SEPT 30- Miss Philippines Megan Young bagged the prestigious title of Miss World 2013 which was held in Indonesia this year.
The first and second runners up are- Miss France Marine Lorphelin and Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter.
It was a loss for India yet again as India’s candidate Navneet Kaur Dhillon could not even make it to the Top 10 list.
Amid massive protests from Islamic hardliners and repeated threats of terror attack, one of the largest beauty pageants Miss World 2013 was held in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Indonesia with great pomp and dazzle.
129 contestants from all over the world vied for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the pageant’s history.
Yu Wenxia of China PR crowned her successor at the end of this event. Indonesia is hosting the event for the first time.
The beauty contest was presented by Myleene Klass, former Mr. World Kamal Ibrahim, Daniel Mananta, with Jennifer Reoch, reigning Mr. World Francisco Escobar and the Philippines’ first princess, Gwendoline Ruais.
Top 10 Finalists:
10th place Ghana, 9th place Jamaica, 8th place Spain, 7th place Indonesia, 6th place England, 5th place Nepal, 4th place France, 3rd place Australia, 2nd place Brazil, 1st place Philippines.
Top 6: 1st Miss France, 2nd Miss Philippines, 3rd Ghana, 4th Miss Brazil, 5th Miss Spain and Miss Gibraltar who won the Peoples Champion award.
Special Event Winners
Beauty with a Purpose – Miss Nepal, Ishani Shrestha
Beach Fashion – Miss Brazil, Sancler Frantz
Top Model – Miss Philippines, Megan Young
Talent – Miss Indonesia, Vania Larissa
Sports – Miss Netherlands, Jacqueline Steenbeek
Multimedia Award – Miss India, Navneet Dhillon
INDIA TODAY
