Friday 30 August 2013

Miss Earth Brazil 2013



Priscilla Martins, 22 year old from Minas Gerais, was crowned Miss Terra Brasil 2013 at Divinópolis, Minas Gerias on August 24. She will represent Brazil at Miss Earth 2013 this year-end. Juliete di Pieri, Karla and Rafaeli Ringenberg were the elemental runners up, respectively.


Martins previously competed at Miss Intercontinental last year but failed to place.

Nuestra Belleza Chile 2013

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22-year old from Santiago, Natalia Lermanda, was crowned Nuestra Belleza Chile 2013 at the Manquehue Hotel. She will represent Chile at Miss Earth 2013 this December. 1st Runner Up is Charlotte Molina and the 2nd Runner Up is Constanza Maturana.


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Tuesday 27 August 2013

Indonesian clerics call for ban of Miss World pageant

The Indonesia Ulema Council's Muhyidin Junaedi (right) and Amirsyah Tambunan brief journalists during a press conference in Jakarta about their statement concerning the upcoming Miss World beauty pageant.
The Indonesia Ulema Council's Muhyidin Junaedi (right) and Amirsyah Tambunan brief journalists during a press conference in Jakarta about their statement concerning the upcoming Miss World beauty pageant. (Da Rossa/Getty Images)

One of Indonesia's most influential Islamic groups is urging the government to cancel the Miss World pageant scheduled for next month, saying the exposure of skin by women in a competition violates Muslim teachings, an official said Monday.

A top-level meeting of clerics was held earlier this month by the Indonesian Ulema Council to respond to protests from some groups over Indonesia's hosting of the event, even after organizers agreed to cut the bikini competition and instead outfit contestants in more conservative sarongs, council chairman Amidan Shaberah said.

"Our position is clear, we reject Indonesia being the host of Miss World," Shaberah said. "Because exposing their bodies in a contest is against Islamic teachings."

The council is an influential Islamic body that often issues fatwas, or edicts, including controversial rulings against smoking and yoga. Though not legally binding, many devoted Muslims follow such decrees because ignoring them is considered a sin.

Shaberah said the council will not officially demand that the government cancel the event, but will instead recommend that it be stopped. The pageant is scheduled to be held partly on the resort island of Bali, with the final round on Sept. 28 near the capital, Jakarta.

Clerics' call not legally binding

 "We are not Sharia police, we are not law enforcers," Shaberah said, referring to authorities who enforce Islamic law. "But we suggest the government cancel it."

The Winner of Miss Malaysia World 2012, Yvonne Lee is flanked by contestants before announcing the Winner for 2013 crown during the Grand Finale on Aug. 2 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Rahman Roslan/Getty Images)
Adjie S. Soeratmadjie of RCTI, the official broadcaster and local organizer of the event, said the concerns were being heard and that some adjustments were being made to make the pageant more appropriate for Indonesian culture and more like other beauty contests held in the country.

"We understand the position" of the council, Soeratmadjie said. "But the show must go on ... we call on the protesters to avoid anarchy and we are sure authorities can maintain security."

He added that Miss Israel had dropped out of the competition, but declined to give the reason. Indonesia and Israel do not have diplomatic relations.

Hard-liners plan protests

Last week, the hard-line Islamic Defenders Front pledged to stage protests across the country to prevent Indonesia from hosting the competition.

"The Miss World pageant is only an excuse to exhibit women's body parts," said its leader Riziek Shihab. "We are obliged to disband it if the government allows it to be held in any region of Indonesia."

The front has a long record of vandalizing nightspots, hurling stones at Western embassies and attacking rival religious groups. Lady Gaga was forced to cancel her sold-out Indonesia show last year after threats from the group, which branded her a "devil worshipper."

The chairwoman of the Miss World Organization, Julia Morley, earlier confirmed that none of the contestants would wear a bikini.

The pageant began in the 1950s, and the first winner was crowned in a two-piece bathing suit.

Most Muslims in Indonesia, a secular country of 240 million people and the world's most populous Islamic country, are moderate, but a small extremist fringe has become more vocal in recent years.

Source:
The Canadian Press

The Miss World App is now here!



The Miss World App has been launched! Now available at the iStore for Apple products the Miss World App is your ultimate companion to Miss World 2013, and you can get it NOW! Available on Android platforms by the end of the week!

What’s in the App?

Voting


New to this year you can vote for your favourite contestants! When you purchase the Miss World App you receive TWO votes to cast on this year’s contestants, with the contestant gathering the most votes receiving the People’s Choice Award and gaining automatic entry into the final round! You can also purchase extra votes with all proceeds from these extra votes going towards 'Beauty with a Purpose' projects around the globe.


Exclusive Content

Throughout September The Miss World App will be bringing you MORE photos, MORE videos and MORE stories about what’s happening at Miss World 2013. Complimenting the commentary of Missworld.com, the App will bring extra detail and greater depth, so you can truly immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere to be found in Indonesia this September.

With a dedicated web camera crew at this year’s Miss World (with our exciting web presenting team to be announced later this week!) we will bring you regular round-ups of the Miss World events, interviews with the contestants, and much, much more!


So what are you waiting for? Visit your App store now and get the Miss World App today!

Miss World United States 2013


Olivia Jordan, 22 years old from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was appointed as Miss World United States 2013. She will represent the USA at Miss World 2013 this September at Jakarta, Indonesia.

Olivia majored in Health Science and worked as a group fitness instructor at Boston University and personal trainer at BU's FITREC facility. She finished 1st Runner Up to Mabelynn Capeluj (Top 15 at Miss USA 2013) in Miss California USA 2013 on January.

Sunday 25 August 2013

Miss World Switzerland 2013

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After 7 years of absence in the Miss World stage, Switzerland is back this year! 18-year old Cindy Williner was crowned Miss World Switzerland 2013 at an event held on August 24 in Lecture Hall Kunsthaus Zurich. Cynthia Montchong and Jamie Lee Mancini were the runners up.

Miss World Germany 2013

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18-year old Amina Sabbah was hailed as the new Miss World Germany at Open Air Buhne in Brehna on the 24th of August. She will represent Germany at Miss World 2013 which will be held in Indonesia this September. Franziska Zumbuch and Julia Oemler were the runners up.

Sabbah was crowned Miss Ashampoo 2013 and represent Ashampoo at Miss Germany 2013 pageant.

Miss Croatia 2013


Lana Gržetić was crowned Miss Hrvatske 2013 at an event held at National and University Library in Zagreb on the night of August 24. This 17-year old will represent Croatia at Miss World 2013 in Indonesia this September. Josipa Dragun and Renata Maric were the runners up.

Algeria debuts at Miss Earth this year

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19-year old Rym Amari who happens to be the present titleholder of Miss Algerie will represent Algeria at Miss Earth 2013. This Oran-native will try to covet the first international crown of Algeria. 

Algeria last competed in 2002 at Miss World. And this year, they are returning to the pageant arena on the Miss Earth stage. 

Saturday 24 August 2013

Miss Macedonia 2013

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21-year old Kristina Spasenoska was crowned Mis Makedonija 2013 at an event held at Summer Club Paradiso. She will represent Macedonia at Miss World 2013 in Jakarta Indonesia this September. Mihaela Ivanova and Sava Grachanin were the runners up. 

Wednesday 21 August 2013

Miss Universe pushes through in Moscow a midst LGBT protests


The Miss Universe Organization believes the show must go on in Moscow ... and it doesn't matter that the Russian government is gay-hostile.

A rep from the MUO tells us the new, anti-gay law violates the core values of the organization ... nevertheless, they want to stay put in Moscow. They say they're hoping to change Russian minds. Good luck with that.

Here's the rub. If some of the women competing are lesbians, they better keep it to themselves, because they could end up in the pokey if they play their hand publicly.

The decision to stay in Moscow isn't sitting well with everyone. A petition on Change.org is trying to pressure the MUO to move out of Moscow.

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2013/08/20/miss-universe-pageant-moscow-anti-gay-law/#ixzz2cXZF3Z8R

Miss Universe recently announced that the Preliminary competition will be on November 5.

Tuesday 20 August 2013

Miss World 2013 Hotpicks Week 1

Miss World 2013 will kick off in just two weeks. About 125 contestants from all the corners of the world will compete for the prestigious title and the blue crown in Indonesia. Newly-crowned Miss World Philippines, Megan Young, tops our First Leaderboard.


1. Philippines - Megan Young
2. Spain - Elena Ibarbia
3.  Ukraine - Anna Zayachkivska
4. India - Navneet Kaur Dhillon
5. Australia - Erin Holland
6. Georgia - Tamar Shedania
7. Scotland - Jamey Browers
8. Albania - Ersela Kurti
9. Brazil - Sancler Frantz
10. Venezuela - Karen Soto
11. France - Marine Lorphelin
12. Cote D'Ivoire - Aissata Ezzedine
13. Greece - Athina Pirkraki
14. Peru - Elba Fahsbender
15. Cyprus - Kristi Mari Agapiou


Monday 19 August 2013

Famous Philippine actress wins ticket to Miss World 2013


No one would ever thought that this 23-year old film student and famous celebrity in the Philippines would join a national pageant. It was a fulfillment of a dream when Megan Young was crowned Miss World Philippines 2013 at Solaire Hotel and Casino in Paranaque on August 18. She will represent the Philippines at Miss World 2013 pageant in Indonesia this September.

1st Runner Up is Janicel Lubina and the 2nd Runner Up is Zahra Saldua. Bianca Paz and Omarie Osuna completed the Top 5.

Megan won nearly 10 special awards.

Miss Cape Verde 2013


Cristina Spencer was crowned Miss Cape Verde 2013 at the National Auditurium. She is expected to travel in Indonesia to compete for the Miss World 2013 pageant. Ailine Fortes and Selene Silva are the runners up.

Miss Bulgaria 2013

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Nansi Karaboycheva was crowned as the new Miss Bulgaria at an event held at TV7 Studio in Sofia. She will represent Bulgaria at Miss World 2013 in Indonesia this September. 1st Runner Up is Daniela Nedelcheva while the 2nd runner up is Dzhuliya Toyanova. 

Saturday 17 August 2013

Miss Universe Kosovo 2013

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19-year old Mirjeta Shala was crowned as Miss Universe Kosovo 2013 at the Square 21 in Pristina on August 16. She will represent Kosovo at the Miss Universe pageant which will be held in Moscow, Russia this November. Donika Emini was hailed as the new Miss Earth Kosovo, she will represent Kosovo at the Miss Earth pageant which will be held in Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines.

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Miss Universe Albania 2013

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Kristina Bakiu was crowned as the new Miss Universe Albania at Lollipop Summer Club in Tirana on the night of August 15th. This 18-year old Tirana native will travel to Moscow, Russia this November to compete for the Miss Universe pageant. Natalia Stimuli was crowned Miss Earth Albania 2013 and will represent Albania at Miss Earth 2013 in Pasay City, Philippines.


Miss Lithuania 2013


Rūta Mazurevičiūtė, 22 years old, was crowned Miss Lithuania 2013 at the Palanga Summer Stage on August 15. She will represent Lithuania at Miss World 2013 this September at Indonesia. The first runner up Simone Burbaitė will represent the country at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant this November in Moscow, Russia. 2nd Runner Up is Justina Ieva Steponavičiūtė.

Thursday 15 August 2013

Miss Guatemala 2013

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Andrea Paulette Samayoa, 23,  was crowned as Miss Guatemala 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Guatemala City on August 14. She will represent Guatemala at Miss Universe 2013 which will be held in Moscow, Russia this November. Miss World Guatemala 2013 is Karla Loraine Quinto. This 24-year old will travel to Indonesia this September to compete for Miss World 2013. Sara Veralucía Guerrero, however, received the Miss International Guatemala 2013 title and will represent Guatemala at Miss International 2013 later this year.


Andy Cohen Turns Down Miss Universe Hosting Gig in Russia: "Their Discriminatory Policies Make It Unsafe for the Gays"

Andy Cohen, Giuliana Rancic

he Miss Universe pageant will be missing one familiar face this year.
Andy Cohen will not be taking his regular post as cohost of the 2013 Miss Universe competition, which will be held on Nov. 9 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia.
The Watch What Happens Live star told his friend and pageant cohost of the past two years, E! News' Giuliana Rancic, that he turned it down because "their discriminatory policies make it unsafe for the gays who live there
and gays coming to work or visit."
"The law is that anyone under suspicion of homosexuality can be arrested," he told Rancic, adding that he "didn't feel right as a gay man stepping foot into Russia."
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This is the first time Russia will be hosting the Miss Universe pageant. A petition has been formed to urge the organization to move the competition out of Russia, "where LGBTQ people are under attack."
Implemented last month, a controversial new law banning "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations around minors" bars the public discussion of gay rights and relationships anywhere children might hear it. The law has been condemned by Russian and international human rights groups as highly discriminatory.
The anti-gay propaganda law quickly stirred up controversy, with people calling for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia to gay bars in Los Angeles planning "vodka-dumping" protests.
Even celebs have spoken out against the country's view on the homosexual community, including Lady Gaga.
"Sending bravery to LGBTs in Russia. The rise in government abuse is archaic. Hosing teenagers with pepper spray? Beatings? Mother Russia?" she first tweeted.
Gaga continued, "The Russian government is criminal. Oppression will be met with revolution. Russian LGBTs you are not alone. We will fight for your freedom...Why didn't you arrest me when you had the chance, Russia? Because you didn't want answer to the world?"
There is no word as to who will step in to replace Cohen at this year's pageant.
(NBC and E! are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)

Source: http://www.eonline.com

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Miss Teen USA 2013



19-year old Cassidy Wolf was crowned as the new Miss Teen USA at Atlantis Paradise Resort and Casino in Bahamas on August 10. The Californian teen will have a 1-year reign and a chance of a lifetime as a Miss Teen USA. 1st Runner Up is Tori Sizemore of South Carolina, 2nd Runner Up is West Virginia's Haley Holloway, the remaining runners up are Julia Martin of Georgia and Maggie McGill of Minnesota.

Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri who won the online fan vote, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Wisconsin completed the Top 16. Oklahoma's Graham Turner won the Miss Photogenic award while Jasmine Fuelberth is Miss Congeniality.


Once a Miss Teen USA's reign is over, she can qualify for Miss USA pageant by joining her local state pageant. Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella was first runner up at Miss Teen USA 2007 representing New Jersey (represented California at Miss USA 2011).

Sunday 11 August 2013

Bellezas Panama 2013


In an event held at El Panama Hotel on August 9, 19-year old Betsy Madrid was crowned Miss International Panama 2013 and will represent Panama at Miss International this year. Johanna Batista, 21, was crowned Miss Earth Panama 2013 and will travel later this year to compete at Miss Earth 2013.  

Saturday 10 August 2013

Miss World Venezuela 2013


21-year old Karen Soto was crowned as the new Miss World Venezuela at the Venevision's Estudio Uno in Caracas on August 10. She will represent Venezuela this year at Miss World 2013 which will be held in Indonesia this September. 1st Runner Up is Yuli Angarita while the 2nd Runner Up is Andrea Escobar.

Soto competed at Miss Venezuela 2010 representing Costa Oriental where she ended up in the Top 10. Escobar, the 2nd runner up, compete also the same year representing Yaracuy but was unable to place.

The event marks the 2-year end of Gabriella Ferrari, Miss World Venezuela 2012. 

Thursday 8 August 2013

Reina Nacional de Belleza República Dominicana 2013


24-year old Joely Bernat was crowned as Miss World Dominican Republic 2013 at an event held at the La Fiesta Hall of the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo on August 6. She will represent Dominican Republic at Miss World 2013 in Indonesia this September.  

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Carmen Munoz was crowned Miss International Dominican Republic 2013 while Cheryl Ortega was crowned Miss Earth Dominican Republic 2014. 

Monday 5 August 2013

Miss Namibia 2013


Paulina Malulu, 24 from Windhoek, was crowned as the new Miss Namibia 2013 at an event held at the Windhoek Country Club Resort on August 3. She will represent Namibia in Miss World 2013 in Bogor, Indonesia on September 28 and in Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia on November 9. Mbari Katanda and D'Alice Tshilemba were the runners up.

Paulina previously placed in the Top 15 of Miss International last year in Okinawa, Japan.

Saturday 3 August 2013

Dominican black beauty for Miss Universe


18-year old Yaritza Miguelina Reyes was crowned as the new Miss Dominican Republic Universe at Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana last night. She will represent Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow Russia.

1st Runner Up is Anyelina Sanchez and the 2nd Runner Up is Alma Alvarez. The last time we seen a black Dominican was way back 2009 with Ada Aimee dela Cruz who was 1st Runner Up to Stefania Fernandez.