Miss Gibraltar: 2009

Miss Gibraltar wins Miss World as 'Combat Barbie' limps out

Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino, won the Miss World competition in South Africa on Saturday, after seeing off early favourite Miss Puerto Rico and England's entrant, a soldier nicknamed "Combat Barbie".

Miss Aldorino, 22, said she "had no words" to describe her feelings following her win at a glitzy awards ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa. However she did manage to say she was "really happy".

Miss England, otherwise known as Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge, 22, a soldier in the Royal Anglian Regiment, failed to make it through in the sports heat after spraining her ankle during training.

"I'm sad to say none of us UK girls made it through to the final round, but I never expected to even be here," she said.

"There are a few tears here backstage and some of the girls are not talking to anyone."

L/Cpl Hodge was drafted in to compete in the contest last month after the original Miss England winner Rachel Christie relinquished her title following her arrest over an alleged nightclub brawl.

But the soldier was magnanimous in defeat, praising Miss Aldorino.

She said: "I was so proud to represent England in Miss World in front of two billion viewers; I'm chuffed to bits for Miss Gibraltar, the winner.

"She is a real natural beauty who wasn't expecting to win at all."

She added: "I've enjoyed every minute of it and looking forward to my six months' reign as Miss England when I get back, as I want to use my title to promote the British Army. Well done Gibraltar!"

Also taking part in the finals in Johannesburg were Miss Scotland - Katharine Brown, Miss Wales - Lucy Whitehouse, and Miss Ireland - Laura Patterson.

L/Cpl Hodge, who was first runner-up in the 2009 national contest, was promoted after Miss Christie, 21, stepped down as she wanted to concentrate on clearing her name, the Miss England organisers said.

She was given five weeks' leave from her duties to represent England in South Africa.

Since arriving in Johannesburg she reached the last 20 in the Miss World talent round in the run-up to the final but then suffered the injury.

She explained: "I was so disappointed not to make the final in the sports round as it involved an assault course - I saw that round as my best chance, being a soldier."

After being named Miss England, L/Cpl Hodge told how she hoped her role as an all-action beauty queen would be positive for young people who only saw digitally enhanced models in the media.

She has already served in Iraq but said she was hoping to join comrades on the frontline in Afghanistan after stepping down as Miss England in July next year.

The soldier, whose parents live in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, added: "We are taught in training that we are first and foremost a soldier.

"When I am a soldier I have my hair scraped back and no make-up."

She was given an award by her unit in the Royal Anglian Regiment for her actions during a posting in Basra and has earned the nickname "Combat Barbie" L/Cpl Hodge.

First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta, while Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, was the second runner-up.

Miss Gibraltar wins Miss World 2009 pageant

Hear what Miss Gibraltar had to say about how she feels now...

Gibraltar's Beauty Queens Reunited

In 2004 Stage One reunited former Miss Gibraltar winners to celebrate the pageant's 40th anniversary. The parade included winners from the 60's and 70's aswell as the only mother and daughter to ever have won the title (in 1966 and 1992). The show was directed by James Neish.

Miss World 2009 WINNER: who won 2009 MISS WORLD title?

Participated in by more than a hundred contestants from all over the globe, it is undoubtedly the biggest international beauty pageant in the world, and true to its name as the Miss World beauty pageant. It is happening in Johannesburg, South Africa to today (in a few hours, in fact) and beauty connoisseurs and pageant aficionados are eagerly awaiting its results. No doubt the representatives from South America will figure prominently again this year as they always come well-prepared (surgically and otherwise as
rumors have it).

It is one of the most watched events annually. Telecast for this event includes a debut broadcast on E! Entertainment in the US which boasts 600 million home viewers internationally. Other broadcasters include SABC3 in the host country South Africa, CCTV-1 in China, Zee TV in India, Paris Première in France, RCTI in Indonesia, and Venevision in Venezuela. For countires without a live broadcast of the event, an online live stream of Miss World 2009 is the only option.

Miss World 2009 winner, who won? Eager to find out who won Miss World 2009 (results)? The results/winner of the 2009 Miss World pageant will be revealed via the live event in South Africa in a few hours. Of course, we will post the results here as soon as available. Check this page regularly for it. Meanwhile, here is a video primer of the event.

UPDATE: Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino, is the new 2009 Miss World. Here are the complete results of the pageant held earlier today in South Africa (VIDEO can be found HERE):

Final results	Contestant
Miss World 2009	Gibraltar - Kaiane Aldorino
1st runner-up	Mexico - Perla Beltrán
2nd runner-up	South Africa - Tatum Keshwar
Top 7 Finalists	Canada - Lena Ma Colombia - Daniela Ramos France - Chloé Mortaud Panama - Nadege Herrera
Top 16 Semifinalists	Brazil - Luciana Bertolini India - Pooja Chopra Japan - Eruza Sasaki Kazakhstan - Dina Nuraliyeva Korea - Kim Joo-ri Martinique - Ingrid Littré Poland - Anna Jamróz Sierra Leone - Mariatu Kargbo Vietnam - Trần Thị Hương Giang

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Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino (photos) wins Miss World 2009

The pageant is over and a new beauty queen has been declared as the winner. Miss World 2009 has just concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa with more than one hundred girls competing for the prestigious title and a winner has been declared. Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino, won the coveted crown over heavy favorite Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran, who finished second (first runner-up). Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, was third.

Other winners declared during the coronation night were the following: Beauty Queen of Africa - Tatum Keshwar, Miss South Africa; Beauty Quen of Americas - Perla Beltran, Miss Mexico; Beauty Queen of Asia and Oceania - Tran Thi Huong Gian, Miss Vietnam; Beauty Queen of Caribbean - Ingid Littre, Miss Matinique, and Beauty Queen of Europe - Kaiane Keshwar, Miss Gibraltar.

Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino wins Miss World 2009. Miss Gibraltar wins Miss World 2009. Kaiane Aldorino is Miss World 2009. These are just some of the possible headlines in tomorrow's papers about the results of the event. And here are the complete results from last night's Miss World 2009 pageant finale. (Photos to follow)

Final results	Contestant
Miss World 2009	Gibraltar - Kaiane Aldorino
1st runner-up	Mexico - Perla Beltrán
2nd runner-up	South Africa - Tatum Keshwar
Top 7 Finalists	Canada - Lena Ma Colombia - Daniela Ramos France - Chloé Mortaud Panama - Nadege Herrera
Top 16 Semifinalists	Brazil - Luciana Bertolini India - Pooja Chopra Japan - Eruza Sasaki Kazakhstan - Dina Nuraliyeva Korea - Kim Joo-ri Martinique - Ingrid Littré Poland - Anna Jamróz Sierra Leone - Mariatu Kargbo Vietnam - Trần Thị Hương Giang

Miss World 2009 Winner – Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino

The Second runner up is Miss South Africa Tatum Keshwar, and first runner up is Miss Mexico Perla Beltran.

Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino was also the winner of the Miss World Beach Body Fast track title earlier this month and she has gone ahead and created history by being the first time Gibraltar has won the Miss World crown ever!

The Miss World 2009 pageant saw Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova and Miss World 200 Priyanka Chopra crowning Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar as the new Miss World 2009!

Congratulations to the new Miss World 2009 – Miss Gibraltar!!

Check out some stunning photos of Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino.

Miss Gibraltar wins Miss World

Kaiane Aldorino from Gibraltar was named the new Miss World at a glittering two-hour pageant that put South Africa in the spotlight and featured traditional dancers and drummers.

The leggy brunette, dressed in white-lace evening gown, was crowned as silver confetti rained down onstage around her. She clapped her hands to her mouth when her name was announced.

"I have no words," she said when asked to describe how she felt. "I am really happy."

The 23-year-old administrative clerk from the British territory on the tip of the Iberian peninsula was a crowd favourite after winning the swimsuit competition.

She joined seven other contestants in the final round of the show. The loudest cheers were reserved for Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar who was the second runner-up.

First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta.

Aldorino did not give an indication of what her immediate plans were now that she had won the prestigious title.

"I will try to do the best that I can now that I have opportunity and advantage," she said in a brief interview with The Associated Press after the event.

Gibraltar, known as The Rock, is a quirky, multicultural British outpost of 30,000 people, most of whom speak perfect Spanish and even own property along Spain's southern Mediterranean coast. An estimated 12,000 people cross over from Spain daily to work and many more to visit.

Spain ceded sovereignty of Gibraltar to Britain in a 1713 treaty, but has persistently sought its return, claiming the territory as a natural and historic part of its geography. The outcropping is in the Strait of Gibraltar, for centuries a strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

Wearing her crown of tiny jewelled blue flowers, Aldorino said had been impressed with South Africa, which was hosting its seventh Miss World final.

"It has a lot to offer," she said.

South Africa is taking advantage of the world's attention as the country gears up to host the World Cup in June.

Saturday's show, which was televised across the world, gave a taste of South Africa's rich cultural heritage and natural attractions.

The 112 contestants were welcomed at the start by Zulu dancers and the ululating African female performers. There were clips from the finalists time in South Africa - showing the beauties cuddling cheetahs and lions, on pristine white beaches and even playing soccer.

"It is a wonderful opportunity for South Africa to showcase that they can host a world-class event and also a great tourist opportunity to show off the best that South Africa has in store," Keshwar said.

Miss Gibraltar crowned Miss World

Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino was Saturday crowned Miss World at a glittering pageant here at which Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, herself a former Miss World, was one of the judges.

Mexico's Perla Beltran and South Africa's Tatum Keshwar were declared the first and second runners-up respectively.

India's Pooja Chopra failed to make it to the final round of seven competitors, dashing the hopes of many an Indian of getting the title back to the country.

Pooja had earlier made it to the semifinal round of 16 competitors on the basis of her Beauty With Purpose project on saving the girl child.

India has not won the title since 2000 when Priyanka Chopra brought the crown home.

Apart from her, India boasts of Miss Worlds like Reita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (1994), Diana Hayden (1997) and Yukta Mookhey (1999).

Kaiane Aldorino, Representative Gibraltar for the Miss World 2009

Miss Gibraltar 2009 Kaiane Aldorino
- Representive for the Miss World 2009

Gibraltar crowned Representitve for Miss World 2009. Last Satudary 27 June a beautiful smile 22 year-old was crowned Miss Gibraltar 2009 during the pageant held at the Teatro Alameda.

Kaiane Aldorino beat four other contestants to win the title include Maxine de la Rosa and Jordana Lavagna who were the First and Second Runners-up, respectively.

A Gorgeous beauty queen 1.76 m Kaiane Aldorino will represent Gibraltarian in 2009 Miss World Beauty Contest.

Miss World 2009, the 59th Miss World beauty pageant will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia will crown her successor, Miss World 2008. About 120 contestants are expected to attend the event.