Miss Earth
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Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Miss Earth is also one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world.
The Miss Earth winner is the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) and other environmental organizations.
ers to come up with designs that are eco-friendly. The outfit designs are made from recyclable, natural materials
, organic materials, and eco-chic designs or patterns that can be worn in everyday life or are runway
worthy.
Miss Earth gained the attention of worldwide press in 2003 after Vida Samadzai
, an Afghan
woman, now residing in the United States, competed in a red bikini
. Samadzai was the first Afghan woman to compete in an international beauty pageant in almost three decades, but the fact that she wore a bikini caused an uproar in her native country. both of them competed at the Miss Earth 2008
pageant.
every year from 2001 to 2009. Miss Earth 2006
was scheduled to be held in Santiago
, Chile
on November 15, but organizational problems forced the pageant to move back to the Philippines
.
In 2008, the 8th Miss Earth pageant finale
was held for the first time outside the Metropolitan Manila. It was held at the Clark Expo Amphitheater
in Angeles City
, Pampanga
on November 9, 2008.
In 2009, the pageant took place for the first time outside the Island of Luzon
. The coronation night venue for Miss Earth 2009
was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center in the Island of Boracay
, Philippines.
In 2010, the pagaent finally took place for the first time outside the Philippines. The coronation night venue for Miss Earth 2010
was held at the Vinpearl Land Amphitheater at Nha Trang
, Vietnam
.
This year, 2011 the 11th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2011 at the Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand but because of the flood in Thailand, the Ms. Earth 2011 will be back in its headquarters, Manila,Philippines.[2] Miss Earth 2010, Nicole Faria of India will crown her successor at the end of the event.[3]
On national level competitions, the Miss Earth's cause is carried out to assure that each of the participating candidates are not just physically beautiful, but environmentally knowledgeable. As soon as the national winners are chosen, they will be subject to evaluation by the pageant organizer.
During the pre-finals weeks, the candidates are evaluated on each activity and event they have. Preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions also take place. In the pre-judging session, the delegates face the panel of judges for an interview in their simplest look (without make-up), where they speak of their environmental platform and personal thoughts.
As soon as the preliminary activities and interview are completed, the judges and the executive staff will select sixteen candidates who will comprise the group of semi-finalists.
During the live finals, the sixteen (16) semi-finalists will be announced. All previous scores will be disregarded and thereafter compete in the swimsuit round. The top eight (8) scorers in swimsuit will move on the next level of competition. The final eight (8) portion will have interview and evening gown competition components. The scores from these two (2) events will be averaged and the four (4) highest scorers will continue with the last competition - the final interview.
In the final interview, all four finalists will answer one environmental question, the candidates will be assessed based on the judges over-all impression on the candidate to determine the final ranking. For the 9th edition of Miss Earth, no single final question was asked. Instead, images were flashed on screen and each of the eight finalists were tasked to tell something about it within 30 seconds.
If in case the Miss Earth winner can no longer fulfill her duties and obligations as titleholder, the 1st runner-up will be the one who will take-over the title.
The winner of the pageant is bestowed the title Miss Earth; her runners-up are also given titles named after the other natural elements
: Miss Fire (equivalent to third runner-up), Miss Water (second runner-up), and Miss Air (first runner-up). Miss Earth is the only one of the "Big Four" pageants which have individual titles for the runners-up.
with the preservation of the planet Earth as its primary consideration. The crown was designed by an environmentalist
jewelry designer
, Ramona Haar, the official jeweller of the Miss Earth pageant.
The new crown is made 100% of recycled precious metals: 14kt gold and argentums sterling silver
. What sets the Miss Earth crown apart is the fact that the gemstone
s used both precious stone and semiprecious stone were donations from over 80 different participating countries. These are gemstones that each country is known for either as the origin or source. The gemstones were sent in various forms: faceted, cabochons, beads or rough. The designer travelled to Jaipur
, India
to have these gemstones individually trimmed and faceted to the required cut and sizes.
The flower in the center of the crown represents Mother Earth, as inspired by the statement of an American poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson
's "The earth laughs in flowers." The recurring spiral motif has always been associated with "maternal power" and "feminine prestige" which is the essence of Miss Earth. The gentle curves in the crown symbolize "unity" and the "spirit of cooperation."
in 2002-2008 were designed and created by a multi-awarded Filipino
designer named Arnel Papa. The crown's frame from 2002-2008 was made up of sterling silver
while clear swarovski and pearls composed the embellishments. Red and blue swarovski pearls were additional ornaments.
-based jeweller. The jewelry for Miss Earth winner is amounting to US$ 25,000, while Miss Earth-Fire, Miss Earth-Water, and Miss Earth-Air are amounting to US$ 10,000 each set. The designs symbolize the categories that each winner represents:
The four winners also receive a medallion necklace as part of their prizes. These medallions stand for the four elements that the winners represent. The designs for the medallions are different each year and will feature endangered species
of Mother Earth's flora and fauna.
* In 2002, Bosnia & Herzegovina's Džejla Glavović
won the Miss Earth crown. However, she was dethroned a few months later by the Miss Earth Organization for not fulfilling the duties stipulated in her contract. First runner-up, Kenya
's Winfred Omwakwe continued the responsibilities as Miss Earth 2002.
The Miss Earth winner is the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme coordinates United Nations environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. It was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its...
(UNEP) and other environmental organizations.
Eco-fashion design competition
On November 4, 2008, the first Miss Earth Eco-Fashion Design Competition was launched by the Miss Earth Foundation as an annual event for professional and non-professional fashion designFashion design
Fashion design is the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social latitudes, and has varied over time and place. Fashion designers work in a number of ways in designing clothing and accessories....
ers to come up with designs that are eco-friendly. The outfit designs are made from recyclable, natural materials
Natural resource
Natural resources occur naturally within environments that exist relatively undisturbed by mankind, in a natural form. A natural resource is often characterized by amounts of biodiversity and geodiversity existent in various ecosystems....
, organic materials, and eco-chic designs or patterns that can be worn in everyday life or are runway
Runway (fashion)
Runway or catwalk describes a narrow, usually flat platform that runs into an auditorium, used by models to demonstrate clothing and accessories during a fashion show In fashion jargon, "what's on the catwalk" or similar phrasing can refer to whatever is new and popular in fashion.- Exclusive...
worthy.
Contestants
Vida Samadzai
Vida Samadzai is Miss Afghanistan 2003. Although, the Republic of Afghanistan never recognized Samadzai as Miss Afghanistan...
, an Afghan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
woman, now residing in the United States, competed in a red bikini
Bikini
The bikini is typically a women's two-piece swimsuit. One part of the attire covers the breasts and the other part covers the crotch and part of or the entire buttocks, leaving an uncovered area between the two. Merriam–Webster describes the bikini as "a woman's scanty two-piece bathing suit" or "a...
. Samadzai was the first Afghan woman to compete in an international beauty pageant in almost three decades, but the fact that she wore a bikini caused an uproar in her native country. both of them competed at the Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines...
pageant.
Location
The pageant had been held in the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
every year from 2001 to 2009. Miss Earth 2006
Miss Earth 2006
Miss Earth 2006, the 6th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on November 26, 2006 in the grounds of the National Museum in Manila, Philippines. The pageant was won by Hil Hernández of Chile....
was scheduled to be held in Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
on November 15, but organizational problems forced the pageant to move back to the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
In 2008, the 8th Miss Earth pageant finale
Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines...
was held for the first time outside the Metropolitan Manila. It was held at the Clark Expo Amphitheater
Expo Pilipino
Expo Pilipino was the Philippine National Centennial Exposition and centerpiece of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898...
in Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
, Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
on November 9, 2008.
In 2009, the pageant took place for the first time outside the Island of Luzon
Luzon
Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines. It is located in the northernmost region of the archipelago, and is also the name for one of the three primary island groups in the country centered on the Island of Luzon...
. The coronation night venue for Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Philippines last November 22, 2009....
was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center in the Island of Boracay
Boracay
Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards numerous times. Boracay was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice...
, Philippines.
In 2010, the pagaent finally took place for the first time outside the Philippines. The coronation night venue for Miss Earth 2010
Miss Earth 2010
Miss Earth 2010, the 10th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 4, 2010.Eighty-four contestants from various countries and territories competed for the Miss Earth 2010 title. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss...
was held at the Vinpearl Land Amphitheater at Nha Trang
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district...
, Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
.
This year, 2011 the 11th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2011 at the Impact, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand but because of the flood in Thailand, the Ms. Earth 2011 will be back in its headquarters, Manila,Philippines.[2] Miss Earth 2010, Nicole Faria of India will crown her successor at the end of the event.[3]
Pageant system
Since the Miss Earth pageant has an environmental cause, it is primarily looking for young women who will stand for the protection and preservation of the planet. These women are pageant winners or chosen by national Miss Earth directors from different nations.On national level competitions, the Miss Earth's cause is carried out to assure that each of the participating candidates are not just physically beautiful, but environmentally knowledgeable. As soon as the national winners are chosen, they will be subject to evaluation by the pageant organizer.
During the pre-finals weeks, the candidates are evaluated on each activity and event they have. Preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions also take place. In the pre-judging session, the delegates face the panel of judges for an interview in their simplest look (without make-up), where they speak of their environmental platform and personal thoughts.
As soon as the preliminary activities and interview are completed, the judges and the executive staff will select sixteen candidates who will comprise the group of semi-finalists.
During the live finals, the sixteen (16) semi-finalists will be announced. All previous scores will be disregarded and thereafter compete in the swimsuit round. The top eight (8) scorers in swimsuit will move on the next level of competition. The final eight (8) portion will have interview and evening gown competition components. The scores from these two (2) events will be averaged and the four (4) highest scorers will continue with the last competition - the final interview.
In the final interview, all four finalists will answer one environmental question, the candidates will be assessed based on the judges over-all impression on the candidate to determine the final ranking. For the 9th edition of Miss Earth, no single final question was asked. Instead, images were flashed on screen and each of the eight finalists were tasked to tell something about it within 30 seconds.
If in case the Miss Earth winner can no longer fulfill her duties and obligations as titleholder, the 1st runner-up will be the one who will take-over the title.
Titles and semi-finalists
In the early years of the pageant, from 2001 to 2003, ten (10) semi-finalists were chosen at Miss Earth. From 2004 and onwards, sixteen (16) semi-finalists are chosen. Semi-finalists are cut to eight (8) finalists, then to the final four (4) from which the runners-up and winner are announced.The winner of the pageant is bestowed the title Miss Earth; her runners-up are also given titles named after the other natural elements
Classical element
Many philosophies and worldviews have a set of classical elements believed to reflect the simplest essential parts and principles of which anything consists or upon which the constitution and fundamental powers of anything are based. Most frequently, classical elements refer to ancient beliefs...
: Miss Fire (equivalent to third runner-up), Miss Water (second runner-up), and Miss Air (first runner-up). Miss Earth is the only one of the "Big Four" pageants which have individual titles for the runners-up.
New crown
In the 9th edition of the pageant, Miss Earth unveiled a new crown, which was worn by the winner of Miss Earth 2009Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Philippines last November 22, 2009....
with the preservation of the planet Earth as its primary consideration. The crown was designed by an environmentalist
Environmentalist
An environmentalist broadly supports the goals of the environmental movement, "a political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment through changes to environmentally harmful human activities"...
jewelry designer
Jewelry designer
A jewellery designer or jewelry designer is a person who renders original jewellery creations and usually constructs them as well...
, Ramona Haar, the official jeweller of the Miss Earth pageant.
The new crown is made 100% of recycled precious metals: 14kt gold and argentums sterling silver
Sterling silver
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925....
. What sets the Miss Earth crown apart is the fact that the gemstone
Gemstone
A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments...
s used both precious stone and semiprecious stone were donations from over 80 different participating countries. These are gemstones that each country is known for either as the origin or source. The gemstones were sent in various forms: faceted, cabochons, beads or rough. The designer travelled to Jaipur
Jaipur
Jaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
, 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...
to have these gemstones individually trimmed and faceted to the required cut and sizes.
The flower in the center of the crown represents Mother Earth, as inspired by the statement of an American poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet, who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century...
's "The earth laughs in flowers." The recurring spiral motif has always been associated with "maternal power" and "feminine prestige" which is the essence of Miss Earth. The gentle curves in the crown symbolize "unity" and the "spirit of cooperation."
Old crown
The Miss Earth crown used in 2001 and the swarovski crownSwarovski
Swarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
in 2002-2008 were designed and created by a multi-awarded Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
designer named Arnel Papa. The crown's frame from 2002-2008 was made up of sterling silver
Sterling silver
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925....
while clear swarovski and pearls composed the embellishments. Red and blue swarovski pearls were additional ornaments.
Jewelry
Starting 2008, Miss Earth winners are bestowed with a special set of jewelry designed and created by Ramona Haar Fine Jewelry, a FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
-based jeweller. The jewelry for Miss Earth winner is amounting to US$ 25,000, while Miss Earth-Fire, Miss Earth-Water, and Miss Earth-Air are amounting to US$ 10,000 each set. The designs symbolize the categories that each winner represents:
- Miss Earth necklaceNecklaceA necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain. Others are woven or manufactured from cloth using string or twine....
and earrings set has a floral and butterflyButterflyA butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
motif made of 14 karat yellow and white goldWhite GoldWhite Gold is a 2003 Russian action film directed by Viktor Ivanov from a screenplay by John Jopson and Viktor Ivanov. The story begins with the actual events of 1919 when a White Army train carrying the bulk of Czar Nicholas' gold reserves arrives empty at Siberia's Irkutsk station...
. The colored gemstones used are multishaped peridotPeridot-Chemistry:The chemical composition of peridot is 2SiO4, with Mg in greater quantities than Fe.-Etymology:The origin of the name "peridot" is uncertain...
, amethystAmethystAmethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- and μέθυστος methustos , a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness; the ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief...
, blue topaz, rhodoliteRhodoliteRhodolite is a varietal name for rose-pink to red mineral pyrope, a species in the garnet group. It is found in Cowee Valley, Macon County, North Carolina. The name is derived from the Greek for "rose-like", in common with many pink mineral types , but rhodolite itself is not officially recognised...
, citrine, multicolor tourmalineTourmalineTourmaline is a crystal boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gem comes in a wide variety of colors...
, and diamondDiamondIn mineralogy, diamond is an allotrope of carbon, where the carbon atoms are arranged in a variation of the face-centered cubic crystal structure called a diamond lattice. Diamond is less stable than graphite, but the conversion rate from diamond to graphite is negligible at ambient conditions...
s. Colored stones total weight is 56 carats (11.2 g) and diamonds is 3 carats (600 mg). total weight of gold is 96.6 grams. Necklace length is 17 inches (431.8 mm) and 3 inches (76.2 mm) extension chain.
- Miss Earth Air necklace and earrings set has billowy featherFeatherFeathers are one of the epidermal growths that form the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on birds and some non-avian theropod dinosaurs. They are considered the most complex integumentary structures found in vertebrates, and indeed a premier example of a complex evolutionary novelty. They...
s as its motif. It is made of 14 karat yellow and white gold. It is decorated with colored gemstones and diamonds. The colored gemstones used are yellow and golden citrine with a total weight of 31 carats (6.2 g). The diamond total weight is 1 carats (200 mg). 14k gold total weight is 65 grams. The necklace is 17 inches (431.8 mm) long with additional 3 inches (76.2 mm) of extension chain.
- Miss Earth Water necklace and earrings set has graceful waveWaveIn physics, a wave is a disturbance that travels through space and time, accompanied by the transfer of energy.Waves travel and the wave motion transfers energy from one point to another, often with no permanent displacement of the particles of the medium—that is, with little or no associated mass...
s and fishFishFish are a paraphyletic group of organisms that consist of all gill-bearing aquatic vertebrate animals that lack limbs with digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish, as well as various extinct related groups...
as its motif. It is made of 14 karat yellow and white gold. It is decorated with colored gemstones and diamonds. The colored gemstones used are blue topaz and blue sapphire with a total weight of 63 carats (12.6 g). The diamond total weight is 2 carats (400 mg). 14k gold total weight is 78 grams. The necklace is 17 inches (431.8 mm) long with additional 3 inches (76.2 mm) of extension chain.
- Miss Earth Fire necklace and earrings set has a fireworksFireworksFireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
motif as its center pendantPendantA pendant is a loose-hanging piece of jewellery, generally attached by a small loop to a necklace, when the ensemble may be known as a "pendant necklace". A pendant earring is an earring with a piece hanging down. In modern French "pendant" is the gerund form of “hanging”...
. It is made of 14 karat yellow and white gold. It is decorated with colored gemstones, diamonds and intricate texturing. The colored gemstones used are rhodolite, citrine, and Malaysian jadeJadeJade is an ornamental stone.The term jade is applied to two different metamorphic rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals:...
with a total weight of 27.5 carats (5.5 g). The diamond total weight is 3.5 carats (700 mg). 14 karat gold total weight is 87.8 grams. The necklace is 17 inches (431.8 mm) long with additional 3 inches (76.2 mm) of extension chain.
The four winners also receive a medallion necklace as part of their prizes. These medallions stand for the four elements that the winners represent. The designs for the medallions are different each year and will feature endangered species
Endangered species
An endangered species is a population of organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters...
of Mother Earth's flora and fauna.
Titleholders
| Year | Country/Territory | Miss Earth | National title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Ninh Thuan, Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
| 2011 Miss Earth 2011 Miss Earth 2011, the 11th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, is scheduled to be held on December 3, 2011 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. The show will be aired live by Channel V at 8:00pm, while Star World will broadcast on Sunday, December 4 at... |
TBA | TBA | TBA | Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
| 2010 Miss Earth 2010 Miss Earth 2010, the 10th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at Vinpearl Land, Nha Trang, Vietnam on December 4, 2010.Eighty-four contestants from various countries and territories competed for the Miss Earth 2010 title. At the conclusion of the competition, outgoing titleholder Miss... |
Nicole Faria Nicole Faria Nicole Estelle Faria ) is an Indian model from Bangalore and beauty pageant titleholder who won the titles of Femina Miss India Earth 2010 and Miss Earth 2010. Faria is the first woman from India to win Miss Earth.-Career:... |
Femina Miss India - Earth | Nha Trang Nha Trang Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district... , Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... |
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| 2009 Miss Earth 2009 Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Philippines last November 22, 2009.... |
Larissa Ramos Larissa Ramos Larissa Ribeiro Ramos is a Brazilian beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Terra Brasil 2009 and Miss Earth 2009, becoming the 2nd Brazilian to win the title.-Miss Terra Brasil 2009:... |
Beleza Brasil | Boracay Boracay Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards numerous times. Boracay was awarded in the "Travelers' Choice... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2008 Miss Earth 2008 Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines... |
Karla Henry | Miss Philippines Earth Miss Philippines Earth The Miss Philippines Earth, originally called "Miss Philippines" in its early years, is a beauty pageant held annually in search of the most beautiful and environmental-friendly woman in the Philippines... |
Angeles City Angeles City The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2007 Miss Earth 2007 Miss Earth 2007, the seventh Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 11, 2007 at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. The delegates also visited Nha Trang, Vietnam. 88 delegates competed for the title, making 2007 the largest edition of delegates for Miss Earth. The pageant was... |
Jessica Trisko Jessica Trisko Jessica Nicole Trisko is an academic, activist, and model from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She currently resides in Montreal, Canada.Trisko's father is of Ukrainian-Russian heritage, and her mother is Filipino... |
Miss Earth Canada Miss earth canada Miss Earth Canada is a beauty pageant held annually in search of the most beautiful and environmental-friendly woman in Canada. It is the official preliminary to the Miss Earth pageant... |
Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2006 Miss Earth 2006 Miss Earth 2006, the 6th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on November 26, 2006 in the grounds of the National Museum in Manila, Philippines. The pageant was won by Hil Hernández of Chile.... |
Hil Hernández Hil Hernández Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar , is a beauty queen from Chile. On November 26, 2006, she won the Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant, beating over 81 other delegates. She's the first Chilean woman to win the coveted crown... |
Miss Earth Chile | Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2005 Miss Earth 2005 Miss Earth 2005, the 5th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on October 23, 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines. A total of 80 candidates from around the globe took part in the event.... |
Alexandra Braun | Miss Earth Venezuela Miss Earth Venezuela Miss Earth Venezuela or Sambil Model Venezuela is a Venezuelan beauty pageant that was created in 2005, by the Sambil organization. The winner represents Venezuela in Miss Earth; and since 2006, delegates are sent to the Miss American Continent, in Ecuador... |
Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2004 Miss Earth 2004 Miss Earth 2004, the 4th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines on October 24, 2004... |
Priscilla Meirelles Priscilla Meirelles Priscilla Meirelles Almeida , from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant held in the Philippines. In winning Miss Earth, Brazil became the first country to win the "Big Four" in beauty pageants. She is 5'10" tall with a 35"-24"-35" figure also claimed the Most Photogenic Award. She also won the... |
Beleza Brasil | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2003 Miss Earth 2003 Miss Earth 2003, the 3rd edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2003 at the UP Theater, in Quezon City, Philippines. Fifty-seven delegates from all over the globe participated in the event. The pageant was broadcast live via ABS-CBN in the Philippines and to many countries... |
Dania Prince Dania Prince Dania Patricia Prince Méndez, who comes from Choluteca, the regional center of Southern Honduras, is an international beauty queen who has held the title of Miss Earth 2003.-Pageantry and biography:... |
Miss Earth Honduras | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2002 Miss Earth 2002 Miss Earth 2002, the second edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held in Quezon City, Philippines on October 29, 2002. In its second year, 53 delegates participated, exceeding the number of contestants in Miss International 2002, thereby becoming the world's third biggest international pageant... |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dethroned) |
Džejla Glavović Džejla Glavovic Džejla Glavović is an international beauty queen and a Bosnian fashion model. She was crowned in the Philippines as the second Miss Earth representing her country Bosnia and Herzegovina and became the first Bosnian woman to win a major international title in beauty contest.-Miss Earth... |
Miss Earth Bosnia & Herzegovina | Pasay City Pasay City The City of Pasay is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the country's capital, Manila, to the northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City, and Parañaque City to the south.Pasay City was one of the original four... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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| 2001 Miss Earth 2001 Miss Earth 2001 is the first edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, organized by Carousel Productions. The pageant coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. There were 42 delegates who competed in the pageant that focuses... |
Catharina Svensson Catharina Svensson Catharina Brink is an international beauty queen from Copenhagen, Denmark who won the Miss Earth 2001. Catharina is a model and lawyer by profession... |
Miss Earth Denmark | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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- Miss Earth 2007 was co-hosted by 2 countries; some of the events were held in Nha TrangNha TrangNha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the North by Ninh Hoà district, on the East by the South China Sea, on the South by Cam Ranh town and on the West by Diên Khánh district...
(Vietnam), but the final night and mostly major activities was held in Quezon City (Philippines). - Miss Earth 2010 will be held in Vietnam as per the memorandum of understanding on January 28, 2010.
- Miss Earth 2011 was initially slated for Vietnam as per the memorandum mentioned above, but later was officially offered to BangkokBangkokBangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
(Thailand). Due to the massive flooding2011 Thailand floodsMajor floods are occurring during the 2011 monsoon season in Thailand, most severely in the Chao Phraya but also in the Mekong River basin. Beginning in late July and continuing for over three months, the floods have caused 602 reported deaths by early November, affected over 2.3 million people,...
in ThailandThailandThailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, organizers decided to move the beauty pageant back to its original country, the Philippines.
Titleholders' distinctions
- Miss Earth 2001Miss Earth 2001Miss Earth 2001 is the first edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, organized by Carousel Productions. The pageant coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. There were 42 delegates who competed in the pageant that focuses...
, Catharina SvenssonCatharina SvenssonCatharina Brink is an international beauty queen from Copenhagen, Denmark who won the Miss Earth 2001. Catharina is a model and lawyer by profession...
of DenmarkDenmarkDenmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, is the first Caucasian winner and the first ever winner of the pageant.
- Miss Earth 2002Miss Earth 2002Miss Earth 2002, the second edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held in Quezon City, Philippines on October 29, 2002. In its second year, 53 delegates participated, exceeding the number of contestants in Miss International 2002, thereby becoming the world's third biggest international pageant...
, Winfred Omwakwe of KenyaKenyaKenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, became the first African and BlackBlack peopleThe term black people is used in systems of racial classification for humans of a dark skinned phenotype, relative to other racial groups.Different societies apply different criteria regarding who is classified as "black", and often social variables such as class, socio-economic status also plays a...
winner of the pageant.
- Miss Earth 2003Miss Earth 2003Miss Earth 2003, the 3rd edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2003 at the UP Theater, in Quezon City, Philippines. Fifty-seven delegates from all over the globe participated in the event. The pageant was broadcast live via ABS-CBN in the Philippines and to many countries...
, Dania PrinceDania PrinceDania Patricia Prince Méndez, who comes from Choluteca, the regional center of Southern Honduras, is an international beauty queen who has held the title of Miss Earth 2003.-Pageantry and biography:...
of HondurasHondurasHonduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize...
is the first Central American and HispanicHispanicHispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
to capture the Miss Earth crown.
- Miss Earth 2004Miss Earth 2004Miss Earth 2004, the 4th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines on October 24, 2004...
, Priscilla MeirellesPriscilla MeirellesPriscilla Meirelles Almeida , from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant held in the Philippines. In winning Miss Earth, Brazil became the first country to win the "Big Four" in beauty pageants. She is 5'10" tall with a 35"-24"-35" figure also claimed the Most Photogenic Award. She also won the...
of BrazilBrazilBrazil , 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...
is the first Miss Earth winner to host the Miss Earth Competition in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
- Miss Earth 2006Miss Earth 2006Miss Earth 2006, the 6th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on November 26, 2006 in the grounds of the National Museum in Manila, Philippines. The pageant was won by Hil Hernández of Chile....
, Hil HernandezHil HernándezHil Yesenia Hernández Escobar , is a beauty queen from Chile. On November 26, 2006, she won the Miss Earth 2006 beauty pageant, beating over 81 other delegates. She's the first Chilean woman to win the coveted crown...
from ChileChileChile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, won the Miss Earth crown that year, even though her country failed to meet the requirements to be the host country; the pageant was moved back to the Philippines.
- Miss Earth 2007Miss Earth 2007Miss Earth 2007, the seventh Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 11, 2007 at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. The delegates also visited Nha Trang, Vietnam. 88 delegates competed for the title, making 2007 the largest edition of delegates for Miss Earth. The pageant was...
, Jessica TriskoJessica TriskoJessica Nicole Trisko is an academic, activist, and model from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She currently resides in Montreal, Canada.Trisko's father is of Ukrainian-Russian heritage, and her mother is Filipino...
of CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, is the first North AmericanNorth AmericanNorth American generally refers to an entity, people, group, or attribute of North America, especially of the United States and Canada together.-Culture:*North American English, a collective term used to describe American English and Canadian English...
and winner of Asian descent to win.
- Miss Earth 2008Miss Earth 2008Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines...
, Karla Henry of the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, is the first AsianAsian peopleAsian people or Asiatic people is a term with multiple meanings that refers to people who descend from a portion of Asia's population.- Central Asia :...
to win the Miss Earth crown.
By country tally
Table of the top rankings of countries for the Miss Earth pageant, based on all results from the first to the most recent event.| Rank | Country/Territory | Miss Earth | Miss Air | Miss Water | Miss Fire | Semifinalists | Total |
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| 1 |  Brazil |
2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 |  India |
1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 |  Philippines |
1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 4 |  Venezuela |
1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 |  Chile |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Honduras |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 |  Canada |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Denmark |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Kenya |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Martinique |
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
By number of wins
| Country/Territory | Title | Winning year(s) |
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| 2 | 2004, 2009 | |
| 1 | 2010 | |
| 2008 | ||
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By regions
| Region | Titles | Country |
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| South America | Brazil (2), Venezuela and Chile (1) | |
| Asia | Philippines and India | |
| Europe | Denmark, Bosnia/Herzegovina* | |
| Central America | Honduras | |
| North America | Canada | |
| Africa | Kenya | |
| Oceania |
Džejla Glavovic
Džejla Glavović is an international beauty queen and a Bosnian fashion model. She was crowned in the Philippines as the second Miss Earth representing her country Bosnia and Herzegovina and became the first Bosnian woman to win a major international title in beauty contest.-Miss Earth...
won the Miss Earth crown. However, she was dethroned a few months later by the Miss Earth Organization for not fulfilling the duties stipulated in her contract. First runner-up, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
's Winfred Omwakwe continued the responsibilities as Miss Earth 2002.
Participating Countries
- Miss AfghanistanAfghanistanAfghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
2003 Vida SamadzaiVida SamadzaiVida Samadzai is Miss Afghanistan 2003. Although, the Republic of Afghanistan never recognized Samadzai as Miss Afghanistan...
was the first candidate of Miss Earth to win the special award Beauty for a CauseBeauty for a CauseBeauty for a Cause is a special award initially given in Miss Earth 2003 competition to the candidate who made the most significant social contribution...
. She helped in establishing a US-based women's charity that seeks to raise awareness of women's rights and education in AfghanistanAfghanistanAfghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
. Miss South Africa, Montjane was the second candidate to win the special award.
- In 2007 edition, two (2) countries hosted the pageant. VietnamVietnamVietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
co-hosted some of the pageant activities; other activities up to the finals were done in its home base, the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
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- In the history, only one woman has competed at all four major international pageants. She is Cynthia Kanema of ZambiaZambiaZambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
who competed at Miss World 2003Miss World 2003Miss World 2003, the 53rd Miss World pageant was held at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on 6 December 2003. The pageant was presented by Phil Keoghan, Amanda Byram and Angela Chow. The contestants also visited Beijing, the national capital of People's Republic of China,...
, Miss International 2004Miss International 2004Miss International 2004, the 44th Miss International pageant was held at Workers Indoor Arena, Beijing, China on October 16 2004. 58 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown...
, Miss Universe 2005Miss Universe 2005Miss Universe 2005, the 54th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Impact Arena, Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2005.At the conclusion of the final telecast, Miss Universe Canada, Natalie Glebova was crowned Miss Universe 2005 by outgoing titleholder Jennifer Hawkins of Australia...
, and Miss Earth 2005Miss Earth 2005Miss Earth 2005, the 5th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, took place on October 23, 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines. A total of 80 candidates from around the globe took part in the event....
. She was unplaced at all four pageants.
- DenmarkDenmarkDenmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
won its first major beauty title in history when Catharina SvenssonCatharina SvenssonCatharina Brink is an international beauty queen from Copenhagen, Denmark who won the Miss Earth 2001. Catharina is a model and lawyer by profession...
won Miss Earth in 2001.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina won its first major beauty title in history when Džejla GlavovićDžejla GlavovicDžejla Glavović is an international beauty queen and a Bosnian fashion model. She was crowned in the Philippines as the second Miss Earth representing her country Bosnia and Herzegovina and became the first Bosnian woman to win a major international title in beauty contest.-Miss Earth...
won Miss Earth in 2002.
- KenyaKenyaKenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
also claimed its first major title when Winfred Omwakwe assumed the position of Miss Earth 2002Miss Earth 2002Miss Earth 2002, the second edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held in Quezon City, Philippines on October 29, 2002. In its second year, 53 delegates participated, exceeding the number of contestants in Miss International 2002, thereby becoming the world's third biggest international pageant...
.
- When Priscilla MeirellesPriscilla MeirellesPriscilla Meirelles Almeida , from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant held in the Philippines. In winning Miss Earth, Brazil became the first country to win the "Big Four" in beauty pageants. She is 5'10" tall with a 35"-24"-35" figure also claimed the Most Photogenic Award. She also won the...
won the title in 2004, Brazil became the first country to have a winner in all four major international pageants. The following year, Alexandra Braun completed the grand slam for VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , 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...
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- BrazilBrazilBrazil , 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...
is the first country to win the Miss Earth crown twice. The first time with Priscilla MeirellesPriscilla MeirellesPriscilla Meirelles Almeida , from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant held in the Philippines. In winning Miss Earth, Brazil became the first country to win the "Big Four" in beauty pageants. She is 5'10" tall with a 35"-24"-35" figure also claimed the Most Photogenic Award. She also won the...
in 2004 and now in 2009
- PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
missed the semifinals in 2007 and 2010 only.
Special awards
- Venezuela is the most successful in Swimsuit awards: Alexandra Braun in 2005, Marianne PugliaMarianne PugliaMarianne Pasqualina Puglia Martínez is a beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Earth Venezuela 2006....
in 2006 and Silvana SantaellaSilvana SantaellaSilvana Santaella Arellano is a beauty pageant titleholder.On October 16, 2003, Santaella competed in the national beauty pageant Miss Venezuela 2003, held in Caracas, where she placed 1st runner up...
in 2007.
- There are 2 countries who have won the Best in Long Gown award twice:
- Venezuela: Silvana SantaellaSilvana SantaellaSilvana Santaella Arellano is a beauty pageant titleholder.On October 16, 2003, Santaella competed in the national beauty pageant Miss Venezuela 2003, held in Caracas, where she placed 1st runner up...
in 2007 and Daniela TorrealbaDaniela TorrealbaMaría Daniela Torrealba Pacheco is the Sambil Model / Miss Earth Venezuela titleholder for 2008. She represented her country Venezuela in the 2008 Miss Earth beauty pageant, in Angeles City, Pampanga on November 9, 2008, and classified in Top 8 finalists...
in 2008 . - Philippines: Carlene Aguilar in 2001 and Sandra SeifertSandra SeifertSandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent....
in 2009.
- Venezuela: Silvana Santaella
- The Philippines has the most Miss Photogenic awards: April Rose Perez in 2002, Jeanne Angeles Harn in 2007, and Karla Henry in 2008.
- There are 2 countries who have won the Best in National Costume award twice:
- Korea: Jin-Ah Lee in 2002 and Hie Mi Yoo in 2005 .
- Panama: Jessica Segui in 2003 and Shassia Ubillus in 2008.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina has two Miss Talent awards: Džejla GlavovićDžejla GlavovicDžejla Glavović is an international beauty queen and a Bosnian fashion model. She was crowned in the Philippines as the second Miss Earth representing her country Bosnia and Herzegovina and became the first Bosnian woman to win a major international title in beauty contest.-Miss Earth...
in 2002 and Mirela Bulbulija in 2004.
- Only one Miss Friendship has gone on place in the pageant: Amale Al Khoder (Lebanon, 2007).
- Two Miss Earth winners were awarded Miss Talent award:
- Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2002 Džejla GlavovićDžejla GlavovicDžejla Glavović is an international beauty queen and a Bosnian fashion model. She was crowned in the Philippines as the second Miss Earth representing her country Bosnia and Herzegovina and became the first Bosnian woman to win a major international title in beauty contest.-Miss Earth...
. - India in 2010 Nicole FariaNicole FariaNicole Estelle Faria ) is an Indian model from Bangalore and beauty pageant titleholder who won the titles of Femina Miss India Earth 2010 and Miss Earth 2010. Faria is the first woman from India to win Miss Earth.-Career:...
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- Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2002 Džejla Glavović
- Two Miss Earth winners were awarded Miss Photogenic: Priscilla Meirelles (Brazil, 2004) and Karla Paula Henry (Philippines, 2008)
- Miss Venezuela 2007, Silvana Santaella won 4 awards: Best in Long Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Psalmstre Placenta and Gandang Ricky Reyes Award.
- Miss Philippines 2008, Karla Henry won five special major and minor awards: Miss Earth Designers Award, Miss Photogenic, Eagle Express Award, Miss Fontana, Pasigandahan Awards (for Manila). Currently, she's the only winner who received the most awards in the history of Miss Earth Beauty Pageant.
See also
- Miss Asia Pacific InternationalMiss Asia Pacific InternationalThe Miss Asia Pacific International is the first and oldest beauty pageant in Asia. It began as a regional pageant in 1968, known as the Miss Asia Quest...
- Pageant World Forum