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Miss Thailand Universe Fonthip Watcharatrakul is now in Las Vegas for the August 23 Miss Universe pageant. Although the event hasn’t yet taken place, the beauty queen is already facing criticism here in Thailand for the way she’s posing for photos with her fellow contestants.

According to Thai gossip blog Dirtii-laundry.net, media and netizens here say the photos, which show her lifting her leg up in a revealing red dress, are making her look “outstandingly lavish” and are highly inappropriate.

The beauty queen reportedly took to her Facebook page to defend herself against critics: “What do you want me to do? Do you want me to just wear my sash and walk with it on? Is that a Thai woman?"

Q&A: Miss Haiti gives hope to devastated country

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The first Miss Haiti in 22 years is not the typical contestant you'd find in a beauty pageant. She is a young lawyer who speaks four languages and is happy to be able to help her country after the horrific earthquake that devastated the impoverished Caribbean nation last January.

Sarodj Bertin had a privileged childhood in Port-au-Prince until age 9, when her mother, lawyer and opposition leader Mireille Durocher Bertin, was gunned down after announcing the creation of a political party that would compete with that of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in the upcoming elections.

Her father then moved Sarodj and his other children to the neighbouring Dominican Republic, where the 24-year-old beauty, who considered her mother her idol, studied law and worked for the International Alliance for Haiti's Recovery.

Nevertheless, she was obsessed with the Miss Universe pageant. After the earthquake, she entered a contest, won and spent the last few months in Puerto Rico with the director of the Miss Dominican Republic and Miss Haiti franchises, Magali Febles, who took charge of her training for Miss Universe, to be held Aug. 23 in Las Vegas. (The pageant will air on NBC and Telemundo, 9 p.m.-11 p.m. EDT.)

In a recent interview at the Miss Universe headquarters in New York, Bertin spoke with The Associated Press about the importance of her new role, how she expects to help her country and a mishap that would have been the end of the world to any other contestant: Her luggage with her entire Miss Universe wardrobe disappeared on a recent flight to Miami.

AP: What are you going to wear now that you have lost your Miss Universe wardrobe?

Bertin: The people of Haiti have been extremely supportive. They learned what happened and a few designers came to me and loaned me their gowns, bags, shoes. And I, I feel like the most special person in the world right now because they cared for me.

AP: You are a lawyer, you're studying for a masters, you speak French, Spanish, English and Creole, and you are learning Mandarin. You are not the typical Miss Universe contestant.

Bertin: The Miss Universe pageant has always been a dream for me, since I was a kid. I used to watch the contest and think, "Why is my country not participating? I want to see Haiti participating." ... When I finished college, I gave up on the idea. I thought it would never happen. I thought someday ... I could celebrate the contest and send a girl myself. So when they told me that they were going to do it this year ... I trembled, I cried, I screamed.

AP: Some criticized the contest, considering it too frivolous, especially amid such a state of emergency.

Bertin: Everybody remembers Haiti in moments of crisis. ... I want them to see also the beauty that there is in my country, to be interested in giving opportunities to the young people. ... They should see it as a light, a hope.

AP: How do you think your participation in the contest can help your country?

Bertin: There are many people who want to help but don't know how and sometimes they need a voice to tell them what are the necessities of the people. I want the people, through me, to be who says what their necessities are.

AP: What are your expectations for the big day?

Bertin: Obviously, if I win I'm going to be the happiest woman. ... (But) regardless what occurs that night, my objectives are the same: work for my people.

Miss indonesia universe 2010 Qory Sandioriva

Qory Sandioriva which is known as Puteri Indonesia 2009 who is take part as a miss universe 2010 contestant from indonesia has the highest chance to win the miss universe 2010 crown. long with the other 10 contestant. It was said that there's a topless photo session for miss universe 2010 event where rima fakih as USA contestant do a topless photo session together with la toya woods from Trinidad & tobago and maiko itai from japan.

nlike the other contestant Qory Sandioriva will only wear a one piece swimsuit for the swimsuit photosession and she will wear papua traditional costume on miss universe 2010 event.

Before leaving for America, Qory also do some special preparation. Aceh's bloody woman has had a chance to follow the international classes for public speaking, table manner, global issues, body treatments, facial, makeup classes and hair do.

On the night of the Miss Universe 2010 peak, Stefania Fernandez Miss Universe 2009 from Venezuela will be crowned the winner who managed to set aside this year's finalists were followed by 83 participants.

So who will be the winner of Miss Universe 2010 Event? Let's Vote for Qory Sandioriva from Indonesia to be the next miss universe.

MISS UNIVERSE 2010 CONTROVERSY

NEW YORK, NY – The Miss Universe pageant might be showing a little too much skin for some people’s liking!

The Miss Universe pageant is slated to take place on August 23. The most beautiful women in the world will represent their respective countries and will have the attention of millions – specially men. In an effort to promote the event, organizers are using sultry photos of contestant, including Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih, in nothing but body paint. Not a good move according to some people.


Angie Meyer, described as a “former pageant-organization worker,” expressed her dismay with the photos to Fox News. “It’s alarming that this has been turned into a Playboy-esque masquerade,” she said. “By implementing topless photos as part of the pageant process, they’re putting applicants in an extremely compromising position.”

According to the Miss Universe organization, which is co-run by the Trump Organization and NBC, the Las Vegas photo shoot was done in an effort to celebrate the diversity of this year’s contestants. In a statement to Yahoo!, Lark-Marie Anton, vice-president of marketing and public relations for the pageant, defended the promotion: “The contestants who compete at Miss Universe are diverse, as they represent more than 82 countries around the globe. Many of their cultures embrace nudity,” she said.

She also pointed out that each contestant chose how much skin to show and she called the photos “a form of artistic expression.” The final word from the organization was: “We feel the images captured are fashionable and cutting edge!”

There is a reason why Anton is vice-president of marketing and probably moving on up. Because she knows that – wait for it – sex or sexiness sells. It’s an unfortunate or fortunate – depending on which way you look at it – aspect of our society. What is so tragic or “Playboy” about these pictures? What moral boundaries are being crossed? Last time we checked there is a swimsuit part of the competition. The pictures are great and the women look great. And in the long run, some controversy is good because it will definitely draw more attention to the competition. Bravo Miss Universe!

Miss Universe Ireland 2010 Rozanna Purcell Has Her Eyes On The 2010 Miss Universe Crown

Rozanna Purcell, the beautiful Miss Universe Ireland 2010, is one of the top favorites at the Miss Universe 2010 pageant this year and has set her lovely eyes on the coveted crown. “Poison” rocker and “Celebrity Apprentice” winner Bret Michaels and NBC anchor Natalie Morales will be the hosts for the grand finale, which takes place on August 23rd in Las Vegas, USA.

The first thing that you notice about this 19 year old Irish beauty is her gorgeous eyes, and her determined attitude which has an aura of poise and elegance. It’s no wonder that she is also one of the top contenders for this year’s Miss Universe title.

Although Ireland has not gone very far at the Miss Universe pageant over the past few years, Rozanna hopes to change this unfavorable trend and win the Miss Universe 2010 crown for her country. Being young, adventurous and determined, this stunning Miss Universe Ireland 2010 will surely go a long way at the pageant this year.
source:uktodaynews.com

Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez and and winner of the Miss Indonesia beauty contest 2009 Qory Sandioriva

Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela, right, and winner of the Miss Indonesia beauty contest 2009 Qory Sandioriva from Aceh province wave as they pose with other contestants during the pageant's final in Jakarta, Indonesia, early Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.




Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela (L) walks with Miss Indonesia Universe Zivanna Letisha Siregar before their news conference in Jakarta October 9, 2009. Fernandez is in Indonesia for a tour and to attend the finals of the 2009 Miss Indonesia Universe beauty pageant on Friday.














Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela (L) kisses Qory Sandioriva from Aceh province, winner of the Miss Indonesia beauty contest, during the pageant's final in Jakarta October 10, 2009. Thirty-eight contestants from 33 provinces in Indonesia took part in the pageant.






Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela walks onstage during the Miss Indonesia beauty pageant in Jakarta October 10, 2009. Thirty-eight contestants from 33 provinces in Indonesia took part in the pageant.















Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela (R) poses with Qory Sandioriva from Aceh province, winner of the Miss Indonesia beauty contest, during the pageant's final in Jakarta October 10, 2009. Thirty-eight contestants from 33 provinces in Indonesia took part in the pageant.







Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez (L) and Miss Indonesia 2008 Zivanna Letisha Siregar (R) pose for photographers after a press conference in Jakarta on October 9, 2009. Newly crowned Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez visited Jakarta to attend the final ceremony of the Miss Indonesia beauty pageant in which the winner will earn the right to compete in the Miss Universe competition.





Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela (R) and Qory Sandioriva from Aceh province, winner of the Miss Indonesia beauty contest, pose with other contestants during the pageant's final in Jakarta October 10, 2009. Thirty-eight contestants from 33 provinces in Indonesia took part in the pageant.







Venezuelan Stefania Fernandez poses for photographers after a press conference in Jakarta on October 9, 2009. Newly crowned Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez visited Jakarta to attend the final ceremony of the Miss Indonesia beauty pageant in which the winner will earn the right to compete in the Miss Universe competition.













Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela, right, poses with Qory Sandioriva from Aceh province, winner of the Miss Indonesia beauty contest 2009 during the pageant's final in Jakarta, Indonesia, early Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.














Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela adjusts her crown before a news conference in Jakarta October 9, 2009. Fernandez is in Indonesia for a tour and to attend the finals of the Miss Indonesia Universe beauty pageant on Friday.

Miss Universe 2009

Stefania Fernandez Wins Miss Universe 2009!
Stefania Fernandez beams upon being crowned Miss Universe 2009.
The lovely Miss Venezuela, Stefania Fernandez, was crowned Miss Universe 2009 last night. The 18-year-old (!) is a worthy title-holder, to say the least.

She defeated finalists from Puerto Rico, Kosovo, Australia and the Dominican Republic. When she heard that Miss Dominican Republic, Ada Aimee De la Cruz, was named first Runner-Up, that meant Stefania Fernandez became the new Miss Universe.

Stefania is the second consecutive Miss Venezuela to win Miss Universe, and shared a hug with her predecessor, Dayana Mendoza, on stage after she won.

Receiving the tiara from Dayana, Stefania accidentally dropped the thing on stage. But with true grace and dignity, they rebounded as if nothing happened.

The second runner-up was Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha, while Miss Australia Rachael Finch was third runner-up. Miss China Wang Jingyao was Miss Photogenic, while Miss Thailand Chutima Durongdej was named Miss Congeniality.

The top 15 finalists appeared in bathing suits before the final 10 were chosen for the evening gown segment. Pageant co-owner Donald Trump told reporters:

"I think this is the most beautiful group of women I've ever seen."

The televised event includes musical performances by Flo Rida, David Guetta, Kelly Rowland and Heidi Montag. We'll have a video of that disaster up later.

Stefania Fernandez was also named "Miss Elegance" "Best Body" and "Best Face." We're just hoping she doesn't add "Miss Nude Photo Scandal" shortly.

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