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Meet the 23 Contestants of Reinado Internacional del Cafe 2009

Reinado Internacional del Cafe 2009 (International Queen of Coffee 2009) Beauty Pageant will be held on January 10, 2009 at Manizales, Colombia where 23 lovely candidates will compete for the title and Jessica Jordan, the reigning Reinado Internacional del Cafe 2008 will crown her successor.
Meet the 23 Official Candidates:

Miss Argentina
Noelia Alejandra Bernal
20, 5'10"

Miss Aruba
Nuraisa Carelys Lispier
23, 5'9"

Miss Bahamas
Kerel Pinder
23, 5'7"

Miss Bolivia
Laura Denisse Olivera Rivarola
18, 5'8"

Miss Brazil
Anelize Garcia
25, 5'10"

Miss Canada Chanel Beckenlehner 20, 5'9"	Miss Colombia Alejandra Estrada Mesa 22, 5'9"	Miss Costa Rica Johanna Solano Lopez 18, 5'9"	Miss Dominican Republic Victoria Fernandez Jesus Tavarez 21, 5'10"
Miss Ecuador Tatiana Paola Chele Villafuerte 17, 5'10"	Miss El Salvador Laura Veronica Jimenez Reyes 22, 5'8"	Miss Guatemala Ana Arana Maribel Ruiz 23, 5'8"	Miss Honduras Cindy Paola Sabillon Peace 18, 5'11"
Miss Nicaragua Guisselle Thelma Flores Rodriguez 19, 5'9"	Miss Panama Felicia Alejandra Arias Rivera 20, 5'9"	Miss Paraguay Mary Fiorella Forestieri Alvarenga 27, 5'7"	Miss Peru Salas Jesus Maria Calvo 19, 5'11"
Miss Poland Patrycja Jactzac 20, 5'9"	Miss Puerto Rico Jenniffer Vargas Morales 18, 5'8"	Miss Spain Montabes Ana Martinez 21, 5'10"	Miss Uruguay Alison Tatiana Sosa Maciel 19, 5'10"
Miss USA Michelle Fleming 19, 5'8"	Miss Venezuela Natasha Alexandra Dominguez Boscan 18, 5'8"

Miss Colombia wins Reinado Internacional del Cafe 2009

Marcus Vehma is Mister Germany 2009

The 27 year old Marcus Vehma wins the title of Mister Germany 2008 (Mister Deutschland 2008). He is from Berlin who is a student of Business Administration and he stands tall at 191cm. Marcus will compete at Mister World 2009.

The 1st run-up at the pageant is the 18 year old Mister Sachsen-Anhalt, Peer Ohnesorge. While Mister Nordrhein-Westfalen, Julian Marenbach got the 2nd run-up.

Winners of Miss Tourism International 2008 Contest

The Miss Tourism International Beauty Pageant was held last December 31, 2008 during the celebration of New Year's Eve at Hotel Petaling Jaya in Malaysia. One contestant who celebrated the most as she was crowned as the winner, the 21 year old Miss India Manasvi Mamgai.

Miss Tourism International 2008 Runners-up:

* 1st (Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International) - Miss Brazil, Cibele Franczak
* 2nd (Miss Tourism Metropolitan International) - Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina, Alma Mulalic
* 3rd (Miss Tourism Global) - Miss Thailand, Ananya Chinsangchai
* 4th (Miss Cosmopolitan International) - Miss Hong Kong, Ruby Wong

More photo of the Candidates:

Controversial Beauty Queens

Alicia Machado - Miss Universe 1996

Ever since being elected as Miss Universe 1996, the scandals keep chasing Alicia. During her reign she suffered weight problems and, in order to keep the title, she was forced by Donald Trump to diet and exercise. In 2005, she participated in a Spanish reality show called 'La Granja' (The Farm) where she was severely criticized for having sex with one of her roommates in front of the cameras. She has posed nude for both the Mexican edition of Playboy (in 1996) and for the American one (October 2007), something a Miss Universe titleholder had never done before.

Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza - Miss Universe 2006

While she was being crowned as Miss Universe 2006, the Puerto Rican beauty fainted due to nervousness, heat and exhaustion. Months later she was criticized for gaining weight so she had to diet. In June 2007, she was forced to leave an airplane because she insulted a flight attendant. She defended herself saying that is was all a misunderstanding. She was also linked to a Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas. (Click Here for the whole story).

Ingrid Marie Rivera - Miss World 2005 2nd run-up / Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2007

During Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2008 contest, she claimed that someone had sabotaged her clothes and makeup with pepper spray, causing her a bloated face and a nasty rash. After an investigation, police confirmed that she was telling the truth.

Denise Marie Quinones August - Miss Universe 2001

Miss Universe 2001 was another beauty queen with weight issues. The Puerto Rican native was questioned a lot about it for a while, but she always kept her cool and tried not to give it too much thought. Nowadays, she looks stunning.

Hannelys Quintero - Miss Venezuela Mundo (World) 2007

As she was being crowned Miss Venezuela World 2007, she was startled when a man jumped onstage and with no apparent reason, took the crown and started joking around. This guy was quickly taken away and the incident was just a quick, awkward moment.

Christina Silva - Dethroned Miss California USA 2008

She had only been enjoying the title of Miss California for 4 days when the producers of the beauty pageant stated that there had been a mistake counting the votes so she was dethroned. Silva stated that she was being discriminated for her Latin roots.

Elite Model Look 2008 Contest

The Elite Model Look International 2008 was held in Sanya, China. The contest is a yearly fashion modeling event held by Elite Models Management, an international model management group.

Complete Results:

Semifinalists:
* Argentina - Sofia Krawzick
* Croatia - Aleksandra Radanovic
* Czech Rep. - Anna Kalina
* Denmark - Julie Rode
* Denmark - Stine Hansen
* Finland - Fanny Kivimaki
* France - Elene Lazic
* France - Manuela Lazic
* France - Laura Kargulewicz
* France - Victoria Tuaz
* Georgia - Anna Kowach
* Nethelands - Avna Visser
* Nigeria - Tracy Onyekachukwu
* Slovakia - Anna Kapusnakova
* Slovakia - Karolina Swchabova

Winners:

Elite Model Look 2008 - Belgium (Loiuse Maselis, 180cm)

2nd Place - Chile (Josefina Cisternas, 174cm)

3rd Place Tie - Sweden (Tilda Persson, 177cm)

3rd Place Tie - China (Sun Fei Fei, 179cm)

Mrs. Philippines 2009 Winners

Mrs. (Misis) Philippines 2009 was held last December 17 at the Aliw Theatre in Pasay, City.

The 28 Official Candidates are:
Abegael Borta, Liezlle Villanueva, Karen Mauri, Esther Dumlao, Leony Gegremosa, Donabel Deinla, Wilma Acedera, Vanessa Serbese, Kristine Kintana, Maritess Dinopol, Eleonor Mayo, Mary Maureen Albarracin, Russel Roxas, Analou Avecilla, Rebekah Cantillero, Alejandra Gutirrez, Caryl Ann Robianes, Ma. Francisca Angara, Regina Aspiras, Shella Marie Rodriguez, Remalin Adriano, Shelly Grace Yumul, Camille Galvez, Catherine Joy Ke, Ma. Vivial Nolasco, Ivy Glenda Malaluan, Jahzel Gonzales and Ma. Rafaela Yunon Velasco

Mrs. Philippines 2009 Winners:
* Mrs. Philippines Universe - Camilla Kim Galvez, she will compete at Mrs. Universe 2009 to be held in Bulgaria.

* Mrs. Philippines Globe - Ma. Rafaela Yunon Velasco, she will travel to the USA to compete for the Mrs. Globe Pageant.

* Mrs. Philippines Earth - Ivy Glenda Malaluan, representing her country for the Mrs. Earth Contest to be held in the USA.

* Mrs. Philippines World - Donabel Deinla, she will be competing in Vietnam for the Mrs. World Competition

* Mrs. Philippines Tourism - Mary Maureen Albarracin
* Mrs. Philippines Asia - Rebekah Cantillero
* Mrs. Philippines International - Leizelle Villanueve
* Mrs. Philippines Galaxy - Analou Avecilla

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008 Beauty Contest

Last December 7, 2008 the annual Mutya ng Pilipinas was held at Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The pageant was organized by Roberto de Venecia, Renee Salud and Alberto Abesamis.

The 24 Official Candidates are:
Katrina Rigets, 23 (Quezon City)
Loren Andre Fermin Burgos, 21, (California)
Riza Selva, 19, (Quezon City)
Karen O'Hara, 22, (Antipolo City)
Cresta Medez, 19, (Palawan)
Jessica Paciente, 17, (Quezon City)
Pia Burgos, 19, (Norway)
Arline Nicolas 22, (Laguna)
Lizl Rosoles, 18, (Naga City)
Angelica Damian, 22, (Bulacan)
Rhea Niones, 23, (South Cotabato)
Ellaine Esteban, 21, (Marikina City)
Queency Benaldez, 18, (Southern Leyte)
Sarah Syed, 19, (Albay)
Venice Acuna, 18, (Bulacan)
Jonavi Quiray, 21, (Palawan)
Kathleen Jebulan, 23, (Sorsogon City)
Frances Urrutia, 19, (Quezon City)
Jamie Jean dela Rosa, 23, (Tarlac)
Laica Jimenez, 19, (Bulacan)
Nadia Holloway, 20 (Australia)
Jam Libatong, 21, (Cebu)
Maria Rochelle Rebeta, 18, (Albay)
Neris Dimaculangan, 20, (Batangas)

Special awards are also given such as:
Best in Swimsuit - Loren Andre Fermin Burgos
Miss Photogenic - Loren Andre Fermin Burgos
Miss OPMB People's Chioce - Jonavi Quiray

Winners of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008 Contest:

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008 - Jonavi Quiray

Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism Puerto Princesa - Jam Charice LibatocShe will be representing the Philippines at Miss Tourism International 2008 to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 31.