"Utilizaré las misma herramientas para ganar
el Miss Universo"
27/06/2009
José Gregorio Ortiz
Fotos: Luis Rivas
En
menos de un mes, pisa suelo aragüeño, la segunda
reina de la belleza mundial. Se trata de la exuberante Mariana
Valente, “Miss Canadá 2009”, que ayer
llegó al país y su primera visita fue al Diario
el Aragüeño, donde desbordó belleza,
inteligencia y dejó impregnada su dulce sonrisa.
Durante 10 días estará
en manos de “La Zarina de la Belleza”, Katty
Pulido, quien se encargará de “pulir”
el maquillaje, la pasarela y la oratoria a la beldad canadiense.
Mariana estuvo acompañada de Denis Dávila,
presidente del Miss Canadá.
Mariana nació en Brasil
y a los 12 años se mudó a Canadá, donde
adquirió la nacionalidad, es profesora de francés,
también habla portugués e inglés. Para
conocer más a esta belleza latina-canadiense, Gente
de Farándula, les ofrece en exclusiva una entrevista,
¡Disfrútenla!.
¿Te consideras bonita?
¡Soltó una sonora carcajada!, y nos respondió:
Claro, pero te digo algo, yo pienso que para triunfar no
basta la belleza física, pienso la belleza interior
es la más importante.
¿Eres esclava de tu imagen?
No, la utilizó en el sentido positivo para ayudar
a quien me necesite.
¿Cuántas veces te miras al espejo?
Varias, las necesarias para chequera que todo esté
en orden.
¿Qué no te gusta de tu cuerpo?
Yo creo que tengo varias cosas que puedo mejorar, pero no
es nada que me desagrade, estoy conforme con mi anatomía.
¿Cuál es la dieta de Mariana Valente?
No tengo necesidad de hacer dietas, soy delgada y como de
todo.
¿Eres obsesionada de las marcas?
No, yo escojo la ropa que me quede bien, no soy muy exigente
con las marcas.
¿De ganar o no el Miss Universo, que te atrae del
mundo del espectáculo?
El modelaje, definitivamente.
¿Tienes novio?
Tengo a alguien muy especial en Canadá.
¿Para qué eres indecisa?
He sido un poco indecisa a la hora de escoger mi carrera,
pero definitivamente escogí la más acertada,
maestra de francés.
¿Eres ingenua?
A veces, todas las personas tienen algo de ingenuas.
¿Su mejor amiga quién es?
Mi madre.
¿Confías en la primera persona que se te cruza
en el camino?
Yo doy les doy el derecho a la duda, por lo general confió
en la palabra de la persona.
¿Cómo superas la traición?
Todo en la vida es un aprendizaje, y de ese mal rato hay
que sacar lo positivo.
¿Qué fue lo más difícil para
ganar el Miss Canadá?
Lo más difícil fue asumir el reto de ser una
figura pública que debe comunicarse con todas las
personas.
¿Lo más sacrificado de ser reina?
Estar arreglada durante la mayor parte del tiempo, pero
es necesario y lo asumo. Antes era una mujer sencilla y
natural, sin tanto arreglo personal.
¿Qué título le pondrías a una
autobiografía?
¡No te dejes influenciar, porque me ves que soy tímida!
¿Qué es lo mejor que han dicho de ti?
Que soy humilde y agradecida.
¿Cuál ha sido el mayor logro en tu vida?
Desde hace 3 años cree con mi familia una Fundación,
que ayuda a los pobres en Brasil, ese trabajo me llena el
espíritu como ser humano.
¿Qué te produce miedo?
La incertidumbre del mañana.
¿En quién cree Mariana?
En Dios.
¿Cuál es la mejor arma que tienes para comunicar?
La belleza puede ser un vehículo porque te permite
trasmitir un mensaje.
¿Qué has hecho por amor?
Guardar en secreto -por un tiempo- a mi familia que estaba
enamorada, porque mi novio tiene tatuajes y mis padres no
les gustaba mucho eso, pero él es una persona especial
y muy cariñoso.
¿Cómo defines tu vida en este instante?
Muy ocupada, pero muy agradable de conocer a personas de
culturas diferentes.
¿De dónde sacas tanta energía?
¡Ja!,¡Ja!,¡Ja!, No lo sé, pienso
que mi meta me ayuda a tener toda esa energía.
¿Cuáles son las claves del éxito?
Ser tu mismo en la vida.
¿Tu comida favorita?
Un buen churrasco.
¿Qué representa para ti la familia?
Ellos son todo en mi vida, soy lo que soy gracias a ellos.
¿En qué no ahorras?
En ropa.
¿Crees en el matrimonio?
Sí, una vez que me realice como profesional pienso
casarme.
¿Perdonas las mentiras?
Depende de la persona, porque a veces hay que darle oportunidades
a las personas que quieren aprender de su error.
¿Eres fanática del Chat?
Sólo del Facebook.
¿En qué lugar te sientes bien?
En mi casa y en el trabajo con niños.
¿Eres estricta?
Depende, en una decisión crucial, si lo soy.
¿Qué herramientas llevas para ganar el
Miss Universo?
Utilizaré las mismas armas que aplique en el Miss
Canadá, que son ser yo misma, ser sencilla y tolerante.
¿De las candidatas que has visto por Internet,
cuales son las más fuertes a vencer?
Yo creo que todas van con un mismo propósito, sin
embargo, las latinas y europeas son de cuidado.
AL DESNUDO
Nombre: Mariana Valente Lugar y fecha de nacimiento: Sao Paulo Brazil, 21
de septiembre de 1985. Edad: 23 Estudios: Maestra de francés Estatura: 1,77 m de estatura Medidas: 88-58-90 Peso: 54 kg Calza: 37 Cirugías: Ninguna Un aroma: Flores Un color: Azul Una reina de belleza: Natalie Glevova Hobbie: Voleibol Actriz: Julia Roberts Actor: Robin William Un país: Canadá
SWING LATINO
Para Denis Dávila, Presidente de la Organisacion
Miss Canadá, es doble orgullo que una latino-canadiense
se coronara como la primera mujer que gana ese título.
“Mariana es una muchacha muy fuerte en todo el sentido
de la palabra. En el concurso nacional participaron 64 candidatas,
pero su fuerza arrolladora en pasarela, no tuvo discusión
y desde el comienzo se convirtió en la gran favorita.
Su entrevista con el jurado fue decisiva, así como
su cuerpo y pasarela impecable”. Nos dijo Denis.
Dávila que lleva 7
años al frente del Miss Canadá, refirió
que el éxito de que la canadiense se destaque en
el Miss Universo, se debe al equipo multidisciplinario,
“no tenemos un molde” se escoge a la candidata
y comienzan a prepararla como Dios manda. “Siempre
destacamos el potencial de cada candidata”.
En cuanto a su trabajo con
Katty Pulido, dijo: “Katty lleva 5 años trabajando
con nosotros, esa experiencia ha sido maravillosa, nos vamos
a enfocar en ciertas áreas que hay que mejorar, ella
es una mujer excelente que sí el jurado tiene tiempo
de conocerla se va a enamorar de ella, el maquillaje es
una de esas fortalezas, yo he trabajo alrededor de todo
el mundo con maquilladores, pero Katty para mí está
en la número uno en la lista”, Enfatizó
Denis.
MARIANA
EN 'EL SIGLO' NEWSPAPER IN MARACAY, ESTADO ARAGUA, VENEZUELA
Watch
Mariana's Inspiring School Tour in Toronto:
Watch Mariana's presentation in Bogota, Colombia:
Watch 'Dia a Dia', a Brazilian clip about Mariana and her
foundation BASE: (Portuguese)
Watch Mariana's interview on ROGERS TELEVISION (daytime
Morning TV show):
Watch Mariana's
interview with ET Canada:
May 16, 2009
MISS UNIVERSE® CANADA 2009 RESULTS
Toronto,
ON– May 16, 2009 - Mariana Valente, a 23-year old student
of languages at York University, was crowned Miss Universe
Canada 2009 during an event held at the John Bassett Theatre
in Toronto on May 16th.
Valente, who was born in Brazil and moved
to Canada at age 12, stands 1.75 m tall and she will represent
Canada at the Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas on August
23rd.
The 1st runner-up was model Ylenia Aurucci
(26), who had been a contestant in Canada's Next Top Model
and resides in Victoria, British Columbia; 2nd runner-up
was Ksenia Mezenina of Toronto, Ontario, 3rd runner-up was
Neda Derakhshan from Calgary, Alberta and the 4th runner-up
was Isabelle Grastin of Toronto.
TingJia Lorogiano won the People's Choice
Award, while Chanel Beckenlehner won the Miss Elegance and
Audience Favorite prizes; Xiao Sun was awarded Best Runway,
and Cristina Heslenfeld won the Best in Swimwear award.
The
winners of these awards automatically advance to the top
20. The final competition will take place on Saturday, May
16, where Canada's representative will be selected for the
upcoming 2009 Miss Universe Pageant in the Bahamas in August.
Adwoa Yamoah
Brooke Boyle
Chanel Beckenlehner (Miss Elegance AND Audience Favourite
Awards)
Cristina Heslenfeld (Best Body - CHIO Swimwear Award)
Jessica Goncalvez
Kaley Johnson
Xiao Sun (Best Runway Model Award)
Top 20 Quarter Finalists:
Lee-Helene Gaulin
Natasha Petersen
Paula Bailey
Perla Marcano
Sonya Durante
Tara Mobayen
TingJia Lorigiano (People's Choice Award)
Vincenza Conte
Miss Congeniality: Jessica Goncalvez
Best Hair Award: Livia Constantinescu
Miss Photogenic: Tara Mobayen
As part of this year's event, the Miss Universe Canada Organization
had a 'Start Quality Award' competition where the delegates
competed for the opportunity to perform on stage the final
night of competition. The winner and 2 runners-up were part
of the entertainers of the night. These were the results
in the 'Star Quality Award' competition:
MISS UNIVERSE® CANADA 2009 PRELIMINARY COMPETITION RESULTS
Toronto, ON–
May 14, 2009 -The 2009 Miss Universe Canada preliminary
competition took place on Thursday, May 14 at the Metro
Toronto Convention Centre's John Bassett Theatre.
As a
result of this competition, 5 fast-track awards were announced
as follows:
The
winners of these awards automatically advance to the top
20. The final competition will take place on Saturday, May
16, where Canada's representative will be selected for the
upcoming 2009 Miss Universe Pageant in the Bahamas in August.
March
4, 2009
THE BAHAMAS TO HOST THE MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT AUGUST
30th LIVE ON NBC
NEW YORK, NY – March 4, 2009
-- Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal and Paula M. Shugart,
President, Miss Universe Organization, announced today that
the 58th Annual MISS UNIVERSE® Competition will air
live from Paradise Island, Bahamas. The glamorous live event,
featuring some of the world’s most beautiful women,
will take place at Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort and
air live on NBC and Telemundo on Sunday, August 30th this
summer.
“Paradise.
There is no better name for the beauty of the Bahamas and
this island,” said Paula M. Shugart. “The worldwide
telecast will highlight the warmth, beauty and hospitality
of the Islands of the Bahamas as well as the world renowned
Atlantis resort. We have had a wonderful working relationship
with the Bahamas and Atlantis for many years and I’m
very excited this global event will take that partnership
to a whole new level.”
“The
people of The Bahamas are very proud and excited at the
opportunity to host some of the most beautiful people in
the universe in some of the most beautiful islands in the
universe,” said The Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism
& Aviation, Senator Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace.
“This feels like the perfect match. We look forward
to showcasing the hospitality of our people, the clarity
of our waters, the vibrancy of our music, dance, food and
spirit."
“’Discovery’
and ‘wonder’ describe what we can expect in summer.
We look forward to exposing the contestants, and the world,
to our amazing Bahamas Islands,” said George Markantonis,
President of Kerzner International Bahamas Ltd. “An
event showcasing the most beautiful part of the globe to
the rest of the planet. Atlantis Resort, along with all
of Nassau's exemplary hotels, is proud to be a part of this
great event. We can't wait!”
Venezuelan
native Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, will crown her
successor at the conclusion of the telecast. During her
reign, she has traveled all over the world as an advocate
for HIV/AIDS education, research, and legislation. The newly
crowned Miss Universe will go on to do the same.
Each
contestant from more than 80 countries around the world
will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown
and interview as they vie for the coveted title of Miss
Universe 2009. In recent years, worldwide distribution of
the popular competition has topped more than 170 countries.
Donald
J. Trump and Phil Gurin will again serve as Executive Producers
for MISS UNIVERSE® 2009.
ABOUT
THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION:
The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA®
Pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture.
Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the
Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS
awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive
issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed
to research and education such as the Latino Commission
on AIDS, God’s Love We Deliver, PSI/YouthAIDS and Gay
Men’s Health Crisis, Miss Universe is armed to impact
women today. For more information, visit: www.missuniverse.com.
ABOUT
ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND RESORT, THE BAHAMAS
Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner
International, a leading international developer and operator
of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels. This
unique, ocean-themed destination is located on Paradise
Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations,
all built around a 140-acre waterscape comprised of over
20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools
and habitats. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat
in the world, there are over 50,000 marine animals in lagoons
and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors
and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.
Atlantis is home to Aquaventure, a non-stop water experience
consisting of thrilling water slides, a mile-long river
ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and never-before-seen
special effects. Dolphin Cay, the resort’s interaction
and education center, was created with the goal of enlightening
visitors about the wonders of these remarkable ocean inhabitants.
The
Cove Atlantis, a 600-room resort, features oversized rooms
with a step down living space, spectacular designs by acclaimed
interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell, unprecedented
services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools,
lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of the ocean. Atlantis
is also known as THE culinary destination in The Caribbean
with a collection of restaurants from world-renowned chefs
including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and
Bobby Flay. The resort boasts an impressive collection of
luxury boutiques and shops, and the largest conference center
and meeting and convention facilities in The Caribbean.
For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island;
telephone 954-809-2000, or visit Atlantis.com. For reservations,
call your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS.
ABOUT
THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS:
The moment your toes touch sand and your gaze meets water,
you know you’re in The Islands of the Bahamas. It’s
the comfortable ease, the instant sense of belonging. It’s
finding that your departure from everyday life is also your
arrival at an extraordinary place within yourself. Welcome!
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PRESS
CONTACTS:
Lark-Marie
Anton, Esther Swan, or Carl Althoff
The
Miss Universe Organization
1370 Avenue of the Americas, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10019
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The 58th Annual Miss Universe® Canada Pageant
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre's 'John Bassett Theatre'
to host the
2009 Miss Universe Canada Pageant.
Toronto, ON (Wednesday, January 21, 2009) - A Canadian
tradition, Miss Universe Canada is the Canadian representative
sent to compete at the annual Miss Universe® pageant.
Canada is one of only four countries (along with France,
Germany, and the USA) which has competed in each Miss Universe
pageant since its inception in 1952.
The 58th annual Miss Universe® Canada Pageant will be
held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's 'John Bassett
Theatre in Toronto. With an established reputation, the
Metro Toronto Convention Centre's John Bassett Theatre has
been chosen to be the host venue for the 2009 Miss Universe®
Canada Pageant for the second time.
Over 60 delegates from across Canada will be in Toronto
beginning Friday May 8th to to kick off Pageant activities
and spend time getting to know each other, rehearsing for
the show, and visiting Toronto and the surrounding area
and will compete for the title of Miss Universe® Canada
2009 awarded on Saturday, May 16th 2009.
The reigning Miss Universe® Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela
will be in Toronto as one of the selected panel of judges
while the reigning Miss Universe® Canada, Samantha Tajik
will assist in crowning her successor before a live audience.
The pageant consists of two separate audience attended events:
Pageant Presentation Show (Thursday, May 14, 2009) All 60+
delegates from across Canada compete before a live audience
and a ten-person judging panel in the traditional categories
(Swimwear and Evening Gown) for the chance to be selected
as one of the Judges' 15 semi-finalists. In addition, 5
segment winners (more details to come soon), will be joining
the group of semi-finalists for a chance to win the title.
Miss Universe® Canada 2009 Pageant Finals Show (Saturday,
May 16, 2009) The top 20 semi-finalists from Thursday's
Pageant Presentation Show will compete for the title of
Miss Universe® Canada 2009 in front of the same ten-person
judging panel as well as our live audience in the traditional
categories (Swimwear and Evening Gown), plus the addition
of a live interview/question and answer segment. However,
all 60+ delegates will be involved in production numbers
throughout the show.
Miss Universe® Canada delegates are selected each year
by competing in local and regional casting calls and pageants
held in select areas across the country. 'Beauties of Canada'
has the exclusive rights to send a Canadian representative
to the Miss Universe® Pageant. The titleholders of Miss
Universe® Canada personify the combination of beauty
and intelligence that defines women of the 21st Century.
As a company producing the Miss Universe® Canada pageant,
'Beauties of Canada' has a corporate structure and goals
defined by the Miss Universe® Organization.
MISS VENEZUELA, DAYANA MENDOZA CROWNED MISS UNIVERSE®
2008
DURING LIVE NBC TELECAST ON JULY 13TH
New
York, NY - July 13, 2008 – This evening, during one
of the year's most exciting live international television
events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Venezuela,
Dayana Mendoza, as MISS UNIVERSE® 2008 live from the
Crown Convention Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.
Ms.
Mendoza is 22 years-old and her career ambition is to
become an Interior Designer. She also enjoys photography
and is interested in advertising.
The
judging panel for the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant included:
Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President of the Trump
Organization; fashion designer and entrepreneur Roberto
Cavalli; Nadine Velazquez, international cover girl and
star of NBC's "My Name Is Earl"; Jennifer Hawkins,
television presenter and Miss Universe 2004; Louis Licari,
celebrity colorist and "Today Show" ambush makeover
expert; Joe Cinque, President of the American Academy
of Hospitality Sciences; Bollywood film & TV star,
dancer, model Eesha Koppikhar; Nguyen Cong Khe, Editor
in Chief of Thanh Nien newspaper and international shoe
designer Taryn Rose. Jerry Springer and Mel B hosted the
telecast of the 57th Annual Miss Universe competition
where Lady GaGa performed her hit "Just Dance".
Throughout
the two-hour event, contestants from 80 countries and
territories around the world competed in three categories:
swimsuit, evening gown and personality interview. Riyo
Mori, Miss Universe 2007, crowned her successor at the
conclusion of the two-hour primetime telecast, before
an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 1
billion viewers.
Final
Results:
First
Runner Up: Miss Colombia, Taliana Vargas; will assume
the duties of MISS UNIVERSE 2008 if the titleholder for
some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.
Second
Runner Up: Miss Dominican Republic, Marianne Cruz Gonzale.
Rest
of Top Five: Miss Mexico, Elisa Najera; and Miss Russia,
Vera Krasova.
Rest
of Top Ten: Miss Kosovo, Zana Krasniqi; Miss Australia,
Laura Dundovic; Miss Spain, Claudia Moro; Miss USA, Crystle
Stewart; and Miss Italy, Claudia Ferraris.
Rest
of Top Fifteen: Miss Vietnam, Lam Thuy Nguyen; Miss South
Africa, Tansey Coetzee; Miss Japan, Hiroko Mima;; Miss
Hungary, Jazmin Dammak; and Miss Czech Republic, Eliska
Buckova.
National Costume Award: Miss Thailand, Gavintra Photijak.
The general public voted on www.nbc.com for the international
delegate whose national costume best reflected her country's
culture, originality in preparation and the delegate's
personal demeanor. She received a $1,000 cash prize and
a trophy from Rogaska Crystal.
Miss
Congeniality Universe™ Award: Miss El Salvador, Rebeca
Moreno. This award reflects the respect and admiration
of the delegate's peers, who voted for her as the most
congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.
She also received a $1,000 cash prize and a trophy from
Rogaska Crystal
The MISS UNIVERSE® 2008 prize package includes: the
Miss Universe tiara created by CAO Fine Jewelry (a division
of PNJ) designed by Mrs. Dang Thi Kim Lien and Rosalina
Lydster valued at more than $30,000 dollars; a 2 year
scholarship from the New York Film Academy worth more
than $100,000 dollars to its acting or film-making programs;
eveningwear gowns from Scala, designed by Sherri Hill;
a national and international multi-media advertising campaign
and a complete denim wardrobe from YMI Jeanswear; a custom
swimsuit wardrobe from BSC Swimwear Thailand; a shoe collection
from Nina Footwear; a trophy from Rogaska Crystal; year-long
supply of Farouk Systems products, makers of CHI, the
original Ceramic Technology tools; membership to Gravity
Fitness and pampering at John Barrett Salon; fashion portfolio
by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; consultations
with nutritionist and creator of The F-Factor Diet™
Tanya Zuckerbrot; dermatology and skincare services by
Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; consultations with personal
stylist Billie Causieestko and access to an event wardrobe
from leading fashion designers; a New York City apartment
for the year of her reign including living expenses and
professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization
to further her personal and professional goals.
DONALD
TRUMP JR., ROBERTO CAVALLI, NADINE VELAZQUEZ, JENNIFER
HAWKINS, LOUIS LICARI JOE CINQUE, NGUYEN CONG KHE AND
TARYN ROSE TO JUDGE THE 2008 MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT
ON NBC JULY 13th
Lady
GaGa to Perform Her Hit Song "Just Dance" During
the Live Telecast from Vietnam
NEW
YORK, NY - July 08, 2008 – NBC Universal, Donald
J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President, Miss Universe
Organization, today announced the celebrity judges for
the 2008 Miss UNIVERSE® Pageant, which airs live on
NBC (simulcast on Telemundo) from the Crown Convention
Center in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam on Sunday, July
13th at 9:00 p.m. ET (delayed PT).
The
judges are: Donald Trump Jr., Executive Vice President
of the Trump Organization; fashion designer and entrepreneur
Roberto Cavalli; Nadine Velazquez, international cover
girl and star of NBC’s “My Name Is Earl”;
Jennifer Hawkins, television presenter and Miss Universe
2004; Louis Licari, celebrity colorist and “Today
Show” ambush makeover expert Joe Cinque, President
of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences; Nguyen
Cong Khe, Editor in Chief of Thanh Nien newspaper and
international shoe designer Taryn Rose. As previously
announced, Jerry Springer and Mel B will host the live
telecast of the 57th Annual Miss Universe competition.
The
sensational pop star Lady GaGa will be performing her
hit “Just Dance” on the telecast. Lady GaGa’s
dance-pop, electro-pop and disco sound has rocked venues
around the world and is expected to bring the same excitement
to Vietnam. Her debut album, “The Fame” will
be released this fall.
Each
contestant, representing 80 countries and territories
from around the world, will be judged in three categories:
swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the
coveted title of Miss Universe 2008. The Miss Universe
show is an internationally celebrated event with an estimated
worldwide viewing audience of more than 1 billion viewers.
Japan
native, Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007 will crown her successor
at the conclusion of the telecast. During her reign, she
has traveled the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education,
research, and legislation. The newly crowned Miss Universe
will go on to do the same.
Donald
J. Trump and Phil Gurin of The Gurin Company will again
serve as Executive Producers for MISS UNIVERSE® 2008.
‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ HOST JERRY SPRINGER
AND SPICE GIRL MEL B TO HOST THE
2008 MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT LIVE FROM VIETNAM ON JULY 13th
NEW YORK, NY - June 24, 2008 – Paula M. Shugart,
President of the Miss Universe Organization announced
today that the host of NBC’s hit summer show, “America’s
Got Talent,” Jerry Springer and actress/singer Mel
B will host the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant live on NBC
(simulcast on Telemundo) from the Crown Convention Center
in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam on Sunday, July 13th
at 9:00 p.m. ET (delayed PT).
Cultural
icon Jerry Springer, host for 17 seasons of the hit talk
show "The Jerry Springer Show," as well as the
host of "America's Got Talent," boasts a resume
that includes such diverse roles as: Mayor of Cincinnati,
political pundit, lawyer, award-winning newscaster, country
recording artist, international emcee, TV personality,
author, movie star, progressive talk-radio broadcaster
and ballroom dancer on the hit "Dancing with the
Stars." His popularity has also led him to be a favorite
guest-speaker at college campuses across the country,
not to mention a special guest lecturer at Oxford University
in England. Springer has also added a Broadway appearance
to his distinguished list of achievements, starring for
a week in the production of the “Rocky Horror Show
Live.”
"This
is obviously a great honor and getting to work alongside
Mel B makes it even better," said Springer.
Melanie
Brown, better known as Mel B, has made her mark as an
accomplished singer, actress, producer, designer and TV
personality. Mel B became a household name as “Scary
Spice,” one of the members of the iconic girl group
the Spice Girls. She has appeared in numerous TV specials,
shows and films as well as on Broadway in the hugely successful
musical “Rent.” Mel B is currently working on
her third solo album, slated for release in early 2009.
Her newest project, “The Singing Office,” will
premiere on TLC later this month, with Mel serving as
Executive Producer and Co-Host. Additionally, she was
a finalist on the fifth season of “Dancing with the
Stars,” where she became a fan favorite with her
dance experience and fun disposition on the dance floor.
She has since become a special events correspondent for
“Access Hollywood.”
“I’m
thrilled to be a co-host of the Miss Universe Pageant,”
said Mel B. “I believe the diversity and dedication
that the pageant brings inspires and empowers young women
across the globe.”
Each
contestant, representing 80 countries from around the
world, will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening
gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of
Miss Universe 2008. The Miss Universe show is an internationally
celebrated event with distribution in more than 170 countries.
Japan
native, Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007 will crown her successor
at the conclusion of the telecast. During her reign, she
has traveled the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education,
research, and legislation. The newly crowned Miss Universe
will go on to do the same.
Donald
J. Trump and Phil Gurin of The Gurin Company will again
serve as Executive Producers for MISS UNIVERSE® 2008.
CAO
FINE JEWELRY WILL CREATE THIS YEAR'S COVETED MISS UNIVERSE®
CROWN
World
Renowned Vietnamese Brand PNJ to
Unveil Unique Crown for the 2008 Miss Universe® Competition
NEW YORK, NY - June 20, 2008 - The Miss Universe Organization
announced today that CAO Fine Jewelry (a line of the renowned
Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ) company in Vietnam) has created
the coveted 2008 Miss Universe crown. The winner of the
2008 Miss Universe® Pageant, which will broadcast
live on NBC July 13th from the Crown Convention Center
in Nha Trang, Vietnam, will be crowned with the masterpiece
which was designed by Rosalina Tran Lydster of Jewelry
by Rosalina and Ms. Dang Thi Kim Lien of CAO Fine Jewelry.
The
crown, valued at $120 thousand dollars, is made of 18K
white and yellow gold. It is comprised of over 1,000 precious
stones; including 555 white diamonds (30 carats), 375
cognac diamonds (14 carats), 10 smoky quartz crystals
(20 carats) and 19 morganite gemstones (60 carats). The
colors of the jewels chosen for the crown have great significance.
The yellow luster of the gold represents the prosperous
thriving economy in Vietnam. White, light pink and cognac
are the main hues in the crown which represent inspiration
and feeling
ìThe
Miss Universe crown is one of the most revered pieces
of jewelry in the world,î said Paula M. Shugart,
President of the Miss Universe Organization. ìWe
are very excited to have partnered with CAO Fine Jewelry
and Jewelry by Rosalina to create this yearís crown.î
ìThe
curved design creates a natural rhythm and a stable structure
for the crown, symbolizing the spirit of unity. The crown
combines the beauty and the character of each nation,
accomplishing the goal of the pageant, which is international
unity,î explained designers Ms. Kim Lien and Rosalina
Lydster.
Contestants
from more than 80 countries will be judged in three categories:
swimsuit, evening gown and interview as they vie for the
title of Miss Universe 2008 and the opportunity to wear
the crown. The winner will receive a tiara by CAO Fine
Jewelry valued at $30 thousand dollars.
May 26 - June 3,
2008
On
May 26, Samantha and four of the 2008 finalists (Aleksandra
Malkin, Lina Lombana, Elena Tchemissova and Klaudia Olejnik)
travelled to Managua to spend 10 days in the beautiful
country of Nicaragua.
The purpose of this trip was to work with the American-Nicaraguan
Foundation (ANF) and their projects. Their mission is
to support the neediest sectors in Nicaragua by forging
strategic alliances to procure quality goods and products,
which are distributed to social service organizations
that have been selected based on their effectiveness,
transparency and spirit of service in an effort to achieve
sustainable development through self sufficiency and the
eradication of poverty.
The girls visited housing projects in Mosastepe, Ciudad
Sandino, Mateare, San Juan del Sur, Nandaime and Jinotepe
- Casas Villa Santiago where they say first hand the important
work of the ANF. As well, they visited the S.O.S. Village
in Managua to help celebrate the country's "Mother's
Day". They brought gifts for the mothers and pinatas
for the children, and spent the afternoon visiting with
the children and touring the project.
On Friday they were featured in a fashion show at Plaza
Galeria Santo Domingo shoppin centre titled "Reinas
Por Una Causa" ("Beautiies for a Cause")
to benefit 'Tamizaje para Cancer Cervical a Traves del
Sistema Ginecobono'.
To end the trip, the girls were treated to a relaxing
weekend on the beautiful Corn Island where they shot photos
and videos to promote Nicaragua.
The final activity was a tour of the Canadian Company
'Polaris Geothermal' - a renewable resource company currently
focused on the development of renewable energy in Latin
America. Polaris is currently developing a 66MW geothermal
project in San Jacinto Tizate concession in Nicaragua.
Be sure to watch for Samantha's video during the Miss
Universe telecast on Sunday Jul;y 13th on NBC!
VIETNAM
TO HOST THE 2008 MISS UNIVERSE® PAGEANT LIVE ON NBC
NEW
YORK, NY - November 27, 2007 - Donald J. Trump, NBC Universal
and Paula M. Shugart, President, Miss Universe Organization,
announced today that the 57th Annual MISS UNIVERSE®
Competition will air live from Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.
The glamorous live event, featuring some of the world's
most beautiful women, will air from the Crown Convention
Center, on NBC and Telemundo this summer.
"Vietnam
has shown unprecedented growth in recent years, both in
the business and tourism sectors," said Paula M.
Shugart. "This worldwide telecast will mark the first
event of its kind to be centered in Vietnam which of course
will have special significance to the U.S. audience. I
am very happy to have the Miss Universe Pageant be the
catalyst for such an historic event."
"UniCorp
is delighted that we have reached an agreement with the
Miss Universe Organization to host the MISS UNIVERSE®
2008 Pageant in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam," says
Chairman Tony Toan Nguyen. "We believe that the beauty,
culture and hospitality of Vietnam will perfectly complement
the pageant. We look forward to showing the contestants
and the world our exciting, vibrant and picturesque country."
Japan
native, Riyo Mori, Miss Universe 2007 will crown her successor
at the conclusion of the telecast. During her reign, she
has traveled the world as an advocate for HIV/AIDS education,
research, and legislation. The newly crowned Miss Universe
will go on to do the same.
Each
contestant from more than 80 countries around the world
will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening
gown and interview as they vie for the coveted title of
Miss Universe 2008. In recent years, worldwide distribution
of the popular competition has topped more than 170 countries.
Donald
J. Trump and Phil Gurin will again serve as Executive
Producers for MISS UNIVERSE® 2008.
En
menos de un mes, pisa suelo aragüeño, la segunda
reina de la belleza mundial. Se trata de la exuberante Mariana
Valente, “Miss Canadá 2009”, que ayer
llegó al país y su primera visita fue al Diario
el Aragüeño, donde desbordó belleza,
inteligencia y dejó impregnada su dulce sonrisa.
