Miss Elodie Marie Charlie DELOR - Miss Martinique

Name
Miss Elodie Marie Charlie DELOR

Country

Martinique

Place of birth

Martinique

About Her

Elodie grew up on the paradise island of Martinique where everyone enjoys life and helps each other. Having just taken her Baccalaureate, Elodie`s ambition is to continue her studies in foreign countries to obtain international experience, and then go on to create her own communication agency. Hobbies/sporting interests include: gymnastics; dance; tennis; swimming; acrobatic dance; modern, jazz, funk & fun dance: listening to pop, reggae, and dance hall music; favourite food is chicken Colombo and plantain gratin. Elodie`s motto is `You are the only one to decide on your life`.

Miss Mari VASILEIOU - Miss Cyprus

Name
Miss Mari VASILEIOU

Country

Cyprus

Place of birth

Cyprus

About Her

My name is Mari Vasileiou. I grew up in Larnaca, located in the southeast of the island, it has good weather, good food, beautiful beaches and friendly people. I am a student, and help part time in my mother`s beauty salon, which I finds both interesting and a little unusual. My ambition is to become an international model. Proudest moment was winning a dance competition at school. Leisure interests include: listening to R&B and hip hop, reading romantic stories, dance, attending fashion shows. Favourite food is pasta. My motto is `Never make the same mistake twice`.

Miss Frederika Keira CHARPENTIER - Miss Guadeloupe

Name
Miss Frederika Keira CHARPENTIER

Country

Guadeloupe

Place of birth

Guadeloupe

About Her

Federika was born in France, moved to Martinique, and finally settled in Guadeloupe. She studied Nautical Navigation and graduated as a Merchant Marine Captain and is currently working on the sailing boats. Sporting and leisure interests are: Sailing; underwater swimming; travel; drawing; reading; fashion; and listening to Jazz, blues and classical music. Favourite food is seafood. Her motto is `Persist to acquire`.

Miss Tamar ZISKIND - Miss Israel

Name
Miss Tamar ZISKIND

Country

Israel

Place of birth

Israel

About Her

Tamar was born and grew up in Haifa, located on the Carmel Mountains in the north of Israel. Celebrating it`s 60th anniversary, Israel is a small modern country with an ancient history and is both geographically and climatically diverse, with snow capped mountains in the North and arid deserts in the South. Having passed the psychometric course with high grades she is now preparing for her university studies in Jerusalem in the Medical Faculty. Meantime Tamar is working as a guide in preparation for a psychometric course, her ambition is to become a Doctor. Sports and Leisure interests are: Travel; all extreme sports such as wind surfing, skiing, jet skiing; rock music; piano (which she has been playing since she was 8 years old); science fiction books; and her favourite food is steak.

Miss Gabrielle WALCOTT - Miss Trinidad and Tobago

Name
Miss Gabrielle WALCOTT

Country

Trinidad and Tobago

Place of birth

Trinidad and Tobago

About Her

Gabrielle comes from the Caribbean island of Trinidad, with its amazing turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, colourful tropical flowers and exotic birds. Her dream is to become an actress; she has always loved the arts and has her first degree in Visual and Theatre Arts from the University of the West Indies. After achieving this she took a gap year to help finance her move to the Big Apple, she then moved to New York to do post graduate studies in Acting and Theatre Arts, a friend and mentor once told her that `the first degree is for your parents and the second degree for yourself`, she is very proud to have been able to support herself and follow her heart!Gabrielle is currently also one of Trinidad & Tobago`s Youth Ambassadors for the UN. Sports & leisure interests include: equestrian show jumping; yoga; pilates; dance; fashion design/sewing; art; photography; theatre; piano; ballroom & Latin dance; swimming; First Aid (CPR/Life guard training); and has just starting to learn Spanish. She has a deep appreciation for Trinidad`s local cuisine: from roti, to shark and bake, to crab and dumplings, to name a few. Her motto is `Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you`.

Miss Wincci SOO - Miss Malaysia

Name
Miss Wincci SOO

Country

Malaysia

Place of birth

Malaysia

About Her

Wincci grew up in Malaysia, a multi cultural and multi racial country, with many famous tourist attractions. She took her Law degree at the University of Reading in the UK and is now studying for her Masters, her ambition is to be a successful lawyer. Leisure interests include: badminton; swimming; playing piano & keyboard; composing songs; learning new languages; listening to: jazz, pop & blues music; reading her law books. She enjoys the Western, Japanese and Malaysian cuisines. Wincci`s motto is `Try my very best and never give up`.

Miss Brigite Santos - Miss Angola

Name
Miss Brigite Santos

Country

Angola

Place of birth

Angola

About Her

My name is Brigite Santos. I was born in Angola`s capital Luanda, and am the youngest in my family with eight brothers. Having just finished High School, I am now a student with an ambition to qualify as a Petroleum Engineer. Hobbies and leisure interests are: travelling; swimming; music (especially listening to jazz for relaxing times); favourite food is grilled fish and salad. My proudest moment was passing my driving test just as I turned 18 years old. My personal motto is `Life is too short, so enjoy every moment`.

Miss Charmaine CHINAPEN - Miss Belize

Name
Miss Charmaine CHINAPEN

Country

Belize

Place of birth

Belize

About Her

My name is Charmaine Chinapen. I moved with my family to Belize at the age of 9, and spent my formative years exploring the beautiful Maya ruins and famed barrier reef. Currently I am about to start my final semester at St John�s University in New York, after which I will earn a bachelor`s degree with a major in Chemistry and a minor in Philosophy of Physical Sciences, My ambition is to dedicate myself to becoming a neurosurgeon and work through `Doctors Without Borders`. I am also employed as a General, organic & biological Chemistry Tutor. Sporting interests are; rock climbing; swimming; track & field; hiking; cycling. In Belize I fell in love with performing arts and all its elements: From singing; song writing; to playing piano; dancing; acting; etc., this has allowed me to express my own creative voice; and inspired me to write short stories. Stuffed clams, lobsters, and crab cakes are my favourite sea foods. I have tons of patience, because it takes a lot of that to read Physical Chemistry Quantum Mechanics books!

Miss Nasreen, Karim ABDALLAH - Miss Tanzania

Name
Miss Nasreen, Karim ABDALLAH

Country

Tanzania

Place of birth

Tanzania

About Her

Nasreen grew up in Mwanza, a city rich in minerals and tourist attractions, such as the: Bismarck Rock, Saa Nane Island surrounded by the largest lake in Africa, Lake Victoria. Tanzania is the source of the Nile River: site of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa: and the 8th wonder of the world `the Ngorongoro Crater`; it also has a large concentration of wildlife in its many Game Reserves. Nasreen is pursuing a Bachelor of Art in International Relations; her ambition is to work with a Charity Organisation. Hobbies/Sports interests include: basketball; travelling; reading; singing and listening to R&B, rock, country, gospel and local music; cooking. Favourite dishes are: Fish and Plilu with green vegetables, and Matoke (made of bananas). Nasreen`s motto is `Think big, Dream big, and Achieve big`.

Miss Tiffany Sibongakonkhe SIMELANE - Swaziland

Name
Miss Tiffany Sibongakonkhe SIMELANE

Country

Swaziland

Place of birth

Swaziland

About Her

Tiffany was raised by her grandparents in a small village called Mhlambanyatsi, and later spent a year in Pretoria to take her South African Matriculation. Swaziland is a land-locked country which boasts of exquisite evergreen scenery and rarely experiences extreme weather conditions. Tiffany is currently working as a fieldworker/data collector for a Non Governmental Organisation which deals with communicating health messages, but aims to work hard to continue studying and increase her educational knowledge. Leisure interests are: Netball; aerobics; hiking; reading; singing; listening to gospel, R&B, & Soul music; reading. When it comes to food, she enjoys sea foods and Chinese dishes. Personal motto is a quote by Mahatma Ghandi `Be the change you want to see in the world`.

Miss Ivonne ORSINI L0PEZ - Miss Puerto Rico

Name
Miss Ivonne ORSINI L0PEZ

Country

Puerto Rico

Place of birth

Puerto Rico

About Her

Ivonne was born and grew up in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, a tropical island in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is the ideal place to enjoy good Latin music and food, rich in culture and history it is recognised as `The Island of Enchantment`. She is a university student with career ambitions to develop in the communications field and to break with the paradigms in this field, for example, in sports. She also hopes to become an actress. So far she has participated in a soap opera series called `Decisiones`. A special day in her life was on her 18th birthday, she was involved with the track and field team and won medals for all her events, thanks to this she has had many offers and scholarships for college. Interests are: Dance: salsa, meringue, bamba and bachata: acting, track & field, volleyball, basketball, badminton, swimming, painting, rhetoric, reading and all kinds of music. Favourite food is pizza and Puerto Rican food.

Miss Rochelle Adriana COREA - Miss Srilanka

Name
Miss Rochelle Adriana COREA

Country

Sri Lanka

Place of birth

Sri Lanka

About Her

Rochelle grew up in Colombo on the beautiful island paradise Sri Lanka, also known as the `Pearl of the Indian Ocean`. She completed her education at A Level and is now an Airline Executive. Her ambition is to pursue a career in beauty & health with the view to opening her own salon and spa. Rochelle`s interests are: spending quality time with her friends; travelling; athletics; reading; listening and dancing to R&B and hip hop; and has a special talent for creative make-up. Favourite food is steak. Her motto is `To develop herself and share the knowledge gained with others`.

Miss Lisa LENTS - Miss Denmark

Name
Miss Lisa LENTS

Country

Denmark

Place of birth

Denmark

About Her

My name is Lisa Lents. I was born in Belarus and grew up in Denmark. I live in the beautiful city of Copenhagen, which in 2008 ranked `the most liveable city to live in the world`, it also received an award as `Best Design City`. Lisa is currently for her Media Management degree; her ambition is to become a Journalist. Her proudest moment was winning the Junior World Championship in Taekwondo, she is now preparing for the next World Championships which will take place in December, in Turkey. Sports & leisure interests include: Martial Arts; tennis; billiards; football; basketball; fishing; painting; travelling; playing guitar; listening to all types of music from hip hop to country: reading; experimenting with new kinds of foods, but her favourite is Korean. Lisa`s motto is `Anything is possible when you believe in it`.

Miss Patricia Yurena RODRIGUEZ ALONJO - Miss Spain

Name
Miss Patricia Yurena RODRIGUEZ ALONJO

Country

Spain

Place of birth

Spain

About Her

Patricia grew up on the small island of Tenerife, in the Canaries. She is presently living in the capital, Madrid, a city full of history and beautiful buildings, where she is combining her studies with modelling, and fulfilling her role as Miss Spain. Her ambition is to combine her modelling with a business career in the fashion world. Sporting and leisure interests are: volleyball; reading; travelling; listening to music; playing the guitar; and dancing (although she has never taken any classes). Favourite food is pasta, but she also has a sweet tooth and loves ice creams! Her motto is `All that you work for today, will be for your good tomorrow`

Miss Lene Egeli - Miss Norway

Name
Miss Lene EGELI

Country

Norway

Place of birth

Norway

Favorite Movie

The History of David Gale

Favorite Music Artist

3 Doors Down

Favorite hobbies

Sporting and leisure interests include: athletics; skiing, shopping; travelling; reading (favourite book is ‘The diary of Anne Frank’); listening to different kinds of music;

About Her

Lene grew up in Stavanger, the petroleum capital and 4th largest city in Norway, it is also the European Capital of Culture for 2008. Having completed her high school education, Lene is now combining her work as a model, with assisting as a substitute teacher and after-school program`s assistant, her ambition is to further her education to enable her to become a Teacher or a Psychologist. she has a love of international food, especially the Mexican, Thai & Indian cuisine. Lene`s motto is `Treat others as you would like to be treated`.

Some things you didn\\\'t know

If you were stranded on a desert island what one item could you not be without?

- My ipod with all my favourite songs. Music is an important part of my life.

Who do you admire most in the world?

- Without doubt my grandmother, Sally. She is one of a kind. With all her wisdom, kindness and generosity, she always inspires me.

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

- That must be one of the photoshoots that I participated in. I had to pose with a snake around my neck. It was a terrifying moment. Regardless of how scared I was, I took the challenge.

In your mind, what is your greatest achievement?

- I am proud of my good grades that I achieved in school. I believe in hard work. Then you will gain results. I also have to mention the Miss Norway-title as one of my greatest achievements. I am honoured to represent Norway in Miss World.

If you could travel back in time when and where would you travel?

- I would like to travel back to the Viking Age, which forms a major part of the medieval history of Scandinavia, the British Isles and Europe in general. A Viking is one of the Norse Scandinavian explorers, warriors, merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the late eighth to the early eleventh century. I have learned much about this period in school. Therefore it would be great to actually experiencing it.

What is your favourite movie?

- I love to watch movies and especially those who have a clear message. If I have to pick one, I would choose the History of David Gayle.

Who is your favourite band?

- 3 Doors Down.

Tell us about your life?

- Family and friends means everything to me, and I spend a lot of time with them. Most days I have a tight schedule. I work as a substitute teacher, After School Assistant and as a model. These jobs give me so much in return. I like to exercise and think it is important to be in good shape. I also love to sit down and watch a good movie.