Sara Moatamid wins Miss Maroc 2012

19 year old Sara Moatamid from Casablanca was recently crowned as Miss Maroc 2012 or internationally called as Miss Morocco 2012 during a pageant held at the Mazagan Beach Resort in El Jadida.

Sara Moatamid is currently a student at l’ENCG (Ecole Nationale de Commerce et Gestion) and can speak five languages, namely: Arabic, French, English, German and Spanish. She will also be the official representative of Morocco in Miss World 2012 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia on August 18.

The Official representative of Morocco in Miss World 2012: Sara Moatamid

Meet Miss Seychelles 2012 Finalists

The Miss Seychelles...another world 2012 pageant will take place on May 26. The winner will represent Seychelles in Miss World 2012 competition to be held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia on August 18.

The Seychelles Tourism Board announced to the public the 12 gorgeous finalists of Miss Seychelles 2012.

Meet the 12 official contestants of Miss Seychelles 2012:



* Christina Fondamiere

* Corrine Roucou

* Diana Marie

* Isabel Lavigne

* Mathilda Chetty

* Natasha Robinson

* Petra Morel

* Shanice Hoareau

* Sherlyn Furneau

* Stephanie Ernesta

* Vanesa Adam

* Vicky Cupidon

* Eco-Friendly Marathon
* Meet the winner Miss Seychelles...another World 2012

Markysa O'Loughlin is Miss World Saint Kitts and Nevis 2012

20 year old Markysa Krisan Javen O'Loughlin has been announced to be the official representative of St. Kitts and Nevis for the Miss World 2012 pageant to be held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia in China.

The decision was declared thru a press release by the Miss World St. Kitts-Nevis Committee and signed by CEO-Eversley Liburd and Vice President, Joan Millard. They said that Markysa O'Loughlin would be their best choice and best fits the profile of the delegate who can enter the Miss World Competition and make Kittitians and Nevisians proud.

Markysa Krisan Javen O'Loughlin is not new in the world of pageantry. She competed before in the National Carnival Queen 2011 Pageant. She was also a scholar, having obtained 12 CSEC subject passes with eight distinctions, a musician, an athlete, an activist and an environmentalist.

Meet Mexico's representative in Miss International 2012

Nuestra Belleza Baja California Sur 2011, Jessica Garcia Formenti was announced by The Nuestra Belleza Mexico organization as the official representative of Mexico in Miss International 2012 pageant to be held in Chengdu, China on November.

21 year old Jessica Garcia Formenti stands 1.78m tall. She is currently pursuing a degree in preschool studies.

Sara Chafak was Crowned Miss Suomi 2012

Sara Chafak was recently crowned as the new Miss Finland 2012 or locally referred as Miss Suomi 2012 pageant which was held last January 29 in Hameelinna.

21 year old Sara Chafak from Helsinki stands 172cm tall. She will be the official entry of Finland in Miss Universe 2012 contest later this year.



The 1st run-up was Sabina Sarkka, 21 year old beauty from Helsinki. She will enter the Miss World 2012 pageant in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China on August 18.

Viivi Suominen was declared as the 2nd run-up and will compete in Miss International 2012 competition to be held in Chengdu, China on November.

Miss Suomi 2012 was hosted by former Miss Finland, Lola Odusoga. She also placed 2nd run-up in Miss Universe 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss Finland 2012, Sara Chafak

Miss Finland 2012 1st run-up, Sabina Sarkka

Miss Finland 2012 Evening Gown Competition:


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* Miss Suomi 2012 Candidates

Sabrina Mastrangelo wins Miss New York Teen USA 2012

Miss Long Island Teen USA 2012, Sabrina Mastrangelo was crowned as the new Miss New York Teen USA 2012 on a beauty pageant held last January 15 at the Purchase College Performing Arts Center, Purchase in New York.

Sabrina Mastrangelo will represent New York in Miss Teen USA 2012 contest.

New York's representative in Miss Teen USA 2012: Sabrina Mastrangelo

Mariane Silvestre (Sao Paulo) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Mariane Silvestre of Sao Paulo

Mariane was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

Miss Mundo Brasil 2012 Pageant

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Mariana Notarangelo (Rio de Janeiro) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Mariana Notarangelo of Rio de Janeiro

Mariana was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Larissa Costa (Amapa) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Larissa Costa of Amapa

Larissa was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Karine Barros (Pernambuco) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Karine Barros of Pernambuco

Karine was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Juliane Kessia (Minas Gerais) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Juliane Kessia of Minas Gerais

Juliane was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Dionara Lermen (Santa Catarina) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Dionara Lermen of Santa Catarina

Dionara was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Caroline Lassance (United States) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Caroline Lassance of USA

Caroline was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Camila Serakides (Tocantins) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Camila Serakides of Tocantins

Camila was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Andressa Mello (Rio Grande do Sul) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Andressa Mello of Rio Grande do Sul

Andressa was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Aline Reis (Para) - Miss World Brazil 2012 Finalist

Aline Reis of Para

Aline was chosen as one of the top 10 finalists of this year's Miss World Brazil 2012 contest. The choice was made ​​through a selection among the candidates who competed in the national contest in previous years from former candidates of states and islands in the Miss World Brazil 2009, Miss World Brazil 2010 2011. The grand finals will be held on July 2, 2012. Do you think she got the chance to get the crown?

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Miss Mundo Brasil 2012 - Top 10 Finalists

As the Miss World 2012 pageant will take place on August, instead of November or December as it's tradition, the Miss World Brazil Organization decided to conduct a casting among candidates who participated in Miss Mundo Brasil pageant since 2009 to select the Brazilian representative to compete in Miss World 2012 to be held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia on August 18.

Juceila Graziele Bueno (photo above), Miss Mundo Brasil 2011 will crown her successor on April 2.

Meet the 10 Contestants of Miss Mundo Brasil 2012:

Miss Para Aline Reis	Miss Rio Grande do Sul Andressa Mello	Miss Tocantins Camila Serakides
Miss United States Caroline Lassance	Miss Santa Catarina Dionara Lermen	Miss Minas Gerais Juliane Kessia
Miss Pernambuco Karine Barros	Miss Amapa Larissa Costa	Miss Rio de Janeiro Mariana Notarangelo
Miss Sao Paulo Mariane Silvestre

* Miss Mundo Brasil 2012 is...

Miss New York USA 2012 is Johanna Sambucini

Johanna Sambucini won the title of Miss New York USA 2012 during a beauty pageant held last January 15 at the Purchase College Performing Arts Center, Purchase in New York.

22 year old Johanna Sambucini stands 5'10" tall. She will represent New York in Miss USA 2012 competition.

MISS NEW YORK USA 2012 COMPLETE RESULT:

* Miss New York USA 2012: Miss City of Dreams, Johanna Sambucini

* 1st run-up: Miss Greenpoint, Sarah Otey

* 2nd run-up: Miss Big Apple, Ashley Layfield

* 3rd run-up: Miss Richmond County, Janae Desire

* 4th run-up: Miss Spanish Harlem, Nikole Churchill



Miss New York USA 2012 Top 10 Semi-Finalists

* Miss Bryant Park, Alexandra Palmer

* Miss Capital Region, Brittany Jasenski

* Miss Lady Liberty, Natasha Bessez

* Miss Nutrish, Patricia Jeane

* Miss Brooklyn, Alyssa Jo Caputo

Miss New York USA 2012 Top 20 Quarter-Finalists

* Miss Central New York, Jaime Otis

* Miss Spring Street, Brittany Victoria Marsh

* Miss Uptown, Rachael Switzer

* Miss Clinton Hill, Jazmine Gonzalez

* Miss Columbus Circle, Lexi Ciccone

* Miss Nolita, Ashley Spallone

* Miss Rochdale Village, Tonice Taylor

* Miss Roosevelt Island, Kristin Mees

* Miss Stock Exchange, Amanda Mason

* Miss Fashion District, Loria Song

* Miss Western Manhattan, Bailee Zimmermann

Miss New York USA 2012 Special Awards

* Best Interview: Olivia George (Upper West Side)

* Miss Congeniality: Jamie Otis (Central New York)

* Miss Photogenic: Chelsea Healy (East Side Manhattan)

* Swimsuit Award: Kimberly Odum (Park Avenue)

Johanna Sambucini crowned by Amber Marie Collins

Miss World Japan 2012 is Nozomi Igarashi

24 year old Nozomi Igarashi from Yamagata was announced as the new Miss World Japan 2012. She competed and one of the top 4 finalists in Miss International Japan 2012 held last November 20, 2011 in Tokyo.

The decision was made by the International Culture Association, license holders of Miss World in Japan.

Nozomi Igarashi is from Yamagata. She will represent Japan in Miss World 2012 to be held on August 18 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia.

Miss World Japan 2012 winner - Nozomi Igarashi

Kelly Cheung from USA wins Miss Chinese International 2012

The Miss Chinese International 2012 was held last January 15 at the TVB City in Hong Kong. The gorgeous Kelly Cheung / 張曦雯 from Chicago, Illinois USA was declared as this year's winner. She was crowned by Eliza Sam, Miss Chinese International 2011.

MISS CHINESE INTERNATIONAL 2012 COMPLETE RESULT:


* Miss Chinese International 2012: Miss Chicago USA, Kelly Cheung 張曦雯


* 1st run-up: Miss Singapore Singapore, Cheryl Wee 黃馨慧


* 2nd run-up: Miss Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Lenna Lim 林家冰

Miss Chinese International Top 10 Semi-Finalists:

* Miss Auckland New Zealand, Bianca Lam 林曉賢

* Miss Bangkok Thailand, Biliya Pireeya 畢利雅

* Miss Melbourne Australia, Aliya Fan 范文雅

* Miss London United Kingdom, Roro Chen 陳藝蓉

* Miss New York USA, Jasmine Hayter 海莉鈴

* Miss Dalian China, Maggie Yu 于淼

* Miss Hong Kong Hong Kong, Rebecca Zhu 朱晨麗

Miss Chinese International Special Awards:* Miss Friendship: Ashton Hong 洪美珊 (Toronto)

* Miss Cosmopolitan: Lenna Lim 林家冰 (Kuala Lumpur)

* Asia-Pacific Region Glamour Award: Lenna Lim 林家冰 (Kuala Lumpur)

* Euro-America Region Vitality Award: Jasmine Hayter 海莉鈴 (New York)

* Greater China Region Classic Elegance Award: Rebecca Zhu 朱晨麗 (Hong Kong)

* Meet the Delegates

Miss Chinese International 2012 Candidates

Miss Chinese International 2012 pageant celebrating it's 23rd edition will be held on January 15 at TVB City in Hong Kong.

Eliza Sam, Miss Chinese International 2011 from Vancouver, Canada will crown the new winner at the end of the contest.

Meet the 28 official contestants of Miss Chinese International 2012.


1 Bianca LAM (林曉賢) - Miss Auckland New Zealand

2 Hillbe CAI (蔡健萍) - Miss Auckland New Zealand

3 Biliya PIREEYA (畢利雅) - Miss Bangkok Thailand

4 Emily YAP (葉伊秀) - Miss Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

5 Lenna LIM (林家冰) - Miss Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

6 Cady WILSON (林啟莉) - Miss Manila Philippines

7 Aliya FAN (范文雅) - Miss Melbourne Australia

8 Ying Jie MA (馬穎杰) - Miss Melbourne Australia

9 Cheryl WEE (黃馨慧) - Miss Singapore Singapore

10 Amy LIU (劉夢倩) - Miss Sydney Australia

11 Kelly CHEUNG (張曦雯) - Miss Chicago USA

12 Roro CHEN (陳藝蓉) - Miss London United Kingdom

13 Wendy YU (余文杭) - Miss Montreal Canada

14 Amanda CHUNG (鍾雅雯) - Miss Montreal Canada

15 Jasmine HAYTER (海莉鈴) - Miss New York City USA

16 Hilary TAM (譚曉榆) - Miss Toronto Canada

17 Ashton HONG (洪美珊) - Miss Toronto Canada

18 Susan SU (蘇慧文) - Miss Vancouver Canada

19 Erica CHUI (徐穎堃) - Miss Vancouver Canada

20 Angel WANG (王安琪) - Miss Anqing China

21 Lily XU (許敏) - Miss Anyang China

22 Yue Rong HUANG (黃月蓉) - Miss Beijing China

23 Una XIE (謝佳妤) - Miss Beijing China

24 Alice LI (李俐璇) - Miss Dalian China

25 Maggie YU (于淼) - Miss Dalian China

26 Rebecca ZHU (朱晨麗) - Miss Hong Kong Hong Kong

27 Nanci LI (李婷) - Miss Tianjin China

28 Xin Yan HAO (郝心言) - Miss Zhengzhou China

* Miss USA wins!