Miss USA 2010 Official Contestants (Batch K - N)

The Miss USA 2010 beauty pageant celebrating it's 59th edition will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 16, 2010. Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton (photo above) will crown her successor during the event. The new winner will be the representative of USA at Miss Universe 2010 beauty contest.

The 51 Official Candidates of Miss USA 2010: (Batch K - N)

Miss Kansas Bethany Anne Gerber	Miss Kentucky Kindra Danielle Clark	Miss Louisiana Sara Brooks
Miss Maine Katherine Ashley Whittier	Miss Maryland Simone Feldman	Miss Massachusetts Lacey Wilson
Miss Michigan Rima Fakih	Miss Minnesota Courtney Basara	Courtney Breanne Ponder
Miss Missouri Ashley Strohmier	Miss Montana Elizabeth Anne Anseth	Miss Nebraska Belinda Renee Wright
Miss Nevada Julianna Erdesz	Miss New Hampshire Nicole Houde	Miss New Jersey Chenoa Greene
Miss New Mexico Rosanne Dene Aguilar	Miss New York Davina Marie Reeves	Miss North Carolina Nadia Shirin Moffett
Miss North Dakota Taylor Ellen Kearns

* Miss USA 2010 Official Contestants (Batch A-I / Batch K-N / Batch O-Z)
* Official Photos: (Swimsuit Portrait / Gown Portrait / Glamour Shots by Fadil Berisha)
* Presentation Show: (Swimsuit / Evening Gown) / Videos
* Miss USA 2010 winner is Miss Michigan, Rima Fakih: Photos / Videos

Miss USA 2010 Official Contestants (Batch A - I)

The Miss USA 2010 beauty pageant celebrating it's 59th edition will be held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 16, 2010. Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton (photo above) will crown her successor during the event. The new winner will be the representative of USA at Miss Universe 2010 beauty contest.

The 51 Official Candidates of Miss USA 2010: (Batch A - I)

Miss Alabama Audrey Moore	Miss Alaska Sarah Temple	Miss Arizona Brittany Bell
Miss Arkansas Adrielle Churchill	Miss California Nicole Michele Johnson	Miss Colorado Jessica Hartman
Miss Connecticut Ashley Bickford	Miss Delaware Julie Citro	Miss District of Columbia MacKenzie Green
Miss Florida Megan Clementi	Miss Georgia Cassady Lance	Miss Hawaii Renee Mokihana Nobriga
Miss Idaho Jessca Cathleen Hellwinkel	Miss Illinois Ashley Bradarich	Miss Indiana Allison Biehle
Miss Iowa Katherine Anna Connors

* Miss USA 2010 Official Contestants (Batch A-I / Batch K-N / Batch O-Z)
* Official Photos: (Swimsuit Portrait / Gown Portrait / Glamour Shots by Fadil Berisha)
* Presentation Show: (Swimsuit / Evening Gown) / Videos
* Miss USA 2010 winner is Miss Michigan, Rima Fakih: Photos / Videos

Miss Russia 2010 Winner is Irina Antonenko

On March 7, the new Miss Russia was crowned and she was Irina Antonenko from the Urals city of Yekaterinburg. She was crowned by Miss Russia 2009, Sofia Rudieva. Irina Antonenko was awarded with a cash prize of $100,000 and the right to represent Russia at the upcoming Miss World 2010 beauty pageant.

The title of first vice-miss or 1st run-up went to Irina Sharipova, representing Russia's Volga Republic of Tatarstan. Olga Kononenko of another Urals city, Chelyabinsk, was named second vice-miss or the 2nd run-up. Apart from the titles won, both of them are now free to choose any college or university to study in the world. The awarding ceremony was run by popular TV host Garik Martirosyan and pop singer Alsu.

Completing the top 15 semi-finalists were Maya Smirnova, Elena Martynyuk, Viktoria Bogoslavtseva, Valeria Shkalova, Svetlana Kolesnikova, Yulia Sukrusheva, Alena Moskalik, Angelina Alhovik, Alina Solovieva, Tamara Zhukova, Olga Nazarova and Maria Lavrova.

The Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Winners

The Bb. Pilipinas 2010 beauty pageant was held on March 6 at the Araneta Coliseum where 24 beautiful contestants competed. The show was broadcast by GMA Network and was hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Carla Abellana.

Named as Binibining Pilipinas - Universe 2010 was Maria Venus Raj. She will compete representing the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2010 contest.

Crowned as Bb. Pilipinas - World 2010 was Czarina Catherine Gatbonton. She will compete at the Miss World 2010 beauty pageant.

Competing at the Miss International 2010 contest representing the Philippines is Binibining Pilipinas - International 2010, Krista Arrieta Kleiner.



Named as the 1st run-up is Diane Elaine Necio. While the 2nd run-up place goes to Helen Nicolette Henson

Completing the top 10 finalists are Mariela Castillo, Gwendoline Gaelle Ruais, Kate Princess Alimurong, Rose Ann Aguilar and Mary Ann Ross Misa.

* Schedule of Events
* Official Candidates
* Talent Competition
* Special Awards
* Watch the Pre-Pageant
* Watch the Coronation Night
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010, Maria Venus Raj
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas World 2010, Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas International 2010, Krista Mae Arrieta Kleiner
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas 2010 1st runner-up, Dianne Elaine Necio
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas 2010 2nd runner-up, Helen Nicolette Henson
* Helen Nicolette Henson replacing Maria Venus Raj after being dethroned
* Maria Venus Raj Gets Back Her Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010 Crown
* Ma. Venus Raj gets a Passport and ready for Miss Universe 2010

Bb. Pilipinas 2010 Special Awards

The Binibining Pilipinas 2010 / Bb. Pilipinas 2010 Special Awards:

Preliminary Awards:
* Best in Philippine Terno: Maria Venus Raj
* Miss Talent: Krista Arrieta Kleiner
* Miss Friendship: Maria Venus Raj & Kate Princess Alimurong (tie)

Major Awards:
* Miss Photogenic: Helen Nicolette Henson
* Best in Swimsuit: Krista Arrieta Kleiner
* Best in Long Gown: Maria Venus Raj

Sponsor Awards:
* Miss Fit & Ryt: Helen Nicolette Henson
* Miss PAL Sunniest Personality: Helen Nicolette Henson
* Miss Texter's Choice Award: Laurese Ann Caparas
* Araneta Shopper's Choice Award: Selena Alexis Antonio
* Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice Award: Czarina Catherine Gatbonton

* Schedule of Events
* Official Candidates
* Talent Competition
* Bb. Pilipinas 2010 Winners
* Watch the Pre-Pageant
* Watch the Coronation Night
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010, Maria Venus Raj
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas World 2010, Czarina Catherine Gatbonton
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas International 2010, Krista Mae Arrieta Kleiner
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas 2010 1st runner-up, Dianne Elaine Necio
* Meet Bb. Pilipinas 2010 2nd runner-up, Helen Nicolette Henson
* Helen Nicolette Henson replacing Maria Venus Raj after being dethroned
* Maria Venus Raj Gets Back Her Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2010 Crown
* Ma. Venus Raj gets a Passport and ready for Miss Universe 2010

Melanija Horvat, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Melanija Horvat
Age: 21
Home Town: Čakovec
Height: 172 cm
Education: Student of Biology and Chemistry at Faculty of Science at University of Zagreb
Foreign languages: English, German, Spanish
Hobby/Sport: reading books, skating, fitness

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Monika Maltar, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Monika Maltar
Age: 19
Home Town: Valpovo
Height: 166 cm
Education: Graduate of High School in Valpovo
Foreign languages: English
Hobby/Sport: kick-boxing, jogging, fitness

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Tanja Herceg, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Tanja Herceg
Age: 20
Home Town: Daruvar
Height: 173 cm
Education: Student of psychology at University of Zagreb
Foreign languages: English, German, Czech
Hobby/Sport: organization of fashion shows, shooting

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Tanja Vujinovic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Tanja Vujinovic
Age: 21
Home Town: Zagreb
Height: 174 cm
Education: Student at University of Applied Health Studies in Zagreb
Foreign languages: German, English
Hobby/Sport: hiking, jogging, volleyball

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Antonija Kalinic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Antonija Kalinic
Age: 23
Home Town: Solin
Height: 175 cm
Education: Graduate of Crafts School in Split
Foreign languages: English
Hobby/Sport: jogging, swimming, skating, hiking, fitness

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Nastasja Fister, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Nastasja Fister
Age: 21
Home Town: Zagreb
Height: 170 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Teacher Education of University of Zagreb
Foreign languages: English, German, Italian, Chinese
Hobby/Sport: solving crosswords, photography, fashion, visiting exhibitions and museums, roller-skating, cycling, fitness aerobic

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Antonia Veza, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Antonia Veza
Age: 20
Home Town: Brist
Height: 175 cm
Education: Student at Police Academy in Zagreb
Foreign languages: English
Hobby/Sport: fitness, aerobic, traveling, cooking, reading books

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Matea Grbic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Matea Grbic
Age: 22
Home Town: Zadar
Height: 170 cm
Education: Senior student at Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Foreign languages: English, Italian
Hobby/Sport: reading psychology books, listening of music, cooking, swimming, volleyball, jogging

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Lana Obad Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Lana Obad
Age: 21
Home Town: Zagreb
Height: 173 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Economics and Business at University of Zagreb
Foreign languages: English, Italian
Hobby/Sport: learning Italian language, skating, cycling, volleyball, basketball

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Josipa Merkas, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Josipa Merkas
Age: 23
Home Town: Osijek
Height: 176 cm
Education: Graduate of Medical School in Osijek
Foreign languages: English, German
Hobby/Sport: modeling, lady dance, skating

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Monika Levak, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Monika Levak
Age: 18
Home Town: Samobor
Height: 172 cm
Education: Senior student at High School Lucijan Vranjanin in Zagreb
Foreign languages: English, German
Hobby/Sport: dancing

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Maria Leskur, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Maria Leskur
Age: 19
Home Town: Solin
Height: 181 cm
Education: Student of pedagogy at Liberal Arts College in Split
Foreign languages: English
Hobby/Sport: reading books, walking her dog, listening to music

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Katarina Martinovic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Katarina Martinovic
Age: 21
Home Town: Zupanja
Height: 176 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Economics at University in Osijek
Foreign languages: German, English
Hobby/Sport: painting, swimming, fitness

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Jelena Vuletic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Jelena Vuletic
Age: 22
Home Town: Vukovar
Height: 174 cm
Education: Student at Polytechnic Lavoslav Ružička in Vukovar
Foreign languages: German, English
Hobby/Sport: reading books, fitness

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Marija Herjavic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Marija Herjavic
Age: 22
Home Town: Zagreb
Height: 175 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Economics and Business at University of Zagreb
Foreign languages: English, German
Hobby/Sport: reading books, making jewelry, writing poetry, drawing

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Doris Delic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Doris Delic
Age: 18
Home Town: Split
Height: 170 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Economics at University of Split
Foreign languages: English, Italian
Hobby/Sport: foreign languages, sport gymnastics

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Valentina Miletic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Valentina Miletic
Info: 18
Home Town: Split
Height: 174 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Law at University of Split
Foreign languages: English, Italian
Hobby/Sport: kickboxing, listening to music

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Ivana Hrestak, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Ivana Hrestak
Age: 20
Home Town: Zagreb
Height: 178 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Economics and Business at University of Zagreb
Foreign languages: English
Hobby/Sport: walking her dog, fitness

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Rafaela Franic, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Rafaela Franic
Age: 19
Home Town: Trogir
Height: 178 cm
Education: Student at Faculty of Economics at University of Split
Foreign languages: English, German
Hobby/Sport: aerobic, foreign languages, modeling

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants

Ana Soldo, Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Candidates

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants
Miss Universe Hrvatske 2010 Delegates

Name: Ana Soldo
Age: 23
Home Town: Split
Height: 180 cm
Education: Senior student of Mathematics at Faculty of Science at University of Zagreb
Foreign languages: English, Italian
Hobby/Sport: watching movies, swimming

Miss Universe Croatia 2010 Contestants