MISS ANGOLA 2012

L: Leila Lopes during the pageant; R: Marcelina Vakeheni after her crowning

To Miss World 2012: Edmilza Santos, who could not make it to London due to visa problems.

LUANDA, December 3 — Miss Cunene, Marcelina Vahekeni, was crowned Miss Angola 2011-2012 during a pageant that took place December 3rd at the Belas Conference Centre in Luanda, with the presence of the country’s President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, and the first lady, Ana Paula dos Santos.

Marcelina, a 23-year old student of Human Resources Development, was crowned by reigning Miss Universe Leila Lopes.  She stands 1.80 m tall and will represent Angola during the Miss Universe 2012 pageant to be held in August/September.

The 1st runner-up was Manuela Agostinho, from Luanda, and the 2nd runner-up was Izilda Silva, from Luanda Sul.  Miss Uige, Teresa Culembo, won Miss Photogenic; and Miss Africa de Sul, Belcky Simoes, won the Miss Friendship Award.

Edmilza Santos, the 1st runner-up from 2010, will represent Angola in the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. Santos was not able to compete in the 2011 edition since her visa was not processed in time.

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-angola-2012/

Road To Miss Universe 2012 & MISS WORLD 2012

Miss France 2012

Delphine Wespiser, Miss Alsace, is the new Miss France. She is 19 years old and 1.75 m tall. She will represent France in Miss Universe 2012.

The 1st runner-up was Mathilde Couly, Miss Pays de Loire, the favorite for the crown. She is 21 years old and 1.72 m tall. Mathilde will be France’s representative in Miss World 2012, to be held in Ordos, China in July.

The 2nd runner-up was Miss Reunion, Marie Payet, the 3rd runner-up was Miss Provence, Sloene Froment, and the 4th runner-up was Miss Cote d’Azur, Charlotte Murray.  One of them will participate in the Miss Supranational 2012 pageant in Opole, Poland, next August.

Actor and living legend Alain Delon, president of the jury, announced the name of the new Miss France.

Miss World France 2012: Mathilde Couly, Miss Pays de Loire

Links :

http://globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/12/miss-france-2012/

Miss Universe Malaysia 2012

18-year old Kimberly Legget was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2012. She will represent her country in Miss Universe 2012.

Kimberly stands 176 cm and is of British/Malay origin. Kimberly received the crown from the hands of Deborah Henry, who was a favorite in Sao Paulo earlier this year, but did not make the cut.(GB)

Guadalajara, Mexico, expected to host Miss Universe 2012

 

The “cuna of the mariachis”, the “perla tapatía”; the Mexican city of Guadalajara is expected to host the Miss Universe 2012 beauty pageant, after organizing, successfully, the Panamerican Games.  Local authorities have made public their desire of hosting this competition, and to put Guadalajara on the international map as a venue for major international events.

On their favor, they have last year’s winner Ximena Navarrete, who comes from this city.  The Mexican Tourism Board and the Government of the State of Jalisco would be the ones negotiating the venue.  The pageant would take place next summer at the spectacular Telmex Auditorium, which offers the latest in technology; Cancun was also mentioned as a place that would get promotion during the 3-week long event.
Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico with about 2 million habitants, is world-famous, with top notch tourism attractions and an impressive cultural legacy.

This would be the 5th time Mexico hosts the pageant; The first time was in 1978 (Acapulco), then 1989 (Cancún) and 1993 and 2007 (both in Mexico City).Sc : GB

Launch of Miss Universe China 2012

 

TIANJIN, November 8 — The Miss Universe China 2012 competition was officially launched at the Radisson Hotel in Tianjin by organizer Yue Sai Kan on November 7th.

Sai Kan said that the contest has entered its preparatory phase and the provincial elections will begin in March of next year.  The final 30 contestants will be selected in May and will undergo intensive training, to prepare them for the national finals to be held in Shanghai in June.

Upon her victory, the winner will travel to the United States to be properly groomed for the Miss Universe 2012 pageant expected to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Roseline Luo, reigning Miss Universe China and 4th runner-up at the Miss Universe 2011 contest was present at the event and among local celebrities, was awarded a recognition for her environmental work.  Ms. Sai Kan also received an award for being one of the most influential women in China.

Sai Kan added that
the current Miss Universe China contest in addition of promoting traditional Chinese culture, will also serve as a platform for new Chinese ambassadors abroad.

 

Sc : GB 

Road To Miss World 2011 and Miss Universe 2012

Miss Cayman Islands 2011 Lindsay Japal

Miss Cayman Islands 2011 Lindsay Japal:
Lindsay Japal of George Town was crowned Miss Cayman Islands 2011 on September 25, 2011 at the Lions’ Community Centre in George Town. She is 23 year old and will represent Cayman Islands in Miss World 2011 and Miss Universe 2012 Pageants. 10 finalists competed in Miss Cayman Islands 2011. Janelle Mutto was the first runner-up and Crystal Tomlinson was the second runner-up.

Road To Miss Universe 2012

Alina Buchschacher, Miss Bern, was crowned Miss Switzerland 2012/ Miss Schweiz 2012 in an event held in the city of Lugano on September 23, 2011. The International Business student Alina is 20 year old and stands 1.71 m. She will represent her country in Miss Universe 2012. The 1st runner-up was Julia Flückiger, and the 2nd runner-up was Ashley Balmer.




Courtesy of Beauty Pageant News.