Thursday, August 30, 2012

MISS CANADA UNIVERSE 2012 - Sahar Biniaz

Birth Name: Sahar Biniaz
Birth Date: (age 26)

Birth Place: Vancouver
Occupation: Occasional actress
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 12 in)
Measurements:
Hair color:
Eye color:
Title(s): Miss Universe Canada 2012
Major Competition(s): Miss Universe 2012


BIOGRAPHY:


Sahar Biniaz was born in India, raised in Iran, and is now a proud Canadian citizen living in Vancouver.

She graduated with honors from Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles, in performing arts. Currently she is working as an actress in film and television.

Her recent credits include the lead role in an upcoming anticipated Iranian film “Ambrosia” and a reoccurring guest star roles in two hit TV series “Sanctuary” and “Smallville”, which both air in numerous countries around the world.

Her roles portraying a goddess and a superhero are a striking parallel to her real life character.
From volunteering in Thailand orphanages to traveling to jaw dropping locations around the world while raising awareness and convincing people to be organ donors, she is able to achieve any goal regardless its scale or fear factor.

Being voted as one of the most stylish people in Vancouver, she makes sure her firearm license is tucked away and her heels are off while climbing mountains, riding motorcycles or meeting any other unexpected challenge that life might throw her way.

In accordance with her father’s advice that “beauty needs brains”, she has also completed her studies in Business Entrepreneurship from BCIT and Sauder School of business from UBC; and is an avid real estate investor.


INTERVIEW:

Languages spoken fluently (please include your native language if English is not your native language).
English, Farsi and Conversational Spanish

What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
One of my goals in life is to travel to a new country every year. I have travelled to 22 countries and 40 major cities around the world. I believe travelling is one of the best investments in life because it fundamentally enriches our lives and offers a wonderful opportunity to know the diversity with which the world is filled. 

List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
Bollywood Dancing Shiamak Dance Academy
Interior Design BCIT
Piano Tommy and Lee
Acting Workshop Ivana Chubbuck
Acting Workshop Larry Moss
On Camera Workshop Marc Brandon
Two Week Intensive School Creative
Scene Study Actors Foundry

In what sports, if any, have you participated?
Motorcycling
Soccer
Tennis
Skiing
Rollerblading
Horseback riding
Go Kart racing

Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
My older brother has had the biggest influence on my life because he has always been there to guide me through hard times and he continues to teach me how to cope with the different challenges that life presents. I’ll always remember learning to swim for the first time, my brother pushed me into a swimming pool and told me that the only choice I had was to sink or swim. Even though it wasn’t a pleasant experience at the time, it taught me how to be brave and overcome my fears in order to achieve anything in life.

What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?
As a child, my mother advised me that one of the most important things a woman can do is to become independent. I took this advice to heart and made it a priority in my life. Since my first job at age 10 delivering newspapers, I have never had to ask my parents for financial assistance. Fortunately, my success in the acting business allowed me to buy my first home and decorate it with my own personal style. Buying my own house gave me complete independence and it remains one of my proudest personal accomplishments.

What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
The most interesting thing I have experienced happened while vacationing in Thailand in 2005, when I got the chance to see Natalie Glebova win the title of Miss Universe. That was an amazing moment and it really inspired me to follow in Natalie Glebova’s footsteps and win the title of Miss Universe for Canada once again.

What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I am fortunate to be able to work in the field I am passionate about as an actor. My career ambition is to one day win a Best Actress Award for my film work. I also continue to hone my craft by attending acting workshops and observing other actors that I admire. I would love the opportunity to work with both of my mentors and idols: academy award nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashloo and renowned Iranian film director Bahman Ghobadi. Acting has taught me about my own inner emotions and helped me mature as a human being. I believe my hard work and dedication to always strive to improve as an actor will help me achieve my career goal!

What would be your “dream job” in life?
My dream job would be any job that makes me happy and provides me with the opportunity to inspire others. At this moment, I would love the position of “Miss Universe Canada”. It would be a privilege to have this strong platform to speak on behalf of different humanitarian issues and bring awareness to numerous causes. The Miss Universe Canada organization provides the skill, opportunities and mentoring for someone like me to achieve my personal goals and yet help the people that are less fortunate.

Are you currently a student?
Yes

If yes, where?
Vancouver Academy Of Dramatic Arts – Simon Longmore

Are you currently employed?
Yes

If yes, what is your occupation?
Actress

Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
My childhood was very unique. I was born in India, raised in Iran, and now living in Canada. India was very special because of its culture and spirituality. In Iran, I learned about the values of family, tradition and non-material pleasures. I was very fortunate as a child because my father built an empire which afforded us financial freedom. However, my father chose to escape Iran’s oppressive regime, so he sacrificed his successful company and moved us to Canada. Though we had less wealth, it was in Canada that I learned the biggest joys in life are not material things, but rather the time and memories that I share with the people I love.

List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
I played a role of a beauty contestant on a TV show.

List any volunteering you have done.
Various Student films
BC Organ Donor society
Varieties Children Charity fashion show
Pattaya orphanage in Bangkok, Thailand
Providing care, shelter and food for the homeless people in Downtown East Side.

What is your most unusual talent?
I can do an uncanny impersonation of my mother at any given time.

Where is the most interesting place you have been?
Thailand. I got the chance to experience the country’s spectacular natural beauty, and I gained an understanding of its poverty and its people. My best memory of Thailand’s nature was when I kayaked through the exotic jungles of Krabi. While paddling down the river, hundreds of monkeys suddenly greeted me with loud shrieks and swam beside my kayak. They stayed with me as I made my way to my destination, the gorgeous “wat tham sue” caves. Although that experience was wonderful, the one I cherish most is my time volunteering at a Bangkok orphanage. Despite that most of the children there were from abusive or severely impoverished families, their smiles and attitudes were brighter than any others I have ever encountered. They taught me a valuable lesson about the power of the human spirit.

What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
In my career, I hope to be a steadily working and well-respected film actor. I hope to have achieved a reputation and recognition level that allows me to reach many people with my work. I really believe that each of us is blessed in life and that we all must use this blessing to advance humanity in any way that we can.
In my personal life, I have a goal of seeing all Seven Wonders of the World by the age of 30. I have already been to the Great Wall of China; the Taj Mahal in India; the Roman Colosseum in Italy; and Chichen itza in Mexico, so I only have three more to go! I would also like to someday be able to play a classical song on the piano and win a Best Actress award for my film work. Finally, but most importantly, I want to be a loving mother and great role model for my children in the same way that my mother always was for me.


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Monic Marie Perez was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013

 Road to Miss Universe 2013



Puerto Rico already has its representative for Miss Universe 2013. Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013 was crowned on Wednesday night in San Juan, and the winner is Monic Marie Perez, Miss Arecibo.

Miss Arroyo, Génesis Mary Dávila Pérez, was the 1st runner-up; Miss Cayey, Desirée del Río was the 2nd runner-up; Miss Mayagüez, Cristina Franceschini, finished as 3rd runner-up; Miss Orocovis, Amanda Ortiz Rosado, completed the top 5, as 4th runner-up.

Monic was considered one of the favorites since the preliminaries. After being crowned, she told the press that she was in shock, but happy to win, after all, she put 200% of her best into the competition, she told the journalists covering the event.

photo courtesy of El Nuevo Dia

Special thanks and credits to http://globalbeauties.com

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Vanessa Donastorg was crowned Miss US Virgin Islands International 2012

 Road to Miss International 2012



Vanessa Donastorg was recently crowned Miss US Virgin Islands International and will represent the American territory in Miss International, in Japan, for the first time ever.
 

Special thanks and credits to GlobalBeauties

Hanni Beronius has been crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2012

 Road to Miss Universe 2012


Hanni Beronius has been crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2012 at the Cafe Opera in Stockholm at the grand coronation night of Sunday, 26th August, 2012. Hanni also won Miss Personality title.




Hanni is being the First ever beauty queen of Sweden who will paint Sweden in the world’s most prestigious beauty contest Miss Universe 2012.

Special thanks and credits to http://worldshowbiz.info

Camilla Hansson has been crowned Miss Earth Sweden 2012

 Road to Miss Earth 2012

A Swedish model, Camilla Hansson has been crowned Miss Earth Sweden 2012 at the grand finale of Miss Universe Sweden 2012 on Sunday, 26th August, 2012 at the Cafe Opera in Stockholm, Sweden.



Camilla will represent Sweden in the 12th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, Miss Earth 2012 in Tabanan, Indonesia on 28th October,2012.


Special thanks and credits to  http://worldshowbiz.info

Katarina Konow has been won the Miss International Sweden 2012

 Road to Miss International 2012

Katarina Konow has been won the Miss International Sweden 2012 title at the grand ceremony of Miss Universe Sweden 2012 beauty pageant at the Cafe Opera in Stockholm at the grand coronation night of Sunday, 26th August, 2012. She also won the Voice of the People title.

























Katarina will represent Sweden in the 52nd edition of Miss International beauty pageant and it will be held in Okinawa, Japan on 21st October, 2012.



Hanni Beronius has been won the Miss Universe Sweden 2012 Winner, Camilla Hansson has won the Miss Earth Sweden 2012 title, Katarina Konow has won the Miss International Sweden 2012 title, Sally Lindgren is the Fourth place and Claudia Sundberg on the Fifth place.

Special thanks and credits to http://worldshowbiz.info

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Zanib Naveed has been chosen as Miss Pakisran Earth 2012

 Road to Miss Earth 2012

Zanib Naveed (C), Miss Pakistan World 2012, and her runners-up
 Zanib Naveed has been chosen as Miss Pakistan World 2012 on August 25, 2012. Zanib Naveed from New York is 25 years old and stands 1.65 m. She will represent Pakistan at Miss Earth 2012 this October in Bali, Indonesia. Parmal Naseer, Sabiha Zahid, Zulaikha Khan and Mariam Zahid were the runners-up.


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com/

Hanni Beronius was crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2012

 Road to Miss Universe 2012


Hanni Beronius was crowned Miss Universe Sweden 2012 at the Cafe Opera in Stockholm on August 26, 2012. Hanni is 21 years old and stands 1.74 m. She will represent Sweden in the upcoming Miss Universe 2012 Pageant.
























Camilla Hansson was elected as Miss Earth Sweden 2012 and she will be sent to Indonesia for Miss Earth 2012. Katarina Konow was crowned Miss International Sweden 2012. She will be going to Japan for the Miss International 2012 finals.


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Robert Anderle is Mister Czech Republic International 2012

Robert Anderle (right), 24, is the new Mister Czech Republic International 2012.


Robert Anderle is Mister Czech Republic International 2012. He was the winner of the Men of the Year competition held on August 24th in Nachod, Czech Republic. He will represent his country in the Mister International 2012 competition whose dates and venue are still to be disclosed.


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Karol Partika is the new Mister Slovak Republic International 2012



Karol Partika is the new Mister Slovak Republic International 2012. He was the winner of the Men of the Year competition held on August 24th in Nachod, Czech Republic. He will represent his country in the Mister International 2012 competition whose dates and venue are still to be disclosed. Partika confessed that he’s been married for 4 years and is a father of a young child.


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

The winner of Mister Schweiz 2012 or Mister Swizterland 2012 is Sandro Cavegn

  
The winner of Mister Schweiz 2012 or Mister Swizterland 2012 is Sandro Cavegn. The 27-year-old man won the tittle on Saturday, August 25th, in Zurich. He celebrates his 28th birthday on September 3rd. Fourteen young men competed in Switzerland’s most prestigious male pageant. The winner of this pageant never competes internationally.



Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Miguel Ortiz of Spain won the tittle of Mister Gay Europe 2012

Miguel Ortiz of Spain won the tittle of Mister Gay Europe 2012 on August 19, 2012 in Rome. Below is the reaction of the 19-year-old man after winning the tittle.

Miguel Ortiz wins Mister Gay Europe 2012


 Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.com

Carat Cheung was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2012

MISS HONG KONG 2012

Carat Cheung (C), Miss Hong Kong 2012, and her runners-up


Carat Cheung was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2012 at the TVB Studios on August 26. The 24-year-old beauty stands 1.63m. She is expected to represent Hong Kong in Miss World 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia on September next year. However, her participation in Miss World is not confirmed. The first runner-up is Jacqueline Wong and the second runner-up is Tracy Chu.

Special Awards:
Miss Photogenic: Jennifer Shum (#12)
Miss International Goodwill: Carat Cheung (#17)
Commercial Sponsored Awards:
Best Display of Accessories Award: Jennifer Shum (#12)
Miss Fashion Icon: Jennifer Shum (#12)
Miss Tourism Ambassador: Roxanne Tong (#28)
Miss Aviation Ambassador: Carat Cheung (#17)
Beautiful Sublimation Ambassador: Roxanne Tong (#12)


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Jessel Lauriano was crowned Miss Earth Belize 2012

 Road to Miss Earth 2012



Jessel Lauriano was crowned Miss Earth Belize 2012 at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts in Belize City on August 18, 2012. She will represent Belize in the Miss Earth 2012 Pageant to be held in Bali, Indonesia.



The runners-up were Idolly Saldivar, Katalina Jones and Claudia Lara. Miss Earth Belize 2012, Jessel Lauriano.


Special thanks and credita to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Jennifer Maame Yaa Kyekye Tete was crowned Miss Earth Ghana 2012

 Road to Miss Earth 2012



Jennifer Maame Yaa Kyekye Tete was crowned Miss Earth Ghana 2012 on August 24, 2012 at the National Theatre. Jennifer, a medical student of the University of Ghana, will be Ghana’s candidate to the Miss Earth 2012 Pageant in Indonesia.



The runners-up were Martha Mensah, Chaana Abdul-Razakand and Rhoda Brown Wood.



Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Cindy Kohn Cybulkiewicz is Miss Earth Colombia 2012

 Road to Miss Earth 2012



Cindy Kohn Cybulkiewicz is Miss Earth Colombia 2012. She was crowned on August 24, 2012. She will represent Colombia in the upcoming Miss Earth 2012 Pageant that will be held in Bali, Indonesia this October. Diana Lemus and Tatiana Macea Davilawere the runners-up.


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com


Kristina Airi was crowned Miss Earth Finland 2012

 Road to Miss Earth 2012


Kristina Airi from the capital city of Helsinki was chosen as Miss Earth Finland 2012 on August 20, 2012. Kristina is 19 years old and stands 1.72 m.



She will represent Finland at the upcoming Miss Earth 2012 pageant in Bali, Indonesia this October. Miss Earth Finland is organized by the Miss Earth Finland Organisation.


Special thanks and credits to http://beautypageantnews.com

Tamerin Jardine was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2012

Road to Miss Earth 2012



Tamerin Jardine was crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2012 on Saturday night of 25th August, 2012 at at the Montecasino in Johannesburg. Tamerin Jardine from Sandton is 23 years old and stands 1.77m. She will represent South Africa in the Miss Earth 2013 Pageant.


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Amryl Nurse was crowned Miss Earth Trinidad & Tobago 2012

Road to Miss Earth 2012

Amryl Nurse, Miss Paria Waterfalls, was crowned Miss Earth Trinidad & Tobago 2012 on Saturday, 25th August, 2012 at the Cara Suites Hotel and Conference Centre’s Ballroom, Claxton Bay. Amryl Claudia Nurse is 22 years old and stands 1.78.
























She will represent her country in the Miss Earth 2012 pageant to be held in Indonesia, on 28th October, 2012. Amryl Nurse Crowned Miss Earth Trinidad & Tobago 2012


Special thanks and credits to  http://beautypageantnews.com

Sunday, August 26, 2012

MISS CAYMAN ISLANDS UNIVERSE 2012 - Lindsay Japal

Birth Name: Lindsay Japal
Birth Date: (age 23)

Birth Place: Georgetown
Occupation:
Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Measurements:
Hair color: Black

Eye color: Brown

Title(s): Miss Cayman Islands 2011
Major Competition(s): Miss Cayman Islands 2011 (Winner) (Best Smile) (Best Evening Gown),Miss World 2011,Miss Universe 2012


BIOGRAPHY:

Lindsay Japal (born 1987) is a beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Cayman Island 2011, the official representative of the Cayman Island to the 2011 Miss World and 2012 Miss Universe pageant.

 She is an Associate degree in Business Administration from the University College of the Cayman Islands. She is a Bachelors degree in Finance with a minor in Marketing from the Cayman Islands University College. Her motto is "As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, one for helping others."

 Lindsay Japal has been named as the grand winner of Miss Cayman Islands 2011 beauty contest on Saturday night 24 September 2011, at the Lion's Community Centre in George Town, Cayman Islands. Lindsay has been crowned Miss Cayman Islands 2011-12 by Cristin Alexander, Miss Cayman Islands 2010.

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Carat Cheung (張名雅) was crowned Miss Hong 2012



Carat Cheung, Miss Hong Kong 2012


Carat Cheung, 24 year-old, was crowned Miss Hong Kong 2012 held on 26 August 2012. She is a student. The 1st runner-up is Jacqueline Wong and the 2nd runner-up is Tracy Chu.

The final top 10 are:

10位佳麗晉身決賽 (The Final Top 10):


    陳潔玲
Christy Chan
年齡︰24
職業︰模特兒
學歷︰副學士
身高︰5’5”
體重︰96 磅
身段︰32”–23”– 33½”
嗜好︰電影、閱讀、寫作
志向︰成為快樂的企業家









    張名雅
Carat Cheung
年齡︰24
職業︰學生
學歷︰大學畢業
身高︰5’4”
體重︰105 磅
身段︰33” – 23”– 34”
嗜好︰閱讀、唱歌










    張鈞美
Amy Cheung
城市︰美國紐約
年齡︰22
職業︰學生
學歷︰大學
身高︰5’5½”
體重︰107 磅
身段︰32½” – 23½” – 34½”
嗜好︰跳舞、旅遊、攝影
志向︰環遊世界及幫助有需要的人







    朱千雪
Tracy Chu
年齡︰24
職業︰行政助理
學歷︰大學畢業
身高︰5’5½”
體重︰112 磅
身段︰33½” –24” – 35”
嗜好︰閱讀 、寫作
志向︰成為一位作家








    林泳淘
Wingto Lam
年齡︰22
職業︰模特兒
學歷︰文憑
身高︰5’7”
體重︰112 磅
身段︰33” – 23” – 34½”
嗜好︰繪畫、唱歌
志向︰成為一位演員







    李渼琦
Melanie McAndrew
城市︰澳洲布里斯本
年齡︰20
職業︰學生
學歷︰大學
身高︰5’6”
體重︰107 磅
身段︰33½”– 23½”– 34½”
嗜好︰彈鋼琴、游泳、電影
志向︰成為一位會計師







    岑杏賢
Jennifer Shum
年齡︰23
職業︰學生
學歷︰碩士
身高︰5’7”
體重︰107 磅
身段︰33½” – 24” – 33½”
嗜好︰旅遊、瑜伽、閱讀
志向︰成為一位臨床心理學家









    湯洛雯
Roxanne Tong
年齡︰25
職業︰模特兒
學歷︰大學畢業
身高︰5’7½”
體重︰113 磅
身段︰34” – 24” – 35”
嗜好︰潛水、閱讀、唱歌
志向︰成為一位成功的藝人









    曾明俐
Cynthia Tsang
城市︰加拿大溫哥華
年齡︰26
職業︰機艙服務員
學歷︰文憑
身高︰5’6”
體重︰111 磅
身段︰33”– 23”– 35½”
嗜好︰烹飪、旅遊、滑雪板、跳舞
志向︰成為一位成功的模特兒及幫助世界各地的慈善活動






    黃心穎
Jacqueline Wong
年齡︰23
職業︰學生
學歷︰碩士
身高︰5’4”
體重︰99 磅
身段︰33½” – 23” – 33”
嗜好︰唱歌、跳舞、旅遊
志向︰活得充實、精彩和無憾







成绩揭晓(Results)

最上镜小姐(Miss Photogenic):  岑杏賢 Jennifer Shum

国际亲善小姐 (Miss International ):張名雅Carat Cheung

最后六强 (The Final Top 6):

岑杏賢Jennifer Shum

湯洛雯Roxanne Tong

 張名雅Carat Cheung

朱千雪Tracy Chu

張鈞美Amy Cheung

黃心穎Jacqueline Wong

最后三强 (The Final Top 3):

朱千雪Tracy Chu

張名雅Carat Cheung

黃心穎Jacqueline Wong

最后成绩 (The Final Result):

2012 香港小姐 冠军(Miss Hong Kong 2012): 張名雅Carat Cheung

亚军 (1st Runner-up):黃心穎Jacqueline Wong

季军 (2nd Runner-up):朱千雪Tracy Chu


Special thanks and credits to TVB Hong Kong

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