Miss World
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| Locations | United Kingdom |
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| Formation | 29 July 1951 |
| Headquarters | London |
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| ID | 667601 |
About Miss World
Miss World is the oldest running international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant.
Miss Universe Indonesia: Contestants complain of sexual harassment
... In 2013, the Miss World pageant cancelled its bikini round when it was staged in the mainly Muslim nation...
Miss Wales says she is grateful after life-changing M4 crash
... Due to be competing at the Miss World competition this year, she said she would be there as " the best version of herself" after struggling with her mental and physical recovery...
Miss Wales Darcey Corria seriously injured in M4 crash
... " While the accident will have an immediate impact on Darcey s preparation for Miss World in May, we are hopeful and confident that she will still be able to fly the flag for Wales thanks to her own personal determination, the love and support of her family and the incredible team of medics at UHW...
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... When I grew up, I took part in the biggest national beauty pageant, Miss World Ethiopia, in 2015...
Pride at 50: The LGBT revolution sparked in a basement
... " But before long, Stuart was marching for gay rights and joining feminists protesting against Miss World contests...
Claudine Auger: French actress known for James Bond role dies aged 78
... Auger started out as a model, representing France and coming first runner-up in Miss World in 1958...
Miss Jamaica crowned Miss World 2019
...Toni-Ann Singh has won the 69th Miss World beauty pageant...
Miss Universe 2019: 'May every little girl see their faces reflected in mine'
... Another of the world s biggest beauty pageants, Miss World, has come under criticism recently because of its rules banning mums from competing...
Miss Jamaica crowned Miss World 2019
Toni-Ann Singh has won the 69th Miss World beauty pageant.
It's the First Time in history that black women hold the titles for Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America , Miss Universe and Miss World .
The 23-year-old student was born in St Thomas, Jamaica, and plans to study medicine and become a doctor.
She tweeted on Saturday: "Please know that You are worthy and capable of achieving your Dreams . . You have a PURPOSE. "
Toni-Ann impressed judges at The Event in Excel London after singing Whitney Houston 's I Have Nothing, and answering a variety of questions.
She Said : "This feels like A Dream , I'm so grateful. "
"Whatever it is You see in me, Thank You . I'm ready to get to work. "
She beat 111 other contestants representing different countries, to be the fourth Jamaican winner of the title since The Competition began.
When asked by judge Piers Morgan if she would consider a singing career, She Said : "If the door is open I'll walk through it. "
Toni-Ann was crowned by the Previous Miss World , Vanessa Ponce de LeonThe Runners up included Ophély Mézino from France and Suman Rao from India.
One moment that caught people's attention online was Miss Nigeria 's reaction to Toni-Ann's win.
Nyekachi Douglas, who placed fifth, jumped and screamed with Joy when The Winner was announced.
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