Irene Ferreira
Encyclopedia
Irene Esther Ferreira Izquierdo (born on March 22, 1976 in Caracas
, Venezuela
) is a former Miss World Venezuela
who won the Best National Costume award and placed second runner-up to Miss World 1994
as Miss World Americas.
in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Venezuela
, obtaining the title of Miss World Venezuela.
to the 1994 Miss World
pageant held in Sun City
, South Africa
on November 19, 1994, she won the Best National Costume award, became Miss World Americas and placed second runner-up to eventual winner Aishwarya Rai
of India
.
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
) is a former Miss World Venezuela
Miss Venezuela 1994
Miss Venezuela 1994, the 41nd Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caracas, on September 2, 1994, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Denyse Floreano, Miss Costa Oriental....
who won the Best National Costume award and placed second runner-up to Miss World 1994
Miss World 1994
Miss World 1994 was the 44th Miss World pageant and marked the third consecutive staging of Miss World in Sun City, South Africa. Actor Blair Underwood and supermodel Naomi Campbell served as presenters. The pageant attracted 87 contestants from around the world...
as Miss World Americas.
Miss World Venezuela
Ferreira, who stands tall, competed in 1994 as Miss MirandaMiranda (state)
Miranda State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. It is ranked second in population among Venezuelan states, after Zulia State. In June 30, 2010, it had approximately 2,987,968 residents. It also has the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela, according to the...
in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Venezuela
Miss Venezuela 1994
Miss Venezuela 1994, the 41nd Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caracas, on September 2, 1994, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Denyse Floreano, Miss Costa Oriental....
, obtaining the title of Miss World Venezuela.
Miss World 1994
As the official representative of her countryVenezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
to the 1994 Miss World
Miss World 1994
Miss World 1994 was the 44th Miss World pageant and marked the third consecutive staging of Miss World in Sun City, South Africa. Actor Blair Underwood and supermodel Naomi Campbell served as presenters. The pageant attracted 87 contestants from around the world...
pageant held in Sun City
Sun City, North West
Sun City is a luxury casino and resort, situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is located about two hours' drive from Johannesburg, near the city of Rustenburg. The complex borders the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.- History :...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
on November 19, 1994, she won the Best National Costume award, became Miss World Americas and placed second runner-up to eventual winner Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994...
of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.