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Miss Gibraltar wins Miss World
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December 14, 2009, Monday
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KAIANE Aldorino from Gibraltar has been named the new Miss World at a glittering two-hour pageant that put South Africa in the spotlight and featured traditional dancers and drummers.
The leggy brunette, dressed in white-lace evening gown, clapped her hands to her mouth when her name was announced on Saturday.
"I have no words," she said when asked to describe how she felt. "I am really happy."
The 23-year-old administrative clerk from the British territory on the tip of the Iberian peninsula was a favorite after winning the swimsuit competition.
She joined seven other contestants in the final round of the show. The loudest cheers were reserved for Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, who was the second runner-up.
First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta.
Aldorino did not give an indication of what her immediate plans were.
"I will try to do the best that I can now that I have opportunity and advantage," she said in a brief interview after the event.
Wearing her crown of tiny jeweled blue flowers, Aldorino said she had been impressed with South Africa, which was hosting its seventh Miss World final.
"It has a lot to offer," she said.
South Africa is taking advantage of the world's attention as the country gears up to host the World Cup in June.
Saturday's televised show gave a taste of South Africa's rich cultural heritage and natural attractions.
The 112 contestants were welcomed at the start by Zulu dancers and the ululating African female performers. There were clips from the finalists' time in South Africa - showing the beauties cuddling cheetahs and lions, on pristine white beaches and even playing soccer.
The leggy brunette, dressed in white-lace evening gown, clapped her hands to her mouth when her name was announced on Saturday.
"I have no words," she said when asked to describe how she felt. "I am really happy."
The 23-year-old administrative clerk from the British territory on the tip of the Iberian peninsula was a favorite after winning the swimsuit competition.
She joined seven other contestants in the final round of the show. The loudest cheers were reserved for Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, who was the second runner-up.
First runner-up was Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta.
Aldorino did not give an indication of what her immediate plans were.
"I will try to do the best that I can now that I have opportunity and advantage," she said in a brief interview after the event.
Wearing her crown of tiny jeweled blue flowers, Aldorino said she had been impressed with South Africa, which was hosting its seventh Miss World final.
"It has a lot to offer," she said.
South Africa is taking advantage of the world's attention as the country gears up to host the World Cup in June.
Saturday's televised show gave a taste of South Africa's rich cultural heritage and natural attractions.
The 112 contestants were welcomed at the start by Zulu dancers and the ululating African female performers. There were clips from the finalists' time in South Africa - showing the beauties cuddling cheetahs and lions, on pristine white beaches and even playing soccer.
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