Miss World 2007 was held in the Crown of Beauty Theater, Sanya, People's Republic of China on December 1, 2007.[1] It was hosted by Fernando Allende and Angela Chow. Zhang Zilin from the People's Republic of China won the title and succeeded Czech Republic's Tatana Kucharova. At an official press conference called on July 7, the Miss World organization announced that the delegates were expected in Sanya by November 2. They visited a number of popular spots in mainland China and view the preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. A total of 106 nations attended the pageant, making it the second largest edition, tied with Miss World 2003.
Unlike 2005 and 2006 editions, Miss World 2007 did not have continental zones in the selection of the semifinalists i.e. all the contestants vied for the 10 semifinals spots. Another 5 spots were for the winners of the Beach Beauty, Beauty With A Purpose, Sports, Talent, and Top Model contests. The format was similar to that used in Miss World 2004, with the exclusion of the Contestant's Choice award.
The 106 contestants recorded the official torch relay anthem Light the Passion, Share the Dream for the 2008 Olympics Games as a major cooperation between the Beijing Olympic Committee and Miss World Ltd. The song had its first broadcast to a global audience at the 57th Miss World final on December 1.
In addition, to coincide with World AIDS Day, the pageant presented a special tribute to the fight against AIDS, with a televised speech from former South African President Nelson Mandela and the presence of his daughter and grandson, along with traditional dancers from South Africa who joined the contestants in a special song. [2]
Fast track awards
[edit] Beach Beauty
The Miss World Beach Beauty was selected on the November 10th at Sanya, China.
Winner : Dominican Republic
1st Runner Up : Jamaica
2nd Runner Up : China, People's Republic of
Top 5 Finalists : Lithuania and Mexico
Top 21 Semifinalists: (Tie in 20th place) Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Ethiopia, Grenada, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Ukraine, Venezuela.
[edit] Miss Sports
The Miss World Sports was selected on the November 14th at Sanya, China.
Winner : United States
1st Runner Up : Scotland
2nd Runner Up : Sweden
3rd Runner Up : Wales
Other Finalists: Albania, Argentina, Cayman Islands, Czech Republic, Hungary, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Paraguay.
[edit] Beauty With A Purpose
Winners: (tie)
Ecuador : Valeska Saab helps people with a terrible generic skin condition called ichthyosis.
Hong Kong China : Kayi Cheung helps old people and regularly works at retirement homes. She also has strong ties with UNICEF.
Finalists:
Indonesia : Kamidia Radisti helps less fortunate children with home schooling, free medical services for babies and young children.
Jamaica : Yendi Phillips helped people recover from a hurricane which hit the island by organising a fashion show and music event.
Sweden : Annie Oliv has for the last two years worked with a disabled person who has always been in a wheelchair and unable to do anything for herself.
[edit] Top Model
The Miss World Top Model was selected on November 24 at the Dynasties Fashion Show in Sanya, China.
Winner : China, People's Republic of
1st Runner Up : Puerto Rico
2nd Runner Up : Mexico
Other Finalists: Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela
[edit] Miss Talent
The Miss World Talent was selected on the November 26th.
Winner : Ghana
1st Runner Up : Scotland
2nd Runner Up : Sweden
Other Finalists: Australia, Canada, Cyprus, England, Gibraltar, Grenada, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, F.Y.R. of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Slovakia, Thailand.
[edit] Special Awards
[edit] World Dress Design
Winner: Korea
[edit] Continental Queens of Beauty
Africa: Angola
Americas: Mexico
Asia and Oceania: China, P.R. of
Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago
Europe: Sweden
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