The 2010 Miss Universe® Pageant Will Air Live on NBC on Monday, August 23
NEW YORK, N.Y., - May 25, 2010 NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President of the
Miss Universe Organization, announced today the 2010 Miss Universe® Pageant will air live on NBC
and Telemundo, Monday, August 23 (8-10 p.m. ET) from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las
Vegas.
"Las Vegas is so fabulous, we had to come back again for the Miss Universe pageant," said Paula M.
Shugart. "The world will be watching as women from all around the globe descend on Mandalay
Bay to compete for the crown and the title!"
"Las Vegas was built to host special events and attracts millions of visitors from around the world
each year," said Cathy Tull, Senior Vice President of Marketing at the Las Vegas Convention and
Visitors Authority (LVCVA). "We are delighted to host the 2010 Miss Universe® Pageant and look
forward to showcasing the destination to our guests and the television viewers that will be joining us
for this global event."
"We are thrilled that Mandalay Bay and Las Vegas have been selected to host Miss Universe in
August," said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE. "The Mandalay Bay team, and the
larger MGM MIRAGE family, stands ready to deliver a stellar event for all of the participants and
for the worldwide audience."
Miss Universe 2009, Stefania Fernandez, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour
telecast. She has spent her reign traveling all over the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS
education, research and legislation. The woman crowned Miss Universe 2010 will continue to do the
same.
Each contestant, representing over 80 countries around the world, will compete in three categories:
swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Worldwide distribution of the competition has topped over
190 countries in past years.
Donald J. Trump will again serve as executive producer for Miss Universe.
The Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is the Official Host Hotel of the 2010 Miss Universe® competition
Rima Fakih, Miss Michigan, is Crowned
Miss USA 2010
Las Vegas, NV - May 16, 2010 - This evening, during one of the year's most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Michigan USA, Rima Fakih, as MISS USA® 2010. Internationally-renowned chef and current "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant Curtis Stone and "Today" show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales hosted the 59th Annual MISS USA Pageant from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in one of the world's most electrifying cities, Las Vegas. The comedic mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers were on hand providing backstage color commentary.
Ms. Fakih, 24, is from Dearborn, Michigan where she was raised with her younger brother. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, with a minor in Business Administration. After completing her reign as MISS USA, she plans to attend law school. She enjoys traveling, running, dancing, kickboxing and especially likes playing football and watching the NFL.
The judging panel for the 2010 MISS USA® Pageant included: Carmelo Anthony of the NBA's Denver Nuggets and a two-time Olympic medalist; Miss USA 2006, Tara Conner; best-selling author, chef and host of four shows on The Food Network, Paula Deen, star of NBC's hit comedy series, "The Office," Oscar Nunez; American businessman and real estate mogul, Phil Ruffin; Executive Fashion Editor at Large of Glamour magazine, Suze Yalof Schwartz; model, Melania Trump, who has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Vanity Fair and three-time National Champion figure skater and Olympian, Johnny Weir.
Boys Like Girls (BLG) performed their new song, "Heart Heart Heartbreak" for the first time ever during the swimsuit competition and Grand Ole Opry member Trace Adkins who had 27 charted singles and 14 Top Ten hits, debuted his latest single, "This Ain't No Love Song," during the evening gown portion of the competition
Throughout the two-hour event, the contestants competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Kristen Dalton, MISS USA 2009, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 250 million.
Final Results:
First Runner Up: Miss Oklahoma USA, Morgan Elizabeth Woolard, will assume the duties of MISS USA 2010 if the titleholder is named MISS UNIVERSE 2010 or if for some reason MISS USA cannot fulfill her duties.
Second Runner Up: Miss Virginia USA, Samantha Casey
Rest of Top Five: Miss Colorado USA, Jessica Hartman
Miss Maine USA, Katie Whittier
Rest of Top Ten: Miss California USA, Nicole Michele Johnson
Miss Tennessee USA, Tucker Perry
Miss Missouri USA, Ashley Strohmier
Miss Alabama USA, Audrey Moore
Miss Mississippi USA, Breanne Ponder
Rest of Top Fifteen: Miss Arkansas USA, Adrielle Churchill
Miss Kansas USA, Bethany Gerber
Miss Wyoming USA, Claire Schreiner
Miss Pennsylvania USA, Gina Cerilli
Miss Nebraska USA, Belinda Wright
MISS PHOTOGENIC USA™ Award: Miss Alabama USA, Audrey Moore. The general public voted on www.nbc.com for the delegate who exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize as well as a Flip MinoHD Video Camcorder and jewelry from Diamond Nexus Labs.
MISS CONGENIALITY USA™ Award: Miss Nebraska USA, Belinda Wright. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the contestant's peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize as well as a Flip MinoHD Video Camcorder and jewelry from Diamond Nexus Labs.
The MISS USA® 2010 prize package includes: a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus Labs; a shoe wardrobe from Nina Footwear; a one year scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems; eveningwear wardrobe by Sherri Hill; a Flip MinoHD Video Camcorder; a collection of fashion-fresh Heys USA luggage; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a year-long salary as Miss USA; personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and hair services from John Barrett Salon; modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology and skincare services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S.; casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners; year long consultation with a fashion stylist and access to a personal appearance wardrobe and the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant this summer in Las Vegas.
The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, such as Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Gilda's Club. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com.
NBC Signs on to Broadcast the Miss Universe® Pageant for Three Years
NEW YORK and UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - March 8, 2010 - NBC has renewed its exclusive agreement with Donald Trump and the Miss Universe Organization
to broadcast the "Miss Universe" and "Miss USA" pageants on the network for three additional years effective in 2011. Telemundo is also on board
to continue its hugely successful Spanish language simulcast of "Miss Universe" as well as its top-rated pageant lead-in special, "Camino a la
Corona."
The announcement was made today by Donald Trump, Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart and Jeff Gaspin, Chairman, NBC Universal Television Entertainment.
"There's been renewed interest in this series of beauty pageants, especially among a new generation of younger viewers," said Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming and Production, NBC
Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "NBC is proud to maintain this unique American cultural tradition as a viable series of competitive programming specials that continue to be a popular source of
entertainment."
"I am honored to continue this partnership with NBC," said Trump. "The Miss Universe Organization continues to outshine its competitors by showcasing the most beautiful women in some of the most exotic locations
around the world on the best television networks. Last year 'The 2009 Miss Universe Pageant' alone was seen in over 195 countries worldwide and 'The
2009 Miss USA Pageant' was viewed in 100. There are very few live worldwide broadcasts that come close to competing with Miss USA and Miss Universe."
"NBC continues to be a wonderful broadcast partner," said Miss Universe Organization president, Paula M. Shugart. "Together over the past eight years we have proven these pageants continue to be relevant in the
worldwide marketplace. Telemundo's Spanish language simulcast and preshow have added to the glamour and glitz of one of the most well known, sought after organizations in the world, the Miss Universe Organization."
"The 2010 Miss USA Pageant" is set to air live on NBC on Sunday, May 16 (7-9 p.m. ET) from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. "Las Vegas has proven to be the perfect location for our worldwide
broadcast," Shugart added. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and the Las Vegas Convention and
Visitors Authority by making Las Vegas our home for the years to come."
Miss Universe appears in the Daily News!
On February 12, 2010, Miss Universe Stefania Hernandez, Miss USA Kristen Dalton
and Miss Teen USA Stormee Henley, appeared in the New York Daily News when they
made an appearance at the James Peters Veteran's Medical Center in the Bronx
where they gave out Valentine's Day cards and gifts to injured veterans.
They are show above visiting disabled soldier, pfc Roberto Reyes.
Statement from Paula M. Schugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, regarding inaccurate judging allegations in the preliminary judging process for the Miss Universe Competition
September 2, 2009--“In response to an inaccurate and incomplete account of The Miss Universe Organization judging process, I would like to
clarify the following: As disclosed at the top of each broadcast, members of the Miss Universe Organization play a role in the selection of
the Top 15 semi-finalists. In the 2009 Miss Universe competition, a preliminary panel of judges selected nine of the Top 15 and members of the
Miss Universe Organization, including owner Donald J. Trump, selected the remaining six. A separate panel of judges, introduced live at the Finals telecast, is solely responsible for the selection of the Top
10, Top 5 and the ultimate winner of the pageant.
This system has been in place since 2005 and
has always been fully disclosed to the contestants, their directors, the
judges and the viewing audience. The procedure is overseen by the
accounting firm of Ernst & Young and NBC Program Standards and Compliance.
To in any way call into question the integrity of the judging process or
suggest the pageant is somehow orchestrated or “rigged” is utterly false and
misleading.
“When I bought Miss Universe 12 years ago it
was a sick puppy, now the Miss Universe contest is seen in over 180
countries around the world and the ratings are through the roof and that’s
because of the beautiful women,” said pageant owner Donald J. Trump. “I’m
not changing a thing!”
This year’s Miss Universe Telecast scored
NBC’s top non-sports results in its time period in both 18-49 and total
viewers since the May 10 finale of “Celebrity Apprentice.” “Miss Universe”
ranked #1 among the broadcast networks in its time period in total viewers.
For its concluding hour from 10-11 p.m.,
“Miss Universe 2009” ranked #1 among the broadcast networks in all key
ratings categories and beat the combined ABC-CBS ratings in adults, men and
women 18-34 and 18-49.
The Spanish language simulcast continued its
streak as a ratings powerhouse on NBC-owned Telemundo, generating some of
their highest ratings of the year.”
Miss Universe 2009 Competition ranked No. 1 among broadcast networks in its time period in
total viewers
New York, NY – August 27, 2009 – On Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, from 9 to 11 p.m.
(ET), viewers from around the world tuned in to the 2009 Miss Universe
competition, including 6.0 million in the U.S. for NBC's coverage, making it
No. 1 in total viewers among the broadcast networks in the time period. The
show topped all NBC non-sports programming in this time period in total
viewers and among audiences ages 18 to 49 since the May 10, 2009 finale of
“Celebrity Apprentice,” also an NBC/Donald Trump program.
The number of viewers grew dramatically between the first half-hour of the
show to the fourth, increasing in rating by 73 percent among audiences ages
18 to 49 (from a 1.5/4 to a 2.6/7). The pageant’s total viewers increased by
49 percent, or by over 2.3 million viewers, from 4.8 million to 7.1 million
viewers by the show’s final half-hour.
The second hour of the pageant ranked No. 1 among the broadcast networks in
all key ratings categories – adults, men and women ages 18 to 34, 18 to 49
and 25 to 54 – as well as total viewers. During this climactic hour, the
Miss Universe competition’s viewership beat the combined ABC and CBS ratings
in adults, men and women ages 18 to 34 and 18 to 49.
In addition to the pageant itself, the Miss Universe website has drawn an
incredible amount of worldwide attention. With almost 5 million visitors and
43 million page views in August 2009 alone,
www.missuniverse.com is one of the
most trafficked websites on the Internet. The site’s visitors included Miss
Universe fans from over 225 countries and territories throughout the globe.
Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from over 80 countries and
territories around the world competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening
gown and personality interview. A star-studded panel of judges chose Miss
Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, as MISS UNIVERSE® 2009 live from Atlantis,
Paradise Island, Bahamas. Today, just four days after being crowned Miss
Universe, Stefania Fernandez embarked on her week-long media tour visiting
top international media outlets from around the world.
Miss Universe 2009 finals - Top 5 Final Question & answer portion
Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, wins 2009 Miss Universe Title
Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez appears on NBC TODAY Show
Stefania Fernandez, Miss Venezuela, is crowned Miss Universe 2009.
The new Miss Universe greets the press at the first press conference of her reign.
Pageant officials freshen Stefania Fernandez moments after she is crowned Miss Universe 2009.
Donald Trump greets his new Miss Universe, Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela.
The new Miss Universe 2009 poses with the panel of judges who awarded her the title.
Miss Venezuela in the swimsuit competition
Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, is Crowned Miss Universe® 2009
New York, NY – August 23, 2009 – During one of the year’s most exciting live international television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, as MISS
UNIVERSE® 2009 live from Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, is 18-years-old and she is interested in International Relations.
Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from over 80 countries and
territories around the world competed
in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and personality interview. Dayana
Mendoza,
Miss Universe 2008, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour
primetime telecast before an
estimated worldwide viewing audience of approximately one billion viewers.
The judging panel for the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant included: Dean Cain, actor and producer best known
for his TV portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman; Colin Cowie, author/television personality/designer to the
stars; Gerry DeVeaux, award-winning producer, songwriter and style guru; Farouk Shami, Founder and
Chairman of CHI Hair Care; Heather Kerzner, Ambassador for Kerzner International and their resorts,
including Atlantis, Paradise Island; Richard LeFrak, Chairman, President and CEO, LeFrak
Organization; George Maloof Jr., professional sports mogul and hotelier; Valeria Mazza, international
supermodel; Matthew Rolston, leading photographer and director; Andre Leon
Talley, award-winning writerand editor; Tamara Tunie, actress, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit;" and
Keisha Whitaker, fashion
maven and founder of the Kissable Couture lip gloss line.
And we thought
Miss Universe Japan's racy get-up was causing a stir! Now it seems
Miss
Universe Peru, 25-year-old Karen Schwarz, has a controversy-laden outfit
that has neighboring country Bolivia up in arms. The drama,
reported by The Wall Street Journal, stems from the ornate horned headpiece
Schwarz is planning on donning (along with a heavily embroidered mini-dress,
cape and thigh-high boots) for the "National Costume" portion of the August 23
Miss Universe
competition.
This headpiece was inspired by the ritual dance "La Diablada" or "Devil's
Dance," but Bolivia's Culture Minister Pablo Groux claims that the dance is a
Bolivian custom -- not Peruvian -- and that the beauty queen's use of the horns
is something akin to cultural copyright infringement.
Groux says the "La Diablada" originated in Oruro, a Bolivian city, while Peru's
foreign minister, José Antonio García Belaúnde, says that Peruvians have been
celebrating the same ritual forever. "Culture doesn't have borders," he told
WSJ.
Schwarz herself told Bolivian newspaper
La Razón: "To say it
belongs to only one country is impossible. We are brothers, we practically live
together, we have almost the same customs, the same cultures and there are more
difficult problems to solve."
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The Miss Universe Pageant in the News
HEIDI MONTAG, ARTISTS FLO RIDA, DAVID GUETTA AND KELLY ROWLAND TO PERFORM DURING
THE 2009 MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT
The Miss Universe Organization
has announced
that Heidi Montag and superstar artists Flo Rida, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland will perform at the 2009
Miss Universe Pageant to air on July 23, 2009. Billy Bush, co-anchor of “Access
Hollywood” and Claudia Jordan of “Celebrity Apprentice”
and “Deal or No Deal,” will host the competition live
from Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas on August 23rd
at 9 PM ET on NBC and Telemundo.
International superstar
Flo Rida will perform his hugely successful hit, “Right
Round” and “Jump” as part of a two song medley during
the Swimsuit Competition of the telecast. The rapper
burst onto the scene in 2008 with his blockbuster debut
album, “Mail on Sunday.”
Flo Rida’s single “Right Round,” from his new album “R.O.O.T.S.,”
became the fastest million-selling digital song ever,
reaching platinum status in just two weeks.
Included in the show will
also be a performance by reality star Heidi Montag
featuring her single “Turn Ya Head.” The song comes from
Montag’s debut album, “Unleashed,” which was released in
July. Along with her music career, Montag is a cast
member on the hit MTV show “The Hills.”
David Guetta and Kelly
Rowland will set the tone for the Evening Gown portion
of the pageant. The popular duo will combine their
talents as they perform their hit single, “When Love
Takes Over.” Guetta, a world-renowned French DJ and
producer, will release his fourth studio album in
August, “One Love,” with Rowland, an accomplished R & B
solo artist and former member of the band Destiny’s
Child, providing the vocals for its lead single. “When
Love Takes Over” is already number one on the UK Singles
Chart and is quickly climbing in the US, having already
been downloaded over 120,000 times on iTunes.
Venezuelan native Dayana
Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, will crown her successor at
the conclusion of the 2009 Miss Universe telecast.
During her reign, she has traveled the globe as an
advocate for HIV/AIDS education, research and
legislation. The newly crowned Miss Universe will go on
to do the same.
Each contestant from more than 80 countries around the world will be judged in
three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2009.
In recent years, the pageant has been viewed before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of approximately 1
billion viewers.
“Access Hollywood” co-anchor Billy Bush and "Celebrity Apprentice" star
Claudia Jordan will host the 2009Miss Universe pageant
on August 23rd
Billy Bush, co-anchor of “Access
Hollywood” and Claudia Jordan of “Celebrity Apprentice” and “Deal or
No Deal,” will host the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant live on NBC on
Sunday, August 23rd at 9:00 p.m. ET from Atlantis, Paradise Island
in the Bahamas. Billy Bush has been the co-anchor of the daily
entertainment newsmagazine sensation “Access Hollywood” since 2004
and has worked as a correspondent on the program since 2001. Bush is
also host of the nationally syndicated radio program "The Billy Bush
Show." Bush is no stranger to the Miss Universe Organization, having
hosted the most recent Miss USA competition in April. In addition,
Bush previously hosted the Miss USA and Miss Universe competitions
in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Model, actress and former Miss Rhode Island USA, Claudia Jordan will
serve as co-host. After
moving to Los Angeles from Rhode Island, Jordan became a model on
“The Price is Right.” She
then went on to co-host the TV show “Livin’ Large” with Carmen
Electra and worked as a
correspondent for "Best Damn Sports Show Period.” Jordan has also
been a newspaper reporter
and was one of the few female reporters in Washington, D.C. to cover
the Million Man March.
Jordan was a contestant on Donald Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” and
most recently served
as a judge at the 2009 Miss USA competition.
Venezuelan native Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, will crown her
successor at the
conclusion of the telecast.
Each contestant from more than 80 countries around the world will be
judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview as
they vie for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2009. In recent
years, worldwide distribution of the popular competition has topped
more than 180 countries.
Donald J. Trump and Phil Gurin will again serve as Executive
Producers for MISS UNIVERSE® 2009.
Dayana Mendoza is One of People En Espanol's '50 Mas Bellos'
Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza, was recently named on of People En Espanol's '50 Mas Bellos' or '50 Most Beautiful People'.
MISS VENEZUELA, DAYANA MENDOZA
CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE® 2008 DURING LIVE NBC TELECAST ON JULY 13T
MISS
VENEZUELA, DAYANA MENDOZA CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE® 2008
DURING LIVE NBC TELECAST ON JULY 13TH
New York, NY - July 13, 2008 – This
evening, during one of the year's most exciting live international
television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss
Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza, as MISS UNIVERSE® 2008
live from the Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa,
Vietnam.
Ms. Mendoza is 22 years-old and her
career ambition is to become an Interior Designer. She also enjoys
photography and is interested in advertising.
The judging panel for the 2008 Miss
Universe Pageant included: Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice
President of the Trump Organization; fashion designer and
entrepreneur Roberto Cavalli; Nadine Velazquez, international cover
girl and star of NBC's "My Name Is Earl"; Jennifer Hawkins,
television presenter and Miss Universe 2004; Louis Licari, celebrity
colorist and "Today Show" ambush makeover expert; Joe Cinque,
President of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences; Bollywood
film & TV star, dancer, model Eesha Koppikhar; Nguyen Cong Khe,
Editor in Chief of Thanh Nien newspaper and international shoe
designer Taryn Rose. Jerry Springer and Mel B hosted the telecast of
the 57th Annual Miss Universe competition where Lady GaGa performed
her hit "Just Dance".
Throughout the two-hour event,
contestants from 80 countries and territories around the world
competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and personality
interview. Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007, crowned her successor at
the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an
estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 1 billion viewers.
Final Results:
First Runner Up:
Miss Colombia, Taliana Vargas; will assume the duties of MISS
UNIVERSE 2008 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her
responsibilities.
Second Runner Up: Miss Dominican Republic, Marianne
Cruz Gonzale.
Rest of Top Five: Miss Mexico, Elisa Najera; and
Miss Russia, Vera Krasova.
Rest of Top Ten: Miss Kosovo, Zana Krasniqi; Miss
Australia, Laura Dundovic; Miss Spain, Claudia Moro; Miss USA,
Crystle Stewart; and Miss Italy, Claudia Ferraris.
Rest of Top Fifteen: Miss Vietnam, Lam Thuy Nguyen;
Miss South Africa, Tansey Coetzee; Miss Japan, Hiroko Mima;; Miss
Hungary, Jazmin Dammak; and Miss Czech Republic, Eliska Buckova.
National Costume Award: Miss Thailand, Gavintra
Photijak. The general public voted on www.nbc.com for the
international delegate whose national costume best reflected her
country's culture, originality in preparation and the delegate's
personal demeanor. She received a $1,000 cash prize and a trophy
from Rogaska Crystal.
Miss Congeniality Universe™ Award:
Miss El Salvador, Rebeca Moreno. This award reflects the respect and
admiration of the delegate's peers, who voted for her as the most
congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She also
received a $1,000 cash prize and a trophy from Rogaska Crystal
The MISS UNIVERSE® 2008
prize package includes: the Miss Universe tiara created by
CAO Fine Jewelry (a division of PNJ) designed by Mrs. Dang
Thi Kim Lien and Rosalina Lydster valued at more than $30,000
dollars; a 2 year scholarship from the New York Film Academy
worth more than $100,000 dollars to its acting or film-making
programs; eveningwear gowns from Scala, designed by
Sherri Hill; a national and international multi-media advertising
campaign and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear;
a custom swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear Thailand;
a shoe collection from Nina Footwear; a trophy from
Rogaska Crystal; year-long supply of Farouk
Systems products, makers of CHI, the original Ceramic
Technology tools; membership to Gravity Fitness and
pampering at John Barrett Salon; fashion portfolio
by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha;
consultations with nutritionist and creator of The F-Factor Diet™
Tanya Zuckerbrot; dermatology and skincare services
by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; consultations with
personal stylist Billie Causieestko and access to
an event wardrobe from leading fashion designers; a New York City
apartment for the year of her reign including living expenses and
professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization to
further her personal and professional goals.
Miss Universe Press release
NEW YORK, NY – March 4, 2009 --
Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal and Paula M. Shugart, President, Miss
Universe Organization, announced today that the 58th
Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Competition will air live from Paradise
Island, Bahamas. The glamorous live event, featuring some of the
world's most beautiful women, will take place at Atlantis, Paradise
Island resort and air live on NBC and Telemundo on Sunday, August 30th
this summer.
"Paradise. There is no better
name for the beauty of the Bahamas and this island," said Paula M.
Shugart. "The worldwide telecast will highlight the warmth, beauty
and hospitality of the Islands of the Bahamas as well as the world
renowned Atlantis resort. We have had a wonderful working
relationship with the Bahamas and Atlantis for many years and I'm
very excited this global event will take that partnership to a whole
new level."
"The people of The Bahamas are
very proud and excited at the opportunity to host some of the most
beautiful people in the universe in some of the most beautiful
islands in the universe," said The Bahamas' Minister of Tourism &
Aviation, Senator Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace. "This feels like
the perfect match. We look forward to showcasing the hospitality of
our people, the clarity of our waters, the vibrancy of our music,
dance, food and spirit."
"'Discovery' and 'wonder'
describe what we can expect in summer. We look forward to exposing
the contestants, and the world, to our amazing Bahamas Islands,"
said George Markantonis, President of Kerzner International Bahamas
Ltd. "An event showcasing the most beautiful part of the globe to
the rest of the planet. Atlantis resort, along with all of Nassau's
exemplary hotels, is proud to be a part of this great event. We
can't wait!"
Venezuelan native Dayana Mendoza,
Miss Universe 2008, will crown her successor at the conclusion of
the telecast. Each contestant from more than 80
countries around the world will be judged in three categories:
swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the coveted
title of Miss Universe 2009. In recent years, worldwide distribution
of the popular competition has topped more than 170 countries.
--missuniverse.com
Jennifer
Hawkins lights way for future Miss Universe beauty queens
TIMES are
tough when a
former Miss Universe doesn't have a job
on television. But don't expect
Jennifer Hawkins to be standing in the
dole queue any time soon. Five years after
reaching the very top of the beauty pageant
business -- and it is a business -- she is
still the most bankable star in the country,
with estimated earnings of around $7 million
a year in endorsements and appearances. Not
bad for a 25-year-old former cheerleader
from Newcastle. Even though her shows Make
Me a Supermodel and The Great Outdoors have
been shelved, there's no chance Channel 7
will let her go. --Gillian
Whiting,
www.news.com.au.
Photo by
The Associated Press
Miss Universe
Ethiopia & Miss World Ethiopia with President Barack Obama
The
photograph...taken in 2005 in Washington D.C. and it shows
President Barack Obama (then Senator) with
Miss Universe Ethiopia (left) and
Miss World Ethiopia 2005 (right). It was first published in
the Hot Shots section of the
July-August
2005 issue of Tadias Magazine. Miss World Ethiopia 2005,
Jiitu Abraham, was the first American-born Ethiopian to win this
title. Here is an interview with Jiitu from the 12th issue of
Tadias. --www.tadias.com
The next 'Miss
Universe Canada'?
Chanel
Beckenlehner works at Glen Eagle Golf Course. She loves her
horse and she's working hard to get into law school. She also
wants to be ‘Miss
Universe of Canada’. The initial competition for
Miss Universe Canada GTA/ Central Ontario was held on
November 22, and Beckenlehner placed in the top 12, also
receiving the title of ‘Miss Congeniality’.--www.caledonenterprise.com
Miss Colombia
committed to Miss Universe preparation
The newly crowned
Miss Colombia, Michelle Rouillard Estrada from Cauca, will
immediately start committing herself to the preparations needed
for Miss Universe 2009, she told Colombian radio. In an
interview with W Radio, she will start preparations this week so
Colombia has a chance of having a universal beauty queen at the
upcoming Miss Universe in Venezuela.
--colombiareports.com
Chile upholds
lawsuit won by ex-Miss Universe
Chile's Supreme
Court on Wednesday upheld the slander conviction of a journalist
who alleged that a
former Miss Universe was having an affair with novelist
Paulo Coelho while engaged to Argentina's president. The court
ordered Chilean journalist Victor Gutierrez to pay $46,000 to
Cecilia Bolocco for the allegations, which he made during a 2001
television appearance. SANTIAGO, Chile
--www.signonsandiego.com
Venezuela
Beauties Nip, Tuck Their Way to Miss World, Universe
Venezuela
Beauties Nip, Tuck Their Way to Miss World, Universe. Eva
Ekvall says she was 17, a little overweight and dreaming of
winning enough to buy a car when she entered her first beauty
contest. Plastic surgery was the last thing on the young
Venezuelan's mind.
--www.bloomberg.com
Breast Uplifting
Pains Ex-Miss Universe
Ex
Miss Universe Sushmita Sen had gone in for silicon implants
as soon as she entered Bollywood. Apparently then a young
Sushmita felt insecure about the size of her breasts. They were
too small for Indian audiences to come and see them.
--www.andhracafe.com
Beauties brave the heat for Miss
Universe
A registration day in the centre of
Perth attracted a bevy of beauties
today, with hundreds of women braving
the heat in the
search for Miss Universe.
Perth,
Australia -- theWest.com.au
Moscow, December 20,
Interfax –
Miss Universe 2002 Oxana
Fyodorova seeks an Orthodox
church marriage with her German husband. The winner of
Miss Universe-2002, television hostess and actress Oxana
Fyodorova intends to seal her civil marriage with resident of
Germany Phil Kroft with an Orthodox sacrament of marriage.
Japanese Mori wins troubled Miss Universe contest:
ABC News. Miss Japan, Riyo Mori (R), reacts as she is crowned Miss
Universe 2007 by 2006 winner Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza (L) of Puerto Rico,
28 May 2007, in Mexico. City.
Riyo Mori of
Japan Crowned Miss Universe, Miss USA, Jeered
by Crowd, Takes Fifth Place. By Julie Watson, Associated Press. Mexico
City (May 29) - A 20-year-old dancer from Japan was crowned Miss
Universe 2007 on Monday night, marking only the second time her country
has won the world beauty title.
Former
Miss Universe Lara Dutta who began her filmi career with 'Andaaz' ...
INDIA (smashits.com)
Amelia Vega, the universe at her feet - Miss Universe 2003
Oxana Fedorova, Russia's first Miss Universe
- Pageant officials said Ms.
Fedorova had been fired for violating her contract, and news leaks indicated
she might even be married and pregnant. She denied these rumors and insisted
she had left willingly.
Alicia
Machado, Miss Universe 1996: Shortly after her crowning, Alicia was
asked what she would do now that she was :
Without hesitation, she replied, "EAT, EAT, EAT!!"
Alicia Machado,
Miss Universe 1996:
You may not
take me seriously, but it’s incredibly difficult to concentrate and gather
your thoughts when you’re speaking to Alicia Machado. She just overloads all
your male circuitry.
Jennifer
Hawkins lights way for future Miss Universe beauty queens
The
photograph...taken in 2005 in Washington D.C. and it shows
President Barack Obama (then Senator) with
Miss Universe Ethiopia (left) and
Miss World Ethiopia 2005 (right). It was first published in
the Hot Shots section of the
July-August
2005 issue of Tadias Magazine. Miss World Ethiopia 2005,
Jiitu Abraham, was the first American-born Ethiopian to win this
title. Here is an interview with Jiitu from the 12th issue of
Tadias.
--www.tadias.com
Ex
Miss Universe Sushmita Sen had gone in for silicon implants
as soon as she entered Bollywood. Apparently then a young
Sushmita felt insecure about the size of her breasts. They were
too small for Indian audiences to come and see them.
--www.andhracafe.com
