Miss New Zealand World 2009 Contestants

Miss World New Zealand 2009 Beauty Pageant will take place at Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls Grammar School, Howe St. Newton, Auckland to be held on April 25. The winner will represent New Zealand at the Miss World 2009 Contest in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Meet the 15 Official Candidates vying for the title:

Magdalena Elizabeth Schoeman



Natalie Sangster


Hannah Matthews



Geneva Sarah Lowe

Sunobha Nair

Malorie Jane Cooney

Melanie Maelzer

Leilani Anne Marsters

Nicole Millar

Nadine Probst

Kyla Hei Hei

Jannat Kau

Hazel Kidiwal

Jessica Pendergrast

Claire Travers

Miss New Zealand World 2009 Contestants

Choose the Crown for Miss Universe 2009 Pageant

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Miss Parana, Amanda Bocchi wins Miss Brazil Globe 2009

Miss Parana, Amanda Bocchi (photo, center) won the title of Miss Brazil Globe 2009 Beauty Pageant. She will now travel to Albania to compete in the Miss Globe International 2009.

Amanda is no new to the world of pageantry. She had competed twice in the Miss World Brazil Contest in 2006 and 2008. She's also the Miss Parana Universe 2007.

Named as the 1st run-up is Miss Paraiba, PatrĂ­cia dos Anjos (photo, right) while the 2nd run-up was Miss Distrito Federal, Katia Menezes (photo, left).

Kristen Dalton was crowned the new Miss USA 2009

Miss North Carolina, Kristen Dalton was crowned as the new Miss USA 2009 which was held last Sunday, April 19 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008 crowned her successor.

Watch the top 5 finalists answer thier final question:

Watch the crowning of the new Miss USA 2009

Kristen is 21 year old and an aspiring motivational speaker from Wilmington. She will now compete representing her country at the Miss Universe 2009 Pageant to be held in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23.

Close to the Miss USA 2009 title was the 1st run-up, Miss California, Carrie Prejean. 2nd run-up went to Alicia-Monique Blanco, Miss Arizona. Named as the 3rd run-up was Miss Utah, Laura Kirilova Chukanov. While the 4th run-up was Miss Kentucky, Maria Elizabeth Montgomery.

Special awards was also given. Miss Congeniality as chosen by the other delegates goes to Miss Wyoming, Cynthia Pate. Chosen by the viewers online was Miss Photogenic, Miss West Virginia, Jessi Pierson.


Contestants(1)   Contestants(2)   Contestants(3)   Dress   Jewelry   Hosts/Judges/Guests   Gown Prelim   Swimsuit Prelim   Top 15   Top 10

Top 10 Semi - Finalists of Miss USA 2009

After the cut of top 15 contestants and have competed in the first round of competition. The judges have chosen their top 10 Semi-Finalists for Miss USA 2009 Beauty Pageant. They will now compete for the 2nd round which is the Evening Gown Competition. Here are the results in random order:

Miss Arizona - Alicia-Monique Blanco
Miss California - Carrie Prejean
Miss South Carolina - Stephanie Smith
Miss Kentucky - Maria Elizabeth Montgomery
Miss Utah - Laura Kirilova Chukanov
Miss North Carolina - Kristen Dalton
Miss Arkansas - Chanley Painter
Miss Texas - Brooke Daniels
Miss West Virginia - Jessi Pierson
Miss Tennessee - Kristen Motil


Watch as the Top 10 Semi-Finalists compete in the Evening Gown Competition:

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Top 15 Quarter Finalists of Miss USA 2009

As the Miss USA 2009 pageant proceed, the Top 15 semi finalists have been announced randomly by hosts Billy Bush and Nadine Velasquez. The chosen contestants will continue in the first round of competition which is the Swimsuit Competition. Here are the top 15 Semi-Finalists with the score and ranking for the swimsuit competition:

Miss Kentucky - Maria Elizabeth Montgomery (8.963 - 4th)
Miss Arkansas - Chanley Painter (8.704 - 6th)
Miss West Virginia - Jessi Pierson (8.475 - 8th)
Miss North Carolina - Kristen Dalton (9.198 - 1st)
Miss Connecticut - Monica Mary Pietrzak (7.797 - 15th)
Miss Tennessee - Kristen Motil (8.442 - 9th)
Miss Idaho - Melissa Weber (7.800 - 14th)
Miss Arizona - Alicia-Monique Blanco (9.092 - 3rd)
Miss Georgia - Kimberly Gittings (7.946 - 13th)
Miss Utah - Laura Kirilova Chukanov (8.851 - 5th)
Miss Minnesota - Erica Nego (8.150 - 12th)
Miss Texas - Brooke Daniels (8.548 - 7th)
Miss South Carolina - Stephanie Smith (8.402 - 10th)
Miss Virginia - Maegan Elizabeth Phillips (8.199 - 11th)California
Miss California - Carrie Prejean (9.033 - 2nd)

Watch as the top 15 Semi-Finalists compete in the Swimsuit Competiton:

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Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Contestants (Page 3)

Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Beauty Pageant will be held on May 10 to be held at the Arena in San Juan City and will be telecast live on ABS-CBN channel 2. The winner will be competing representing the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2009 Contest later this year. Karla Henry, Miss Philippines Earth 2008 and also the reigning Miss Earth 2008 will crown her successor at the event.

Meet the 50 Official Candidates vying for the crown (3):


Miss Municipality of Pagsanjan
Alexandra Santos, 18
Tourism Student

Miss Province of Palawan
Christine Barby Loreno, 20
Hotel & Restaurant Management Student

Miss Pasay City
Karryl An Lopez, 21
Bio-Chemistry Graduate

Miss Passi City
Jo-Nah Belle Capuy, 18
Education Student

Miss Puerto Princesa City
Maria Theresa Arzaga, 21
Nursing Graduate

Miss Quezon City
Patricia Marie Tumulak, 21
Child Development & Education Graduate

Miss Province of Romblon
Reina Cuneta, 22
Nursing Graduate

Miss Municipality of San Antonio
Carriza Senoc, 18
Information Technology Student

Miss San Juan City
Patricia Mae Sta. Rosa, 18

Miss Municipality of San Pedro
Maria Melissa Lim, 25
Bank Teller

Miss Santa Rosa City
Carl Crystle Delos Reyes, 19
Tourism Management Student

Miss Sorsogon City
Kathleen Jebulan, 23
Communication Arts Graduate

Miss Fil. Sydney
Catherine Loyola, 23
Social Work Graduate

Miss Province of Tarlac
Evangeline Mae Castillo, 25
Medical Graduate

Miss Fil. USA West Coast
Charmaine Chiong, 24
Computer Science Graduate

Miss Victorias City
Adie Adelantar, 21
Tourism Graduate

Contestants(1)   Contestants(2)   Winners

Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Contestants (Page 2)

Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Beauty Pageant will be held on May 10 to be held at the Arena in San Juan City and will be telecast live on ABS-CBN channel 2. The winner will be competing representing the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2009 Contest later this year. Karla Henry, Miss Philippines Earth 2008 and also the reigning Miss Earth 2008 will crown her successor at the event.

Meet the 50 Official Candidates vying for the crown (2):


Miss Municipality of Carmona
Rochelle Cadiente, 19
Nursing Student

Miss Province of Ilocos Sur
Paula Camille Figueras, 22
Tourism Management Student

Miss Las Pinas City
Elizabeth Naluz, 18
Electronics & Communications Engineer Student

Miss Municipality of Liliw
Barbie Sauquillo, 23
Communication Arts Graduate

Miss Lipa City
Reina Mae Maerina, 23
Tech Support Representative

Miss Municipality of Los Banos
Shiella Mae Botones, 19
Tourism Student

Miss Municipality of Lumban
Shienneth Navarro, 25
Planning Engineer

Miss Malolos City
Kenneth Shane Dimaapi, 19
Tourism Student

Miss Manila City
Alexis Go, 20
Dentristy Student

Miss Marikina City
Elaine Paola Esteban, 21
Food Tech Graduate

Miss Fil Melbourne
Tanya Hendi, 23
Law Graduate

Miss Municipality of Mexico
Agnes Dizon, 25
Model

Miss Municipality of Meycauayan
Nickah Dela Cruz, 18
Nursing Student

Miss Municipality of Midsayap
Leah Sarah Baranaskas, 18
Mass Communications Student

Miss Province of Negros Occidental
Sandra Inez Seifert, 25
Registered Nurse

Miss Olongapo City
Angelee Claudett delos Reyes, 21
Nursing Student

Miss Ozamis City
Wendie Olape, 24
Boutique Manager

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"To God be the Glory".