Beauty event first started in 2003, when the Miss World Organization decided to have preliminary or fast track events to automatically give a semifinal spot to some of the delegates...
, Sports
Miss World Sports
Miss World Sports or Sportswoman is a title and award given to the winner of a sports event at Miss World. It is a fast track or preliminary event, giving the winner automatically makes it into the semifinals. So far there are 5 Miss World Sports winners starting at 2003...
, Top Model
Miss World Top Model
The Miss World Top Model is a modeling fast track competition at the Miss World Pageant. The competition was first held in 2004, but not in 2005-2006. It's been held from 2007 onwards. The winner of the competition automatically makes it into the semifinals....
, Talent
Miss World Talent
Miss World Talent is a talent or fast track competition in the Miss World pageant, in which a number of contestants show their abilities in singing, dancing, poetry, etc. Introduced in Miss World 2001, the winner of the event automatically makes it into the semifinals starting 2003.-Miss World...
, and Beauty With A Purpose
Beauty With A Purpose
Beauty With A Purpose is an event established in 2001 that is celebrated during the activities prior to the Miss World pageant. It awards the contestant with the most relevant and important charity project in her nation. Since 2005 the winner automatically makes the semifinals...
contests, but there was a tie in the Beauty With A Purpose contest, so the number of semi-finalists increased to 16. The format was similar to that used in 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...
, with the exclusion of the "Contestant's Choice" award.
The 106 contestants recorded the official torch relay anthem Light the Passion, Share the Dream for the 2008 Olympics Games as a major cooperation between the Beijing Olympic Committee and Miss World Limited. The song had its first broadcast to a global audience at the 57th Miss World final on December 1.
In addition, to coincide with World AIDS Day, the pageant presented a special tribute to the fight against AIDS, with a televised speech from former South African President Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing...
and the presence of his daughter and grandson, along with traditional dancers from South Africa who joined the contestants in a special song.
Placements
| Final Results | Contestant |
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| Miss World 2007 |
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| 1st Runner-up |
 Angola - Micaela Reis |
| 2nd Runner-up |
 Mexico - Carolina MoránCarolina Morán Carolina Morán Gordillo is a Mexican model who represented her country in the 57th Miss World pageant, which took place on December 1, 2007 in Sanya, China, where she placed as the second runner-up.... |
| Top 5 |
Valene Maharaj Valene Maharaj was the Miss Trinidad and Tobago World 2007 title holder, and Miss World of the Caribbean for 2007. She has been active in the fashion business since she was sixteen years old. Her modelling career started when she won the Caribbean Model Search, which took her to Jamaica in 2003...  Sweden - Annie OlivAnnie Oliv Annie Oliv, born on October 12, 1987, in Jönköping, Sweden, is a Swedish beauty pageant contestant who represented her country and ranked as a top-five finalist in Miss World 2007 held in Sanya, People's Republic of China.-Career:... |
| Top 16 |
 Austria - Christine ReilerChristine Reiler Christine Reiler is a beauty queen who represented Austria in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China, and she became one of the top 16 semifinalists. Reiler is studying Medicine and would like to join Médecins sans Frontières and work in the Third World.In private, she had a relationship with Austrian...  Dominican Republic - Ada de la CruzAda de la Cruz Ada Aimée de la Cruz Ramirez is Miss Dominican Republic 2009 and Miss Universe 2009 first runner-up.-Biography:...  Ecuador - Valeska SaabValeska Saab Valeska Alexandra Saab Gómez, is a beauty queen who represented Ecuador in the Miss World 2007 pageant in China, where she made it to the semifinals. She is of Lebanese background. She dropped out from Blue Hill College where she was studying international business. In 2009, she was a candidate for...  Ghana - Irene DwomohIrene Dwomoh Irene Dwomoh is a beauty queen who was name Miss Ghana 2006 and represented Ghana in Miss World 2007 in China, where she won the talent competition and got a fast track to the semi-finals. She studied Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Cape Coast....  Grenada - Vivian BurkhardtKayi Cheung Kayi Cheung , born on 18 November 1983 in Hong Kong with family roots in Chaozhou, Guangdong, is Miss Hong Kong 2007. She also received the Miss Vitality Ambassador award...  Jamaica - Yendi PhillipsYendi Phillips Yendi Phillipps is the winner of the Miss Jamaica World 2007 beauty pageant, as well as the 2010 Miss Jamaica Universe pageant. She is of Indo-Caribbean decent. She credits her mother, who died when she was younger for her Confidence and Drive and dedicated her win to her...  Malaysia - Deborah Priya Henry Puerto Rico - Jennifer Guevara United States - Abigail McCaryAbigail McCary Abigail McCary is a former beauty queen who represented United States in Miss World 2007 in China getting appointed as Miss World United States title. She achieved a B.A. degree in psychology, her future ambition is to earn a Master's degree in counseling and become a school counselor. -References:...  Venezuela - Claudia Suárez |
Continental Queens of Beauty
- Beauty Queen of Africa: Micaela Reis (Angola)
- Beauty Queen of Americas: Carolina MoránCarolina MoránCarolina Morán Gordillo is a Mexican model who represented her country in the 57th Miss World pageant, which took place on December 1, 2007 in Sanya, China, where she placed as the second runner-up....
(Mexico) - Beauty Queen of Asia & Oceania: Zhang ZilinZhang ZilinZhang Zilin is a beauty queen and fashion model who won Miss China World in 2007 and was crowned Miss World 2007, representing the People's Republic of China. She is the first Miss World of East Asian origin.-Biography:...
(China PR) - Beauty Queen of Caribbean: Valene MaharajValene MaharajValene Maharaj was the Miss Trinidad and Tobago World 2007 title holder, and Miss World of the Caribbean for 2007. She has been active in the fashion business since she was sixteen years old. Her modelling career started when she won the Caribbean Model Search, which took her to Jamaica in 2003...
(Trinidad & Tobago) - Beauty Queen of Europe: Annie OlivAnnie OlivAnnie Oliv, born on October 12, 1987, in Jönköping, Sweden, is a Swedish beauty pageant contestant who represented her country and ranked as a top-five finalist in Miss World 2007 held in Sanya, People's Republic of China.-Career:...
(Sweden)
Beach Beauty
The Miss World Beach BeautyMiss World Beach Beauty
Miss World Beach Beauty is a swimsuit or fast track competition in the Miss World pageant. The Beach Beauty event first started in 2003, when the Miss World Organization decided to have preliminary or fast track events to automatically give a semifinal spot to some of the delegates...
was selected on the November 10.
- Winner: Dominican Republic
- 1st runner-up: Jamaica
- 2nd runner-up: China PR
- Top 5 finalists: Lithuania, Mexico
- Top 21 semi-finalists: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Ethiopia, Grenada, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, Venezuela
Miss Sports
The Miss World SportsMiss World Sports
Miss World Sports or Sportswoman is a title and award given to the winner of a sports event at Miss World. It is a fast track or preliminary event, giving the winner automatically makes it into the semifinals. So far there are 5 Miss World Sports winners starting at 2003...
was selected on November 14.
- Winner: United States
- 1st runner-up: Scotland
- 2nd runner-up: Sweden
- 3rd runner-up: Wales
- Top 16 finalists: Albania, Argentina, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Paraguay
Top Model
The Miss World Top ModelMiss World Top Model
The Miss World Top Model is a modeling fast track competition at the Miss World Pageant. The competition was first held in 2004, but not in 2005-2006. It's been held from 2007 onwards. The winner of the competition automatically makes it into the semifinals....
was selected on November 24.
- Winner: China PR
- 1st runner-up: Puerto Rico
- 2nd runner-up: Mexico
- Top 7 finalists: Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela
Miss Talent
The Miss World TalentMiss World Talent
Miss World Talent is a talent or fast track competition in the Miss World pageant, in which a number of contestants show their abilities in singing, dancing, poetry, etc. Introduced in Miss World 2001, the winner of the event automatically makes it into the semifinals starting 2003.-Miss World...
was selected on November 26.
- Winner: Ghana
- 1st runner-up: Scotland
- 2nd runner-up: Sweden
- Top 18 finalists: Australia, Canada, Cyprus, England, Gibraltar, Grenada, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Macedonia FYRO, Malta, Moldova, Slovakia, Thailand
Beauty With A Purpose
- Winners: (tie)
- Ecuador: Valeska SaabValeska SaabValeska Alexandra Saab Gómez, is a beauty queen who represented Ecuador in the Miss World 2007 pageant in China, where she made it to the semifinals. She is of Lebanese background. She dropped out from Blue Hill College where she was studying international business. In 2009, she was a candidate for...
helps people with a terrible generic skin condition called ichthyosisIchthyosisIchthyosis is a heterogeneous family of at least 28, generalized, mostly genetic skin disorders. All types of ichthyosis have dry, thickened, scaly or flaky skin...
. - Hong Kong China: Kayi CheungKayi CheungKayi Cheung , born on 18 November 1983 in Hong Kong with family roots in Chaozhou, Guangdong, is Miss Hong Kong 2007. She also received the Miss Vitality Ambassador award...
helps old people and regularly works at retirement homes. She also has strong ties with UNICEF.
- Ecuador: Valeska Saab
- Top 5 Finalists:
- Indonesia: Kamidia RadistiKamidia RadistiKamidia Radisti is an Indonesian beauty pageant contestant, and winner of the 2007 Miss Indonesia title. She represented the province of West Java. She had competed with 32 other finalists to win the title....
helps less fortunate children with home schooling, free medical services for babies and young children. - Jamaica: Yendi PhillipsYendi PhillipsYendi Phillipps is the winner of the Miss Jamaica World 2007 beauty pageant, as well as the 2010 Miss Jamaica Universe pageant. She is of Indo-Caribbean decent. She credits her mother, who died when she was younger for her Confidence and Drive and dedicated her win to her...
helped people recover from a hurricane which hit the island by organising a fashion show and music event. - Sweden: Annie OlivAnnie OlivAnnie Oliv, born on October 12, 1987, in Jönköping, Sweden, is a Swedish beauty pageant contestant who represented her country and ranked as a top-five finalist in Miss World 2007 held in Sanya, People's Republic of China.-Career:...
has for the last two years worked with a disabled person who has always been in a wheelchair and unable to do anything for herself.
- Indonesia: Kamidia Radisti
Judges
A panel of ten illustrious personalities chose Miss World 2007. They are:- Julia Morley (UK) - President and CEO of Miss World, Limited.
- Duncan JamesDuncan JamesDuncan Matthew James Inglis is an English singer, actor and television presenter. He is best known as a member of the boyband Blue.-Early life:...
(UK) - Member of the boy band Blue, now an actor and TV presenter. - Annabel CroftAnnabel CroftAnnabel Croft is a former professional tennis player and current radio and television presenter. As a tennis player she won the WTA Tour event Virginia Slims of San Diego and represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup and the Wightman Cup.After retiring from tennis, she turned to television...
(UK) - Former tennis star and television presenter. - Ben de Lisi (Italy) - Renowned fashion designer.
- Li Xiao Bai (China PR) - Managing Director of New Silk Road Modelling Agency.
- Bruce Zhao (China PR) - Chairman of the Huayu Group.
- Makaziwe MandelaMakaziwe MandelaMakaziwe Mandela , known as Maki, is the daughter of former South African president Nelson Mandela and his first wife Evelyn Ntoko Mase. She was named after her older sister, born in 1947, who died aged just nine months...
(South Africa) - Daughter of Nelson Mandela, industrialist and philanthropist. - Neal Hamil (United States) - Managing Director of Elite Models.
- Krish Naidoo (Ireland) - Miss World International Ambassador, entrepreneur, works with many charitable organizations.
- Elena Franchuk (Ukraine) - Founder of the Anti-AIDS Foundation of Ukraine.
Contestants
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Albania - Elda DushiElda DushiElda Dushi is an Albanian beauty queen who represented Albania in the 2007 Miss World pageant. She didn't place as one of the semi-finalists. At the time of the pageant, she was a college student and stated that she wanted to be a diplomat.... - Angola - Micaela Reis
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Argentina - Alejandra Bernal -
Aruba - Boyoura MartijnBoyoura MartijnBoyoura Martijn is a beauty queen who represented Aruba in Miss World 2007 in China. She is studying for her H.A.V.O. and wants to be a schoolteacher.-References:... -
Australia - Caroline PembertonCaroline PembertonCaroline Louise Clowes Pemberton is an Australian model who was crowned the 2007 Miss Australia. Pemberton was crowned at Star City, Sydney on 4 April 2007, her second attempt at the title... - Austria - Christine ReilerChristine ReilerChristine Reiler is a beauty queen who represented Austria in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China, and she became one of the top 16 semifinalists. Reiler is studying Medicine and would like to join Médecins sans Frontières and work in the Third World.In private, she had a relationship with Austrian...
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The Bahamas - Anya WatkinsAnya WatkinsAnya Watkins, is a beauty queen who represented Bahamas in Miss World 2007 in China. She completed two years of study toward attaining her Doctorate in Pharmacy.-References:... -
Belarus - Alena AladkaAlena AladkaAlena Aladka is a beauty queen who represented Belarus in Miss World 2007 in China.Since 2010 successful business owner of the internet presents shop www.pereulok.by-External links:*... -
Belgium - Halima ChehaimaHalima ChehaimaHalima Chehaima is a beauty queen who won the title of Miss Brussels 2007. She also won the Miss International Tourism contest in 2007 in Portugal and represented Belgium in Miss World 2007 in China.She has a diploma in polyglot secretarial studies.... -
Belize - Felicita ArzúFelicita ArzuFelicita “Leesha” Arzú is a beauty queen who represented Belize in Miss World 2007 in China. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in English Education, and plans to pursue a masters & doctoral degree in education.-References:... -
Bolivia - Sandra Hernández - ' - Gordana TomićGordana TomicGordana Tomić is a Bosnian model from Lopare, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She won the 2007 Miss Bosnia and Herzegovina contest in June 2007, and represented her country in Miss World 2007, but was unplaced....
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Botswana - Malebogo MarumoagaeMalebogo MarumoagaeMalebogo Marumoagae is a beauty queen who represented Botswana in Miss World 2007 in China. Marumoagae graduated from university with a bachelor’s degree in economics and population studies.-References:... -
Brazil - Regiane AndradeRegiane AndradeRegiane Andrade is a beauty queen who represented Brazil in Miss World 2007 in China. She has completed an internship at a social security office and intends to pursue a career in Psychology.-External links:... -
Kingdom of Bulgaria - Paolina RachevaPaolina RachevaPaolina Racheva is a beauty queen who represented Bulgaria in Miss World 2007 in China.-References:... -
Canada - Sara GhulamSara GhulamSara Ghulam is a Canadian model. She comes from a multicultural family of Pakistani, Maltese, and Scottish backgrounds.... -
Cayman Islands - Rebecca ParchmentRebecca Parchment- External links :*... -
Chile - Bernardita ZúñigaBernardita Zúñiga-Miss World 2007:She was chosen on October 15, 2007, under the organization of Catwalk Latam. She won the "Miss Silhouette" award. Zúñiga represented Chile in Miss World 2007, which took place in Sanya, China, on December 1, 2007. She did not rank in the contest, which was won by Zhang Zilin,... - ' - Zhang ZilinZhang ZilinZhang Zilin is a beauty queen and fashion model who won Miss China World in 2007 and was crowned Miss World 2007, representing the People's Republic of China. She is the first Miss World of East Asian origin.-Biography:...
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Colombia - María José TorrenegraMaria Jose TorrenegraMaria José Torrenegra is a beauty queen who represented Colombia in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China.-External links:*... -
Costa Rica - Wendy Cordero -
Independent State of Croatia - Tajana JeremićTajana JeremicTajana Jeremić is a beauty queen who represented Croatia in Miss World 2007 in China. She is a high school student in the process of completing a course for cosmetic technicians.-Sources:*... -
Curaçao - Mckeyla RichardsMckeyla RichardsMckeyla Antoinette Richards is a beauty queen who represented Curaçao in Miss World 2007 in China.-References:... -
Cyprus - Dora AnastasiouDora AnastasiouDora Anastasiou is a beauty queen who won second place in the 2007 Miss Cyprus competition, which allowed her to represent Cyprus in Miss World 2007. She also competed in the Miss Tourism Queen International 2008 pageant. She did not place in either of those pageants. Dora has completed her... -
Czech Republic - Kateřina SokolováKaterina SokolovaKateřina Sokolová is a beauty queen who won Miss Czech Republic as an 18-year-old student and represented her country in Miss World 2007 in China.... -
Denmark - Line KruuseLine KruuseLine Kruuse is a beauty queen who represented Denmark in Miss World 2007 in China. She qualified as an Industrial laboratory technician, and is currently she working at a bio-scientific faculty for food, veterinary medicine and natural resources.-References:... - Dominican Republic - Ada de la CruzAda de la CruzAda Aimée de la Cruz Ramirez is Miss Dominican Republic 2009 and Miss Universe 2009 first runner-up.-Biography:...
- Ecuador - Valeska SaabValeska SaabValeska Alexandra Saab Gómez, is a beauty queen who represented Ecuador in the Miss World 2007 pageant in China, where she made it to the semifinals. She is of Lebanese background. She dropped out from Blue Hill College where she was studying international business. In 2009, she was a candidate for...
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El Salvador - Michelle Melhado -
Kingdom of England - Georgia HorsleyGeorgia HorsleyGeorgia Faye Horsley won the Miss England 2007 title and the opportunity to represent England in the Miss World 2007 pageant which was held in Sanya, China on 1 December that year.-Biography:... -
Estonia - Kadi SizaskKadi SizaskKadi Sizask is a beauty queen who represented Estonia in Miss World 2007 in China. She is currently studying design as it is her ambition to become an interior designer.-References:... -
Ethiopia - Mihret AbebeMihret AbebeMihret Abebe is a beauty queen who represented Ethiopia in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China. She did not advance to the semifinals of the pageant.-External links:... -
Finland - Linnea Aaltonen -
Early Modern France - Rachel Legrain-TrapaniRachel Legrain-TrapaniRachel Legrain-Trapani was elected Miss France in 2007.http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/actualite/people/20061210.OBS2254/rachel-legrain-trapani-elue-miss-france-2007.html Living in Saint-Quentin, she was elected Miss Aisne, and chosen to represent the region of Picardie... -
Georgia (country) - Tamar NemsitsveridzeTamar NemsitsveridzeTamar Nemsitsveridze is a beauty queen who represented Georgia in Miss World 2007 in China. She studied at the American University for Humanities.-External links:... -
Germany - Janice Behrendt - Ghana - Irene DwomohIrene DwomohIrene Dwomoh is a beauty queen who was name Miss Ghana 2006 and represented Ghana in Miss World 2007 in China, where she won the talent competition and got a fast track to the semi-finals. She studied Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Cape Coast....
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Gibraltar - Danielle Pérez -
Greece - Aikaterini EvangelinouAikaterini EvangelinouAikaterini Evangelinou is a beauty queen who represented Greece in Miss World 2007 in China. She works as a model, and is taking a degree to become a dietitian.-References:... - Grenada - Vivian Burkhardt
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Guadeloupe - Nancy Fleurival -
Guatemala - Hamy Tejeda -
Guyana - Candace CharlesCandace CharlesCandace Charles is a Guyanese beauty ambassador and local model who have been a representative for the country in various pageants inclusive of Miss World 2007 held in China, and Miss Europe & World Junior pageant in Czech Republic from September 20 to October 5, 2008. She is pursuing her studies... - ' - Kayi CheungKayi CheungKayi Cheung , born on 18 November 1983 in Hong Kong with family roots in Chaozhou, Guangdong, is Miss Hong Kong 2007. She also received the Miss Vitality Ambassador award...
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Hungary - Krisztina BodriKrisztina BodriKrisztina Bodri is a beauty queen who represented Hungary in Miss World 2007 in China. She is studying law at University.-External links:* *... -
Iceland - Jóhanna Vala JónsdóttirJóhanna Vala JónsdóttirJóhanna Vala Jónsdóttir, born 1986 in Reykjavík, Iceland, won the Miss Iceland beauty contest in 2007 and represented her country in Miss World 2007, in Sanya, China.-External links:*... -
India - Sarah-Jane DiasSarah-Jane DiasSarah-Jane Dias is a Indian actress. She is a former beauty queen and winner of Femina Miss India World 2007 title and an actress and was also a Channel [V] VJ.-Early life:... -
Indonesia - Kamidia RadistiKamidia RadistiKamidia Radisti is an Indonesian beauty pageant contestant, and winner of the 2007 Miss Indonesia title. She represented the province of West Java. She had competed with 32 other finalists to win the title.... -
Republic of Ireland - Bláthnaid McKennaBláthnaid McKennaBláthnaid McKenna is a former beauty queen from County Kildare who represented Ireland in Miss World 2007 in China. She is a linguist who has an honours degree in French and Italian from Trinity College, Dublin, and also speaks German and English.... -
Israel - Liran KohenerLiran KohenerLiran Kohner is a beauty queen who won the Miss Israel pageant in 2007, and represented Israel in Miss World 2007 in China. In celebration of her Bat Mitzvah, she travelled with family and friends to Paris, London, Amsterdam and Brussels. After high school, she joined the IDF for her mandatory... -
Italy - Giada WiltshireGiada WiltshireGiada Wiltshire is a beauty pageant contestant who won Miss World Italy 2007 and represented Italy in Miss World 2007 in China. She studied at the Art Institute of Faenza in Ravenna, Italy.-References:... - Jamaica - Yendi PhillipsYendi PhillipsYendi Phillipps is the winner of the Miss Jamaica World 2007 beauty pageant, as well as the 2010 Miss Jamaica Universe pageant. She is of Indo-Caribbean decent. She credits her mother, who died when she was younger for her Confidence and Drive and dedicated her win to her...
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Japan - Rui WatanabeRui Watanabeis a beauty pageant titleholder who represented Japan in Miss World 2007 in China. She teaches yoga and is a fitness instructor. Her ambition is to take lessons in Hong Kong to become an action film star. She was one of the finalists of 2008 edition of Miss Universe Japan.-External links:...
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Kazakhstan - Dana Kaparova -
Kenya - Catherine Wainaina - ' - Cho Eun-ju
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Latvia - Kristīne Djadenko -
Lebanon - Nadine NjeimNadine NjeimNadine Wilson Njeim is a beauty queen, former Miss Lebanon, who represented her country in Miss World 2007 in China and Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico.- Biography :Nadine Njeim was born in Lebanon to Colonel Wilson Njeim and Mrs... -
Lithuania - Jurgita JurkutėJurgita JurkuteJurgita Jurkutė is the winner of the Miss Lithuania 2007 beauty contest. Jurgita now is studying in Vilnius University for the Bachelor of Arts on social work. Among her hobbies is football, a famous sport of her family... - ' - Jana Stojanovska
- Malaysia - Deborah Priya Henry
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Malta - Stephanie ZammitStephanie ZammitStephanie Zammit was Miss World Malta in 2007 and represented Malta at the Miss World 2007 beauty pageant. According to Zammit, she has a Bachelor's degree in Education and is a qualified teacher of English and Home Economics.-External links:... -
Martinique - Vanessa BeauchaintsVanessa BeauchaintsVanessa Beauchaints is a beauty queen who represented Martinique in Miss World 2007 in China. She has a Bachelor of History degree and studied to become an interior designer.-External links:... -
Mauritius - Melody SelvonMelody SelvonMelody Selvon was born on Mauritius Island on September 17, 1989. She did a good part of her primary schooling in Australia, where she stayed nearly five years with her family... - Mexico - Carolina MoránCarolina MoránCarolina Morán Gordillo is a Mexican model who represented her country in the 57th Miss World pageant, which took place on December 1, 2007 in Sanya, China, where she placed as the second runner-up....
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Moldova - Ina CodreanuIna CodreanuIna Codreanu is a beauty queen who represented Moldova in Miss World 2007 in China. She has studied computer science and applied foreign languages at the Technical University of Moldova.-External links:*... -
Mongolia - Oyungerel GankhuyagOyungerel GankhuyagOyungerel Gankhuyag is a beauty queen who represented Mongolia in Miss World 2007 in China. She studied at the Humanitarian University of Mongolia, aspiring to be a Financier.-References:... -
Kingdom of Montenegro - Marija ĆirovićMarija CirovicMarija Ćirović is a beauty queen who represented Montenegro in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China, although she never placed in the pageant.-References:... -
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Netherlands - Melissa SneekesMelissa SneekesMelissa Sneekes, is a beauty pageant contestant who represented the Netherlands in Miss World 2007 in China.Her father Richard Sneekes is a former footballer, who played as a midfielder most notably in England for West Bromwich Albion and Bolton Wanderers.... -
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Norway - Lisa-Mari Moen JüngeLisa-Mari Moen JüngeLisa-Mari Moen Jünge is a Norwegian model who was born and grew up in Molde, a small town of the northwest-coast of Norway. She represented her country in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China on 1 December 2007; and Miss International 2008 in Macau, China on 8 November 2008... -
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Poland - Karolina ZakrzewskaKarolina ZakrzewskaKarolina Zakrzewska is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Poland in Miss World 2007 in China. She studied language and communication science.-References:... - Puerto Rico - Jennifer Guevara
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Russia - Tatiana KotovaTatiana KotovaTatiana Nikolaevna Kotova is a Russian beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Russia 2006 title and the opportunity to represent Russia in the Miss World 2007 and Miss Universe 2007. In Miss Universe 2007, she did not make it to the semifinals. Kotova represented her country on December 1... -
Kingdom of Scotland - Nieve JenningsNieve JenningsNieve Jennings was a beauty pageant contestant who represented Scotland in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China. Nieve placed as the first runner-up in two of the "fast-track" events, Miss World Sports and Miss World Talent.Nieve was awarded the title of Miss United Kingdom 2008... -
Serbia - Mirjana BožovićMirjana BozovicMirjana Božović was the first official "Miss Serbia," in 2007. She represented Serbia in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China. She studied Civil Engineering with the intention of having her own engineering company.... -
Sierra Leone - Fatmata TurayFatmata TurayFatmata B. Turay, is Sierra Leonean beauty queen who represented her country at Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China. She studied medicine.-References:... -
Singapore - Roshni Kaur SoinRoshni Kaur SoinRoshni Kaur Soin is a beauty queen who represented Singapore in Miss World 2007 in China. She studied for a Management degree and works as a model.In 2010, she joined the cast of SUPERMODELME.tv as one of the 12 aspiring models of Season 2.-References:... -
Slovakia - Veronika HusárováVeronika HusarovaVeronika Husárová is a beauty queen who won the title of Miss Slovakia in 2007, and represented Slovakia in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China. She is in law school and hopes to qualify as a lawyer.... -
Slovenia - Tadeja TernarTadeja TernarTadeja Ternar is a Slovenian beauty pageant contestant who represented Slovenia at the Miss World 2007 competition in China.-References:... -
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Spain - Natalia ZabalaNatalia ZabalaNatalia Zabala Arroyo is a beauty queen who was crowned Miss Spain 2007, and therefore, she represented Spain in both Miss Universe 2007 and Miss World 2007 pageants. She did not advance to the semifinals in any of the pageants.... -
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Suriname - Charisse Melany MollCharisse Melany MollCharisse Melany Moll is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Suriname in Miss World 2007 in China.-References:... -
Swaziland - Nkosing'phile Dlamini - Sweden - Annie OlivAnnie OlivAnnie Oliv, born on October 12, 1987, in Jönköping, Sweden, is a Swedish beauty pageant contestant who represented her country and ranked as a top-five finalist in Miss World 2007 held in Sanya, People's Republic of China.-Career:...
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Thailand - Kanokkorn JaicheunKanokkorn JaicheunKanokkorn Jaicheun , nicknamed Som is a beauty pageant contestant who won Miss Thailand World 2007 and represented Thailand in Miss World 2007 in China. She studied communication arts at Bangkok University.... - ' - Valene MaharajValene MaharajValene Maharaj was the Miss Trinidad and Tobago World 2007 title holder, and Miss World of the Caribbean for 2007. She has been active in the fashion business since she was sixteen years old. Her modelling career started when she won the Caribbean Model Search, which took her to Jamaica in 2003...
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Turkey - Selen SoyderSelen SoyderMükerrem Selen Soyder, born in Alsancak, İzmir, Turkey on December 26, 1986, is a Turkish model and Miss Turkey 2007, who represented her country in the 57th Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China. A graduate of Selma Yiğitalp High School in Izmir, Selen is a professional model who is also a university... -
Uganda - Monica Kasyate -
Ukraine - Lika RomanLika RomanLika Roman , born in Uzhhorod, in the Ukrainian SSR of the Soviet Union, is a beauty queen who won the 17th national contest "Miss Ukraine 2007".She subsequently represented Ukraine in Miss World 2007 in Sanya, China.... - United States - Abigail McCaryAbigail McCaryAbigail McCary is a former beauty queen who represented United States in Miss World 2007 in China getting appointed as Miss World United States title. She achieved a B.A. degree in psychology, her future ambition is to earn a Master's degree in counseling and become a school counselor. -References:...
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Wales - Kelly-Louise PesticcioKelly-Louise PesticcioKelly-Louise Pesticcio, from Cardiff, Wales, won the title of Miss Wales 2007 and went on to represent Wales in the 2007 Miss World competition, held in Sanya, China, where she finished as third runner-up. Pesticcio, a qualified doctor, was also a finalist in the 2010 Miss Universe Great Britain... -
Zimbabwe - Caroline MarufuCaroline MarufuCaroline Marufu is a beauty queen who represented Zimbabwe in Miss World 2007 in China. She has achieved her diploma in education and worked as a sales assistant, marketing executive, meteorological presenter and teacher. Marufu won the title at the Miss Tourism Africa 2007 and is a qualified...
Returning countries and territories
- Suriname last competed in 1981Miss World 1981Miss World 1981, the 31st Miss World pageant. was held on November 12, 1981 in the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK. The winner was Pilín León from Venezuela, the first titleholder from her country since 1955...
. - Sierra Leone last competed in 1988Miss World 1988The 38th Miss World Pageant was held on November 17, 1988 in the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK. The winner was Linda Pétursdóttir from Iceland. Runner up was Yeon-hee Choi representing Korea and third was Kirsty Roper from the United Kingdom...
. - Grenada last competed in 1996Miss World 1996Miss World 1996, the 46th Miss World pageant took place on November 23, 1996 in the city of Bangalore, India. 88 contestants from all over the world took part in the prestigious pageant...
. - Belize last competed in 2003Miss World 2003Miss World 2003, the 53rd Miss World pageant was held at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on 6 December 2003. The pageant was presented by Phil Keoghan, Amanda Byram and Angela Chow. The contestants also visited Beijing, the national capital of People's Republic of China,...
. - Lithuania and Paraguay last competed in 2004Miss World 2004Miss 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...
. - Albania, Nepal, New Zealand, Swaziland and Uganda last competed in 2005Miss World 2005Miss World 2005, the 55th Miss World pageant was held at the Crown of Beauty Theatre in Sanya, People's Republic of China on December 10, 2005. Nine former Miss World titleholders and chairwoman of Miss World Organization Julia Morley judged the pageant. Miss World 2004 María Julia Mantilla of Peru...
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Withdraws
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Barbados: Natalie GriffithNatalie GriffithNatalie Olivia Griffith is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Barbados in Miss World 2008 in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she won the talent fast track competition, and therefore advanced to the semi-finals of the pageant.-External links:*... -
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Switzerland: Amanda Ammann (competed in Miss Universe 2008 in Nha Trang, Vietnam; unplaced)
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Historical significance
- AngolaAngolaAngola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
reached its highest position in the Miss World's history, finishing as 1st Runner-up. - MexicoMexicoThe United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
placed in the finals for the fourth consecutive year, Puerto RicoPuerto RicoPuerto 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 JamaicaJamaicaJamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
made it for the third year in a row. AngolaAngolaAngola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
, GhanaGhanaGhana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
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...
reached the finals for the second consecutive year. - 10 out of 16 countries which made it into the semifinals, were not in the semifinals last year: Grenada (1970), Ecuador (1986), Hong Kong China (1987), Austria (1988), Sweden (1993), Malaysia (1998), People's Republic of China, Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago, and United States (2004).
- Zhang Zilin's victory marked the first time that an East AsiaEast AsiaEast Asia or Eastern Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms...
n woman has won the Miss World title.
Contestants notes
- Angola (Top 10 finalist), France, Lebanon, Russia, South Africa, and Spain competed in Miss Universe 2007Miss Universe 2007Miss Universe 2007, the 56th Miss Universe pageant, took place on May 28, 2007 at the National Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico. 77 delegates competed for the title. Riyo Mori of Japan was crowned the winner of the title by Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico....
which was held in Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, MexicoMexicoThe United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. - Macedonia FYRO competed in Miss Earth 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....
. Finland and Tanzania competed in Miss Earth 2006Miss Earth 2006Miss 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....
. Costa Rica later competed in Miss Earth 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...
. Guatemala later competed in Miss Earth 2009Miss Earth 2009Miss 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....
. - Cayman Islands (Rebecca ParchmentRebecca Parchment- External links :*...
) is the only delegate who participated at both Miss World 2007 and Miss Universe 2008Miss Universe 2008Miss Universe 2008, the 57th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Crown Convention Center in the Diamond Bay Resort, Nha Trang, Vietnam on July 14, 2008...
. - Dominican Republic (Ada de la CruzAda de la CruzAda Aimée de la Cruz Ramirez is Miss Dominican Republic 2009 and Miss Universe 2009 first runner-up.-Biography:...
) ended as 1st runner up in Miss Universe 2009Miss Universe 2009Miss Universe 2009, the 58th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009. It was the first time back to back victories in Miss Universe history: Stefanía Fernández of Venezuela, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 by outgoing titleholder Dayana...
in The BahamasThe BahamasThe Bahamas , officially the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, is a nation consisting of 29 islands, 661 cays, and 2,387 islets . It is located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba and Hispaniola , northwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and southeast of the United States...
and, coincidentally, Jamaica (Yendi Phillipps) ended as 1st runner up in Miss Universe 2010Miss Universe 2010Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales...
in Las VegasLas Vegas, NevadaLas Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. - Guadeloupe, Latvia, Norway, and Scotland (represented as the United Kingdom) later competed in Miss International 2008Miss International 2008Miss International 2008, the 48th Miss International pageant was held at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Macau on November 8, 2008. 63 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the 48 years of the pageant, surpassing the previous of 61 during last...
. - Hong Kong China (Kayi CheungKayi CheungKayi Cheung , born on 18 November 1983 in Hong Kong with family roots in Chaozhou, Guangdong, is Miss Hong Kong 2007. She also received the Miss Vitality Ambassador award...
) crowned as 1st runner up in Miss Chinese International Pageant 2008. - Philippines (Margaret Nales Wilson) is a local artist in threir country and a model
- Malaysia (Deborah Priya Henry) will compete at the 2011 Miss UniverseMiss Universe 2011Miss 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 in Sao Paolo, Brazil on September 12, 2011
Replacements
- : The Miss & Mister Albania organization replaced Egla HarxhiEgla HarxhiEgla Harxhi was born in 1992, in Tirana, Albania. She is a beauty pageant contestant who won the Miss Albania contest at the age of 17. She is the youngest Albanian to win the Miss Albania award and compete in the Miss World pageant...
, Miss Albania 2007, with Elda DushiElda DushiElda Dushi is an Albanian beauty queen who represented Albania in the 2007 Miss World pageant. She didn't place as one of the semi-finalists. At the time of the pageant, she was a college student and stated that she wanted to be a diplomat....
, because of unknown reasons. - : Miss Belarus 2006 1st runner-up, Yulia Sindzeyeva, was supposed to compete in Miss World; however, she attended the Miss International contest in Japan, where she became 2nd runner-up. A contract with the Japanese organization prevents her from attending the Miss World contest. 2nd runner-up, Alena AladkaAlena AladkaAlena Aladka is a beauty queen who represented Belarus in Miss World 2007 in China.Since 2010 successful business owner of the internet presents shop www.pereulok.by-External links:*...
, took her place. - : Lisaika Everitz, Miss World Curaçao, was not accepted as Curaçao's entry to Miss World 2007 because of not meeting age requirements. She was replaced with Naemi Monte. Since Monte did not turn in the official application to the national organization before the deadline established by Miss World Ltd, the franchiseholder appointed a new delegate: Mckeyla RichardsMckeyla RichardsMckeyla Antoinette Richards is a beauty queen who represented Curaçao in Miss World 2007 in China.-References:...
. After this action, Naemi Monte decided to file a lawsuit against the franchiseholder, Reprod, to regain the right to represent the island at the international pageant. On October 17, a jury decided in favor of Reprod, ending the dispute between both. - : Ina AvlasēvičaIna AvlasevicaIna Avlasēviča is a beauty pageant contestant who represented Latvia in Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She studied pedagogy and psychology at the University of Latvia.-External links:*...
, Miss Latvia 2006, will compete in Miss World 2008Miss World 2008Miss 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...
. The organization sent Kristīne Djadenko, a former Miss Latvia, to this year's pageant. - : Miss Sea 2007 as well as Miss Vietnam World 2007's second runner-up Đặng Minh Thu was named by Elite Vietnam as the country's candidate at Miss World 2007. Earlier offered Miss World's ticket to Miss World Vietnamese 2007 Ngô Phương LanNgo Phuong LanNgô Phương Lan is Miss World Vietnamese 2007 and first runner up at Miss Vietnam UK 2007.When Lan was 1st grade in Vietnam, her family moved to the U.S. where she studied 1st through 7th grade in New York City. In 2000, she returned to Hanoi and attended the United Nations International School...
, who turned it down in order to focus on her studies in 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....
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