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Saturday, 8 October 2011
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Sierra Leone - Swadu Natasha BECKLEY
Miss World 2011 - Sierra Leone - Swadu Natasha BECKLEY
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Swadu Natasha BECKLEY
Age : 24
Height : 182
Languages : English, Krio, Temne, French & Kiswahili
BIOGRAPHY
Swadu is currently studying History at University and aspires to work with a Non-Governmental Organisation in the public health sector. To achieve this, Swadu intends on completing a master’s degree. Swadu is the proud CEO of her organisation ‘sisters supporting sisters’. The company awards scholarships to girls in desperate need of help.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
My republic, Sierra Leone is a small...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Slovakia - Michaela NURCIKOVA
Miss World 2011 - Slovakia - Michaela NURCIKOVA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Michaela NURCIKOVA
Age : 20
Height : 178
Languages : Slovak & English
BIOGRAPHY
Michaela is currently studying at university and hopes to become a teacher. She is a keen volleyball player and has competed at a high national level. Michaela describes herself as incredibly friendly and sporty.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Slovakia is a small country in central Europe with beautiful scenery and most famed for its mountains.
Future ambitions ?
To finish my university studies and continue to play volleyball.
Describe yourself...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Slovenia - Lana MAHNIC-JEKOS
Miss World 2011 - Slovenia - Lana MAHNIC-JEKOS
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Lana MAHNIC-JEKOS
Age : 21
Height : 176
Languages : Slovene & English
BIOGRAPHY
Lana has an undergraduate degree in international business. Lana has lived in New York, Athens and Carlo and has just finished studying in London. Hobbies include: fashion, tennis, swimming and oriental dancing.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Slovenia is positioned in central Europe with a population of two million. Slovenia is a historically and culturally rich country.
Future ambitions ?
To help Slovene companies in the international...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - South Africa - Bokang Ramaredi MONTJANE
Miss World 2011 - South Africa - Bokang Ramaredi MONTJANE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Bokang Ramaredi MONTJANE
Age : 25
Height : 174
Languages : English, Sepedi, South Sotha, Tswana, Isizulu & Af
BIOGRAPHY
Bokang has a degree in public relations. She intends on using this to run her own talk show tackling social issues. Hobbies include: singing, dancing and giving motivated talks to disadvantaged youth.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
South Africa lays in its people, in the landscapes and its diversity.
Future ambitions ?
To own a top arts and confidence school for girls in South Africa. To have...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Spain - Carla GARCIA BARBER
Miss World 2011 - Spain - Carla GARCIA BARBER
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Carla GARCIA BARBER
Age : 20
Height : 176
Languages : Spanish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Carla is currently in her fourth year of University studying medicine. Her dream is to travel to Africa to help all those affected by AIDS and malaria. Her hobbies include: cycling, reading and scuba diving. Carla’s personal motto is: ‘the beauty that first attracts is rarely the same beauty that wins the heart.’
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
There is a fantastic quality of life in Spain. Gran Canaria is in the miniature continent Las...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Sri Lanka - Pushpika Sandamali MAHAMPITIYA ARACHILAGE DE SILVA
Miss World 2011 - Sri Lanka - Pushpika Sandamali MAHAMPITIYA ARACHILAGE DE SILVA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Pushpika Sandamali MAHAMPITIYA ARACHILAGE DE SILVA
Age : 21
Height : 180
Languages : Sinhala / Tamil & English
BIOGRAPHY
Pushpika enjoys listening to all kinds of music, playing sport and reading romantic novels. She adores animals and adopted a stray dog a few years ago. She is extremely close to her family and describes herself as honest and trustworthy.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Sri Lanka is known as the paradise in the sub-continent. After thirty years of communal war,...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Tanzania - Salha Israel KIFAI
Miss World 2011 - Tanzania - Salha Israel KIFAI
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Salha Israel KIFAI
Age : 18
Height : 1.68
Languages : Swahili & English
BIOGRAPHY
Salha is currently a student hoping to become a lawyer. Hobbies include: swimming, watching movies, dancing and visiting national animal parks. Salha describes herself as courageous and confident and her personal motto is ‘Think Big, Dream Big, Achieve Big.’
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Tanzania is a country with the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. It has the beautiful island of Zanzibar and some of the biggest...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Trinidad & Tobago - Lee-Ann FORBES
Miss World 2011 - Trinidad & Tobago - Lee-Ann FORBES
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Lee-Ann FORBES
Age : 21
Height : 176
Languages : English, French & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Lee-Ann is currently pursuing her BSc in Geography and the Environment with the University of London through their International Program. In her spare time she enjoys taking part in jazz and modern contemporary dance classes. Other passions include animals, in particular horses.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Trinidad and Tobago is a cosmopolitan, twin island paradise. Few countries rival Trinidad & Tobago for beauty,...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Turkey - Gizem KARACA
Miss World 2011 - Turkey - Gizem KARACA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Gizem KARACA
Age : 19
Height : 170
Languages : Turkish & English
BIOGRAPHY
Currently a University student, Gizem has a dream of becoming a successful actress. Hobbies include: drawing, photography, tennis, cooking and Swimming. Gizem is very close to her parents as she is an only child. She describes herself as someone who always needs to be moving.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
My country is simply paradise. We have all four seasons and it is unique in each and every season.
Future ambitions ?
Like every young woman,...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Uganda - Sylvia NAMUTEBI's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Uganda - Sylvia NAMUTEBI
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Sylvia NAMUTEBI
Age : 23
Height : 172
Languages : English & Luganda
BIOGRAPHY
Sylvia has a bachelor degree in human resource management and currently works as a public relations manager. Hobbies include: watching documentaries, reading, volleyball, nature walks and listening to music. Sylvia’s personal motto is ‘your dreams and visions are made to be achieved.’
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Uganda is agricultural based and raises revenue through tourism. It is known for gorillas and being the country with the source...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Ukraine - Iaroslava KURIACHA's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Ukraine - Iaroslava KURIACHA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Iaroslava KURIACHA
Age : 19
Height : 176
Languages : Ukrainian & Russian
BIOGRAPHY
Iaroslava is currently a choreographer and aspires to open her own dance studio in the near future. Her hobbies are dancing, drawing, reading and painting. Iaroslava’s personal motto is: ‘Do not stop there.’
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
I live in the cleanest city within Ukraine. We are very good people.
Future ambitions ?
To become a teacher of dance, a choreographer.
Describe yourself
Purposeful, hardworking and kind.
Personal Motto?...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Uruguay - Belen Sogliano's Profile
Miss World 2011 - Uruguay - Belen Sogliano
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Belen Sogliano
Age : 18
Height : 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
Languages :
BIOGRAPHY
INTERV...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - USVI - Esonica Mictecia VEIRA's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - USVI - Esonica Mictecia VEIRA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Esonica Mictecia VEIRA
Age : 22
Height : 172
Languages : English
BIOGRAPHY
Esonica hopes to complete a degree in fashion merchandising so that she can achieve her dream of one day designing and selecting fashions for Vogue. Hobbies include: dancing, singing, reading and spending time with friends at the beach. Esonica describes herself as an outgoing individual, who enjoys life to the fullest.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
My island is 32 square miles of fun, culture, tradition and adventure. It is blessed with...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Ivian Lunasol SARCOS COLMENARES's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Venezuela - Ivian Lunasol SARCOS COLMENARES
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Ivian Lunasol SARCOS COLMENARES
Age : 21
Height : 179
Languages : Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Ivian has a degree in human resources and currently works for a broadcasting company. Her future ambition is to promote and work with children. Hobbies include: volleyball, mountaineering and trekking. Ivian was born into a very large family – she has 12 siblings in total.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
I come from a very religious country and the place I live is especially devout of the Virgin Patron of Venezuela,...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Vietnam - Victoria Phạm Thuý Vy's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Vietnam - Victoria Phạm Thuý Vy
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Victoria Phạm Thuý Vy
Age : 21
Height : 173
Languages : Vietnamesse, English & Spanish
BIOGRAPHY
Victoria is currently studying business administration at university. Hobbies include: arts and crafts, travelling, theatre, tennis, swimming and baking. In her spare time, she designs homemade birthday cards for her friends and family.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Vietnam is a beautifully-preserved, tropical island with 54 ethnic groups, a population of over 90 million and landscapes such as Ha Long Bay which...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Wales - Sara Jessica MANCHIPP's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Wales - Sara Jessica MANCHIPP
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Sara Jessica MANCHIPP
Age : 21
Height : 160
Languages : Welsh & English
BIOGRAPHY
As a student, Sara hopes to achieve a career as a psychologist and help those less fortunate than her. She speaks fluent Welsh and enjoys long distance running. She describes herself as caring, ambitious and motivated.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
I live in Portalbot which boasts mountains and beaches and is home to lots of wonderful people. Wales is the land of song, rugby and history.
Future ambitions ?
To be successful in whatever...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Miss World 2011 - Zimbabwe - Malaika Maidei MUSHANDU's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Zimbabwe - Malaika Maidei MUSHANDU
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Malaika Maidei MUSHANDU
Age : 19
Height : 182
Languages : Shona & English
BIOGRAPHY
Malaika is currently studying motion picture medium and live performance at University. Hobbies include: studying the lives of powerful women, basketball, volleyball and dancing. Malaika describes herself as a fun loving and warm person.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Zimbabwe stands out because of its warm welcoming people, diverse landscape and mineral wealth.
Future ambitions ?
To be an internationally recognised model however...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Guyana - Arti Angelita CAMERON's Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Guyana - Arti Angelita CAMERON
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Arti Angelita CAMERON
Age : 22
Height : 165
Languages : English
BIOGRAPHY
Arti has a degree in Biology and Chemistry and hopes to run her own medical practice which provides support to poverty stricken areas across the world. Hobbies include: listening to music, dancing, travelling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Arti’s personal motto is: ‘it is better to try and fail, than to fail to try.’
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Guyana is a gem of a country. It is geographically South American but culturally...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Miss World 2011 - Sweden - Nicoline ARTURSSON's Photo & Profile/Biography/Interview Miss World 2011 - Sweden - Nicoline ARTURSSON PERSONAL INFORMATION Name : Nicoline ARTURSSON Age : 18 Height : 177 Languages : Swedish, English, French & Danish BIOGRAPHY Nicoline, an economic student, is passionate about gymnastics and charity work. She has been training as a gymnast for the past 8 years at an elite level. Hobbies include: athletics, dance, singing and photography. Nicoline describes herself as a positive girl who loves new experiences and challenges. INTERVIEW Tell us a little something about your Country ? Halmstad is located on the west coast of southern Sweden. There are beautiful beaches and many golf courses. There are approximately 60,000 people living in Halmstad. Future ambitions ? My greatest ambition is to work with charity and I am especially dedicated to children’s needs. I’m a great entrepreneur with high goals. Describe yourself I’m a positive girl who loves different experiences and challenges. Good health is very important to me, therefore I train a lot. Personal Motto? You will never know until you try. Favourite food ? One of my favourite foods is new summer potatoes with fillet of beef, salad and a little flavouring of sauce with crispy vegetables. Favourite Music / Books ? My favourite music depends but I like a lot of chill out lounge music, house and a little bit of pop. Do you have any pets? I have one cat called Tussie and one little dog called Zara. What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day? I have several proudest moments but the biggest two of my life were competing in the mini Olympic games in gymnastics and receiving the highest grade in my diploma. Special Talents ? I have a good hand with people and I’m a great coach in making other people succeed in what they do. I’m a good spokesperson. I’m outstanding in marketing. Any other interesting facts ? I’ve been training gymnastics for 8 years at elite level and also athletics (high jump) at elite level where I was among the top 20 best in Sweden. I’ve also played in the B-team at volleyball where I live.
Miss World 2011 - Sweden - Nicoline ARTURSSON
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Nicoline ARTURSSON
Age : 18
Height : 177
Languages : Swedish, English, French & Danish
BIOGRAPHY
Nicoline, an economic student, is passionate about gymnastics and charity work. She has been training as a gymnast for the past 8 years at an elite level. Hobbies include: athletics, dance, singing and photography. Nicoline describes herself as a positive girl who loves new experiences and challenges.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Halmstad is located on the west coast of southern Sweden. There are beautiful beaches...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Thailand - Patcharida Julieanna BLATCHFORD's Photo & Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Thailand - Patcharida Julieanna BLATCHFORD
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Patcharida Julieanna BLATCHFORD
Age : 20
Height : 178
Languages : Thai & English
BIOGRAPHY
Patcharida is a fashion design student and aspires to own her own successful fashion boutique. Hobbies include: listening to all types of music and Chia Thai boxing.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Bangkok is a big, colourful place with wonderful people and strong culture.
Describe yourself
I’m a kind, friendly person and easy to get on with. When I set my mind to something, I do it to the best of my ability....
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Singapore - May HSU's Photo & Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Singapore - May HSU
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : May HSU
Age : 21
Height : 171
Languages : English, Chinese & Thai
BIOGRAPHY
May is currently completing a diploma in biomedical science. Her future ambition is to become a doctor and provide healthcare for the less privileged. Her hobbies include: reading sci-fi novels, netball, swimming and listening to music. May plays the piano, clarinet, tuba and the drums. Her personal motto is: ‘seek for the solution instead of the problem.’
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
We pride our people in being the best “product”. Singapore...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant -Egypt - Donia SOLIMAN's Photo & Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Egypt - Donia SOLIMAN
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Donia SOLIMAN
Age : 23
Height : 179
Languages : Arabic & English
BIOGRAPHY
Donia has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and her graduation ceremony was one of the proudest days of her life. Donia enjoys dancing, horse riding, listening to music and Egyptian folkloric Dancing. She describes herself as down to earth and laid back.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
My country has one of the oldest civilisations known to man with a mixture of western and eastern culture and heritage. It is where old meets new; ...
Meet Miss World 2011 Contestant - Macedonia FYRO - Vesna JAKIMOSKA's Photo & Profile/Biography/Interview
Miss World 2011 - Macedonia FYRO - Vesna JAKIMOSKA
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Vesna JAKIMOSKA
Age : 19
Height : 174
Languages : Macedonian, English & Serbian
BIOGRAPHY
Vasna studies financial management at University and dreams of becoming a successful business woman in her field. Her hobbies include: reading, playing handball and belly dancing. During the summer Vasna works in a play school. She has a dog called Muffin and enjoys spending time with her parents and two sisters.
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Struga is a small town in the southwest of Macedonia. It is situated on the coast of...
Veronica Doblas is Miss Earth Spain 2011 - She will represent Spain at the 11th Miss Earth pageant in Thailand
Road to Miss Earth 2011
Veronica Doblas will represent Spain at the 11th Miss Earth pageant in Thailand. She is the current Miss Espanola Internacional titleholder. Beginning this year, the Miss Earth license for Spain will be handled by the Miss Espanola Internacional beauty pagea...
21-year old Maria Selena, from Central Java, was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2011 - She will represent Indonesia in Miss Universe 2012 pageant
21-year old Maria Selena, from Central Java, was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2011 during the event held at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Jakarta.
The 1st runner-up was Liza Purnamasari (20) from East Java, while the 2nd runner-up was Andi Tenri Natassa, from South Sulawesi (19).
Selena will now represent Indonesia at the 2012 Miss Universe pageant. While Purnamasari is expected to attend the Miss International beauty contest to be held in China.
Reigning Miss Universe Leila Lopes was present at the event. Artika Sari Devi, Puteri Indonesia 2004 (and finalist in Miss Universe 2005) was one of the judges.
38 beautiful women competed...
Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS BONAIRE WORLD 2011 - Benazir Berends Charles's Photos & Profile/Biography
Birth Name: Benazir Berends Charles
Birth Date: (age 19)July 9, 1992
Birth Place: Kralendijk, Bonaire
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Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Measurements: Bust: 88 cm (34.6 in)
Waist: 60 cm (23.6 in)Hips: 88 cm (34.6 in)
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Title(s): Miss Bonaire 2010
Major Competition(s):Bonaire 2010, (Winner)(Best Runway), Miss Intercontinental 2010 (Top 15), Miss Universe 2011, Miss World 2011
BIOGRAPHY:
Benazir Berends Charles (born July 9, 1992) is a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Bonaire 2010 and is expected to represent the Dutch public body in the 2011 Miss World pageant. She also placed...
Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS BOTSWANA WORLD 2011 - Karabo Sampson's Photos & Profile/Biography
Birth Name: Karabo Sampson
Birth Date: 27 December 1990 (age 20)
Birth Place: Tsabong
Occupation: Student, Beauty queen
Height: 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
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Major Competition(s): Miss Botswana 2011/2012
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Karabo Sampson (born on December 27, 1990) is the reigning Miss Botswana and Miss World Botswana 2011. She was crowned Miss Botswana on first July 2011 at the Gaborone International Convention Center (GICC).
Karabo, the only daughter and last-born of three siblings, originates from Herero Ward in Tsabong, and she is a Herero/Mbanderu descendant whose ancestors fled to Botswana...
Miss World 2011 Contestant - MISS ALBANIA WORLD 2011 - Isi Topçiu-Ulaj's Photos & Profile/Biography
Birth Name: Isi Topçiu-Ulaj
Birth Date: (age 20)
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Height: 184 cm
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Isi is currently studying economics at university and hopes to become a criminal psychologist. She speaks Albanian, Italian, English and French. Hobbies include: singing, volleyball and basketball. Isi can also play the piano and the guitar.
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Special thanks to Miss World Official Website & Wikipedia...
Atong De Mach was crowned Miss World South Sudan 2011 in the capital city of Juba on September 30 - She will represent South Sudan in Miss World 2011
Miss World South Sudan 2011
Atong De Mach (23, 1.80m, Juba) was crowned Miss World South Sudan 2011 in the capital city of Juba on September 30. She will represent South Sudan in Miss World 2011 in London, England on November 6. South Sudan became the newest independent nation in the world after receiving its independence on July 9, 2011. This is South Sudan's first international.
participation ever as an independent nation in any type of international event. The pageant was organized by Nyanut Ring, the Chief Executive Officer of Nile Style. De Mach recently visited the Government of South Sudan's Ministry for Information and...
