Alexandria Mills, Miss USA wins Miss World 2010

18 year old Miss United States, Alexandria Mills was crowned as the new Miss World 2010 on October 30 at the Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China. She was crowned by Miss World 2009, Kaiane Aldorino

The new Miss World 2010, Miss USA, Alexandria Mills comes from Louisville, Kentucky. She was working as a model for Elite before coming to China, and just graduated from high school last May. Alexandria Mills mentioned her passion for photography, and one of her goals is to become a good photographer.

The 1st run-up was Miss Botswana, Emma Wareus. She speaks four languages (Setswana, English, French and Afrikaans). The 20-year old has her mind set on becoming a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations.

And the 2nd run-up place was Miss Venezuela, Adriana Vasini. She is a student of medicine who mentioned that she entered beauty pageants to get out of her usual routine. She also set the goal of becoming Venezuela’s 6th Miss World, so she prepared in all areas of the competition including her Talent and Beauty with a Purpose project. It is the first time since 1999 that Venezuela reaches a privileged position in the Miss World court.

Other runners-up were:
* 3rd run-up: Miss Ireland, Emma Britt Waldron
* 4th run-up: Miss China, Xiao Tang
* 5th run-up: Miss Norway, Mariann Birkedal
* 6th run-up: Miss Italy, Giada Pezzaioli

* Miss World 2010 Coverage