Miss World 2012 First Leaderboard

Guess everybody would be agree that Miss World 2012 has one the strongest batch of contestants in the history of pageant. We have a lot of stunners from all over the world and there are about 50 contestants, in our opinion, who actually deserve a placement as semifinalists based on beauty factor alone. Of course, we could not enlist 50 contestants for our Leaderboard (that would be too many), and sadly we have to cut some of them and make room for only 25 contestants for this first edition of Leaderboard. In perhaps, the most difficult task ever, we finally made our choice and there are :

The Leaderboard
1. Colombia
2. China
3. Israel
4. Ukraine
5. Russia
6. Australia
7. Paraguay
8. Belarus
9. Philippines
10. Puerto Rico
11. France
12. Seychelles
13. Wales
14. Greece
15. Turkey
16. Albania
17. United States
18. Mexico
19. Brazil
20. Indonesia
21. Austria
22. Netherlands
23. Czech Republic
24. Nepal
25. Cote d'Ivoire

With still 3 weeks of competition to go and 5 challenge events whose finalists have not been announced, expect some radical changes in the coming Leaderboard. Some of these contestants may not be seen again in the next Leaderboard while new faces may emerge. Until then … stay tuned!

Special thanks to Yutha Diantra for the amazing banner!

Miss World Crowning Moments : The Next 31 Years

Exactly 61 years ago, on this very day, the world witnessed the birth of a new beauty contest who would later become the oldest and the biggest surviving international pageant, Miss World. In a tribute for Miss World anniversary as well as a celebration for the 62nd Miss World festival currently held in China, we have compiled pictures of Miss World titleholders for the past 61 years, continuing the previous article with the winners of the next 31 editions (1981 - 2011).

Miss World 1981 

Pilin Leon (Venezuela)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 12 November 1981

Miss World 1982 

Mariasela Alvarez (Dominican Republic)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 18 November 1982

Miss World 1983 

Sarah Jane Hutt (United Kingdom)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 17 November 1983

Miss World 1984 

Astrid Carolina Herrera Irrazabal (Venezuela)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 15 November 1984

Miss World 1985

Holmfridur Karlsdottir (Iceland)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 14 November 1985

Miss World 1986

Giselle Jeanne Marie Laronde (Trinidad & Tobago)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 13 November 1986

Miss World 1987

Ulla Weigerstorfer (Austria)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 12 November 1987

Miss World 1988

Linda Petursdottir (Iceland)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 17 November 1988

Miss World 1989

Aneta Beata Kreglicka (Poland)

Crowned at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong on 22 November 1989

Miss World 1990

Gina Tolleson (United States)

Crowned at London Palladium, London, UK on 8 November 1990

Miss World 1991

Ninibeth Beatriz Leal Jimenez (Venezuela)

Crowned at Georgia World Congress Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA on 28 December 1991

Miss World 1992

Julia Alexandrovna Kourotchkina (Russia)

Crowned at Sun City Entertainment Centre, Sun City, South Africa on 12 December 1992

Miss World 1993

Lisa Hanna (Jamaica)

Crowned at Sun City Entertainment Centre, Sun City, South Africa on 27 November 1993

Miss World 1994

Aishwarya Rai (India)

Crowned at Sun City Entertainment Centre, Sun City, South Africa on 19 November 1994

Miss World 1995

Jacqueline Aguilera (Venezuela)

Crowned at Sun City Entertainment Centre, Sun City, South Africa on 18 November 1995

Miss World 1996

Irene Skliva (Greece)

Crowned at Bangalore Cricket Stadium, Bangalore, India on 23 November 1996

Miss World 1997

Diana Hayden (India)

Crowned at Plantation Club, Baie Lazare, Seychelles on 22 November 1997

Miss World 1998

Linor Abargil (Israel)

Crowned at Lake Berjaya Mahe Beach Resort, Port Glaud, Seychelles on 26 November 1997

Miss World 1999

Yukta Mookhey (India)

Crowned at Olympia Hall, London, UK on 4 December 1999

Miss World 2000

Priyanka Chopra (India)

Crowned at Millenium Dome, London, UK on 30 November 2000

Miss World 2001

Agbani Darego (Nigeria)

Crowned at Sun City Entertainment Centre, Sun City, South Africa on 16 November 2001

Miss World 2002

Azra Akin (Turkey)

Crowned at Alexandra Palace, London, UK on 7 December 2002

Miss World 2003

Rosanna Davison (Ireland)

Crowned at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, China on 6 December 2003

Miss World 2004

Maria Julia Mantilla Garcia (Peru)

Crowned at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, China on 6 December 2004

Miss World 2005

Unnur Birna Vilhjalmsdottir (Iceland)

Crowned at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, China on 10 December 2004

Miss World 2006

Tatana Kucharova (Czech Republic)

Crowned at Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw, Poland on 30 September 2006

Miss World 2007

Zhang Zilin (China)

Crowned at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, China on 1 December 2007

Miss World 2008

Ksenia Sukhinova (Russia)

Crowned at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 13 December 2008

Miss World 2009

Kaiane Aldorino (Gibraltar)

Crowned at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on 12 December 2009

Miss World 2010

Alexandria Mills (United States)

Crowned at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, China on 30 October 2010

Miss World 2011

Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares (Venezuela)

Crowned at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, UK on 6 November 2011

Now you have seen all 61 crowning moments throughout Miss World history. Soon we will witness the 62nd  crowning moments of Miss World at Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium, Ordos, China. Who will be the lucky girl to wear the prestigious blue crown on 18 August 2012? Stay tuned!

Miss World Crowning Moments : The First 30 Years

Exactly 61 years ago, on this very day, the world witnessed the birth of a new beauty contest who would later become the oldest and the biggest surviving international pageant, Miss World. In a tribute for Miss World anniversary as well as a celebration for the 62nd Miss World festival currently held in China, we have compiled pictures of Miss World titleholders for the past 61 years, starting from the winners of the first 30 editions (1951 - 1980).

Miss World 1951 

Kiki Hakansson (Sweden)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 29 July 1951

Miss World 1952 

May Louise Flodin (Sweden)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 14 November 1952

Miss World 1953 

Denise Perrier (France)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 19 October 1953

Miss World 1954 

Antigone Costanda (Egypt)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 18 October 1954

Miss World 1955 

Susana Duijm (Venezuela)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 20 October 1955

Miss World 1956 

Petra Schurmann (Germany)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 15 October 1956

Miss World 1957 

Marita Lindahl (Finland)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 14 October 1957

Miss World 1958 

Penelope Anne Coelen (South Africa)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 13 October 1958

Miss World 1959

Corinne Rottschafer (Netherlands)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 10 November 1959

Miss World 1960

Norma Gladys Cappagli (Argentina)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 8 November 1960

Miss World 1961

Rosemarie Frankland (United Kingdom)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 9 November 1961

Miss World 1962

Catharina Johanna Lodders (Netherlands)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 8 November 1962

Miss World 1963

Carole Joan Crawford (Jamaica)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 7 November 1963

Miss World 1964

Ann Sidney (United Kingdom)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 12 November 1964

Miss World 1965

Lesley Langley (United Kingdom)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 19 November 1965

Miss World 1966

Reita Faria (India)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 17 November 1966

Miss World 1967

Madeline Hartog Bell (Peru)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 16 November 1967

Miss World 1968

Penelope Plummer (Australia)

Crowned at Lyceum Theatre, London, UK on 14 November 1968

Miss World 1969

Eva Rueber Staier (Austria)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 22 November 1969

Miss World 1970 

Jennifer Hosten (Grenada)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 20 November 1970

Miss World 1971 

Lucia Petterle (Brazil)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 10 November 1971

Miss World 1972 

Belinda Green (Australia)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 1 December 1972

Miss World 1973 

Marjorie Wallace (United States)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 23 November 1973
Later fired by the Miss World Organization but never replaced by any of her Runners Up

Miss World 1974 

Helen Elizabeth Morgan (United Kingdom)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 22 November 1974
Later resigned and replaced by Anneline Kriel (South Africa)

Miss World 1975 

Wilnelia Merced (Puerto Rico)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 20 November 1975

Miss World 1976 

Cindy Breakspeare (Jamaica)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 18 November 1976

Miss World 1977 

Mary Ann Catrin Stavin (Sweden)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 17 November 1977

Miss World 1978 

Silvana Suarez (Argentina)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 16 November 1978

Miss World 1979 

Gina Swainson (Bermuda)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 15 November 1979

Miss World 1980 

Gabriella Brum (Germany)

Crowned at Royal Albert Hall, London, UK on 13 November 1980
Later resigned and replaced by Kimberly Santos (Guam)

Stay tuned for pictures of the next 31 editions crowning moments in the next article!