Dayana Mendoza first enjoy the Bahamas

Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela first enjoys the beauty of Nassau, Bahamas where the 2009 Miss Universe Beauty Pageant will be held on August 23. Dayana will take her final walk and crown her successor with the new Diamond Nexus Crown during the final event.

Beauties of Miss World in South Africa for FIFA’s Confederations Cup

Gorgeous nine international beauty queens, including Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova, are in South Africa for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. All 8 participant nations are represented:
  • Tamara Almeida (Miss World Brazil 2008 and Miss World 2008 Semi-Finalist)
  • Patrícia Rodriguez (Miss Spain 2008 and Miss World 2008 Semi-Finalist)
  • Yara Naoum (Miss World Egypt 2009)
  • Magdalena Elizabeth Schoeman (Miss World New Zealand 2009)
  • Tansey Coetzee (Miss South Africa 2008, Miss Universe 2008 Top 15 Semi-Finalist and Miss World 2008 4th runner-up)
  • Rosarita Tawil (Miss Lebanon 2008, representing Iraq)
  • Miss World United States 2008 1st runner-up
  • Miss Italy

    The nine beauty queens will take part in several events, serve as commentators for matches, and on Wednesday they will hit the runway of Arise Africa Fashion Week.

    • Miss World Pageant 2008

    Miss World is an annual international beauty pageant created by Eric Morley in 1951. It was the oldest major beauty contest which is among the 4 largest and grandest pageants in the world. When Eric Morley passed away in 2000, his wife Julia Morley, co-chairs and organized the pageant. In 2003, the "Fast Track Competitions" are launched. The winners of these events automatically advanced into the semi-finals, along with the candidates chosen by the judges. Miss World's main theme was "Beauty with a Purpose", which aims in helping and raising funds for children's charities. The delegates are judged according to beauty, intelligence, personality and charisma. The winner in the early age lives in London (the birthplace of Miss World) during her reign. As the pageant evolves, the winner spends her reign traveling and representing the Organization and it's various causes. MISS WORLD PAGEANT 2008

  • Covergirl for Glamour Magazine

  • Eurovision

  • Zilin Zhang joins in Vietnam

  • Visit to Vietnam for Charity

  • Miss Russia wins

  • Top 15 Semi-Finalists

  • Watch Miss World 2008

  • Top 4 Beauty with a Purpose Finalists

  • Talent Competition

  • Miss Sports

  • Top Model

  • Beach Beauty

  • Schedule of Events

  • Host: Johannesburg, South Africa

    • Miss Cyprus (Star Kypros) 2009 - 2010 Contestants

    Miss Cyprus / Μις Κύπρος 2009 also known as Star Cyprus (Star Kypros) / Σταρ Κύπρος 2009 or Carlsberg Pancyprian Beauty Contest 2009 will be held on July 2 at the Pavilion in Nicosia.

    The winner of Star Cyprus (Star Kypros) / Σταρ Κύπρος 2009 will compete at the Miss Universe 2010 Pageant next year.

    Miss Cyprus / Μις Κύπρος 2009 will go to Johannesburg, South Africa for the Miss World 2009 competition on December 12.

    Miss Carlsberg and Miss Mediterranean will be these year's runners-up and will most likely go to Miss Europe 2009 and Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 Beauty Contests.

    The winners of Star and Miss Cyprus 2008-2009 will crown their successors at the final coronation night. There are 15 graceful ladies participating this year:


    Christina Papazisimou



    Demetra Stylianou



    Sylvia Vrachimi



    Charitini Pattichi



    Christina Orfanidou



    Katerina Tausian



    Maria Demetriou



    Fitia Theodoulou



    Liza Kkounnous



    Mari Vasileiou



    Klelia Giasemidou



    Vasiliki Papamichael



    Demetra Makriyianni



    Maria Emanouela Chorga



    Josefina Sekki


    Miss Cyprus (Star Kypros) 2009 - 2010 Winners

    Seoul, Korea to host Mister World 2009

    80 gorgeous males will battle it out for title of “The World’s Most Desirable Man” on the beautiful city of Seoul, Korea for the quest for Mister World 2009. Delegates from different nations will arrive in Seoul on Friday 18 September.

    Over the 2 weeks of competition, our Mr. World contestants will take part in a series of events that test their strength, stamina, mental agility and determination to succeed in the face of adversity. Only the very best will make it our Live Stage Final where they will then be judged on their style, performance and star quality.

    The winner of Mr. World will take home a cash prize of $50,000 USD and have the chance to sign a lucrative contract

    Contestants will participate in this year's events includes the Extreme Sports Challenge, where their stamina and physical endurance be pushed to the limit as they have to conquer a well known Korean landmark and the Korean Cooking Challenge, where the men will try their hand at cooking local delicacies.

    Mister World 2007 Juan Garcia of Spain will be travelling to Seoul for this year’s competition and to pass his title. “Winning Mr. World has been the best thing that has ever happened to me, it has helped to create so many opportunities in my life. This year’s competition in Seoul looks to be the biggest men’s event ever held and I wish all the contestants good luck!”

    Jae Ku Chang Chairman The Hankook Ilbo media group, host company of Mister World 2009 “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mrs. Julia Morley and the Miss World Organisation for giving us the opportunity to host the Mr. World 2009 contest, and I am confident we will build on this partnership in future years.
    We look forward to hosting a successful Mr. World 2009 and welcoming you all to the ’Land of the Morning Calm’."



    Julia Morley, chairman of the Miss World Organisation “Mr. World is a unique competition, the contestants are all competing against each other for the same title, but underlying this is an atmosphere of sportsmanship, unity and friendship which is what makes the competition such a wonderful experience for all those involved"

    Contestants of Miss World Costa Rica 2009

    Miss World Costa Rica 2009 Beauty Pageant will take place on September 1 where ten of the most beautiful woman is vying or the coveted title. Amalia Mataoros, Miss World Costa Rica 2008 will take her final walk and crown her successor. The new elected winner will get the chance to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa to compete in the Miss World 2009 Pageant.


    Angie Alfaro



    Mariela Aparicio



    Carolina Coto



    Shirley Chacon



    Karla Espinoza



    Olga Hernandez



    Ashley Heinschink



    Jennifer Miranda



    Malena Orozco



    Maria Isabel Valera


    Angie Alfaro wins Miss World Costa Rica 2009

    Winners of Miss Greece 2009 (Star Hellas / Miss Hellas / Miss Young)

    19 year old, Viviana Kampanile - Zagorianakou / Βιβιάνα Καμπανίλε – Ζαγοριανάκου (photo above) was names as the new Star Hellas 2009. She was crowned by Dionisia Koukiou, Star Hellas 2008. Viviana stands 180cm tall and she will compete at the Miss Universe 2009 Contest on August 23 to be held in Island Paradise, Nassau, Bahamas.

    Named as the new Miss Hellas 2009 was Alkisti Anyfanti / Άλκηστη Ανυφαντή. She was crowned by Angeliki Kalaitzi, Miss Hellas 2008. Alkisti is 23 years old and stands tall at 176cm. She will represent her country at Johannesburg, South Africa for the Miss World 2009 Competition.

    Margarita Papandreou / Μαργαρίτα Παπανδρέου will represent Greece in Miss International 2009 to be held in Macau, China. She's 21 years old and stands 1.77m tall.

    Competing in Miss Earth 2009 to be held in the Philippines is Diana Igropoulou / Νταϊάνα Ιγροπούλου. She is 21 years of age and stands tall at 1.77m.

    The 22 years old Christiana Gargaropoulou / Χριστιάνα Γαργαροπούλου who stands tall at 1.77m will represent the country at Miss Tourism Queen International 2009.

    Complete Result:
    * Star Hellas 2009: Viviana Kampanile – Zagorianakou / Βιβιάνα Καμπανίλε – Ζαγοριανάκου
    * Star Hellas run-up: Diana Igropoulou / Νταϊάνα Ιγροπούλου

    * Miss Hellas 2009: Alkisti Anyfanti / Άλκηστη Ανυφαντή
    * Miss Hellas run-up: Margarita Papandreou / Μαργαρίτα Παπανδρέου

    * Miss Young 2009: Katerina Skourli / Κατερίνα Σκουρλή
    * Miss Young run-up: Joanna Papayiannis / Ιωάννα Παπαγιάννη

    * Miss Tourism 2009: Christiana Gargaropoulou / Χριστιάνα Γαργαροπούλου

    Miss Greece 2009 (Star Hellas / Miss Hellas / Miss Young) Contestants
    "To God be the Glory".