Jane Borges
Encyclopedia
Jane de Souza Borges Oliveira (born c. 1985) is a beauty queen
who represented Brazil
in Miss World 2006
in Poland
, placing as one of the Top 6 finalists and obtaining the title of Miss World Americas.
, Borges completed an internship at a social security office and intended to pursue a career in psychology
.
to the 2006 Miss World
pageant held in Warsaw
, Poland
, Borges became one of the Top 25 semifinalists during the Miss World Beach Beauty fast track event, finishing her participation as one of the Top 6 finalists of Miss World 2006
and obtaining the title of Miss World Americas.
and placed first runner-up to Massiel Taveras
of the Dominican Republic
.
Beauty Queen
"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:...
who represented Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
in Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, placing as one of the Top 6 finalists and obtaining the title of Miss World Americas.
Early life
Prior to competing in Miss World 2006Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
, Borges completed an internship at a social security office and intended to pursue a career in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
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Miss World 2006
As the official representative of her countryBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
to the 2006 Miss World
Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
pageant held in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, Borges became one of the Top 25 semifinalists during the Miss World Beach Beauty fast track event, finishing her participation as one of the Top 6 finalists of Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006
Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
and obtaining the title of Miss World Americas.
Reina Hispanoamericana 2007
On October 26, 2007, she participated in Reina Hispanoamericana 2007Reina Hispanoamericana 2007
Reina Hispanoamericana 2007, The 17th Reina Hispanoamericana Beauty Pageant was held at the FEXPO, in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on October 26, 2007. 20 contestants was competed in the event...
and placed first runner-up to Massiel Taveras
Massiel Taveras
Massiel Indira Taveras Henríquez is Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2007. She was the successor of Mía Taveras López, her cousin. She graduated from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and became a lawyer and a designer....
of the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
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