Sanya, China is where the real competition begins. This is where all the fast-track events will be conducted, as well as the preliminary screening of all 115 official delegates for the 60th Miss World crown. The images below were taken from the street parade – the ladies’ first official function in this resort city, en route to the grand finals on October 30, 2010…
Miss Philippines Czarina Gatbonton after arriving in Sanya (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova of OPMB Worldwide)
Good luck to all the girls! The next two weeks will be crucial for everyone when the semi-finalists plus fast-track winners will be chosen.
Yendi Phillips was Jamaica’s representative in the 2007 Miss World competition where she placed prominently all throughout the fast-track events and went on to grab a Top 16 slot during the finals held in Sanya, China. The 24-year old dance major, who is of black and partial Indo-Jamaican descent, is back with the Miss Universe-Jamaica 2010 crown tucked in her belt.
Yendi flashes a beautiful smile. She is more than ready to make her mark in Las Vegas during Miss Universe 2010.
Trust Yendi to pull out all stops as she vies for the Miss Universe 2010 crown. I do.
Yendi has exotica spelled all over her shapely body. To say that she has smoldering presence would be an understatement.
Diana Irina Boanca of Romania is Miss Bikini International 2010
Diana Irina Boanca, a 22 year-old college student from Romania, was crowned Miss Bikini International 2010 during glittering final ceremonies at the Beauty Crown Cultural Centre in Sanya, China Saturday night. She bested 63 other delegates for the title. Proclaimed as Miss Spring Bikini is Kasey-Lee Brunker of Australia, Miss Summer Bikini is Luneidy Ramos of Venezuela, Miss Autumn Bikini is Zhao Qian of China, and Miss Winter Bikini is Diana Kubasova of Latvia.
WINNERS ALL (L-R): Luneidy Ramos of Venezuela (Miss Summer Bikini), Diana Kubasova of Latvia (Miss Winter Bikini), Diana Irina Boanca or Romania (Miss Bikini International 2010), Zhao Qian of China (Miss Autumn Bikini) and Kasey-Lee Brunker of Australia (Miss Spring Bikini).
SANYA, Hainan, May 29 (Xinhua) — Miss Romania was crowned the winner in the 35th Miss Bikini International World Final Saturday in Sanya, a coastal resort in south China’s Hainan Province.
“I am so excited that I do not know what to say. All the contestants are very strong and I must say I am so lucky to win,” said Diana Irina Boanca, 22, who is currently a senior college student.
Kasey-Lee Brunker from Australia, Luna Ramos from Venezuela, Zhao Qian from China and Diana Kubasova from Latvia were titled Miss Spring, Miss Summer, Miss Autumn and Miss Winter, respectively.
A total of 64 contestants took part in the ten-day competition.
It was the fourth time that China has ever hosted this beauty contest final, which was first held in Hollywood in 1972.
Below is a video of the crowning moment of the contest:
video courtesy of YouTube/TakiBreaxti
I must admit that Diana Irina Boanca is nowhere near my radar when I made my picks for Top 15. She must be someone better appreciated in person than in web photos and coverages.
Anyways, Congratulations to Diana and the 4 seasonal beauties! 😉
Tonight, Miss Bikini International Queen 2010 will be selected at the Beauty Crown Cultural Centre in Sanya, China. From among the 60 ladies competing for the title, here are my picks to make it to the Top 15.
Luneidy Ramos of Venezuela
Kasey-Lee Brunker of Australia
Zhao Qian of China
Terpilovskaya Oxana of Kazakhstan
Dorota Korczak of Poland
Mariel Anniina Mettala of Finland
Princess Angela Abella of the Philippines
Nathalie Marina Hendrika Maria Den Dekker of the Netherlands
Timea Szaboova of Slovak Republic
Veronica Ling Hsih Lin of Malaysia
Anna Botova of Russia
Marijana Pokrajac of Montenegro
Ikumi Yoshimatsu of Japan
Diana Nekoye Sifuna of Kenya
Mylene Catherine Simon of France
The big winner should come from this group of 15. My top 3 choices for the title, though, are the gorgeous Miss Netherlands with the very kilometric name of Nathalie Marina Hendrika Maria Den Drekker, the sensuous Terpsilovskaya Oxana of Kazakhstan and the classy Dorota Korczak of Poland.
My top #1 choice for the crown is Nathalie Marina Hendrika Maria Den Drekker of the Netherlands.
My 2nd choice for the crown, Terpsilovskaya Oxana of Kazakhstan
My 3rd choice for the crown is Dorota Korczak of Poland
Let’s see who will come out victorious tonight. Lots of luck to my sentimental favorite, Miss Philippines Princess Angela Abella! 😉
Tomorrow night, May 29, 2010, will be the World Final of Miss Bikini International Queen 2010 at the Beauty Crown Cultural Centre in Sanya, China. Sixty (60) beautiful ladies from around the world are competing for the crown which carries a cash prize of USD8,000.00. Together with the top winner will be “seasonal” special titles like Miss Spring Bikini, Miss Summer Bikini, Miss Winter Bikini and Miss Autumn Bikini which will be awarded with a cash prize of USD2,000.00 each.
The Miss Bikini International Queen 2010 candidates during their tour of Beijing with reigning winner Katherin Anez of Venezuela (center, first row).
Miss Philippines Princess Angela Abella (4th from right) with other candidates posing at the Great Wall of China.
More Miss Bikini International Queen 2010 candidates at the Great Wall of China.
More ladies of Miss Bikini International Queen 2010 at the Great Wall of China.
Miss Philippines Princess Grace Abella (3rd from left) with the other delegates during their tennis sponsor event.
Good luck to Miss Philippines, Princess Grace Abella! The competition will be tough, but you can still make the country proud with your beauty, warmth and sexiness that should lift your chances to at least the Top 15!
Watch out for Part 2 of this blog which will feature my Top 15 picks for the crown. It will come out tomorrow morning. 😉
All images above are courtesy of the Miss Bikini International Queen 2010 website.
Princess Angela Abella from Cebu City bested 23 other contenders and was adjudged Slimmers World Miss Bikini Philippines 2010. She will now represent the country in the Miss Bikini International 2010 which will be held in Sanya, China from May 14 to June 1, 2010. She stands 5’6″ and measures 32-24.5-34.5 and weighs 123 lbs. Coming in next as 1st Runner-Up is Suzie Brown of Davao City with Bb. Pilipinas 2010 alumni Rhoane Aguilar of Bacoor completing the Top 3 as 2nd Runner-Up.
Congratulations, Princess….and good luck in Sanya, China! 😉
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