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Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness.[1] Image File history File links Missearth. ... Image File history File links Missearth. ... A beauty contest, or beauty pageant, is a competition between people, based largely, though not always entirely, on the beauty of their physical appearance. ... The historic Blue Marble photograph, which helped bring environmentalism to the public eye. ...


Along with Miss Universe and Miss World contests, Miss Earth is one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world in terms of the number of national level competitions to participate in the world finals.[2] The reigning titleholders dedicate their year to promote environmental projects and to address issues concerning the environment.[3] Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ... This article is about the pageant. ...


History

Carousel Productions organized and launched the first Miss Earth beauty pageant in 2001. It was intended to actively promote the preservation of the environment.[4]


Those who participate in the pageant are involved with environmental causes. The pageant winner is expected to become involved with international environmental projects. These projects are also promoted during the pageant's broadcast. The delegates also take part in tree planting ceremonies, environmental and cultural immersion programs, sponsor visits and tours. The historic Blue Marble photograph, which helped bring environmentalism to the public eye. ...


The Miss Earth pageant has grown, with an increasing number of countries participating. The number of national Miss Earth pageants has grown on every continent as well.[5][6]


In 2006, the host country Chile failed to meet the requirements of the host committee; the pageant was moved to The Philippines.[7] Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...


The Miss Earth winner is the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental groups. Klaus Töpfer, former UNEP Exec. ...


Delegates

Miss Earth gained worldwide press in 2003 after Vida Samadzai, an Afghan woman now residing in the United States, competed in a red bikini. Samadzai was the first Afghan woman to compete in an international beauty pageant in almost three decades, but the fact that she wore a bikini caused an uproar in her native country.[8] She later became Ms. America 2005-06.[9] Vida Samadzai (born 1980) is Miss Afghanistan 2003. ... This article is about the womens bathing suit. ...


Miss Earth also made headlines in 2005 when a Pakistani beauty queen, Naomi Zaman, a Miss Pakistan World winner participated for the first time. She is the first delegate from Pakistan to compete in any major international pageants. Beauty pageants are frowned-upon in Pakistan.[10][11] There is none. ...


Likewise, Miss Earth Tibet 2006, Tsering Chungtak, the first Tibetan who represented Tibet in any major international beauty pageants made headlines. Aside from her environmental cause, she raised international attentions regarding the Tibetan struggle for freedom. She also advocated for the boundaries of acceptable social etiquette towards modernity, in a traditionally conservative Tibetan culture, where most grown women wear ankle-length dresses. Nevertheless, her participation in the pageant received an approval from the Dalai Lama[12][13][14] She made more headlines in December 2007, when she withdrew her participation in the Miss Tourism contest, a minor international beauty pageant held in Malaysia, after organizers reacted to pressure from Beijing and asked her to add "China" to her "Miss Tibet" title by wearing a sash labeled "Miss Tibet-China".[15] This article is about historical/cultural Tibet. ... Tibetan can refer to: A place or item from Tibet. ... This article is about historical/cultural Tibet. ... This article is about the Dalai Lama lineage. ... Peking redirects here. ...


In 2007, Carousel Productions Inc. licensed the Miss Cuba organization to select the first Cuban representative to Miss Earth. Ariana Barouk won and became the first Miss Cuba in several decades and competed at the Miss Earth Pageant in which she drew global publicity.[16]


Location

The pageant has been held in the Philippines every year since 2001.[5] Miss Earth 2006 was scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile on November 15, but organizational problems forced the pageant to move back to the Philippines.[17] Miss Earth 2006, the sixth Miss Earth pageant, took place on November 26, 2006 in the grounds of the National Museum in Manila, Philippines. ... Location of Santiago commune in Greater Santiago Coordinates: , Region Province Foundation February 12, 1541 Government  - Mayor Raúl Alcaíno Lihn Area 1  - City 22. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


The 7th Miss Earth Pageant was held at the University of the Philippines Theater in Manila on November 11, 2007. Prior to the finals night, the candidates were toured to various destinations in the Philippines and Vietnam. Twenty-two year-old Jessica Nicole Trisko of Canada beat 87 other candidates. The Oblation UP Diliman, the flagship campus of the U.P. System UP Baguio UP Extension Program in Pampanga Temporary Campus UP Los Baños UP Manila This article is about the University of the Philippines System. ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ... is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Jessica Trisko is the grand winner of the 2007 edition of the environmentally oriented international beauty pageant, Miss Earth, which is considered as one of the three largest and most prestigious beauty pageants in the world. ...


Pageant system

Current Miss Earth Jessica Trisko
Current Miss Earth Jessica Trisko

Since the Miss Earth pageant has an environmental cause, it is primarily looking for young women who will stand for the protection and preservation of the planet. These women are pageant winners or chosen by national Miss Earth directors from different nations.[18] Jessica Trisko is the grand winner of the 2007 edition of the environmentally oriented international beauty pageant, Miss Earth, which is considered as one of the three largest and most prestigious beauty pageants in the world. ... Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ...


On national level competitions, the Miss Earth's cause is carried out to assure that each of the participating candidates are not just physically beautiful, but environmentally knowledgeable. As soon as the national winners are chosen, they will be subject to evaluation by the pageant organizer.


During the pre-finals weeks, the candidates are evaluated on each activity and event they have. Preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions also take place, and a panel interview where the candidates speak of their environmental platform and personal thoughts.


As soon as the preliminary activities are completed, the judges and the executive staff will select sixteen candidates who will comprise the group of semi-finalists.


During the live finals, the sixteen (16) semi-finalists will be announced. All previous scores will be disregarded and thereafter compete in the swimsuit round. The top eight (8) scorers in swimsuit will move on the next level of competition. The final eight (8) portion will have interview and evening gown competition components. The scores from these two (2) events will be averaged and the four (4) highest scorers will continue with the last competition - the final interview.


In the final interview, all four finalists will answer one environmental question, the candidates will be assessed based on the judges over-all impression on the candidate to determine the final ranking.


If in case the Miss Earth winner can no longer fulfill her duties and obligations as titleholder, the 1st runner-up will assume. .[19]


Awards and titles

Miss Earth 2007 court

The winner of the pageant is bestowed the title Miss Earth; her runner ups are also given titles named after the other natural elements: Miss Fire (equivalent to third runner-up), Miss Water (second runner-up), and Miss Air (first runner-up). Miss Earth is the only one of the "Big Four" pageants which have individual titles for the runners-up.[7] Many ancient philosophies used a set of archetypal classical elements to explain patterns in nature. ...


Since it began the pageant has been held in October or November, in Manila, Philippines and televised nationwide via ABS-CBN with international telecasts in more than 80 countries via STAR TV, and The Filipino Channel.[7][20] For other uses, see October (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see November (disambiguation). ... For other meanings of the word, see Manila (disambiguation). ... ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation (PSE: ABS) (ABS-CBN: Alto Broadcasting System-Chronicle Broadcasting Network), a Philippine multi-media conglomerate, is the largest integrated media and entertainment company in the Philippines with an asset base of more than PHP28 billion (US$613 million) as of current 2007. ... Star TV can refer to the following: Star TV (Ukraine): An electronic/club music channel in Ukraine Star TV (Turkey): A general entertainment channel in Turkey Star TV (Tanzania): A television station in Tanzania STAR TV (Asia): An Asian satellite service owned by News Corporation Startv (Canada): A Canadian weekly... The Filipino Channel (TFC) is an international Filipino broadcasting service owned by the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. ...


Miss Earth crown

The Miss Earth crown is designed and created by Katha Awardee and Young Designer Awardee, Arnel Papa.[21]


The crown's frame is made up of sterling silver while clear Swarovski and pearls compose the embellishments. Red and blue Swarovski pearls are additional ornaments.[citation needed] Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92. ... Swarovski crystal beads Swarovski Wattens Der Firmengründer Daniel Swarovski (1862 † 1956) Swarovskistraße Wattens September 2007 Swarovski is the luxury brand name for the range of precision-cut lead crystal glass products produced by companies owned by Swarovski AG of Feldmeilen, near Zürich, Switzerland. ... For other things called pearl, see pearl (disambiguation). ...


Titleholders

Alexandra Braun Waldeck, Miss Earth 2005
Alexandra Braun Waldeck, Miss Earth 2005
Year Miss Earth Country Finals Night Venue Host Country
2001 Catharina Svensson Flag of Denmark Denmark Quezon City Philippines
2002 Džejla Glavović (Dethroned) Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Manila Philippines
Winfred Adah Omwakwe Flag of Kenya Kenya
2003 Dania Patricia Prince Méndez Flag of Honduras Honduras Quezon City Philippines
2004 Priscilla Meirelles de Almeida Flag of Brazil Brazil Quezon City Philippines
2005 Alexandra Braun Waldeck Flag of Venezuela Venezuela Quezon City Philippines
2006 Hil Yesenia Hernández Flag of Chile Chile Manila Philippines
2007 Jessica Trisko Flag of Canada Canada Quezon City Vietnam - Philippines

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"League tables"

By country tally

Hil Yesenia Hernández, Miss Earth 2006
Hil Yesenia Hernández, Miss Earth 2006

Table of the top rankings for the Miss Earth pageant, based on all results from the first to the most recent event. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar (b. ...

Rank Country Miss Earth Miss Air Miss Water Miss Fire
1 Flag of Brazil Brazil 1 2 0 0
2 Flag of Venezuela Venezuela 1 0 1 1
3 Flag of Canada Canada, Flag of Chile Chile,
Flag of Denmark Denmark, Flag of Honduras Honduras, Flag of Kenya Kenya
1 0 0 0
4 Flag of India India 0 2 0 0
5 Flag of the Dominican Republic Dominican Republic, Flag of Martinique Martinique 0 1 0 0
6 Flag of Poland Poland Flag of Serbia Serbia 0 0 1 1
7 Flag of French Polynesia Tahiti Flag of the Philippines Philippines
Flag of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Flag of Costa Rica Costa Rica
0 0 1 0
8 Flag of Argentina Argentina, Flag of Greece Greece,
Flag of Paraguay Paraguay, Flag of Spain Spain
0 0 0 1

Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Venezuela. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Chile. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Martinique. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Poland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Serbia. ... Not to be confused with Republika Srpska. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_French_Polynesia. ... Motto Anthem La Marseillaise Capital (and largest city) Papeete Official languages French Government Dependent territory  -  President of France Nicolas Sarkozy  -  President of French Polynesia Oscar Temaru  -  High Commissioner of the Republic Anne Boquet Overseas dependency  -  Bastille Day 14 July (1789)  Area  -  Total 4,167 km² (173rd) 1,609 sq mi... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Costa_Rica. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Argentina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Paraguay. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ...

By number of wins

Map of Miss Earth-winning countries as of 2007: those highlighted in red.
Map of Miss Earth-winning countries as of 2007: those highlighted in red.
Country Title(s) Winning year(s)
Flag of Canada Canada 1 2007
Flag of Chile Chile 1 2006
Flag of Venezuela Venezuela 1 2005
Flag of Brazil Brazil 1 2004
Flag of Honduras Honduras 1 2003
Flag of Kenya Kenya 1 2002
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 2002*
Flag of Denmark Denmark 1 2001

Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1427x628, 47 KB) Summary image created by Joey80 Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1427x628, 47 KB) Summary image created by Joey80 Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Chile. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Venezuela. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ...

By continental regions

As of 2007

Miss Earth 2006 court
Miss Earth 2006 court
REGION Best performance
South America 3 titles won by Brazil , Chile and Venezuela
Europe 2 titles won by Denmark and Bosnia & Herzegovina*
Africa 1 title(s) won by Kenya
North America 2 title(s) won by Canada, Honduras
Asia 0 title(s)
Oceania 0 title(s)

* In 2002, Bosnia & Herzegovina's Džejla Glavović won the Miss Earth crown in the Philippines. However, she was dethroned a few months later by the Miss Earth Organization for not fulfilling the duties stipulated in her contract. First runner-up, Kenya's Winnie Adah Omwakwe continued the responsibilities as Miss Earth 2002. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Motto: none Anthem: Intermeco Capital Sarajevo Largest city Sarajevo Official languages Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian Government  â€¢ President  â€¢ Prime Minister Federal republic Ivo Miro Jović1 (Croat) Borislav Paravac (Serb) Sulejman Tihić (Bosniak) Adnan Terzic Independence From Yugoslavia: 5 April 1992 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   51,129 km² (124th) Negligible Population  â€¢ July 2005... Motto: none Anthem: Intermeco Capital Sarajevo Largest city Sarajevo Official languages Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian Government  â€¢ President  â€¢ Prime Minister Federal republic Ivo Miro Jović1 (Croat) Borislav Paravac (Serb) Sulejman Tihić (Bosniak) Adnan Terzic Independence From Yugoslavia: 5 April 1992 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   51,129 km² (124th) Negligible Population  â€¢ July 2005... Džejla Glavović of Bosnia & Herzegovina is the second Miss Earth winner. ... Winfred Adah Omwakwe became the first woman from Kenya to hold a major beauty pageant title when she formally succeeded Džejla Glavović of Bosnia & Herzegovina as Miss Earth on August 7, 2003 (for the 2002 edition). ...


Other relevant information

  • In 2007 edition two (2) countries hosted the pageant. Vietnam co-hosted some of the pageant activities; other activities up to the finals were done in its home base, the Philippines.
  • In the history, only one woman has competed at all four major international pageants. She is Cynthia Kanema of Zambia who competed at Miss World 2003, Miss International 2004, Miss Universe 2005, and Miss Earth 2005. She was unplaced at all four pageants.[7][22][23]
  • Miss Cuba 2007, Ariana Barouk earned the distinction of being the first Cuban representative, in any international pageant, in 64 years, who won Miss Cuba by beauty competition and not by appointment[24]. Ariana later competed in Miss Earth 2007 edition. Cuba last participated in Miss Universe in 1967 [25] and Miss World in 1975[26], both by appointment.
  • Denmark won its first major beauty title in history when Catharina Svensson won Miss Earth in 2001.[27][28]
  • Džejla Glavović is the first woman from Bosnia & Herzegovina to win a major beauty title for her country. She is also the first Miss Earth to be dethroned, for failing to fulfill her duties.[7]
  • Kenya also claimed its first major title when Winnie Adah Omwakwe assumed the position of Miss Earth 2002.She's the first Black to have the said title and also the first Miss Earth from Africa.[7]
  • Miss Earth 2003, Dania Prince Mendez from Honduras competed in Miss Universe 1998. She was unplaced.
  • Miss Afghanistan 2003 Vida Samadzai was the first candidate of Miss Earth to win the special award Beauty for a Cause. She helped in establishing a US-based women's charity that seeks to raise awareness of women's rights and education in the Afghanistan[29]. Miss South Africa, Montjane was the second candidate to win the special award.[30]
  • When Priscilla Meirelles won the title in 2004, Brazil became the first country to have a winner in all four major international pageants. The following year, Alexandra Braun completed the grand slam for Venezuela.[7]
  • Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles is the first Miss Earth Winner to host the Miss Earth Competition in 2006 and also in 2007.[31]
  • A delegate from the Philippines has made the semi-finals every year except in 2007.[32][33]

Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Miss World 2003, the 53rd Miss World pageant, was held at Sanya, Hainan, China on December 6, 2003. ... The 43th Miss International pageant, Miss International 2003 took place in Tokyo, (Japan) on October 8, 2003. ... The Miss Universe 2005 Pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2005, to help the tsunami-struck nation win tourists back to the area. ... The 5th annual Miss Earth pagant took place on October 23rd, 2005 in Quezon City, Philippines. ... Catharina Svensson of Denmark is the first ever winner of Miss Earth Denmarks Catharina Svensson became the first Miss Earth when she was crowned in 2001. ... This article is about the year. ... Džejla Glavović of Bosnia & Herzegovina is the second Miss Earth winner. ... Motto: none Anthem: Intermeco Capital Sarajevo Largest city Sarajevo Official languages Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian Government  â€¢ President  â€¢ Prime Minister Federal republic Ivo Miro Jović1 (Croat) Borislav Paravac (Serb) Sulejman Tihić (Bosniak) Adnan Terzic Independence From Yugoslavia: 5 April 1992 Area  â€¢ Total  â€¢ Water (%)   51,129 km² (124th) Negligible Population  â€¢ July 2005... Winfred Adah Omwakwe became the first woman from Kenya to hold a major beauty pageant title when she formally succeeded Džejla Glavović of Bosnia & Herzegovina as Miss Earth on August 7, 2003 (for the 2002 edition). ... The Miss Earth 2002 pageant was held in Quezon City, Philippines on the 20th of October, 2002. ... The third edition of the Miss Earth pageant took place on November 9, 2003 in Quezon City, Philippines. ... Dania Prince Méndez, of Choluteca, Honduras, is a beauty queen who has held the title Miss Earth 2003. ... Miss Universe 1998 was held at Stan Sheriff Arena, Honolulu, USA on May 12, 1998. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Vida Samadzai (born 1980) is Miss Afghanistan 2003. ... Is a special award given by Miss Earth to candidate, who made significant contribution in the preservation and protection of the environment, but Miss Afghanistan 2003 Vida Samadzai was able to bagged the award who helped found a US-based womens charity that seeks to raise awareness of women... Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles of Brazil Priscilla Meirelles, from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant in Manila, Philippines. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Miss Earth 2005, Alexandra Braun Waldeck of Venezuela Alexandra Braun Waldeck (born 1983 in Venezuela) is Miss Earth 2005. ... Miss Earth 2004, again, took place in Quezon City, Philippines on October 24, 2004. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Special awards

  • Venezuela has the most Best in Swimsuit awards: Alexandra Braun in 2005, Marianne Puglia in 2006 and Silvana Santaella in 2007.
  • Korea has the most Best National Costume awards: Jin-Ah Lee in 2002 and Hie Mi Yoo in 2005.
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina has the most Miss Talent awards: Džejla Glavović in 2002 and Mirela Bulbulija in 2004.
  • Only one Miss Friendship has gone on place in the pageant: Amale Al Khoder (Lebanon, 2007).
  • Only one Miss Earth winner was awarded Miss Talent: Džejla Glavović (Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2002).
  • Only one Miss Earth winner was awarded Miss Photogenic: Priscilla Meirelles (Brazil, 2004).
  • Miss Venezuela Silvana Santaella won 4 awards: Best In Evening Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Psalmstre Placenta and Gandang Ricky Reyes Award.

Miss Earth 2005, Alexandra Braun Waldeck of Venezuela Alexandra Braun Waldeck (born 1983 in Venezuela) is Miss Earth 2005. ... Marianne Pasqualina Puglia Martínez (born January 26, 1985 in La Victoria, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a model and Miss Earth Venezuela 2006. ... Silvana Santaella Arellano (born September 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a model and former Miss Italia Nel Mondo 2004. ... Džejla Glavović of Bosnia & Herzegovina is the second Miss Earth winner. ... Džejla Glavović of Bosnia & Herzegovina is the second Miss Earth winner. ... Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles of Brazil Priscilla Meirelles, from Brazil, won the 2004 Miss Earth pageant in Manila, Philippines. ... Silvana Santaella Arellano (born September 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a model and former Miss Italia Nel Mondo 2004. ...

See also

Dia Mirza, Miss Asia Pacific 2000 The Miss Asia Pacific International is the first and oldest beauty pageant in Asia. ...

References

  1. ^ Miss Earth 2004 beauty pageant
  2. ^ Grandslam Pageants
  3. ^ The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - World
  4. ^ Miss Earth, 2007
  5. ^ a b Pageantopolis
  6. ^ Pageant Almanac
  7. ^ a b c d e f g Pageant Almanac
  8. ^ CNN International
  9. ^ Ms America Pageant website
  10. ^ India Press
  11. ^ Pakistan Christian Post
  12. ^ The Christian Science Monitor, 2006
  13. ^ Miss Tibet website
  14. ^ Xeni website
  15. ^ BBC News
  16. ^ Grandslam Beauties
  17. ^ Missosology
  18. ^ Miss Earth, 2007
  19. ^ Grandslam Pageants, 2007
  20. ^ ABS-CBN News 2007
  21. ^ Missosology.Org: Miss Earth 2005 Updates
  22. ^ Zambia Sosa
  23. ^ Pageant Almanac
  24. ^ Grand Slam Beauties
  25. ^ Pageantopolis
  26. ^ Pageantopolis
  27. ^ Missosology
  28. ^ Pageantopolis
  29. ^ BBC News
  30. ^ Miss Earth website
  31. ^ Pageant Almanac
  32. ^ Pageant Almanac
  33. ^ Miss Earth website

External links

The Miss Philippines-Earth is a beauty pageant held annually in search of the most beautiful and environmental-friendly woman in the Philippines. ...

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