The winner of Miss international Queen 2010 Mini Han of south Korea

South Korea's Mini (C) holds the trophy after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010, in Pattaya, southeastern Thailand, late on November 19, 2010. Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi (R) and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US (L).




South Korea's Mini holds the trophy after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010, in Pattaya, southeastern Thailand, late on November 19, 2010. Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of Japan's Ami Takeuchi and Stasha Sanchez of the US.




South Korea's Mini (C) celebrates on the stage after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010, in Pattaya, southeastern Thailand, late on November 19, 2010. Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi (R) and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US (L).




Mini Han of South Korea reacts with first runner up Ami Takeuchi of Japan, right after winning the Miss International Queen 2010 transvestite beauty pageant, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, in Pattaya, Thailand. The 6th annual Miss International Queen pageant celebrates transvestite and transgender contestants from 15 different countries.



Contestants surround South Korea's Mini (C) after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010 in southeastern Thailand's city of Pattaya, late on November 19, 2010. South Korea's Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US.



Mini Han of South Korea reacts to winning the Miss International Queen 2010 transvestite beauty pageant as Thailand's Friday, Nov 19,2010, in Pattaya, Thailand. The 6th annual Miss International Queen pageant celebrates transvestite and transgender contestants from 15 different countries.




Japan's Ami Takeuchi applies make-up backstage ahead of the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant in southeastern Thailand's city of Pattaya, late on November 19, 2010. South Korea's Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US.



South Korea's Mini (C) celebrates on stage after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010, in Pattaya, southeastern Thailand, late on November 19, 2010. Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US.




South Korea's Mini lifts the trophy after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010, in Pattaya, southeastern Thailand, late on November 19, 2010. Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi (R) and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US (L).



Contestants pose on stage during the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant in southeastern Thailand's city of Pattaya, late on November 19, 2010. South Korea's Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US.




South Korea's Mini (C) celebrates on the stage after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010 in Pattaya, southeastern Thailand, late on November 19, 2010. Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi (R) and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US (L).




South Korea's Mini waves to the public after she was crowned Miss International Queen 2010 in southeastern Thailand's city of Pattaya, late on November 19, 2010. South Korea's Mini won the Miss International Queen 2010 beauty pageant ahead of first runner-up Japan's Ami Takeuchi and second runner-up Stasha Sanchez of the US.




The winner of Miss international Queen 2010 Mini Han of south Korea wave to the crown after competition at the Miss International Queen 2010 transvestite beauty pageant Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, in Pattaya, Thailand.











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Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2011, Viviana Ortiz

Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2011 beauty pageant winner Viviana Ortiz (R) from Corozal reacts as she is crowned by former Miss Puerto Rico Mariana Vicenta at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau in San Juan November 4, 2010. Ortiz will represent Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.



Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2011 beauty pageant winner Mariana Ortiz from Corozal smiles as she raises her arm after she was crowned at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau in San Juan November 4, 2010. Vicenta will represent Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.




Viviana Ortiz from Corozal walks during the swimsuit segment of the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2010 beauty pageant at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau in San Juan November 4, 2010. Ortiz won the title and will represent Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant.




Viviana Ortiz from Corozal poses during the night gown segment of the Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2010 beauty pageant at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau in San Juan November 4, 2010. Ortiz won the title and will represent Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant.




Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2011 beauty pageant winner Mariana Ortiz from Corozal smiles as she raises her arm after she was crowned at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau in San Juan November 4, 2010. Vicenta will represent Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.




Miss Puerto Rico Universe 2011 beauty pageant winner Mariana Ortiz from Corozal waves to the audience after she was crowned at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau in San Juan November 4, 2010. Vicenta will represent Puerto Rico at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.






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Alexandria Mills Miss World 2010

Blonde, blue-eyed American teenager Alexandria Mills won the Miss World crown for 2010 on Saturday, defeating more than 100 other hopefuls at a glittering ceremony in southern China.

Mills, an 18-year-old from the southern US state of Kentucky, wept as outgoing Miss World Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar placed the tiara on her head and led her to a diamond-shaped throne marking the pageant's 60th anniversary.

The 1.75-metre (5'9") beauty in white, a professional model listed with the Elite Models Agency, waved to the cheering crowd at the 2,000-capacity Beauty Crown Theatre in the resort town of Sanya on Hainan island.



During the two-hour competition, which annually draws a global television audience of about one billion, Mills said her month spent touring China with the other 114 Miss World hopefuls had made a 'big impact' on her life.

Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third in the pageant, which was first held in 1951.



The pageant got off to a colourful start with a performance by dancers and drummers from China's Li ethnic minority group, who mainly live on Hainan island, which was hosting the event for the fifth time in eight years.

Before the contestants showcased their national costumes for the 'Dances of the World' segment, viewers were treated to a video montage of the women's whirlwind tour of China, from the Great Wall to the shopping malls.

Early favourite Mariann Birkedal of Norway, listed by British bookmaker William Hill as the woman to beat Mills, finished in the top seven.



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Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World

Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.




Alexandria Mills of the US cries after being crowned winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Miss U.S.A. Alexandria Mills, front, is crowned by the 59th Miss World Kaiane Aldorino after winning the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.



Alexandria Mills of the US (R) is congratulated by 2009 Miss World Kaiane Aldorino from Gibraltar as she is announced as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.



Alexandria Mills of the US, front center, reacts after being crowned as winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Alexandria Mills of the US, front center, reacts after being crowned as winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.



Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, right, gestures beside Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. , left, after being announced 2nd place at 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.



Miss Botswana Emma Wareus competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Miss Botswana Emma Wareus (R) smiles next to Miss United States as she is announced as the runner-up during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. , center, holds hands with Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, left, and Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini, after crowned as winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.




Miss Botswana Emma Wareus walks to the stage center after being announced 2nd place at 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, ahead of Botswana's Emma Wareus and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini at the beauty pageant.




Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini walks to the stage center after being announced 3rd place at 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.



Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. gestures after being crowned winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini (front) smiles as she is announced the third placed winner during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. , front center, gestures after being crowned winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Miss USA Alexandria Mills, right, Miss Ireland Emma Waldron, center, and Miss China Tang Xiao, left, hold hands while waiting for the announcement of the winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Alexandria Mills of the US (C) performs with other contestants during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini is announced as the third place during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Miss Norway Mariann Birkedal competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Miss Kenya Natasha Metto competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.



Alexandria Mills from the United States, right, Emma Wareus from Botswana, center, and Adriana Vasini from Venezuela, left, applaud as Emma Waldron from Ireland, front, walks up the stage as the top five finalists are announced during the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Alexandria, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China.




Alexandria Mills from the United States speaks during the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Alexandria, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China.



Contestants wait for the final announcement of the winner at 2010 Miss World beauty pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Alexandria Mills, a soft-spoken 18-year-old, was named the winner in Saturday night's contest in southern China.




Miss France Virginie Dechenaud competes in the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Miss China Tang Xiao competes during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Contestants stand waiting for the announcement of winners at 2010 Miss World beauty pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. walks on the stage during 2010 Miss World pageant final at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Miss Puerto Rico Yara Santiago stands on the stage during the 2010 Miss World pageant final at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.



Miss USA Alexandria Mills, right, Miss Ireland Emma Waldron, center, and Miss China Tang Xiao, left, hold hands while waiting for the announcement of the winner of the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Alexandria Mills of U.S.A. touches her crown after winning the 2010 Miss World pageant at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.




Contestants take part in the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.




Miss U.S.A. Alexandria Mills, center, Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini, left, Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, second left, Miss Ireland Emma Waldron, second right, and Miss China Tang Xiao, right, stand together as the five finalists during the 2010 Miss World pageant contest at the Beauty Crown Cultural Center in Sanya, in southern China's island province Hainan, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.



Alexandria Mills of the US celebrates as she crowned as the 2010 Miss World during the Miss World 2010 Beauty Pageant finals at the Beauty Crown Theatre in the southern Chinese resort town of Sanya on October 30, 2010. Miss United States, was crowned Miss World 2010, Botswana's Emma Wareus was second, and Venezuela's Adriana Vasini placed third.



















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