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Miss International 2006 was the 46th Miss International pageant held in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China. A number of 53 delegates were in China for the pageant. The delegates arrived in Tokyo, Japan on October 12 and the finals were held on November 11, 2006 in China. There were 12 semifinalists, and a top 3. Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) International 2005, also Miss International 2005, Precious Lara Quigaman crowned the new winner, Miss Venezuela, Daniela Di Giacomo.
[edit] Schedule of events
- October 12: The delegates arrived in Tokyo, Japan for the pageant.
- October 13: Like past pageants, the press met the delegates in swimsuits and national costumes. They also selected the Miss Photogenic winner. This year as the pageant was held in 2 countries, there were two Miss Photogenics, selected in Tokyo and Beijing. Miss Thailand was selected in Tokyo as Miss Photogenic.
- October 16: The delegates attended the Miss Japan International 2006 pageant.
- October 18: The delegates paraded in national costumes and competed for the Miss Goodwill title. Miss Puerto Rico, Sharon Gomez won the title.
- October 25: The 52 delegates arrived in China for the pageant.
- October 26: The local Chinese press chose their Miss Photogenic. Miss Finland, Karoliina Yläjoki was named Miss Photogenic in China.
- October 31: The delegates planted a tree for charity auctions. The annual Miss International forum was held.
- November 7: The preliminary competition was held. The delegates competed in swimsuits, national costumes, and evening gowns. The top 12 semifinalists will be announced next Saturday during the finals. Six awards were given out: Best Preliminary Performance, Best Figure, Most Beautiful Smile, Best Overall Style, Most Vibrant, and the winner of Compassionate. The winners were: Misses Germany, Colombia, Hong Kong, Spain, Brazil, and China (respectively).
- November 11: The finals were held in Beijing.
[edit] Results
Countries and territories which sent delegates and results.
[edit] Winner and runners-up:
- Miss International 2006: Miss Venezuela, Daniela Di Giacomo
- 1st Runner Up: Miss Panama, Mayté Sanchez
- 2nd Runner Up: Miss Korea, Jang Yoon-Seo
[edit] Semifinalists:
- Vasana Wongbuntree (Thailand)
- Mami Sakurai (Japan)
- Jang Yoon-Seo (Korea)
- Daniela Di Giacomo (Venezuela)
- Chen Qian (China)
- Sonali Sehgal (India)
- Sharon Gomez (Puerto Rico)
- Sara Sánchez Torres (Spain)
- Karina Guerra Rodriguez (Colombia)
- Mayte Sánchez González (Panama)
- Wilma Abreu Nazario (Dominican Republic)
- Meryta Melina (Guadeloupe)
(In Order of Announcement)
[edit] Special Awards
- Miss Friendship: Miss Hong Kong, Koni Lui
- Best National Costume: Miss Panama, Mayte Sánchez González
- Miss Photogenic (Japan): Miss Thailand, Vasana Wongbuntree
- Miss Goodwill: Miss Puerto Rico, Sharon Gomez
- Miss Photogenic (China): Miss Finland, Karoliina Yläjoki
- Miss Best Style: Miss Venezuela, Daniela di Giacomo
- Best Preliminary Performance: Miss Germany, Hiltja Muller
- Best Figure: Miss Colombia, Karina Guerra
- Most Beautiful Smile: Miss Hong Kong, Koni Lui
- Best Overall Style: Miss Spain, Sara Sanchez Torres
- Most Vibrant: Miss Brazil, Maria Claudia Barreto
- Compassionate Award: Miss China, Chen Qian
- Miss Best Language:Miss Russia,Vinogradova Elena
[edit] Delegates
[edit] Historical significance
- For the second time only (after 2004), Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China plays hosts.
- For the second time only (after 2004), there will be two Miss Photogenic winners due to the different choices for the Tokyo and Beijing press.
- There was a preliminary competition helded rather than choosing the top 12 semifinalists during the final night (like in 2005).
- Venezuela wins it's 5th Miss International crown.
- The nation of Guadeloupe places at Miss International for the very first time.
- The country of Hong Kong wins it's 5th Miss Friendship award, 3rd consecutive win also.
- For the first time since 1967, the traditional pearl crown wasn't used, and the winner was crowned with a newly designed crystal crown.
[edit] Contestant notes
- Miss Northern Marianas, Shequita Bennett participated at Miss Universe 2006 but failed to make the cut.
- Miss Egypt, Elham Wagdi participated at Miss Earth 2005 but failed to place in the top 16.
- Miss Guadeloupe, Meryta Melina competed at Miss World 2005 but failed to make the top 15.
- Bahamas, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Malta, Nepal, Russia, Tahiti, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA didn't compete. Miss United Kingdom, Lucy Evangelista, was a semifinalist at Miss World 2005.
- Miss Thailand, Vasana Wongbuntree went on to compete in the Miss Tourism Queen International 2007 pageant. She placed 1st runner up in the pageant, making her the highest placing Thailand delegate at the pageant.
[edit] Important remarks
- The media decided to boycott this year's Miss International contest, after security guards at the venue severely beat up a photographer. Practically no photos made the news agencies and information about the contest was limited to a few lines. Apparently the organization also had problems with SINA, the main sponsor, which created a special website for the contest. SINA refused to keep updating the website.
- Media interest in the contest was so little that the photos featured in several internet forums were taken by the delegates themselves.
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