Marika Savšek
Encyclopedia
Marika Savšek is a Slovenian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned and represented her country
in Miss Universe 2010
.
, Savšek grew up with brothers Andrej, Janez; and sister Ana. Prior to competing in Miss Universe Slovenia
, she was a member of France Marolt Academic Folklore Group.
in her country
's national beauty pageant Miss Universe Slovenije
, held in Ljubljana
on May 14, 2010, initially placing second runner-up to Sandra Marinovič of Trbovlje
.
Three days later, an accounting error was revealed to the press, in which the names of the winner and her two runners-up were read in reverse order, meaning Savšek was the rightful Miss Universe Slovenia 2010
. She was crowned on May 17, gaining the right to represent her country
in Miss Universe 2010
.
to the 2010 Miss Universe
pageant broadcast live from Las Vegas, Nevada
on August 23, Savšek participated as one of the 83 delegates who vied for the crown of eventual winner, Ximena Navarrete
of Mexico
.
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
in Miss Universe 2010
Miss Universe 2010
Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales...
.
Early life
Born in Šmartno pri LitijiŠmartno pri Litiji
Šmartno pri Litiji is a town and a municipality in central Slovenia. It is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Central Slovenian statistical region. The town itself is located 3 km southeast of Litija at the confluence of three creeks: Reka, Črni potok and...
, Savšek grew up with brothers Andrej, Janez; and sister Ana. Prior to competing in Miss Universe Slovenia
Miss Universe Slovenia
Miss Universe Slovenia is an annual national pageant that selects Slovenia's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 2001.-History:...
, she was a member of France Marolt Academic Folklore Group.
Miss Universe Slovenia 2010
Savšek competed as Miss LitijaLitija
Litija is a town and a municipality in central Slovenia. It is located in the valley of the river Sava, to the east of the capital Ljubljana. Traditionally, the area was situated on the border between the historical provinces of Carniola and Styria. Most of the municipality belonged to the...
in her country
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
's national beauty pageant Miss Universe Slovenije
Miss Universe Slovenia 2010
Miss Universe Slovenia 2010 was the 10th Miss Universe Slovenia pageant held at Pro Plus d.o.o., in Ljubljana, Slovenia on May 14, 2010.The winner will be the representative for Slovenia at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in Las Vegas, USA....
, held in Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
on May 14, 2010, initially placing second runner-up to Sandra Marinovič of Trbovlje
Trbovlje
Trbovlje is a town and municipality in central Slovenia. Traditionally the area was part of the Lower Styria region. The entire municipality is now included in the Central Sava statistical region. Located in the valley of a minor left bank tributary of the Sava River, the area is known for its...
.
Three days later, an accounting error was revealed to the press, in which the names of the winner and her two runners-up were read in reverse order, meaning Savšek was the rightful Miss Universe Slovenia 2010
Miss Universe Slovenia 2010
Miss Universe Slovenia 2010 was the 10th Miss Universe Slovenia pageant held at Pro Plus d.o.o., in Ljubljana, Slovenia on May 14, 2010.The winner will be the representative for Slovenia at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant in Las Vegas, USA....
. She was crowned on May 17, gaining the right to represent her country
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
in Miss Universe 2010
Miss Universe 2010
Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales...
.
Miss Universe 2010
As the official representative of her countrySlovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
to the 2010 Miss Universe
Miss Universe 2010
Miss Universe 2010, the 59th edition of the pageant, was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. on August 23, 2010. It was hosted by Bret Michaels and Natalie Morales...
pageant broadcast live from Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
on August 23, Savšek participated as one of the 83 delegates who vied for the crown of eventual winner, Ximena Navarrete
Ximena Navarrete
Jimena "Ximena" Navarrete Rosete is a Mexican model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe 2010. She was previously named as Nuestra Belleza México 2009.-Personal life:...
of Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
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