Miss World 2008
| Miss World 2008 | |
|---|---|
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| Date | 13 December 2008 |
| Presenters | Tumisho Masha, Angela Chow |
| Entertainment | Alesha Dixon, McFly |
| Venue |
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa  |
| Broadcaster | SABC |
| Entrants | 109 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Withdraws | Estonia, Grenada, Macedonia FYRO, Nepal, Panama, Romania, Slovenia, Suriname |
| Returns | Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Chinese Taipei, Congo DR, Egypt, Honduras, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Seychelles, Uruguay, Zambia |
| Winner |
Ksenia Sukhinova Russia |
Miss World 2008, the 58th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 13 December 2008 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. Originally, the pageant was going to take place in Kiev, Ukraine, but because of the ongoing crisis between Georgia and Russia in neighboring South Ossetia, the Miss World Organization decided to move the pageant away from Eastern Europe. 109 contestants from all over the world compete for the crown, the second highest turnout in the 59 years of the pageant. Zhang Zilin of the China PR crowned Ksenia Sukhinova of Russia as the brand new Miss World.
Results
Countries and territories which sent delegates and results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
| Miss World 2008 | |
| 1st runner-up | |
| 2nd runner-up | |
| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up | |
| Top 15 |
Continental Queens of Beauty[1][2]
| Continental Group | Contestant |
| Africa |
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| Americas | |
| Asia & Oceania | |
| Caribbean | |
| Europe |
Special awards
- Best World Dress Designer
| Final result | Contestant |
| Winner | |
| Top 3 |
- Miss People's Choice
| Final result | Contestant |
| Winner |
Order of announcements
- Top 15*
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- Officially it is Top 15. 5 received automatic semi-finals slot after winning a fast track event: Mexico, Russia, Israel, Barbados, and Trinidad & Tobago
- Top 5
- 1. India
- 2. Trinidad and Tobago
- 3. Angola
- 4. Russia
- 5. South Africa
Fast Track Events
Beach Beauty
The Miss World Beach Beauty took place on November 29 at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Durban, South Africa. The 27 semi-finalists for the event were selected by a panel of judges and the names were revealed on November 27.[3]
| Final result | Contestant |
| Winner | |
| 1st runner-up | |
| 2nd runner-up | |
| Top 10 |
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| Top 25 |
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Top Model
The Miss World Top Model took place on December 3 at the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication in Soweto, South Africa. 32 semi-finalists competed in the event.[4]
| Final result | Contestant |
| Winner | |
| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up | |
| Top 10 |
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| Top 32 |
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Sports
The Miss World Sports was staged by Dream Team Catalyst and took place on December 5 at the Glenburn Lodge in Muldersdrift, South Africa.[5]
Miss World 2008 Sports Events
| Final result | Contestant |
| Winner |
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| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| Top 6 |
Talent
The Miss World Talent took place on December 7 at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg, South Africa.[6]
Miss World 2008 Talent Show
| Final result | Contestant |
| Winner |
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| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| Top 19 |
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Beauty with a Purpose
The winner was announced during the live telecast on December 13.[7]
| Final results | Contestant | Cause |
| Winner |
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| Finalists |
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Judges
The panel of judges was composed by 8 notable personalities:
- Julia Morley - Chairperson and CEO of Miss World LTD.
- Wilnelia Merced - Miss World 1975 from Puerto Rico
- Aminurta Kang - Theatre stage director, China and North America
- Krish Naidoo - International ambassador for Miss World
- Pearl Luthuli - Group executive public commercial services SABC
- Lindiwe Mahlangu - Chief executive of the Joburg Tourism Company
- Precious Moloi-Motsepe - Chairperson of African Fashion International
- Graham Cooke - President of World Travel
Contestants
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Notes
Returning countries and territories
Withdrawing countries and territories
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Estonia - Withdrew due to lack of funding and sponsorship. -
Macedonia FYRO - Suzana Al-Salkini withdrew due to lack of funding and sponsorship, but did compete the following year at Miss World 2009. -
Nepal - The organiser of Miss Nepal pageant said it was postponing the contest scheduled for August 23, 2008 to unknown date, after the Maoist women’s wing, which has trained its sights on Miss Nepal, announced a Kathmandu Valley shutdown on the day to prevent the event.[100] -
Panama - Kathya Saldaña had problems with the regional organization and didn't obtain a South African visa in time. -
Romania - Withdrew due to lack of funding and sponsorship. -
Slovenia - Withdrew due to lack of funding and sponsorship. -
Suriname - Mireille Nederbiel was not allowed to compete in Miss World by the decision of pageant organizers.
Contestants notes
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Egypt - Meriam George was replaced by Sanaa Ismail Hamed at the last minute for some undisclosed reasons. -
Hong Kong - Miss Hong Kong 2008 winner Edelweiss Cheung was replaced by the 1st runner-up, Skye Chan. -
Philippines - Janina San Miguel was replaced by Bb. Pilipinas 1st runner-up, Danielle Castaño due to Janina's personal decision to give up her crown. -
Sweden - Jennifer Palm Lundberg placed 3rd runner-up in the Miss World Sweden pageant, but won the title when each of the original top three placers declined the crown after disagreements over the winner's contract. -
Swaziland - Tiffany Simelane was found dead on August 17, 2009 by suicide. -
Thailand - Miss Thailand World was not held this year due to the death of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, so last year's 1st runner-up, Ummarapas Jullakasian represented Thailand. -
Vietnam - Miss Vietnam World 2008 Trần Thị Thùy Dung was not allowed to compete after it was revealed that she did not graduate from high school. This also applied to all runners-up and/or finalists who competed at the same pageant.[101] The 2nd runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2008, Dương Trương Thiên Lý, was designated to represent Vietnam at Miss World 2008.[102]
Crossovers
Contestants who previously competed or will compete at other beauty pageants:
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