name the first indian woman to be crowned as miss world
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Femina Miss India. She was chosen to represent India at Miss Universe 1964 held in the United States and Miss Nations 1964 held in Spain. Reita Faria was the first Miss India ever to win any international beauty pageant. She was crowned Miss World 1966 in London, United Kingdom. She was the winner of Eve's Weekly Miss India contest. The same year Femina Miss India winner Yasmin Daji represented India at Miss Universe 1966 and was crowned 3rd Runner Up at the event. She was the first ever Femina Miss India Winner to get placed at any international beauty pageant.
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Reita Faria Reita Faria Powell (born 23 August 1943) born to Goan parents in British Bombay (now Mumbai) is an Indian model, doctor and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss World title in the year 1966, making her the first Asian woman to win the event. She is also the first Miss World winner to qualify as a Doctor. Faria was born in Goa. After winning the Miss Mumbai Crown, she won the "Eve's Weekly Miss India" contest (not to be confused with the Femina Miss India 1966 competition, won by Yasmin Daji). During the Miss World 1966 contest,
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(Patrick, Cormac, David, Maria and Johnny). Reita Faria Reita Faria Powell (born 23 August 1943) born to Goan parents in British Bombay (now Mumbai) is an Indian model, doctor and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss World title in the year 1966, making her the first Asian woman to win the event. She is also the first Miss World winner to qualify as a Doctor. Faria was born in Goa. After winning the Miss Mumbai Crown, she won the "Eve's Weekly Miss India" contest (not to be confused with the Femina Miss India 1966 competition, won by Yasmin Daji).
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agriculture in Africa and South Asia. In August 1997, Kwelagobe became the youngest woman to be crowned Miss Botswana at the age of 17 years. She was a high school student at Lobatse Secondary School. Kwelagobe represented her country in the Miss World pageant in 1997 in Mahe, Seychelles but did not place. In February 1999, she won the inaugural Miss Universe Botswana, becoming the first woman to be crowned Miss Botswana twice. She was the first Miss Universe Botswana and the first Miss Botswana to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. Kwelagobe arrived in Port of Spain on May
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updated for the 2018 pageant with a verifiable tribal affiliation. They must also be single, never married, and have no dependents. Each contestant participates in four categories: Public Speaking and Personal Interviews, Traditional Talent Presentation, Dance Competition, and Essay. Contestants are evaluated based on their skill, as well as cultural knowledge about tribes and traditions. The woman who accumulates the most points in each category will hold the Miss Indian World title for one year. Raven Swamp of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory Q.C., Canada is the current reigning Miss Indian World of 2017-2018 crowned at the 34th
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Diva. In 2014, Asha Bhat, Miss Diva Supranational 2014 won Miss Supranational 2014 and became the first ever Indian woman to win the crown. Asha is the second Asian to win the crown. The same year Ruhi Singh who was crowned the first ever Femina Miss India Universal Peace and Humanity won the first ever Miss Universal Peace and Humanity pageant held in Lebanon. After May Myat Noe, the winner of Miss Asia Pacific World 2014 pageant was dethroned, the organisation organised another pageant named Miss Asia Pacific 2014 Supertalent of the World Season 5 under Miss Asia Pacific World
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China, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Kenya, Jamaica, Cameroon, United Kingdom, the United States amongst other countries to fulfil her various obligations in the role. Strauss was invited as a judge in Miss World 2018, becoming the first and so far the only Miss World from the 2010's to become a judge in a Miss World finals. Rolene Strauss Rolene Strauss (born 22 April 1992) is a South African doctor and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss South Africa 2014 and was later crowned Miss World 2014. She is the third South African woman to be crowned Miss
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visited about 20 villages for the project and treated over 5,000 women. On 18 November 2017, Chhillar was crowned Miss World 2017 by outgoing titleholder Miss World 2016 Stephanie Del Valle from Puerto Rico in the finals in Sanya, China. She became the sixth Indian woman to win the crown, and the first since Priyanka Chopra won Miss World 2000. As Miss World 2017, Chhillar returned to India on 26 November, where she was greeted by a large crowd. A homecoming press conference was arranged for Chhillar at St Regis Hotel, Mumbai. She was one of the celebrity speakers at
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in 1997. Actor and model Yukta Mookhey was later crowned Miss World 1999. Six years after Sushmita Sen’s win, three Indians made a total sweep in 2000: Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza went on to win Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific International (predecessor of Miss Earth pageant) titles respectively. In 2010, Nicole Faria from Bangalore became the first Indian woman to win the Miss Earth pageant and in 2017, Manushi Chhillar won the Miss World 2017 title. <br> × Did not compete<br> ↑ No pageant held Femina Miss India<br> I AM She – Miss Universe
India at Big Four international beauty pageants
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Moghe from Mumbai was crowned the first ever "Miss Diva Universe" by Miss Asia Pacific 1970 and Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman, Gurleen Grewal from Punjab was crowned "Miss Diva International" by Miss Universe Canada 2012, Sahar Biniaz and Srishti Rana from Faridabad was crowned "Miss Diva Asia Pacific World" by Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon. In 2013, Srishti Rana won Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 and became the second Indian to win the title. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Himangini Singh Yadu from India as well. This gave India a back-to-back victory in the pageant. Rana is the first
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Puerto Rico crowned her successor Manushi Chhillar of India at the end of the event. She is the sixth Indian woman to win Miss World. Miss World 2018 is the 68 edition of the Miss World pageant, held at Sanya, China on 8 December 2018. Miss World Malaysia 2018 Larissa Ping Liew successfully advanced to the Top 30 of Miss World 2018. Miss World Malaysia website: www.missworldmalaysia.org Facebook Page: Miss World - Malaysia Miss World Malaysia 2018 Miss World Malaysia is the national franchise of the prestigious Miss World. Supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports
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Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI) to help the visually impaired. In 2004, Mookhey became member of the political party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yukta Mookhey Yukta Mookhey (born October 7, 1979 in Bangalore, India) is an Indian actress, model and the winner of the Miss World 1999 pageant. She was the fourth Indian woman to win the Miss World title. She was also crowned as the "Continental Queen of Asia and Oceania" during the Miss World contest. Mookhey was born in Bangalore in a Sindhi family and was raised in Dubai until Mookhey was seven years of age. The
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Yukta Mookhey Yukta Mookhey (born October 7, 1979 in Bangalore, India) is an Indian actress, model and the winner of the Miss World 1999 pageant. She was the fourth Indian woman to win the Miss World title. She was also crowned as the "Continental Queen of Asia and Oceania" during the Miss World contest. Mookhey was born in Bangalore in a Sindhi family and was raised in Dubai until Mookhey was seven years of age. The Mookhey family moved back to Mumbai in June 1986. Her mother Aroona runs a grooming saloon in Santa Cruz, Mumbai and her father, Inderlal
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Miss World Philippines 2013 Miss World Philippines 2013 is the 3rd edition of CQGQI's (Cory Quirino Global Quest, Inc.) Miss World Philippines pageant. The national selection was held last August 18 at Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque City, Philippines and televised via GMA Network. At the culmination of the event, Queenierich Ajero Rehman crowned Megan Lynne Talde Young as her successor. Megan Lynne Talde Young was later crowned as Miss World 2013 in Bali, Indonesia, making her the first woman from the Philippines to win the title of Miss World since its creation in 1951 and Philippines inception in 1966.
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a Nigerian woman accused of adultery, making a total of 88 girls competing for the crown. It was the first time that audience participation through text messaging together with the scores of the judges helped in determining the results for the Top 20. Azra Akın from Turkey won the pageant, becoming the first ever representative from her country to be crowned Miss World. She was crowned by Agbani Darego of Nigeria. Show organizers stated that the event had a global viewership of over 2 billion people, and that it was broadcast in 137 countries. 88 contestants participated in Miss World
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Michelle McLean Michelle McLean (born 31 July 1972 in Windhoek) is a Namibian actress, writer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe in 1992. She was 19 years old when she represented Namibia and became the first (and so far only) woman from Namibia to win the crown. McLean was only the second woman after Ronel Liebenberg to represent Namibia as an independent country. At the age of 13, Michelle McLean entered the world of International modelling, being crowned Miss Namibia in 1991 and reaching the all-time high as Miss Universe, crowned in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1992 -
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Miss World 2017 Miss World 2017, the 67th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 18 November 2017 at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China. 118 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown. Stephanie Del Valle of Puerto Rico crowned her successor Manushi Chhillar of India at the end of the event. She is the sixth Indian woman to win Miss World. § People's Choice winner Miss World emphasis on a new format, giving greater attraction on social media and interactivity. This new format is called the Head-to-Head Challenge, which will select 20 out
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Catharina Lodders Catharina Johanna Lodders (born 18 August 1942 in Haarlem) is a Dutch model and beauty queen who won the 1962 Miss World contest, representing the Netherlands. Prior to it, she was crowned Miss Holland in May 1962. Winning Miss Holland would therefore give her a chance to be crowned Miss International 1962 in Long Beach, California and to succeed compatriot Stam van Baer. Lodders placed 3rd Runner-Up to eventual winner Tania Verstak of Australia. She was then also crowned Miss Benelux, followed by Miss World later that year. She became the second woman (after Corine Rottschafer in 1959)
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Elizabeth Anita Reddi Elizabeth Anita Reddi is an Indian model and beauty queen. She was first Indian to win Miss Teenage Intercontinental Pageant. She participated in Femina Miss India twice, in 1977 when she was crowned Femina Teen Princess India 1977 and later in 1980 when she was crowned Femina Miss India World 1980. She participated in Femina Miss India 1977 contest and was crowned Femina Teen Princess India 1977 and also won two sub-awards at the pageant including Miss Photogenic and Miss Beautiful Hair. She was chosen to represent India at Miss Teenage Continental 1978 held in Aruba that
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The following women have been crowned Miss Teenager World The following women have been crowned Miss Teenager Supranational The following women have been crowned Miss Teenager International Miss Teenager Universal Miss Teenager Universal is the oldest international teen beauty pageant, which began as Miss Teenager World, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In 2016, the beauty contest changed its name to Miss Teenager Universal and was held for the first time in the history in Panamá City, Panamá. The current Miss Teenager Universal is Ivania Arguedas of Costa Rica who was crowned on November 25, 2017, in the Hotel El Panama of Panama.
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Olivia Jordan Olivia Jordan Thomas (born September 28, 1988) is an American actress, model, television presenter, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2015. She represented the United States at the Miss Universe 2015 where she placed as second runner-up. Jordan also represented the United States at Miss World 2013 where she finished in the top 20. She is the first woman from Oklahoma to be crowned Miss USA. Jordan was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Bob and Jill Thomas. She is a fourth generation Tulsan, and attended Bishop Kelley High School. After graduating, Jordan moved
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Lara Dutta Lara Dutta (born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Intercontinental 1997 and Miss Universe 2000. She is the second woman from India to be crowned Miss Universe, and has been the only delegate from India to win the crown since. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has also appeared in Tamil language films. She is the recipient of several accolades including a Filmfare Award. After her reign as Miss Universe, she began to receive offers to act in films. Dutta made her Bollywood debut in 2003
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Lara Dutta Lara Dutta (born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Intercontinental 1997 and Miss Universe 2000. She is the second woman from India to be crowned Miss Universe, and has been the only delegate from India to win the crown since. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has also appeared in Tamil language films. She is the recipient of several accolades including a Filmfare Award. After her reign as Miss Universe, she began to receive offers to act in films. Dutta made her Bollywood debut in 2003
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Miss South Africa. Kerishnie Naiker was crowned as "Miss South Africa 1997". By entering the election, she intended to bring public attention to the large Indian population who is an important part of the South African population and to raise awareness on tuberculosis. Upon winning the competition, she became the first Indian elected Miss South Africa. She became the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent South Africa in Miss Universe 1998 and Miss World 1998. Kerishnie Naicker Kerishnie Naiker is a South African beauty pageant titleholder crowned Miss South Africa 1997 and placed 4th Runner-up at
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Sonal Chauhan Sonal Chauhan (born 16 May 1987) is an Indian fashion model, singer and actress who predominantly works in Telugu and Hindi cinema. She has won several beauty contests and made her debut as an actress in the movie "Jannat". Sonal Chauhan was born in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Her real name is Sonal Singh Chauhan. She studied at Delhi Public School in Noida and then Philosophy honors at Gargi College in New Delhi. She was crowned as the Miss World Tourism 2005 at Miri, Sarawak state of Malaysia. She is the first Indian to have claimed Miss World Tourism
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and memoirs of her travels. McLean hosted Miss World 2009, which was won by Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino. Kaiane was crowned by Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia. Michelle McLean and former Manchester United goalkeeper Gary Bailey married on 9 March 2013. Michelle McLean Michelle McLean (born 31 July 1972 in Windhoek) is a Namibian actress, writer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe in 1992. She was 19 years old when she represented Namibia and became the first (and so far only) woman from Namibia to win the crown. McLean was only the second woman after
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the Miss USA system's Miss Delaware USA pageant. She was crowned Miss Delaware USA 2015 at the state pageant in Wilmington on November 30, 2014. She is the second African American woman to be crowned Miss Delaware USA but the first to actually hold on to the title. Another African American woman, Renee Smith, won the title in 1991, but was forced to resign just after winning. Bull represented her home state of Delaware at the Miss USA 2015 where she became the first woman from her state of Delaware to place in the Top 15, effectively ending the "Delaware
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Diana Hayden Diana Hayden (born 1 May 1973) is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen who was crowned Femina Miss India World 1997 and Miss World 1997. She was also crowned as the "Miss World - Asia and Oceania" during the Miss World contest. In addition, Hayden won the titles "Miss Photogenic" and "Spectacular Swimwear". She is the only Miss World titleholder to win three subtitles during the competition. In 2008, she was a celebrity contestant in the reality show "Bigg Boss". Diana was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, in an Anglo-Indian Christian family. She attended St. Ann's High
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Amy Kleinhans Amy Kleinhans-Curd (born 1968) is a South African beauty queen who was Miss South Africa 1992, the first non-white winner in the history of South Africa. She placed fourth runner-up to Miss World as Miss World Africa on 12 December 1992. As a 23-year-old Cape Coloured woman, she competed for the first time in 1991 and placed second. She competed the following year and defeated 11 other contestants for the title of Miss South Africa 1992, the first time ever a non-white woman was crowned in the history of Miss South Africa. Her first runner-up was also non-white,
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there. Malathi Basappa Malathi Basappa (born 1950) is an Indian model and beauty queen. She was crowned Bharat Sundari 1972. She represented India at Miss World 1972 and was crowned 4th Runner Up there. Basappa was born in Mysore India. A political honours graduate she was a national level basketball player Bharatnatyam dancer and model in India. She participated in Bharat Sundari 1972 contest, in those days Femina Miss India did not own the franchise for Miss World pageant. She was crowned "Bharat Sundari 1972"(meaning Indian Beauty 1972). She represented India at Miss World 1972 and finished as 4th Runner
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Malathi Basappa Malathi Basappa (born 1950) is an Indian model and beauty queen. She was crowned Bharat Sundari 1972. She represented India at Miss World 1972 and was crowned 4th Runner Up there. Basappa was born in Mysore India. A political honours graduate she was a national level basketball player Bharatnatyam dancer and model in India. She participated in Bharat Sundari 1972 contest, in those days Femina Miss India did not own the franchise for Miss World pageant. She was crowned "Bharat Sundari 1972"(meaning Indian Beauty 1972). She represented India at Miss World 1972 and finished as 4th Runner Up
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one hour. Ishika Taneja Ishika Taneja (born 2 September 1994) is Miss India (2017–18) was crowned the Business Woman of the World at Miss World Tourism held in Melaka, Malaysia on January 27, 2018. She has also won the titles for Miss Popularity and Miss Beauty with Brain as Miss India. She was awarded the Rashtrapati Honour of "100 Women Achievers of India" by the President of India, Pranab Mukherhee, in the tenure of Narender Modi, on January 26, 2016. Ishika also featured in a promotional song for the Indian Political Thriller film Indu Sarkar, co-written, co-produced, and directed by
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Ishika Taneja Ishika Taneja (born 2 September 1994) is Miss India (2017–18) was crowned the Business Woman of the World at Miss World Tourism held in Melaka, Malaysia on January 27, 2018. She has also won the titles for Miss Popularity and Miss Beauty with Brain as Miss India. She was awarded the Rashtrapati Honour of "100 Women Achievers of India" by the President of India, Pranab Mukherhee, in the tenure of Narender Modi, on January 26, 2016. Ishika also featured in a promotional song for the Indian Political Thriller film Indu Sarkar, co-written, co-produced, and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar
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of Rossi. That union produced a daughter (Rizk's half-sister), fashion designer Felicina Rossi. She was crowned Miss Lebanon 1970 and represented Lebanon at Miss World but failed to place. Months later, 1971, she represented Lebanon at Miss Universe and won. . She was crowned in the Miss Universe pageant in 1971 in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. She was the first woman from the Middle East and the fourth woman from Asia to win the title. In the pageant, she made a memorable fashion statement by wearing a very revealing top and hotpants. The 1972 Miss Universe pageant was held
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Five Puerto Rican women have won the title of Miss Universe and two the title of Miss World. Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. Along with the Miss Earth and Miss World contests, Miss Universe is one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world in terms of the number of national-level competitions to participate in the world finals The first Puerto Rican woman to be crowned "Miss Universe" was Marisol Malaret Contreras in 1970. She was followed by Deborah Carthy-Deu(1985), Dayanara Torres ( 1993), Denise Quiñones (2001) and
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Melinder Bhullar Melinder Kaur Bhullar (; born 1992) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a Malaysian model of Indian origin, specifically Punjabi. She is also a beauty pageant titleholder. In 2013 she became the first Malaysian to be placed in the Multimedia Awards title in Miss World 2013, where she was placed as 4th Runner-up in that award. In 2013, Bhullar was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2013 and succeeded Yvonne Lee. She beat other fifteen contestants from different states. In the competition, she won the subsidiary title, Miss Beautiful Eyes and Miss Wacoal. Bhullar represented Malaysia in Miss World 2013
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the top five. She went on to be crowned Miss France 2019 by outgoing titleholder Maëva Coucke, with her first runner-up being Ophély Mézino of Guadeloupe. Chaves was the first Tahitian representative to be crowned Miss France in twenty years, after Mareva Galanter was crowned Miss France 1999, and only the fourth Tahitian crowned ever. As Miss France 2019, Chaves will represent France at either Miss Universe 2019 or Miss World 2019. Vaimalama Chaves Vaimalama Chaves (born 3 December 1994) is a French model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss France 2019. Chaves had previously won Miss Tahiti
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businessman Leighton Curdnow, and is the mother of four children. Amy Kleinhans Amy Kleinhans-Curd (born 1968) is a South African beauty queen who was Miss South Africa 1992, the first non-white winner in the history of South Africa. She placed fourth runner-up to Miss World as Miss World Africa on 12 December 1992. As a 23-year-old Cape Coloured woman, she competed for the first time in 1991 and placed second. She competed the following year and defeated 11 other contestants for the title of Miss South Africa 1992, the first time ever a non-white woman was crowned in the history
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Koyal Rana Koyal Rana (born 4 January 1993) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Femina Miss India 2014 beauty pageant. She represented India in Miss World 2014 that was held in London and ended up to be in the top 10 with the highest score. She was crowned Miss World Asia after the event. Koyal Rana was crowned the winner of Femina Miss India on 5 April 2014. She completed her schooling at St. Thomas' School (New Delhi). She did her undergraduate programme in Bachelor of Business Studies from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of
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Disney World. She ran for the Orlando City Commission, District 5 in 2017, but lost to incumbent Regina Hill. Ericka Dunlap Ericka Dunlap (born February 17, 1982) is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Orlando, Florida who was named Miss Florida 2003 and subsequently crowned Miss America 2004. Dunlap was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss Florida. Dunlap is a native of Orlando, attended William R. Boone High School, and is a graduate of the University of Central Florida. While attending college at the University of Central Florida, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
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Alamjeet Kaur Chauhan Alamjeet Kaur Chauhan is an Indian lawyer and former model. She was crowned Femina Miss India in 1978. She was born in Punjab in the year 1955. Prior to joining Femina Miss India she was a lawyer.In 1978, she enter Femina Miss India contest and won the title. She was also declared the winner of Miss Beautiful smile sub-award at the said pageant. She represented India in the Miss Universe 1978 pageant where she won the Best National Costume Award. She was the first Indian woman to win any special award at the Miss Universe pageant. After
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Lynda Carter Lynda Carter (born Linda Jean Córdova Carter; July 24, 1951) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, model, and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss World America 1972. She would go on to finish as a semifinalist in the Miss World 1972 pageant. Carter is most widely known as the star of the American live action television series "Wonder Woman", in the role of Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, based on the DC comic book fictional superheroine character of the same name, which aired on ABC and later on CBS from 1975 to 1979. Carter was born in
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Miss World Australia, she represented her country in the Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China. Taylah Cannon Taylah Cannon (born 11 October 1994) is an Australian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Australia 2018. She represented Australia at the Miss World 2018 pageant. Cannon was born in Country NSW and raised in Gold Coast, Queensland. She has studied to become a veterinary nurse and she is currently working as a make-up artist which she also teaches. She is a woman of multiple heritages with Italian, French and Spanish descent. Cannon was crowned as Miss World Australia
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Miss USA 1990 Miss USA 1990, the 39th Miss USA pageant, was televised live from the Century II Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1990. At the conclusion of the final competition, Carole Gist of Michigan was crowned by outgoing titleholder Gretchen Polhemus of Texas. Carole became the first African American winner ever and the first woman from Michigan to be crowned as Miss USA. For the first time, each judge's score was displayed to every audience, adding transparency to the process. A major format change in 1990 transformed the Miss USA competition for the next decade: the
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Miss India Worldwide Pageant that has been acclaimed as “the most glamorous Indian event” outside India. Participants and the winners from Miss India Beauty Pageants have gone on to achieve stellar careers in professional fields and have also served as ambassadors of Indian community and culture in the world. The First Miss India Connecticut Beauty Pageant took place on Sunday November 8, 2009 at the Westover Elementary School in Stamford Connecticut. Ronita Choudhuri was crowned Miss India CT 2012 on Sunday September 9, 2012. Miss India CT Miss India CT is an annual Connecticut beauty contest for Indian origin girls
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Sushmita Sen Sushmita Sen (born 19 November 1975) is an Indian actress, model who was crowned Femina Miss India Universe in 1994 and she later won the Miss Universe 1994 contest at the age of 18. Sen is the first Indian woman to win the competition. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has also appeared in Tamil and Bengali language films. She has won several accolades including a Filmfare Award. After completing her reign as Miss Universe, Sen began receiving various offers to act in movies. She made her acting debut with the Hindi film "Dastak" in
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Marjorie Wallace Marjorie Wallace (born January 23, 1954) is an American actress, TV Host, model and beauty queen. In 1973, she made history as the first woman from the United States to be crowned Miss World, but just 104 days later, pageant officials announced she would be the first Miss World to have her title taken from her. Years later, she helped launch the television program "Entertainment Tonight" as an original co-host. Wallace was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, where her family ran an industrial supply business and raised her in the suburbs, she told "People" magazine. With a population of
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Miss Universe pageant, making her the first black woman in the world to attain a similar position at a grand slam pageant. Furthermore, the island has placed in 1976 (top 12), 1991 (top 10), 1997 (top 6) and 2015 (top 10: Kanisha Sluis) and 2018 (top 10). Kanisha Sluis Kanisha Sluis (born in August 12, 1996) is a Dutch-Curaçaoan model and beauty pageant titleholder who crowned as Miss Curaçao 2015 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. On June 13, 2015, Kanisha was crowned Miss Curaçao 2015 and was awarded the Miss Playa Award at the Santa
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had become the 18th woman who named as Miss Kazakhstan According to the official website of Miss Kazakhstan Organization, Regina joined at Miss World 2015 pageant and placed Top 20. Regina Vandysheva Regina Vandysheva (born October 31, 1992) is a Kazakhstani model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Kazakhstan 2014 and represented her country at Miss World 2015 pageants. Currently, Regina is being an Athlete as her professional career. In 2014, Regina was crowned as Miss Almaty 2014. Together at the event the reigning Miss Kazakhstan 2013, Aiday Isaeva gave a crown to Regina. Automatically she competed at
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Susana Duijm Carmen Susana Duijm Zubillaga (August 11, 1936 – June 18, 2016) was a Venezuelan actress, television host, beauty queen, and model who was crowned Miss Venezuela 1955 and competed at Miss Universe 1955, placing in the top 15. She then went to compete at Miss World 1955 and won, becoming the first Venezuelan and Latin American woman to win the Miss World crown. Before competing in Miss World, Duijm was a semi-finalist at Miss Universe 1955. She won the 1955 Miss World pageant, representing Venezuela. The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom. Her success as a beauty
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2017, Hayden confirmed that she was pregnant for the second time. In March 2018, she gave birth to a girl. Diana Hayden Diana Hayden (born 1 May 1973) is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen who was crowned Femina Miss India World 1997 and Miss World 1997. She was also crowned as the "Miss World - Asia and Oceania" during the Miss World contest. In addition, Hayden won the titles "Miss Photogenic" and "Spectacular Swimwear". She is the only Miss World titleholder to win three subtitles during the competition. In 2008, she was a celebrity contestant in the reality
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is the only country to win an international pageant three years in a row. In the year 2012, Himangini Singh Yadu was crowned as Miss Asia Pacific World 2012. In the succeeding year Srishti Rana was crowned as Miss Asia Pacific World 2013. In the year 2014, May Myat Noe of Myanmar was originally crowned but later she was dethroned. A new pageant was held by the organizers and Swetha Raj of India became victorious, thus giving India a rare Three-peat victory in an international pageant. Indian representatives to Miss Intercontinental is being sent by Femina Miss India group. Femina
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Taylah Cannon Taylah Cannon (born 11 October 1994) is an Australian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Australia 2018. She represented Australia at the Miss World 2018 pageant. Cannon was born in Country NSW and raised in Gold Coast, Queensland. She has studied to become a veterinary nurse and she is currently working as a make-up artist which she also teaches. She is a woman of multiple heritages with Italian, French and Spanish descent. Cannon was crowned as Miss World Australia 2018 on 31 August 2018. She succeeded outgoing Miss World Australia 2017 Esma Voloder. As
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Miss World 2018 Miss World 2018, the 68th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 8 December 2018 at the Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China. Manushi Chhillar of India crowned her successor Vanessa Ponce of Mexico at the end of the event. She is the first Mexican woman to win Miss World. 118 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown. In March 2018, Miss World President Julia Morley signed the contract with Jiajun Li, President of New Silk Road company, to host once again the Miss World finals in China. Miss France, Maëva Coucke
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woman to represent the country in the competition since 1961. The winner of Miss Myanmar represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Since 2013 the name has been changed as Myanmar. Before the name will be using at the pageant, Burma has already used in 1959-1961 era. In 2015, Miss Universe Myanmar Organization crowned two winners, they will compete in Miss Universe 2015 and Miss Universe 2016. The second placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Miss Grand International began in 2017. The
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Thanuja Ananthan Thanuja Ananthan (born 1985) is a Malaysian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2009 and represented her country at the Miss World 2009. Ananthan was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2009 by the outgoing Miss World Malaysia 2008, Soo Wincci. Eighteen contestants vied for the crown. Anathan represented Malaysia at the Miss World 2009 which was held at Johannasburg, South Africa. She competes with 120 delegates from around the world. Achievements in the Miss World 2009 : Miss world Top Model (Top 12) Being the first Miss Malaysia to be a finalist
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2013. She represented Thailand in Miss World 2013 at Bali, Indonesia. She placed 1st Runner up for Multimedia Award, the first time for Thailand to place top 3 for the Multimedia Award at Miss World. Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon (Thai: นาตาลี กัญญาภัค โภคสมบูรณ์) (Swiss name: Natalie Gnehm) (born January 31, 1991 in Wetzikon, Switzerland) is a beauty queen half Thai half Swiss grew up in Zurich Switzerland who won Miss Thailand World 2013. She was crowned Miss Thailand World 2013 on April 9, 2013 by Vanessa Herrmann, Miss Thailand World for 2012. Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon was crowned Miss
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Ankita Shorey Ankita Shorey (born 3 October 1992) is an Indian model who was crowned Femina Miss India International 2011. Ankita participated in Miss India 2011 pageant and emerged as the Miss India International 2011 winner, where Kanishtha Dhankar was crowned the Miss India World. Miss India International 2010 and then reigning Miss India International 2010, "Neha Hinge" crowned her at the end of the pageant. Ankita Shorey went as India's entry to compete for the Miss International title in the year 2011. Designers Shantanu and Nikhil stitched the finale gown for Ankita Shorey and B-town's favourite sartorialist Manish Malhotra
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Miss Mauritius Miss Mauritius is a national beauty pageant in the island nation of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. In 2016 it was won by Bessika Bucktawor. Miss Mauritius is the oldest beauty pageant in Mauritius established in 1970 by Miss Mauritius National Organisation. The first Miss Mauritius, Florence Muller who was crowned as Miss Mauritius 1970 and participated in Miss World 1970 in London, Great Britain. The First Miss Universe Mauritius was in 1975, Nirmala Sohun. In 1970, Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolam, Sir Gaetan Duval et Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo, have encouraged Mrs Primerose Obeegadoo to place Mauritius on the world
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Debbie Miller and Cindy Provost (New York); Laura's Productions (New Mexico); and Five Crown Pageant Productions (Connecticut, District of Columbia). The oldest woman to win Miss USA is Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan of Oklahoma, at 26 years and 10 months old. Jordan is additionally the only Miss USA winner to compete in two major international pageants: Miss Universe and Miss World. The oldest woman to be crowned Miss USA is Miss USA 2012, Nana Meriwether of Maryland, at 27 years old and 7 months. Meriwether succeeded Olivia Culpo who won the title of Miss Universe 2012. The tallest Miss
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and then went on to win Miss Great Britain in 2007. A British Indian, she was the first woman of Indian heritage to win the title. She was crowned Miss Great Britain after the previous winner was disqualified and the Country voted her to take over as the winner. Desai moved to London from the North East of England to carry out her role as ambassador of Great Britain. Desai supported organisations like Mind and Carers Week, which took her to 10 Downing Street to have tea with then Prime Minister Gordon Brown to highlight the work of the charities,
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Wills India fashion week. Also she will be featured in The Project Runway season 10 finale with Heidi Klum. She competed at the "Miss World 2011" pageant which was held on 6 November 2011 in London, United Kingdom, and she was in top 30. Kanishtha Dhankar Kanishtha Dhankar is an Indian actress and supermodel who was crowned Pantaloons "Miss India" 2011, where Hasleen Kaur was crowned the Femina Miss India Earth. She later represented India at the Miss World 2011 pageant where she placed in top 30. Kanishtha was born on 21 September 1988 in Mumbai, India to Raj Singh
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Miss Teen Brazil 2016 pageant, where she was a runner-up. The following year, Alcântara was crowned Miss Piauí 2017. She represented Piauí in the Miss Brasil 2017 competition, and was crowned the winner, becoming the first woman from Piauí and third Afro-Brazilian to win the crown. She represented Brazil at the Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas where she made the Top 10. Monalysa Alcântara Monalysa Maria Alcântara Nascimento (born 24 January 1999) is a Brazilian model and beauty pageant titleholder, who was crowned Miss Brasil 2017, becoming the first representative from Piauí and the third woman of Afro-Brazilian origin
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Rolene Strauss Rolene Strauss (born 22 April 1992) is a South African doctor and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss South Africa 2014 and was later crowned Miss World 2014. She is the third South African woman to be crowned Miss World, after Penelope Anne Coelen in 1958 and Anneline Kriel in 1974. Strauss is currently the chairperson of the non-profit organization The Strauss Foundation. Strauss was a medical student at the University of the Free State. She was born in Volksrust, South Africa, to Theresa, a nurse, and Hennie Strauss, a doctor. She is a test tube baby. In
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Miss Universal Teen: <br> 1. Miss Beautiful Skin <br> 2. Miss Photogenic <br> 3. Miss Viewer's Choice Koyal was also one of the speakers on the theme 'Zoom Out' for second edition of TEDx IMI New Delhi and TEDx IIM Raipur on the theme 'Infinite Dimensions' Koyal Rana Koyal Rana (born 4 January 1993) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Femina Miss India 2014 beauty pageant. She represented India in Miss World 2014 that was held in London and ended up to be in the top 10 with the highest score. She was crowned Miss
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born in 2016. On 27 June 2009, Aldorino was crowned Miss Gibraltar 2009, succeeding Krystle Robba at the Alameda Open Air Theatre. Aldorino made history on 12 December 2009, by becoming the first ever Miss Gibraltar to be crowned Miss World. She was also the first Gibraltarian contestant to have reached the semifinals of one of the major international pageants after receiving the title of Miss World Beach Beauty. Shortly after Aldorino was crowned by her predecessor, Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia, Gibraltar burst into celebration as many Gibraltarians took to the streets. Supporters waved the flag of Gibraltar, chanted as
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Miss World 1974 Miss World 1974, the 24th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 22 November 1974 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom. The event was viewed by an estimated 30 million people, and was a "Wide World Special" on the ABC Television Network. Helen Morgan of the United Kingdom was crowned the winner at the end of the event by Mrs. Julia Morley, becoming the second Welsh and fourth woman from the United Kingdom to win the title. Although it was known to the organizers at the time she was crowned Miss Wales
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Alexandria Mills Alexandria Nichole Mills (born February 26, 1992) is an American television Host, fashion model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2010 on October 30, 2010 in Sanya, China. Mills is the third woman from the United States to win Miss World, and the first since Gina Tolleson in 1990 and the 60th Miss World in the history of the pageant. Mills, a resident of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, had an interest in modeling at least as early as the eighth grade; following Mills' victory in Miss World 2010, a counselor at her middle school recalled that she had
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Candice Morgan Candice Morgan (born 27 December 1980 in Lenasia, Johannesburg, South Africa) is an actress and former beauty queen from South Africa. Morgan was crowned Miss Deaf South Africa 2004 at the Performer Theater in Pretoria. She was crowned Miss Deaf World in July of the same year in Prague, Czech Republic. "I would like to prove to the hearing world that deaf people can do anything they can and sometimes even better. As a young woman hoping to be in parliament one day, I would like to fight for the rights of women, especially deaf women.", she said
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"Miss Canada Pakistan", the contest is held in Canada because beauty pageants are highly controversial in Pakistan and if it were held there, security for contestants would be too problematic. According to Ahmed, "Pakistan's slow changing movement to liberate its women forbids such events from taking place on its soil." The name of the pageant was changed to Miss Pakistan World, when contestants from around the world started applying for the title. It is the only pageant existing for single Pakistani women in the world. The first Miss Pakistan World to be crowned was Zehra Sheerazi on 1 February 2003
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Miss World Miss World is the oldest running international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth, this pageant is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants—the most coveted beauty titles when it comes to international pageant competitions. The current Miss World is Vanessa Ponce of Mexico who was crowned on 8 December 2018 in Sanya, China. She is the first Mexican woman to win Miss World. In 1951, Eric Morley
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Miss Universe 1957 Miss Universe 1957, the 6th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 19 July 1957 in Long Beach, California, United States. In this pageant, 32 contestants competed. Gladys Zender of Peru won the competition, becoming the first Latin American woman to be crowned as Miss Universe, and was crowned by Carol Morris of the United States. Last competed in 1953 Last competed in 1955 Miss USA, Leona Gage (MD), was announced as a semi-finalist, but was ejected from the pageant the afternoon before the final after it was discovered that she was married and the mother of two
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representing Bloemfontein, and was crowned Miss South Africa 2014. As Miss South Africa 2014, Strauss was expected to compete at both Miss Universe 2014 and Miss World 2014. Strauss competed in the Miss World 2014 contest in London, United Kingdom and was crowned Miss World 2014. Because of this, she could not compete at Miss Universe 2014. Ziphozakhe Zokufa, her first runner-up, stepped in as Miss South Africa 2014 and represented the country at the Miss Universe 2014 competition. After being crowned Miss World 2014 , Strauss began her responsibilities as Miss World and has since travelled to Hong Kong,
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is Dennis Trillo. Aguilar won the title of Miss Philippines Earth and became the country's representative to the 2001 Miss Earth pageant, where she was a semi-finalist. In 2004, she became Miss Chinatown Manila and subsequently became a 2nd runner-up at Miss Chinese International. In 2005, at the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, Aguilar was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas World. She was also named Miss Philippine Airlines and Miss Avon. Aguilar was also a semi-finalist at Miss World 2005 in Sanya, China. Aguilar is the first woman to represent the Philippines in two major international pageant competitions, namely Miss Earth (2001) and
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Uno, and Rostaa. In 2011, at the age of 17, Rautela won Indian Princess 2011, Miss Tourism World 2011, and Miss Asian Supermodel 2011 amongst 88 countries that was held in South Korea. She also won the title of Miss Tourism Queen Of The Year 2011 that was held in China with participants from 102 countries and became the first Indian woman to win the pageant. Being the first Indian and Asian woman to win the miss tourism title, she got a lot of recognition and film offers. She was also offered Ishaqzaade but she turned it down as she
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Tsokye Tsomo Karchung Tsokye Tsomo Karchung (born August 20, 1984) is a Bhutanese actress and beauty pageant title holder who won Miss Bhutan 2008 and competed in Miss Earth 2008. She is also the first Bhutanese woman to be crowned as Miss Bhutan. <br>As an actress, she acted in many Bhutanese films including 'My Teacher, My World", "Wai Lama Kencho" and Meto Pema . Tsokye made her debut with the movie, 'Sem Gawai Tasha' which was a big success. Movie critics praised her performance and was well received by the masses. For the movie, she won the Best debutant female
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Whitney Shikongo Whitney Shikongo (born January 27, 1995) is an Angolan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Angola 2014 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. Shikongo was taking a Humanities Course in the eleventh grade semester when she decided to join the Miss Angola pageant. On August 25, 2014, she was crowned Miss Huíla Angola 2014 and represented the region at Miss Angola 2014. After being crowned as Miss Huíla Angola 2014, Shikongo competed at the Miss Angola pageant. She made history as the first woman from Huíla to win the pageant when
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film titled "Nirbaak". In Sushmita's career, this was her first film in Bengali language. Sen adopted a baby girl in 2000 and a second girl in 2010. Sushmita Sen Sushmita Sen (born 19 November 1975) is an Indian actress, model who was crowned Femina Miss India Universe in 1994 and she later won the Miss Universe 1994 contest at the age of 18. Sen is the first Indian woman to win the competition. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has also appeared in Tamil and Bengali language films. She has won several accolades including a Filmfare Award.
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year. She represented India at the annual Miss Teenage Intercontinental 1978 pageant took place at Aruba Concorde Hotel & Casino, Oranjestad, Aruba and was crowned the eventual winner at the pageant. She also won two sub awards including Miss Amity and Best in National Costume. After completing her reign as Miss Teenage Intercontinental she returned to India and continued with modelling. She competed in Femina Miss India pageant once again and was crowned Femina Miss India World. She represented India at Miss World 1980 and was among the top 15 semifinalists. Elizabeth Anita Reddi Elizabeth Anita Reddi is an Indian
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major international beauty pageants after Brucene Smith, who competed in Miss World 1971 and won Miss International 1974, and Andrea Neu, who previously competed at Miss International 2013 and Miss Earth 2014. However, she had the distinction of being the first woman to represent the United States at two of the largest and oldest international pageants in the world: Miss World and Miss Universe. In August 2018, Jordan became engaged to actor Jay Hector. Olivia Jordan Olivia Jordan Thomas (born September 28, 1988) is an American actress, model, television presenter, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2015.
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who was crowned Miss India Universe 2009 and Pooja Chopra who was crowned Miss India World 2009. Kishore was crowned by Miss India Earth 2008 Tanvi Vyas. Kishore had gained a wild card entry into the Pantaloons Femina Miss India 2009. She represented India at the Miss Earth 2009 in October. Shriya performed well in the long gown competition and became a finalist from the Group - 2. She later entered the semifinals. However, she failed to make the cut as a finalist in the competition. Shriya Kishore Shriya Kishore (born 12 May 1986) is an Indian beauty queen. She
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2004. This is the first time that Mantilla crowned another Miss World Peru after being Miss World. Fiorella Castellano, Miss World Peru 2005 was crowned by Marina Mora, Miss World Perú 2002 and Miss World 2002 2nd Runner-Up. This was the first time that a representative from the Cusco Region won the Miss World Peru title. Claudia Maria as well competed and was crowned on July 16, 2011 as Miss Exclusive of the World 2011, where she was representing her country in the beauty pageant hosted in Turkey. She is now focusing her career in modeling, acting, and TV&radio hosting
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Miss USA 1963 Miss USA 1963, the 12th Miss USA pageant, took place in Miami Beach, Florida on July 17, 1963. The pageant was won by Marite Ozers of Illinois, who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Macel Leilani Wilson of Hawaii. Latvian-born Ozers was the first woman born outside the U.S. to take the Miss USA title, and the second delegate from Illinois to do so. Ozers went on to finish as a Top 15 semi-finalist at Miss Universe 1963. First runner-up Michele Metrinko later won the Miss World USA 1963 pageant and finished as a Top 14 semi-finalist at
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Miss Teenager Universal Miss Teenager Universal is the oldest international teen beauty pageant, which began as Miss Teenager World, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In 2016, the beauty contest changed its name to Miss Teenager Universal and was held for the first time in the history in Panamá City, Panamá. The current Miss Teenager Universal is Ivania Arguedas of Costa Rica who was crowned on November 25, 2017, in the Hotel El Panama of Panama. The pageant is only open to girls and women teen who have never been married or given birth. The following women have been crowned Miss Teenager Universe
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Umblita Van Sluytman Umblita Van Sluytman (August 13, 1946 – July 30, 2004) was Miss Guyana 1966, the first Miss Guyana to compete internationally at the Miss World and Miss Universe pageants. Umblita Claire Van Sluytman was born in British Guiana (now Guyana), with Indian, Portuguese, and Dutch ancestry. Umblita Van Sluytman was crowned Miss Guyana 1966 at age 19. She competed at the Miss Universe pageant in summer 1966, in Miami Beach, Florida. That year was the first when competitors were accommodated in non-segregated housing. She became Guyana's first representative at the Miss World competition in London, in November
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held in 2010, India's national pageant for sending its winners to Miss Universe pageant. She was appointed as India's representative to Miss Asia Pacific World 2012. On 16 June, she was crowned as Miss Asia Pacific World 2012 by Diana Starkova of Ukraine, beating the other 19 semi-finalists come from five continents. Himangini Singh Yadu Himangini Singh Yadu (born 5 October 1988) is an Indian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2012, on 16 June 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. Himangini was born in Kanpur, U.P in a Yadav family of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. She got
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Helen Fairbrother Helen Fairbrother is an English beauty queen who was crowned Miss International 1986. She was the third woman from England to win the title of Miss International. Fairbrother reprsented England at the Miss International 1986 pageant when it was held in Nagasaki, Japan on 31 August 1986. She bested 1st runner-up Pia Rosenberg Larsen of Denmark, who would later be crowned 1st runner-up at the Miss World 1986, and 2nd runner-up Martha Cristiana Merino Ponce de León of Mexico, to become the 26th winner of the pageant. Fairbrother would later give up her crown to Laurie Tamara Simpson
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Anneline Kriel Anneline Kriel (born 28 July 1955) is a South African actress, model and a former Miss World and Miss South Africa . She grew up in Witbank, and became Miss World 1974 representing South Africa after the UK's Helen Morgan resigned only four days after her victory. She became the second woman from South Africa to hold the title. On 22 November 1973, the twenty-fourth Miss World Pageant was held at The Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. Representing South Africa, Kriel went on to be crowned Miss World 1974. The event was viewed by an estimated 30,000,000
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of the competition, she was crowned Miss Earth Water.<ref name="times-weekend/20081116week1.html"></ref> She finished as second runner-up or Miss Water 2008 to the eventual winner, Miss Philippines, Karla Henry. Elizalde was the first Mexican beauty queen to place in Miss Earth.<ref name="elsiglodetorreon-noticia/392980.abigail-elizalde-es-la-reina-del-agua.html"></ref> The Miss Earth 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. The pageant was broadcast live via ABS-CBN in the Philippines and to many countries worldwide via Star World, The Filipino Channel and other partner networks.<ref name="globalnation.inquirer-news/breakingnews/view/20081110-171362/RP-bet-crowned-Ms-Earth-2008"></ref> Abigail Elizalde Abigail Elizalde
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Miss Universe Australia pageant, Wells also volunteers weekly with Embrace Education, tutoring English as a second language to children from underprivileged migrant and refugee backgrounds. Olivia Wells Olivia Genevieve Wells (born 29 April 1994 in Melbourne) is an Australian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2013 and represented Australia at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia on 9 November 2013. She is the first woman to be crowned Miss Universe Australia from the state of Victoria. Wells grew up in the Bayside suburb of Black Rock with her family. Her primary and secondary education was completed Loreto
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in Bali, Indonesia. Although she was considered as one of the dark horses in that year, but she didn't placed but won the Multimedia Award as the 4th Runner-up. Melinder Bhullar Melinder Kaur Bhullar (; born 1992) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a Malaysian model of Indian origin, specifically Punjabi. She is also a beauty pageant titleholder. In 2013 she became the first Malaysian to be placed in the Multimedia Awards title in Miss World 2013, where she was placed as 4th Runner-up in that award. In 2013, Bhullar was crowned as Miss World Malaysia 2013 and succeeded Yvonne Lee.
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Miss Turkey 2018 The Miss Turkey 2018 held on September 24, 2014 in the Volkswagen Arena Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey was hosted by Dilay Korkmaz. On the coronation Night 3 major winners were crowned as Miss World Turkey 2018, Miss Universe Turkey 2018 and Miss Supranational Turkey 2018. At the event, Aslı Sümen crowned her successor Şevval Şahin as Miss World Turkey 2018, Pınar Tartan crowned her successor Tara de Vries as Miss Universe Turkey 2018 for the first time in Miss Turkey and Yasemin Çoklar Crowned her successor Roda Irmak Kalkan as Miss Supranational Turkey 2018 . The official
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Top 20 Candidates of Miss Turkey 2017: Miss Turkey 2018 The Miss Turkey 2018 held on September 24, 2014 in the Volkswagen Arena Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey was hosted by Dilay Korkmaz. On the coronation Night 3 major winners were crowned as Miss World Turkey 2018, Miss Universe Turkey 2018 and Miss Supranational Turkey 2018. At the event, Aslı Sümen crowned her successor Şevval Şahin as Miss World Turkey 2018, Pınar Tartan crowned her successor Tara de Vries as Miss Universe Turkey 2018 for the first time in Miss Turkey and Yasemin Çoklar Crowned her successor Roda Irmak Kalkan as
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Bùi Bích Phương Bùi Bích Phương (born 1971 in Hanoi) was crowned Miss Vietnam in 1988. During this period she was a first year English student at the University of Hanoi. She was the first person ever to be crowned Miss Vietnam. She was one of the shorter contestants and also the youngest contestant to date to be awarded the crown of Miss Vietnam (she was 17 and stood at 5'2" when she won the title). She can also speak fluent English, Korean and Vietnamese. Bùi Bích Phương is also a successful business woman with an excellent MSc degree at
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Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon (Thai: นาตาลี กัญญาภัค โภคสมบูรณ์) (Swiss name: Natalie Gnehm) (born January 31, 1991 in Wetzikon, Switzerland) is a beauty queen half Thai half Swiss grew up in Zurich Switzerland who won Miss Thailand World 2013. She was crowned Miss Thailand World 2013 on April 9, 2013 by Vanessa Herrmann, Miss Thailand World for 2012. Natalie Kanyapak Phoksomboon was crowned Miss Thai Europa on March 4, 2011 by Sirirat Rueangsri, Miss Thailand World 2010 as most beautiful Thai origin in Europe. Sirirat Rueangsri was the inspiration for Natalie to apply for Miss Thailand World pageant in
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Clara Sosa María Clara Sosa Perdomo (born 25 September 1993) is a Paraguayan model, TV Host and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Grand Paraguay 2018 and was later crowned in Yangon, Myanmar. She is the first Paraguayan woman to win the Miss Grand International title. Sosa was born in the capital of Paraguay, Asunción, and raised in San Lorenzo. She is a model at ON Management and also a host at the morning show "La mañana de Unicanal". In 2015, Sosa joined and finished in the Top 20 semifinalist at Miss Model of the World 2015 competition. On 9
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winner. Ponce was crowned Miss World Mexico 2018 on 5 May 2018 at Salón Imperial de Villa Toscana, Sonora where 32 candidates competed for the national title. She won the title and was crowned by the outgoing Miss Mexico 2017 Andrea Meza. Then she proceeded to represent Mexico at Miss World 2018. Ponce represented Mexico at the Miss World 2018 pageant where she won the pageant and was crowned as Miss World 2018 by the outgoing titleholder Manushi Chhillar from India. She made history not only becoming the first Miss World from Mexico but also the oldest Miss World winner
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and the United States. Alexandria was proposed to by Franklin Hibbs days before the Miss World 2011 Final in London. The couple got married on November 2, 2012 and resides in Bardstown, Kentucky. Alexandria Mills Alexandria Nichole Mills (born February 26, 1992) is an American television Host, fashion model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2010 on October 30, 2010 in Sanya, China. Mills is the third woman from the United States to win Miss World, and the first since Gina Tolleson in 1990 and the 60th Miss World in the history of the pageant. Mills, a resident
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Priyadarshini Chatterjee Priyadarshini Chatterjee (5 September 1996) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Femina Miss India World in 2016. She represented India at the Miss World 2016 pageant. She is the first northeast Indian to represent India at Miss World. She made it to the top 20 (semi-finalist) and also top-5 in Beauty with a Purpose. She was born in Dhubri in a Bengali family and was brought up in Guwahati city in the state of Assam. She completed her schooling in Maria's Public School in Guwahati and moved to New Delhi to pursue higher
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Erin Brady Erin Joyce Brady (born November 5, 1987) is an American television host, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 2013. She then represented the United States at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia, on November 9, where she placed in the Top 10. Brady is the first woman from the state of Connecticut ever to be crowned Miss USA. Brady was crowned Miss Connecticut USA 2013. This was her second attempt at the state title, having placed 1st runner-up the previous year. Brady competed in the Miss USA 2013 competition on June 16, 2013, representing the
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take it up someday. Candice shot to fame at the age of 19, after winning her first Beauty pageant at the Seventh GladRags Mega Model contest held in March 2000. She went on to represent India at international contests like the International Mega Model Contest and the Miss Intercontinental pageant which was held in Germany. Candice finished in the top ten and won 'best body' at the Top Model of the World contest, held in Munich, Germany in 2001. The Following year, she became the first Indian to be crowned Miss Tourism International in Malaysia. and Miss Fresh Face 2002.
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