Odile Gertze
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Odile Madeline Gertze is a Namibia
n beauty queen
from Windhoek
. She was crowned Miss Namibia 2010
on July 31, 2010 and became one the top 25 semifinalists in Miss World 2010
.
She is currently working as a freelance journalist for The Namibian
for their fashion section in The Weekender and previously worked on model work, such as Photography for Print Media, Model portfolio, Ramp/fashion shows, Meet & greet, Promotions and Fashion Shows.
to the 2010 Miss World
pageant held in Sanya
, China, Gertze became one of the Top 20 finalists during the Miss World Talent fast track event held on October 26, finishing her participation as one of the Top 25 semifinalists of Miss World 2010
on October 30.
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
n beauty queen
Beauty Queen
"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:...
from Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level. The 2001 census determined Windhoek's population was 233,529...
. She was crowned Miss Namibia 2010
Miss Namibia
Miss Namibia is an annual, national beauty pageant held in Namibia. Winner represents Namibia in Miss World and Miss Universe.The current Miss Namibia is Odile Gertze. She was crowned on 31 July 2010.-History:...
on July 31, 2010 and became one the top 25 semifinalists in Miss World 2010
Miss World 2010
Miss World 2010, the 60th Miss World pageant was held on October 30, 2010, in Sanya, People's Republic of China; after Vietnam backed out of the hosting contract. Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar crowned her successor Alexandria Mills of the United States as Miss World 2010.-Vietnam backed out:On June...
.
Early life
Gertze graduated from Elizabeth Galloway Fashion Academy in 2009, in South Africa, and while she was there, she took the opportunity to gain experience while working as a model during her studies.She is currently working as a freelance journalist for The Namibian
The Namibian
The Namibian is a the largest daily newspaper in Namibia. It publishes in English and Oshiwambo.-History:It was established by Gwen Lister in 1985 as a weekly newspaper reliant on support of donors, which aimed to promote Namibian independence from South Africa. Its first edition appeared on 30...
for their fashion section in The Weekender and previously worked on model work, such as Photography for Print Media, Model portfolio, Ramp/fashion shows, Meet & greet, Promotions and Fashion Shows.
Miss World 2010
As the official representative of her countryNamibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
to the 2010 Miss World
Miss World 2010
Miss World 2010, the 60th Miss World pageant was held on October 30, 2010, in Sanya, People's Republic of China; after Vietnam backed out of the hosting contract. Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar crowned her successor Alexandria Mills of the United States as Miss World 2010.-Vietnam backed out:On June...
pageant held in 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,...
, China, Gertze became one of the Top 20 finalists during the Miss World Talent fast track event held on October 26, finishing her participation as one of the Top 25 semifinalists of Miss World 2010
Miss World 2010
Miss World 2010, the 60th Miss World pageant was held on October 30, 2010, in Sanya, People's Republic of China; after Vietnam backed out of the hosting contract. Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar crowned her successor Alexandria Mills of the United States as Miss World 2010.-Vietnam backed out:On June...
on October 30.