MISS INTERCONTINENTAL 2005 RESULTS
Emmarys Pinto from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, won the Miss Intercontinental 2005 beauty pageant held in Huangshan, China, on July 30th. The 1st runner-up was Sarianna Kankaristo from Finland (left) and the 2nd runner-up was Shauntavia Loo from Norway (right).
Completing the Top 5 finalists were Anush Grigoryan (Armenia) and Saritza Alvarado (Puerto Rico).

(Anush Grigoryan, 20, was crowned Queen of Tourism 2004 in China October 29)

OFFICIAL RESULTS:

MISS INTERCONTINENTAL 2005: VENEZUELA - Emmarys Pinto
1st Runner-up: FINLAND - Sarianna Kankaristo
2nd runner-up: NORWAY - Shauntavia Loo
3rd Runner-up: PUERTO RICO - Saritza Alvarado
4th Runner-up: ARMENIA - Anush Grigoryan

Congratulations!

With the celebration of the 34th edition of the Miss Intercontinental pageant, this international event assures a secure spot in a top five ranking regarding pageants Worldwide.

This year, 67 beauties from all the continents have united in Huangshan, China for three weeks of travel and tourism, finalizing on July 30th, when 15 finalists will be selected in the World Final Competition.

The travel itinerary includes other cities like Shanghai, Hang Zhou and Hefei, China. The beauties have already graced local and international newspapers with their presentations in charity events, galas and press conferences. www.missintercontinental.com

16.07.2005 - Today Miss Caucasus 2005 contest will be held in Yerevan. Some 15 girls from Armenia, Georgia, Russia and Nagorno Karabakh will participate in Miss Commonwealth, Miss Tourism, Miss Top Model, Miss Photo Model, Miss Charm, Miss Bikini and Miss of Caucasus Disco nominations. Jury includes directors of regional beauty contest agencies, foreign ambassadors to Armenia. In the words of Miss Caucasus 2005 Office Director Arman Artonyan, the contest aims at “uniting representatives of all Caucasian countries and has not only cultural, but also political character. It promotes solution of diverse political problems in the Caucasian region.” The contest is organized with the financial support of Yerevan Administration. The holder of the Miss Caucasus 2005 title will represent Caucasus at many international beauty contests both of Europe and the world. Best participants of the contest will have the opportunity to take part in shooting clips and trailers, RIA Novosti reported.

Miss CANADA, Natalie Glebova CROWNED MISS UNIVERSEO2005 DURING LIVE NBC TELECAST on May 30th

Bangkok, Thailand, May 30, 2005 -This evening, during one of the year's most exciting live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Natalie Glebova, Miss Canada, as MISS UNIVERSEO2005.

The 23-year-old delegate from Toronto was crowned at the conclusion of the 54th Annual broadcast on NBC LIVE from Bangkok, Thailand. Natalie Glebova is a model and motivational speaker to grade school and high school students.

Miss Universe 2005 was chosen by an international judging panel which included: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Carson Kressley; Executive Producer of NBC hit shows including "Friends" and "Joey," Kevin Bright; "Days of Our Lives" star, Bryan Dattilo; Vice President, Global Cosmetics and Marketing, Procter & Gamble, Anne Martin; Hair Stylist to the stars, Louis Licari; World-Renowned Chef and former Bangkok resident, Jean Georges Vongerichten; Danish Model Heidi Albertsen, Supermodel Cassie Lewis; Telemundo Latin Superstar, Mario Cimarro; Model and Former Miss Ukraine Universe, Alexandra Nikolayenko; Executive Vice President, Director, Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd, Chutinant "Nidnoi" Bhirombhakdi and Miss Universe 1988 from Thailand, Porntip "Bui" Nakhirunkanok Simon. Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell and Billy Bush, hosted the worldwide event.

Throughout the two-hour event, the delegates competed in three categories, swimsuit, evening gown and interview. During these competitions the "Top Five" finalists were selected before the crowning. Jennifer Hawkins, Miss Universe 2004, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 600 hundred million in over 180 countries.

Final Results:

First Runner Up: Miss Puerto Rico, Cynthia Olavarria will assume the duties of MISS UNIVERSE 2005 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.

Second Runner Up: Miss Dominican Republic, Renata Sone

Rest of Top Five: Miss Mexico, Laura Elizondo; Miss Venezuela, Monica Spear; Miss Peru, Debora Sulca

Rest of Top Ten: Miss Latvia, Ieva Kokorevica; Miss Switzerland, Fiona Hefti; Miss USA, Chelsea Cooley; Miss Israel, Elena Ralph;



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