Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino crowned Miss World 2009
Gibraltar’s Kaiane Aldorino has won the coveted Miss World 2009 crown, triumphing out of 112 beautiful and talented young women. The event took place in Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, the City of Gold on the 59th anniversary of the Miss World Pageant.
As the final duty in her reign, Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova from Russia, removed the bejeweled crown to place it on the head of her successor as new Miss World 2009. Taking up her deserved position on the red throne, Miss World 2009 was joined by first runner-up from Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta and second runner-up from South Africa, Tatum Keshwar.
The glittering two-hour spectacular event showcased beauty and talent of 112 World’s most incredible young women, who spent one month enjoying wonders of South Africa. South African TV host Michelle McLean, China’s leading TV show presenter Angela Chow, and Miss World Event Director Steve Douglas, were among the leading presenters of the show. They were joined on stage by a very special guest from India, former Miss World and Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra.
They were joined on stage by a very special guest from India, Bollywood superstar and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra.
International stage sensation Umoja represented the South African talent by entertaining the whole environment over-there. Miss World’s own talent was showcased with marvelous and jaw-dropping performances by Talent Final winners Canada and Sierra Leone, Korea and Norway.
The Mayor of Johannesburg also made an attendance to see the new Miss World crowned and to receive the thanks of contestants for helping make their stay in the City of Gold such a memorable one. The Miss World flag was handed over to Vietnam, which is going to host Miss World 2010.
Official judges at the Miss World 2009 Final were:
Julia Morley : Miss World Limited Chairman and Chairman of the Judges
Priyanka Chopra : Miss World 2000 and Bollywood superstar
Zhang Zi Lin : Miss World 2007. The international face of L’Oreal
Mike Dixon : West End and Broadway award-winner musical director
JJ Schoeman : Leading South African designer
Lindiwe Mahlangu-Kwele : CEO Johannesburg Tourism Company
Graham Cooke : MD World Travel Group
Warren Batchelor : Executive Producer, Miss World 2009
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