Botswana is first runner up, followed by Venezuela as second runner up

United States - Alexandria MILLS has been crowned the 60th Miss World.  She won the coveted crown as Miss World 2010, triumphing out of 115 beautiful and talented young women who took to the stage of the 60th Miss World Final from the Beauty Crown Theatre in Sanya, China.

As the final duty in her reign, Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino removed the bejeweled crown to place it on the head of her successor as the new Miss World 2010.  Taking up her deserved position on the throne, Miss World 2010 was joined by first runner-up Botswana and second runner-up Venezuela.

Alexandria was almost lost for words at the excitement and emotion of the event:  “It’s a cliché but this really is a dream come true,’ she said.  “I can’t believe it’s happening to me.  My time has come.  I’m loving it!”

The glittering two-hour live TV spectacular to launch the 60th anniversary of Miss World 2010 showcased the beauty and talent of 115 of the World’s most incredible young women, who have spent one month enjoying the wonders of China.

Seven previous Miss Worlds from across the decades were among the judges at the live televised final:

Denise Perrier Lanfranchi    Miss World 1953        France
Ann Sidney            Miss World 1964        United Kingdom
Mary Stävin            Miss World 1977        Sweden
AgbaniDarego            Miss World 2001        Nigeria
Maria Julia Mantilla        Miss World 2004        Peru
Zhang Xi Lin            Miss World 2007        China
KseniaSukhinova        Miss World 2008        Russia

International musical entertainment came from multi-Grammy nominee and superstar saxophonist Dave Koz, global chart-topper Shayne Ward and Puerto Rican singing sensation Carlos Aponte.

The event also featured music and dance performances from Sanya, the home of Miss World in China.  Angela Chow presented the show to a global TV audience.  Angela is one of China’s most recognised and glamorous TV presenters who understands the status of Miss World as the co-presenter in previous years.  She was joined by Miss World Event Director Steve Douglas.  

After the Final, the contestants attended the Coronation Gala at the Crowne Plaza Sanya, where they dined with family and new friends from around the world.

Since 1 October, a record 115 contestants have been touring China.  They visited Shanghai and Beijing, and saw some of the most famous ancient moments and sites, including the Great Wall of China and Genghis Khan’s mausoleum in Ordos, Inner Mongolia.   They also got a taste of modern China, with a VIP visit to Beijing’s Olympic Stadium and a tour of the Shanghai EXPO.  This is the fifth time that Sanya has been home to the Miss World Final, successfully hosting the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007 events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRELAND, Emma Waldron!

2nd place: Wales, Courtenay Hamilton
3rd place: Guadeloupe, Ericka Aly

Top 10 Finalists: Australia, Belarus, Canada/Korea, Cyprus, Malta, Venezuela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd Place - Russia
3rd Place - USA

Designer Dress Award - French Polynesia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Por el 60 años MISS WORLD elige top 25.

 

 

Preparando el Fashion Show este sábado la gran prueba del mejor diseñador.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINNER: Puerto Rico
1st runner-up: USA
2nd runner-up: Norway
3rd runner-up: China PR
4th runner-up: French Polynesia
 

The Top 20:
Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Botswana, China PR, French Polynesia, France, India, Ghana, Israel, Hungary, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Thailand, United States and Zimbabwe.

The Top 40:
Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Botswana, China PR, French Polynesia, France, India, Ghana, Israel, Hungary, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Thailand, United States, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Mongolia, New Zealand, Russia, St. Lucia, Sri Lanka, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey and Ukraine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 BEIJING October

1 - Contestants arrivals October

2 - Fittings October

3 - Talent auditions, rehearsals, orientations.

October 4 - Visit to Badachu October

5 - Visit to the Great Wall of China and the Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium ORDOS October

6 -Contestants depart to Ordos, Visit to Qin Zhi Dao and Welcome Dinner. October

7 - Visit ancient pathway of Genghis Khan to his mausoleum, Presentation of history of Mongolia and performance by Mongolian Herdsmen SHANGHAI October

8 - Contestants depart to Shanghai, Arrival at Novotel Atlantis, Welcome dinner hosted by Shanghai Expo Administration, Night river trip on Huangpo River Boat October

9 - Expo Visit: Red Cross and China Pavilion, Cocktail Reception at Shanghai International Conference Center, Welcome Dinner hosted by Shanghai October 10 - Visit to the Yu Garden, Shanghai cultural performances and local crafts shopping SANYA October

10 - Contestants depart to Sanya

October 11 - Arrival at Crowne Plaza Sanya, Cycling Race and Miss World Parade, Welcome dinner hosted by Crowne Plaza Sanya.

October 12 - Rehearsals, Sanya Government Welcome Dinner at the Pullman Hotel October

13-15 - Rehersals and Filming

October 16 - Miss World Beach Beauty Final, Dinner at The Mandarin Oriental

October 17 - Rehearsals

October 18 - Miss World Sportswoman Final, Rehearsals October

 19 - Rehearsals

October 20 - Rehearsals, Miss World Fun Golf Match

October 21 - Rehearsals and China Fashion Show

October 22 - Rehearsals, Miss World Top Model Final at the China Fashion Show

October 24 - Miss World Talent Final

October 25 - Rehearsals

October 26 - Miss World Family Party

October 27 - World Beach Volleyball Opening, Miss World Fun Beach Volleyball Match, Rehearsals

October 28-29 - Rehearsals

October 30 - The 60th MISS WORLD Finals, Coronation Ball October 31 - Departures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maju comentó que el 23 de octubre volverá a Sanya (China) donde fue elegida Miss Mundo 2004, esta vez para formar parte del jurado que elegirá a la nueva soberana.

“El concurso cumple 60 años y la organizadora Julia Morley creyó conveniente que me haga presente. Lo haré con mucho gusto”, enfatizó.
 

COSTA RICA