Parvathy represented India in the 58th Miss World held in Johannesburg , South Africa . On 13 December 2008 , she was announced the First Runner Up of Miss World 2008 at The Grand Finale . It was the highest placement of any Indian delegate at the Miss World pageant since Priyanka Chopra 's victory at Miss World 2000 , until Manushi Chhillar won Miss World 2017 . At the pageant , Parvathy also placed Second in the Top Model and Fifth place in the Beach Beauty sub-contests . She was also awarded the title of '' Miss World Asia and Oceania '' at the pageant
Miss World 2000
Miss World 2000
Parvathy Omanakuttan