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Miss International 2006 is the 46th Miss International pageant to be held in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China. A number of 52 delegates are in China for the pageant. The delegates arrived in Tokyo, Japan on the 12th. The finals will be held on November 11, 2006 in China. There will only be 12 semifinalists, and from there a top 3. Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) International 2005, also Miss International 2005, Precious Lara Quigaman will crown her successor at the end of the show. Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... Map of Miss International-winning countries as of 2005. ... Tokyo , literally Eastern capital)   is the capital and one of the forty-seven prefectures of Japan. ... Beijing [English Pronunciation] (Chinese: 北京 [Chinese Pronunciation]; Pinyin: BÄ›ijÄ«ng; IPA: ), a city in northern China, is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). ... Binibining Pilipinas or Miss Philippines is the most prestigious beauty pageant in the Philippines. ... Map of Miss International-winning countries as of 2005. ... Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman (born January 3, 1983), is a model and freelance webpage writer who won the 2005 Miss International beauty pageant held at Tokyo, Japan. ...

Latest News

October 12: The delegates have arrived in Tokyo, Japan for the pageant. The number of delegates is still unconfirmed as some might arrive later.

October 13: Like past pageants, the press met the delegates in swimsuits and national costumes. They also selected the Miss Photogenic winner. This year as the pageant will be held in 2 countries, there will be two Miss Photogenics, selected in Tokyo and Beijing. Miss Thailand was selected in Tokyo as Miss Photogenic.

October 16: The delegates attended the Miss Japan International 2006 pageant.

October 18: The delegates paraded in national costumes. Then they competed for the Miss Goodwill title. Miss Puerto Rico, Sharon Gomez won the title.

October 25: The 52 delegates arrived in China for the pageant.

October 26: The local Chinese press chose their Miss Photogenic. Miss Finland, Karoliina Yläjoki was named Miss Photogenic in China.

October 31: The delegates planted a tree for charity auctions. The annual Miss International forum was held.

Delegates

Countries and territories which sent delegates.

 Aruba Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1357x628, 50 KB) created by Joey80 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 (1357x628, 50 KB) created by Joey80 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 Flag_of_Aruba. ...

• Luizanne (Zenny) Donata

 Australia Image File history File links Flag_of_Australia. ...

• Karli Smith

 Bolivia Image File history File links Flag_of_Bolivia. ...

• Pamela Justiniano Saucedo

 Brazil Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ...

• Maria Cláudia Barreto de Oliveira

 Canada Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada. ...

• Emily Kiss

 China Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ...

• Chen Qian

 Colombia Image File history File links Flag_of_Colombia. ...

• Karina Guerra Rodriguez

Congo Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Republic_of_the_Congo. ...

• Maurielle Nkouka Massamba

Cyprus Image File history File links Flag_of_Cyprus. ...

• Elena Georgiou

Czech Republic Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Czech_Republic. ...

• Katerina Pospisilova

 Dominican Republic Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Dominican_Republic. ...

• Wilma Abreu Nazario

 Ecuador Image File history File links Flag_of_Ecuador. ...

• Denisse Elizabeth Rodriguez Quiñónez

 Egypt Image File history File links Flag_of_Egypt. ...

• Elham Wagdi

 Ethiopia Image File history File links Flag_of_Ethiopia. ...

• Fethiya Mohammed Seid

 Finland Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ...

• Karoliina Yläjoki

 France Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ...

• Marie-Charlotte Meré

 Germany Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ...

• Hiltja Müller

Guadeloupe Image File history File links Flag_of_Guadeloupe_(local). ...

• Meryta Melina

 Guatemala Image File history File links Flag_of_Guatemala. ...

• Mirna Lissy Salguero Moscoso

 Honduras Image File history File links Flag_of_Honduras. ...

• Lissa Diana Viera Sáenz

Hong Kong Image File history File links Flag_of_Hong_Kong. ...

• Koni Liu Wai-Yee

 India Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ...

• Sonali Sehgal

 Japan Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ...

• Mami Sakurai

 Kenya Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ...

• Rachel Nyameyo

Korea Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea. ... Motto: (Broadly bring benefit to humanity, ) [citation needed] Anthem(s): Aegukga Capital Seoul Largest city Seoul Official language(s) Korean Government Republic  - President Roh Moo-hyun  - Prime Minister Han Myung-sook Establishment    - Gojoseon October 3, 2333 BC (legendary)   - Declaration of Republic March 1, 1919 (de jure)   - Liberation August 15, 1945...

• Jang Yoon-seo

Malaysia Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ...

• Iris Hng Choy Yin

Martinique Image File history File links Flag_of_Martinique. ...

• Murielle Desgrelle

 Mexico Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ...

• Alondra del Carmen Robles Dobler

Mongolia Image File history File links Flag_of_Mongolia. ...

• Bolortuya Dagva

New Caledonia Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Caledonia. ...

• Fabienne Vidoire

 New Zealand Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ...

• Claire Beattie

Nigeria Image File history File links Flag_of_Nigeria. ...

• Misel Nku

Northern Marianas Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands. ... The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a commonwealth in political union with the United States of America at a strategic location in the West Pacific Ocean. ...

• Shequita DeLeon Guerrero Bennett

 Norway Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ...

• Linn Andersen

 Panama Image File history File links Flag_of_Panama_(bordered). ...

• Mayte Sánchez González

Peru Image File history File links Flag_of_Peru. ...

• Lissy Consuelo Miranda Muñoz

 Philippines Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Philippines. ...

• Denille Lou Valena Valmonte

 Poland Image File history File links Flag_of_Poland_(bordered). ...

• Marta Jakoniuk

 Puerto Rico Image File history File links Flag_of_Puerto_Rico. ...

• Sharon Gómez Díaz

 Serbia and Montenegro Image File history File links Flag_of_Serbia_and_Montenegro. ...

• Danka Dizdarevic

 Singapore Image File history File links Flag_of_Singapore_(bordered). ...

• Genecia Luo Wei Qi

 Slovakia Image File history File links Flag_of_Slovakia_(bordered). ...

• Dagmar Ivanova

 Spain Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ...

• Sara Sánchez Torres

Sri Lanka Image File history File links Flag_of_Sri_Lanka. ...

• Gayesha Parera

 Sudan Image File history File links Flag_of_Sudan. ...

• Rebecca Chor Malek

 Taiwan Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China. ...

• Liu Tzu-Hsuan

Tanzania Image File history File links Flag_of_Tanzania. ...

• Angel Delight Kileo

 Thailand Image File history File links Flag_of_Thailand. ...

• Vasana Wongbuntree

 Turkey Image File history File links Flag_of_Turkey. ...

• Asena Tugal

 Ukraine Image File history File links Flag_of_Ukraine. ...

• Inna Goruk

 Venezuela Image File history File links Flag_of_Venezuela. ...

• Daniela Anette Di Giacomo Di Giovanni

 Vietnam Image File history File links Flag_of_Vietnam. ...

• Vu Ngoc Diep

Trivia

• For the second time only (after 2004), Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China plays hosts.

• For the second time only (after 2004), there will be two Miss Photogenic and Best National Costume winners due to the different choices for the Tokyo and Beijing press.

• Miss Northern Marianas, Shequita Bennett participated at Miss Universe 2006 but failed to make the cut.

• Miss Egypt, Elham Wagdi participated at Miss Earth 2005 but failed to place in the top 16.

• Miss Guadeloupe, Meryta Melina competed at Miss World 2005 but failed to make the top 15.

• Bahamas, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Malta, Nepal, Russia, Tahiti, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA didn't compete. Miss United Kingdom, Lucy Evangelista, was a semifinalist at Miss World 2005.

• 52 delegates are the confirmed number of delegates.

Tokyo , literally Eastern capital)   is the capital and one of the forty-seven prefectures of Japan. ... Beijing [English Pronunciation] (Chinese: 北京 [Chinese Pronunciation]; Pinyin: BÄ›ijÄ«ng; IPA: ), a city in northern China, is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). ... The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a commonwealth in political union with the United States of America at a strategic location in the West Pacific Ocean. ... Miss Universe 2006 is scheduled to take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, USA. Unlike past years, it will be held on Sunday, July 23rd, 2006 (almost 2 months later than usual). ... Miss Earth 2005 winner Alexandra Braun Waldeck (second from the right) of Venezuela, with her court. ... The 55th Miss World Pageant took place on December 10, 2005 in Sanya, China for the third consecutive year. ... Map of French Polynesia Map of Tahiti and Moorea Tahiti is the largest island of French Polynesia, this is not true located in the archipelago of Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean at . ... The 55th Miss World Pageant took place on December 10, 2005 in Sanya, China for the third consecutive year. ...

Awards

Miss Photogenic (Japan): Miss Thailand, Vasana Wongbuntree

Miss Goodwill: Miss Puerto Rico, Sharon Gomez

Miss Photogenic (China): Miss Finland, Karoliina Yläjoki

Final Results

Semifinalists:

Winner and runner ups:

External links

• Pageant Beauties
• Pageantopolis
• Pageant Magazine