Miss Universe 2007
By Alejandro Guevara Onofre
Miss Universe 2000
WEB: Nicosia, Cyprus.
HISTORY. Representatives from 79 countries, territories and dependencies attended the Miss Universe pageant. While India has become the most powerful country in the world of beauty. Miss India, Lara Dutta, has all the qualities to be Miss Universe-intelligence, beauty, personality, charisma and determination. Finally, Ms. Dutta is the new Miss Universe. It was one of his dreams has always been to become Miss Universe. Few have lost a very long and varied career as Lara Dutta.
In a career spanning more than seven years has been a professional model, ambassador and actress. Lara said: "Winning the Miss Universe title is the culmination of a dream."
As Miss Universe 2000, went to St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, USA, Colombia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Switzerland, Venezuela, Mexico, Indonesia and the UAE. Ms. Dutta became well known to millions of activists from women's rights in India. Lara Dutta was one of the best known lack of the 21st century.
Miss Universe 2001
WEB: Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
HISTORY. Representatives from 77 countries and dependencies attended the Miss Universe. Osmel Sousa, president of the Miss Venezuela Organization, wanted to win the Miss Universe title. People who have worked with him say he is a perfectionist, carefully prepared for each project. It is a very private man who rarely gives interviews.
At first, Venezuela's Eva Monica Ekvall Johnson was assisted by experts and journalists. Miss Venezuela reached the finals, but, surprisingly, only came in fourth. Many people thought that the decision was unfair.
A Puerto Rican won the Miss Universe again. As Margarita Moran (Miss France and Miss Universe 1973) and Janelle Penny Commissiong (Miss Trinidad Tobago and Miss Universe), Miss Puerto Rico, Denisse Quiñones, also was crowned Miss Photogenic Universe. Denisse ambition was to become a professional singer.
Miss Universe 2002
LOCATION: San Juan, Puerto Rico.
HISTORY. San Juan, Puerto Rico has hosted the series.
The favorites were Colombia (Vanesa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos), India (Neha Dhupia), Panama (Justine Paseak), China (Zhuo Ling) and Russia (Oksana Federova). All semi-finalists except the British. Ms. Mendoza became the first black woman to be named Miss Colombia. Miss Colombia will always be remembered as the first black woman to represent their country in this competition.
For the first time since 1990, the communist bloc of China has sent a Miss for Miss Universe contest. Ironically, Miss Cuba has been banned since 1960 by the Cuban dictatorship.
At first, China, Zhuo Ling was one of the most popular delegates. Finally, Miss China was the 1st runner up.
Russia Oxana Federova was named Miss Universe. However, it was forced to return the title of Miss Universe. Ms. Federova was a controversial woman. Although his popularity has fallen in their own country.
During the next month in New York, Miss Panama, Justine Lissette Pasek Patiño, was crowned Miss Universe 2002. Ms. Pasek was long considered one of the best women in the history of Miss Universe. Paseak Panama Justine was born in Kharkov, Ukraine. His childhood was very happy there with their parents. Years, his family moved to Panama City. Justine had several years experience as a professional model.
MISS UNIVERSE 2003
SITE: Panama City, Panama.
HISTORY. For the second time, Panama City has hosted the series. One of the most enthusiastic was Panamanian President Mireya Elisa Moscoso Rodriguez. In september1, 1999, Mireya Moscoso became the first woman head of state of Panama.
The favorites were Miss Dominican Republic (Amelia Vega), Miss Japan (Miyako Miyazaki), Miss Brazil (Gislaine Rodrigues Ferreira) and Miss USA (Susie Castillo Cintrom). Ms. Castillo has Puerto Rican origin. Miss Japan was undoubtedly one of the great beauties of the 2000s.
Under the leadership of two Venezuelans, Miss Dominican Republic became Miss Universe. Amelia Vega became the first Miss Universe Dominican Republic. For the first time since 1992, Miss France failed to qualify for the semi-finals.
As Miss Universe 2003, went to Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, Thailand, Vietnam, Guyana, USA, India, San Martin and the People's Republic of China.
Miss Universe 2004
SITE: Quito, Ecuador.
HISTORY. Newspapers of Ecuador reported that lack of Ukraine (Okelsandra Nikolayenko), Venezuela (Ana Karina Anez Delgado), Australia (Hawkins), USA (Shandi Finnessey Ren), Paraguay (Yanina Alicia González Jorgge) and Ecuador (Susana Rivadeneira Simbal) were most favored to win the contest.
Surprisingly, Miss Ukraine did not enter the semifinals. Before going to Ecuador, Nikolayenko Okelsandra participated in Miss World 2001 where he was a semifinalist. Venezuela Ana Añez admired Mahatma Gandhi. "Mahatma Gandhi was a big influence in my life, thanks to its religious and political influence that gave the world" he said.
For the first time since 1982, Miss Venezuela did not qualify for the semi-finals. There was sadness for Venezuela Osmel Sousa. He said: "If Venezuela is not in the end, I'm having a heart attack!
Miss Australia was elected Miss Universe. He became Australia's second Miss Universe. The next day, his picture was seen in the world and from that moment the name Jennifer Hawkins was known everywhere. Ms. Hawkins is perhaps the most beautiful woman in the history of Miss Australia.
The judges were Petra Nemcova (Czech supermodel), Monique Menniken (German model), Elsa Benitez (Mexico super-model), Bo Derek (actress), Bill Rancic (American entrepreneur), Anne Martin ( "Vice President of Global Cosmetics & Marketing Procter & Gamble Cosmetics), Emilio Estefan (music producer), Jon Tutolo (President of Trump Model Management), and Jefferson Perez (Ecuador 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist).
Miss Universe 2005
LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand.
HISTORY. Among the most popular delegates in that contest Natalie Glebova of Canada, Dominican Republic, Renata Sone of Jesus Savery, Mexico, Laura Elizondo Erhard, Venezuela Monica Spear, India, Amrita Thapar, South Africa Claudia Henkel, and Switzerland, Fiona Hefti.
A naturalized Canadian citizen born in Russia and came to Canada, Natalie Glebova was crowned Miss Canada and Miss Universe 2005. Her beauty was loved by millions. He became known to millions as an anti-AIDS activist in the Third World.
The judges were Carson Kressley (American designer), Cassie Lewis (American model), Bryan Dattilo (actor), Jean Georges Vongerichten (French chef), Okelsandra Nikolayenko (actress and former Miss Ukraine), Porntip "Bui" Nakhirunkanok (the former Miss Thailand and Miss Universe 1988), Mario Cimarro (Mexican actor), Anne Martin (Vice President, Global Cosmetics and Marketing, Procter & Gamble Cosmetics) Kevin S. Bright (executive producer of American television) Heidi Albertsen (Danish model), and Khun Rom Pakdi (actor Thai).
As Miss Universe 2005, visited Greece, Canada, India, USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Ecuador and Brazil.
Miss Universe 2006
LOCATION: Los Angeles, California (USA).
HISTORY. First, Japan, Kurara Chibana was the favorite. Since 2003, Miss Japan, Miyako Miyazaki, who was a beautiful exotic girl from Okinawa, the birthplace of karate. Certainly, Miss Japan had several fans. However, Miss Puerto Rico, Zuleyka Rivera, made history by becoming the fifth winner from Puerto Rico from the competition. It was one of the country's most famous models. During the Miss Universe, Miss Puerto Rico is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Miss Universe 2006 was dominated by Latin America: Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago.
The judges were Amelia Vega (former Miss Dominican Republic and Miss Universe), Marc Cherry (writer), Claudia Jordan (Miss Rhode Island, 1997), Tom Green (Canada sock comic), Emmitt Smith (former football player), James Lesure (Actor), Maria Celeste Arrras (journalist from Puerto Rico), Patrick McMullan (American designer), Santino Rice (American fashion designer), actor Bridgette Wilson (actress and former Miss Teen USA) and Sean Yazbeck ( British).
Miss Universe 2007
LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico
BACKGROUND: Representatives from 77 countries participated in the Miss Universe pageant.
The favorites are Venezuela, Ly Jonaitis, Tanzania Flavia Matata, Honey Lee South Korea, Japan, Riyo Mori, and Mexico, Ana Teresa Licaros.
Miss Venezuela is a fashion model. It's beautiful brown hair, brown eyes and beautiful smile that crosses her face. He also speaks three languages. Admira Princess Diana Spencer. His dream is to become a fashion designer. She said: "I intend to be a fashion designer and have my own shop to express my personality through my art." Indeed, Ly Jonaitis is one of the best delegates in the history of Miss Universe.
Judges are Nave Navarro (Mexican-American singer), Tony Romo (professional football player / Mexican-American), James Kyson Lee (Korean-American actor), Justine Pasek (former Miss Panama and Miss Universe), Adel Chabbi (stylist France-Tunisia), Dimitris Margetts (American-Greek / manager of consumer marketing for Procter & Gamble Prestige Products), Marc Bouwer (American designer), Dayanara Torrre (former Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Universe) Fred Howard (American - African fashion designer), Thuy that (American-Vietnamese fashion photographer), Michelle Kwan (American Sports of China), Nina Garcia (Colombian American journalist), Leigh Rossini (American publicist) and Lindsay Clubine (Model Fashion America).