Miss USA 2012 Evening Gown Presentation Show Photo Gallery

The Preliminary Competition of Miss USA 2012 pageant took place last May 30 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

All stunning candidates competed in both swimsuits and dresses with shoes provided by Chinese Laundry. The event was streamed online via Ustream and was hosted by the reigning Miss USA 2011, Alyssa Campanella together with Chet Buchanan, famous local radio personality.

Preliminary Evening Gown Pictures: (Click on the picture to view full-size image. Click on the state/name to view delegate's profile.)

Miss Alabama Katherine Webb	Miss Alaska Jessica Kazmierczak	Miss Arizona Erika Frantzve	Miss Arkansas Kelsey Dow	Miss California Natalie Pack
Miss Colorado Marybel Gonzalez	Miss Connecticut Marie Lynn Piscitelli	Miss Delaware Krista Clausen	Miss District of Columbia Monique Tompkins	Miss Florida Karina Brez
Miss Georgia Jasmyn Wilkins	Miss Hawaii Brandie Cazimero	Miss Idaho Erna Palic	Miss Illinois Ashley Hooks	Miss Indiana Megan Myrehn
Miss Iowa Rebecca Hodge	Miss Kansas Gentry Miller	Miss Kentucky Amanda Mertz	Miss Louisiana Erin Edmiston	Miss Maine Rani Williamson
Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether	Miss Massachusetts Natalie Pietrzak	Miss Michigan Kristen Danyal	Miss Minnesota Nitaya Panemalaythong	Miss Mississippi Myverick Garcia
Miss Missouri Katie Kearney	Miss Montana Autumn Muller	Miss Nebraska Amy Spilker	Miss Nevada Jade Kelsall	Miss New Hampshire Ryanne Harms
Miss New Jersey Michelle Leonardo	Miss New Mexico Jessica Martin	Miss New York Johanna Sambucini	Miss North Carolina Sydney Perry	Miss North Dakota Jaci Stofferahn
Miss Ohio Audrey Bolte	Miss Oklahoma Lauren Lundeen	Miss Oregon Alaina Bergsma	Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin	Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo
Miss South Carolina Erika Powell	Miss South Dakota Taylor Neisen	Miss Tennessee Jessica Hibler	Miss Texas Brittany Booker	Miss Utah Kendyl Bell
Miss Vermont Jamie Dragon	Miss Virginia Catherine Muldoon	Miss Washington Christina Clarke	Miss West Virginia Andrea Rogers	Miss Wisconsin Emily Guerin
Miss Wyoming Holly Allen

MISS USA 2012 COVERAGE
* Hosts & Venue
* Official Candidates
* Gallery: Headshots | Glamor Shots | (Evening Gowns: Portait | Preliminary) | Swimsuits Preliminary
* Videos: Preliminaries | Finals
* Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island wins

External links:
* Ustream
* Chinese Laundry Shoes

Live Streaming Online of Miss USA 2012 Finals

WATCH THE MISS USA 2012 CORONATION LIVE STREAM ONLINE

Who will be the next queen? Who will be the lucky lady to represent the country in Miss Universe 2012 this coming December?

Watch and witness as Alyssa Campanella pass her crown to her successor thru this live exclusive online streaming of the Miss USA 2012 beauty pageant on June 3 at 9:00PM ET.

*** LIVE STREAM ENDED. YOU CAN STILL WATCH THE RECORDED VIDEOS BELOW. ***

MISS USA 2012 FULL VIDEO REPLAY PLAYLIST:
* Delegates' Introduction & Fashion Show
* Announcement of Top 16 & Introduction of Judges
* Top 16 Swimsuit Competition
* Announcement of Top 10
* Top 10 Evening Gown Competition
* Announcement of Top 5 & Interview
* Final Interview
* Crowning of Olivia Culpo

MISS USA 2012 COVERAGE
* Hosts & Venue
* Official Candidates
* Gallery: Headshots | Glamor Shots | (Evening Gowns: Portrait | Preliminary) | Swimsuits Preliminary
* Videos: Preliminaries | Finals
* Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island wins

Samuel Mapinda wins Mister Angola 2012

Samuel Mapinda is the new Mister Angola 2012!

Mr. Angola 2012 was held last May 26 where 15 hunks competed. The new winner, 23 year old Samuel stands 1.81m tall. He is from Luanda Sul and he's expected to compete in the next edition of Mister World pageant.

Mapinda currently studies Banking and speaks English and enjoys reading as one of his hobbies.

Manhunt Pakistan 2012 Winner Announced

Qasim Khan is Manhunt Pakistan 2012 | Sami Butt is Best Model of the World Pakistan 2012

25 year old Qasim Khan from Peshawar won the Manhunt Pakistan 2012 title. He is a professional ramp model who stands 188cm tall.

Khan will represent Pakistan at the 16th Manhunt International 2012 contest.

Sami Butt, 21 years of age from Gujranwala was 1st run-up and won the title of Best Model of the World Pakistan 2012. He will compete in Turkey, in the Best Model of the World contest this coming December.

Mister Lebanon 2012 winner is Rodolphe Abi Nader

Rodolphe Abi Nader wins Mr. Lebanon 2012 title!

Mister Lebanon 2012 contest was held at the Regency Palace in Adma where 16 candidates competed for the title. The winner Rodolphe will represent the country in the next edition of Mister World pageant.

Gracing the event as a performer and one of the panel of judges was Haifa Wehbe, a popular Lebanese model, actress, and singer.

Martin Ivanov wins Mister Bulgaria 2012

Mr. Bulgaria 2012 winner is Martin Ivanov from Sofia

Mister Bulgaria 2012 was held during a glittering pageant at the Rainbow Plaza in Sofia. The winner Martin is a 23 year old is currently an accounting student. He will represent his country in the next edition of Mister World contest.

Equally as stunning, Vladimir Enchev, 18, and Ivaylo Andonov, 20 are the runners-up respectively.

Mister South Africa International & Manhunt International for 2012

Daniel Wessels & Frank Spillman. Meet the South African representatives for Mr. International & Manhunt International 2012!

South Africa has chosen their official delegates for worldwide male pageants. 26 year old Frank Spillman from Cape Town received the title of Manhunt International SA 2012 and will compete at the Manhunt International pageant this coming November.

Frank has a commerce degree from the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, and is also a certified personal trainer. In 2011 he was named the winner of the Rapport Model contest.


Meanwhile, 22 year old Daniel Wessels from Durban has elected Mister International SA 2012 and will compete at the Mister International pageant in Thailand on 24 November.

Daniel is a bio-kinetics student and fitness model. He was the run-up in the televised search for the lead in the SA production of High School Musical in 2008 and was also a Top 30 finalist in SA Idols in 2010.

Miss Bolivia 2012 - 2013 Official Delegates

Miss Bolivia 2012 beauty pageant will take place on May 31. Last year's queen, Yessica Mounton will crown her successor at the end of the event.

The new winner will compete in Miss Universe 2013 next year. 1st run-up will enter the Miss World 2012 to be held on August 18 at the Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium in Ordos, Inner Mongolia in China. And finally, the 2nd run-up will represent the country in Miss International 2012 at the Nikko Naha Grand Castle Hotel in Naha, Okinawa, Japan on October 7.

MEET THE CANDIDATES OF MISS BOLIVIA 2012-2013:

Miss Beni
Dayana Dorado
Age: 18
Height: 1.77m


Miss Pando
Stephanie Nunez
Age: 20
Height: 1.74m


Miss Santa Cruz
Alexia Viruez
Age: 18
Height: 1.77m


Miss Beni
Alva Landivar
Age: 18
Height: 1.70m


Miss Tarija
Adriana Rivera
Age: 22
Height: 1.75m


Miss Litoral
Loana Daher
Age: 25
Height: 1.75m


Miss La Paz
Mariana Garcia
Age: 22


Miss Tarija
Daliana Acosta
Age: 21
Height: 1.73m


Miss Santa Cruz
Claudia Campos
Age: 20
Height: 1.69m


Miss Pando
Lucero Mendez
Age: 20
Height: 1.72m


Miss Chuquisaca
Naira Clavijo
Height: 1.83m


Miss Potosi
Tatiana Raya
Age: 18
Height: 1.67m


Miss Litoral
Paola Pizarro
Age: 18
Height: 1.74m


Miss CBBA
Silvia Marin
Age: 22
Height: 1.72m


Miss La Paz
Joya Kalam


Miss Andalucia
Monica Figueroa
Age: 21
Height: 1.77m


Miss Illimani
Paola Sanchez


Miss Potosi
Veronica Cruz
Age: 19
Height: 1.75m


Miss Oruro
Sasha Medina
Age: 22
Height: 1.75m


Miss Chuquisaca
Ma. De Los Angeles Lujan
Age: 17
Height: 1.70m


Miss Oruro
Gabriela Saavedra
Age: 18
Height: 1.72m

* Alexia Laura Viruez Pictor wins Miss Bolivia 2012-2013

Rostro de Mexico 2012 winner from Yucatan

Ms. Yucatan, Laura Alvarez Damian crowned Rostro de Mexico 2012

23 year old Laura Alvarez stands 1.68m tall, and also named the title of Miss Tourism Queen Mexico 2012. She currently studies nutrition. As the new titleholder of Mexico, she will represent the country in Miss Tourism Queen International 2012 to be held in China on September.

Finished as the 1st run-up was Ms. Tamaulipas, Catalina Mendez, she will enter the 2012 MTQI. The 2nd run-up place went to Ms. Michoacan, Norma Valle.

Live Stream of Miss USA 2012 Preliminary Competition

Miss USA 2012 Presentation Show / Preliminary Competition Live Stream Online

Who will be this year's Miss USA 2012 Top 16 Quarter Finalists? Will your favorites make the cut?

Find out and witness as the 51 gorgeous candidates battle out with their Swimsuits and Evening Gowns. Watch the live steaming of the Preliminary Competion of Miss USA 2012 pageant airing on May 30 at 11:00ET. (Refer to the countdown below for the time)

******* MISS USA 2012 PRELIMINARY COMPETITION REPLAY *******

PLAYLIST:
* Delegate's Introduction
* Evening Gown: Alabama - Maine
* Evening Gown: Maryland - New Hampshire
* Evening Gown: New Jersey - Rhode Island
* Evening Gown: South Carolina - Wyoming
* Swimsuit: Alabama - Maine
* Swimsuit: Maryland - New Hampshire
* Swimsuit: New Jersey - Rhode Island
* Swimsuit: South Carolina - Wyoming

MISS USA 2012 COVERAGE
* Hosts & Venue
* Official Candidates
* Gallery: Headshots | Glamor Shots | (Evening Gowns: Portrait | Preliminary) | Swimsuits Preliminary
* Videos: Preliminaries | Finals
* Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island wins

Stephany Stefanowitz is Miss Philippines Earth 2012

Ms. Quezon City, Stephany Stefanowitz bagged the crown and won the coveted title of Miss Philippines Earth 2012 during a glittering event held last May 27 at the Center Stage, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Hosting the pageant and made a good job was Marc Nelson, Rovilson Fernandez and Ginger Conejero. The event was broadcasted live by ABSCBN and the Filipino Channel. Crowning the set of winners was last year's winner, Athena Mae Imperial together with her court.

22 year old Stephany competed before this pageant back in 2010 where she placed among the top 10 semi-finalists. She currently works as a freelance model, designer, host and singer.

Stefanowitz will be the official representative of her country in Miss Earth 2012 to be held on October 28 in Indonesia.

Miss Philippines Earth 2012 Complete Results:

WINNERS:

* Miss Philippines Earth: Ms. Quezon City, Stephany Stefanowitz

* Miss Philippines Air: Ms. Tabuk City, Glennifer Perido

* Miss Philippines Water: Ms. San Juan City, Samantha Purvor

* Miss Philippines Fire: Ms. Puerto Princesa City, Thoreen Halvorsen

* Miss Philippines Eco Tourism: Ms. Vigan City, Mary Candice Ramos

TOP 10 FINALISTS:

* Miss Negros Oriental, Glenna Christina Duch

* Miss Fil - Belgium, Roxanne Corluy

* Miss San Francisco Cebu, Princess Lieza Manzon

* Miss Indang Cavite, Jaydielou Dilidili

* Miss Muntinlupa City, Kathleen Subijano

SPECIAL AWARDS:

* Best in Swimsuit: Ms. San Juan City, Samantha Purvor

* Best in Cultural Attire: Ms. Manaoag, Zandra Flores

* Miss Photogenic: Ms. Pagadian City, Cristelt Gerona

* Best in Long Gown: Ms. Quezon City, Stephany Stefanowitz

* Miss Congeniality: Ms. Lucena City, Jennifer Japor

* Miss Talent: Ms. Marilao, Aufelyn Zabala

MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH 2012 COVERAGE
* Official Contestants
* Watch Live Stream

* Photos courtesy of OPMB

Shamim Nabil was Crowned Miss World Kenya 2012

Crowned as the new Miss Kenya 2012 was Shamim Nabil, who is also the recipient of "Beauty with a Purpose" award. Placing the crown and sash was the outgoing Miss World Kenya 2011, Susan Anyango together with the reigning Miss World 2011, Ivian Sarcos during a beauty pageant held at the Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi last May 26.

"I couldn't believe it. I didn't think I would make it this far. Every eviction I was always nervous and scared that I was going to be kicked out of the competition. But here I am, I am thankful to God." Shamin said.

Nabil will receive Sh1 million, an Insurance cover ranging into millions and a car which will be fueled provided by Ashley's all through out her reign as part of the prize package. And the most important of all, she will have the key to represent her country in the Miss World 2012 contest on August 18 to be held in Ordos, Mongolia.

Sherlyn Ferneau wins Miss Seychelles...another World 2012

20 year old stunning girl, Sherlyn Ferneau won the Miss Seychelles... another World 2012 beauty pageant which was held last May 26 at Le Meridien Barbaron Hotel in Victoria. Her court of runners-up are equally as gorgeous, Shanice Hoareau and Natasha Robinson.

Traveling to Ordos, Inner Mongolia in China to compete and represent the country in Miss World 2012 contest will be Sherlyn's one of the many responsibilities as the new Miss Seychelles.

* Contestants
* Eco-Friendly Marathon

Penda Ly is the new Miss Senegal 2012

Stunning Penda Ly was won the title of Miss Senegal during the Miss ECOWAS 2012 beauty pageant held at the King Pahd Palace.

The 21 year old student of Marketing, Penda is from Dakar and she stands tall at 175cm. She will also be the official representative of the country in Miss Universe 2012 competition later this December.

Finishing as 1st run-up was Merieme Thiam. And the 2nd run-up place went to Ndeye Marie Diaw.

Senegal last competed in Miss Universe after 25 years back in 1987. They first participated in 1974 and 1985. Do you think Ly will place in this year's contest?

Nicole Treacy wins Miss Scotland 2012 title

23 year old Nicole Treacy from Paisley won the title of Miss Scotland 2012 during the glamorous pageant of The Scottish Sun Miss Scotland 2012 held at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow last May 23.

Garnering the 1st run-up place was Megan McLean, while Pamela Beattie finished as 2nd run-up.

Standing 174m tall, Treacy will be the official delegate of her country in Miss World 2012 competition to be held on August 18 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia in China.

* Candidates