Miss Universe 2011 Official Results: Miss Angola - Miss Universe 2011 winner

The Miss Universe 2011 winner has just been crowned in Sao Paulo, Brazil and she's Miss Angola Leila Lopes.

Here's the official results of the 60th Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2011):

MISS UNIVERSE 2011: ANGOLA, LEILA LOPES
1st Runner Up: Ukraine, Olesia Stefanko
2nd Runner Up: Brazil, Priscila Machado
3rd Runner Up: Philippines, Shamcey Supsup
4th Runner Up: China, Zilin Luo

TOP 10 Semi-Finalists:
Australia, Scherri-Lee Biggs
Costa Rica, Johanna Solano
France, Laury Thilleman
Panama, Sheldry Saez
Portugal, Laura Goncalvez

TOP 16 QUARTERFINALISTS:
Colombia, Catalina Robayo
Kosovo, Aferdita Dreshaj
Netherlands, Kelly Weekers
Puerto Rico, Viviana Ortiz
USA, Alyssa Campanella
Venezuela, Vanessa Goncalves


SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Best National Costume - Panama, Sheldry Saez
Miss Photogenic - Sweden, Ronnia Fornstedt
Miss Congeniality - Montenegro, Nikolina Loncar

Leila Lopes, Miss Angola, is Miss Universe 2011

Leila Lopes from Angola is Miss Universe 2011!

Miss Angola Leila Lopes (Miss Angola) reacts after winning Miss Universe 2011 (Screenshot from Ao Vivo's live broadcast)

Angola's Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011 during the live pageant finale held Monday, September 12, 2011, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Though already one of the favorites, no one predicted Miss Angola Leila Lopes to end up as Miss Universe 2011 winner, but thanks to her great performance during the finals, especially during the final Q & A.

Miss Angola was able to beat 88 other lovely candidates, including mega favorites Ukraine (who finished 1st Runner Up), Philippines (3rd Runner Up) and China (4th Runner Up).

This is the first time that Angola has won the Miss Universe title.

Angola started participating in Miss Universe only in 1998 and only had 3 semi-finalists before winning the prestigious Miss Universe 2011 title.

Shamcey Supsup, 3rd Runner Up, Miss Universe 2011

Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup finished 3rd Runner Up in the just-concluded Miss Universe 2011 pageant held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

As Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up, Shamcey Supsup was able to place higher than our last year's rep Venus Raj who finished 4th Runner Up.

Congrats Shamcey! The whole Philippines is so proud of you.

I believe though that she should have placed higher than 3rd Runner Up for giving an impressive answer during the final Q&A.

Last year, Venus finished 4th Runner Up only probably because of her not so impressive answer during the final Q & A, but for this year, Shamcey did so well during the interview portion and yet, a 3rd Runner Up placement is the highest she could reach in the pageant.

This just means that even if a Miss Universe candidate gives the best and most impressive answer during the final Q & A, it's not always a guarantee that she'll get the title. It's still based on to whom the judges and the Miss Universe Organization want to give the title.

But I must admit, the competition was really tough and the top winners, Angola and Ukraine, deserved their placements.

Miss Universe 2011 candidates now in São Paulo, Brazil | Early favorites: USA, China, Netherlands

The 60th Miss Universe pageant (Miss Universe 2011) has already started in São Paulo, Brazil with a record 89 candidates competing for the title.



The candidates from USA, China, Netherlands, Costa Rica, Brazil, Greece, Malaysia, Paraguay, Ukraine, Australia, Sweden, Angola, Albania, Venezuela and Puerto Rico are considered as favorites this early stage of the competition.



The Presentation Show or the Preliminary Competition is scheduled on September 8 and the finals will be on the 12th, both to be staged at the Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil.

Miss China Luo Zilin and Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup during the Operation Smile Medical Mission held Thursday, August 25. (Photo Credit: @MissUChina on Twitter)

Here's the list of Miss Universe 2011 candidates:



Albania, Xhesika Berberi

Angola, Leila Lopes

Argentina, Natalie Rodriquez

Aruba, Gillain Berry

Australia, Scherri-lee Biggs

Bahamas, Anastagia Pierre

Belgium, Justine De Jonckheere

Bolivia, Olivia Pinheiro

Botswana, Larona Motlatsi Kgabo

Brazil, Priscila Machado

British Virgin Islands, Sheroma Hodge

Canada, Chelsae Durocher

Cayman Islands, Cristin Alexander

Chile, Vanessa Ceruti

China, Luo Zilin

Colombia, Catalina Robayo

Costa Rica, Johanna Solano

Croatia, Natalija Prica

Curacao, Eva Van Putten

Cyprus, Andriani Karantoni

Czech Republic, Jitka Novackova

Denmark, Sandra Amer

Dominican Republic, Dalia Fernandez

Ecuador, Claudia Schiess

Egypt, Sara El Khouly

El Salvador, Mayra Aldana

Estonia, Madli Vilsar

Finland, Pia Pakarinen

France, Laury Thilleman

Georgia, Eka Gurtskaia

Germany, Valeria Bystritskaia

Ghana, Erica Nego

Great Britain, Chloe-Beth Morgan

Greece, Iliana Papageorgiou

Guam, Shayna Jo Afaisen

Guatemala, Alejandra Barillas

Guyana, Kara Lord

Haiti, Anedie Azael

Honduras, Keilyn Gomez

Hungary, Betta Lipcsei

India, Vasuki Sunkavalli

Indonesia, Nadine Alexandra

Ireland, Aoife Hannon

Israel, Kim Edry

Italy, Elisa Torrini

Jamaica, Shakira Martin

Japan, Maria Kamiyama

Kazakhstan, Valeriya Aleinikova

Korea, Sora Chong

Kosovo, Aferdita Dreshaj

Lebanon, Yara El Khoury-Mikhael

Malaysia, Deborah Henry

Mauritius, Laetitia Darche

Mexico, Karin Ontiveros

Montenegro, Nikolina Loncar

Netherlands, Kelly Weekers

New Zealand, Priyani Puketapu

Nicaragua, Adriana Dorn

Nigeria, Sophie Gemal

Panama, Sheldry Saez

Paraguay, Alba Riquelme

Peru, Natalie Vertiz

Philippines, Shamcey Supsup

Poland, Rozlia Mancewicz

Portugal, Laura Goncalves

Puerto Rico, Viviana Ortiz

Romania, Larisa Popa

Russia, Natalia Gantimurova

Serbia, Anja Saranovic

Singapore, Valerie Shu Xian Lim

Slovak Republic, Dagmar Kolesarova

Slovenia, Ema Jagodic

South Africa, Bokang Montjane

Spain, Paula Guillo

Sri Lanka, Stephanie Siriwardhana

St. Lucia, Joy-Ann Biscette

Sweden, Ronnia Fornstedt

Switzerland, Kerstin Cook

Tanzania, Nelly Kamwelu

Thailand, Chanyasorn Sakornchan

Trinidad & Tobago, Gabrielle Walcott

Turkey, Melisa Asli Pamuk

Turks & Caicos, Easher Parker

U.S. Virgin Islands, Alexandrya Evans

Ukraine, Olesia Stefanko

Uruguay, Fernanda Semino

USA, Alyssa Campanella

Venezuela, Vanessa Goncalves

Vietnam, Hoang My Vu

Alyssa Campanella, Miss California, wins Miss USA 2011 (photos & video)

21-year-old Alyssa Campanella representing the State of California has won the Miss USA 2011 title during the pageant finals held Sunday night, June 19, 2011, at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Here's the official results:

Miss USA 2011: California, Alyssa Campanella
1st Runner Up: Tennessee, Ashley Elizabeth Durham
2nd Runner Up: Alabama, Madeline Mitchell
3rd Runner Up: Texas, Ana Rodriguez

TOP 8 FINALISTS:
Hawaii, Angela Byrd
Maine, Ashley Lynn Marble
Maryland, Allyn Rose
South Carolina, Courtney Turner

TOP 16 SEMI-FINALISTS:
Arizona, Brittany Brannon
Florida, Lisette Garcia
Georgia, Kaylin Reque
Indiana, Jillian Wunderlich
Missouri, Hope Driskill
New Mexico, Brittany Toll*
New York, Amber Collins
Utah, Jamie Crandall

*New Mexico was America's Choice (chosen thru internet / SMS votes) and she automatically entered the Top 16.

SPECIAL AWARDS:
Miss Congeniality: Kentucky, Kia Hampton
Miss Photogenic: Arizona, Brittany Brannon

Watch video of Alyssa Campanella during the final Q&A portion and her crowning moment as Miss USA 2011:


Campanella will be representing the US in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant happening in São Paulo, Brazil this September.

Check out Alyssa Campanella's photos (in evening gown, swimsuit etc.) and predict her chances in Miss Universe 2011:

Video and Photos courtesy of Miss USA L.P., LLLP

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Athena Imperial's chances in Thailand

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 has just wrapped up with Casiguran beauty Athena Mae Imperial as winner and will be the country's delegate in the Miss Earth 2011 pageant to be held in Pattaya, Thailand this November.

It will be the first time that the Miss Earth pageant will be held in Thailand and the 2nd consecutive year that it will be held outside the country.

Will it also be the 2nd consecutive year and the 3rd time that the Philippines will fail to enter the semis? Or Athena will be the Philippines' 2nd Miss Earth titleholder?

Predict Athena Imperial's chances in Miss Earth 2011 pageant...


Mykiru is also conducting a similar poll for Shamcey Supsup, the Philippines' rep in Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

The poll, which opened a day after Shamcey won as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2011, sees Shamcey Supsup as the next Miss Universe titlist.

Fifty-two (52%) of the voters believe that Shamcey will win the title, while 17% believe she'll end up as a runner-up just like Venus Raj who finished 4th Runner Up in Miss Universe 2010.

Some of the voters think otherwise. 11% of them are not hoping at all that Shamcey will make it to the semis.

Shamcey Supsup's chances in Miss Universe 2011 (as of June 7, 2011):
Winner 52.28%
Runner Up 16.98%
Unplaced 11.14%
Top 15 9.19%
Top 10 8.05%
Miss Photogenic 2.35%


Athena Imperial's swimsuit photo courtesy of Jory Rivera

Athena Mae Imperial wins Miss Philippines Earth 2011

Athena Mae Imperial has won the title of Miss Philippines Earth 2011 during the pageant finale held earlier tonight, June 5, in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Athena Imperial represented the Municipality of Casiguran, Aurora. She is 24 years old and stands 5'6".

Just like last year's winner Kris Psyche Resus, Athena was the shortest candidate among the final 10 candidates.

Athena is a former production staff and researcher in an investigative program on GMA 7.

She competed in Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant and was among the Top 12 semi-finalists.

Check out more photos of Athena Mae Imperial, the newly-crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2011:

Photos courtesy of Carousel Productions via Miss Philippines Earth Facebook Page

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Winners - Official Results

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Grand Coronation Night
June 5, 2011
Final & Official Results / Winners

The Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Grand Coronation Night was held Sunday night, June 5, 2011, at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum.

Ten (10) lovely candidates competed for the title, a first in the pageant's 11-year history that only 10 contestants vied for the Miss Philippines Earth crown during the finals.

Crowned winner was Athena Mae Imperial from the Municipality of Casiguran in Aurora who also won the pageant's People's Choice award. She will represent the Philippines in the Miss Earth 2011 pageant happening this November in Thailand.

Here's the official results in the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 pageant (straight from Puerto Princesa Coliseum and before you hear it from the ABS-CBN telecast):

MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH 2011 (middle): Mun. of Casiguran, Athena Mae Imperial)
Miss Philippines Air 2011 (2nd from right): Puerto Princesa, Jonavi Raisa Quiray
Miss Philippines Water 2011 (2nd from left): Cebu City, Murielle Adrienne Orais
Miss Philippines Fire 2011 (1st from right): Las Pinas City, Michelle Gavagan
Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism 2011 (1st from left): Makati City, Tarhata Clio Shari Rico

Runners Up / Top 10 Finalists:
Cotabato City, Edan Dafilmoto
Fil East Coast USA, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
Gen Santos City, Catrine Rosary Ocampo
Malolos City, Mary Denisse Toribio
Pagadian City, Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa


Photo courtesy of Carousel Productions

Riza Santos is Miss World Canada 2011 winner

Riza Santos won as Miss World Canada 2011 and will represent Canada in the Miss World 2011 happening on November 8 in London.

The crowning of 23-year-old half-Filipina Riza Santos as Miss World Canada 2011 was held Thursday, May 19, at the River Rock Show Casino Show Theatre in Richmond, British Columbia with Riza Santos winning over 21 other Canadian candidates.

Riza succeeded Denise Garrido who in Miss World 2010 was among the Top 25 Semi-Finalists.

In 2006, Riza already competed as Miss Canada in the Miss Earth pageant which was held here in the Philippines.

She won as Miss Photogenic but failed to enter the semis. However, it paved the way for her to become a famous showbiz personality in the Philippines.

Riza joined Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 and finished as 2nd Big Placer.

On her profile at MissWorldCanada.org, stated there that Riza was the lead actress of a Philippine blockbuster movie. They're referring to the movie "Dobol Trobol: Let's Get Redi to Rambol" where Riza played leading lady to Vic Sotto.

Riza is currently an Engineering student at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering in Alberta, Canada.

Photos courtesy of MissWorldCanada.org and Tommy Francisco

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Top 20 candidates

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 candidates are now down to just 20 after another elimination round happened last night, May 16.

It was already the 3rd elimination of the pageant, with 10 candidates losing the chance to vie for the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 title.

One of those who got eliminated last night was Jaine Hidalgo representing the Municipality of Milaor in CamSur.

Jaine was supposed to be an official candidate of Binibining Pilipinas 2011 after 3 candidates were disqualified. But that time, she was already set to compete for Miss Philippines Earth 2011.

Unfortunately, here she is now being eliminated from the pageant which she chose over Binibining Pilipinas 2011.

The 10 candidates eliminated during the 3rd Eliminations, May 16, 2011, were:
Mun. of Baliwag, Vivienne Andrea Gulla
Bayugan City, Alyssa Mae Canizares
Mun. of Cainta, Christianne Ramos
Mun. of Loboc, Aileene Ella Dango
Mun. of Milaor, Jaine Hidalgo
Paranaque City, Zhaniethia Villanueva
Passi City, Diana Angelie Jainga
Mun. of San Isidro, Leslie Ching
Vigan City, Diana Rose Santos
Mun. of Virac, Anna Amalia Brillante

Only 20 candidates remain in the pageant, with the 4th and last eliminations happening Saturday, May 21.

The Top 20 remanining Miss Philippines Earth 2011 candidates are as follows(they're actually 21):
Balanga City, Dindi Joy Pajares
Cagayan de Oro City, Catherine Almirante
Calapan City, Mary Sheila Rosales
Mun. of Casiguran, Athena Mae Imperial
Cebu City, Murielle Adrienne Orais
Cotabato City, Edan Dafilmoto
Gen Santos City, Catrine Rosary Ocampo
Mun. of Imus, Angela Patricia Medina
Las Pinas City, Michelle Gavagan
Mun. of Loay, Renee Soraya Hassani
Makati City, Tarhata Clio Shari Rico
Malolos City, Mary Denisse Toribio
Manila City, Margo Katherine Midwinter
Mun. of Narvacan, Ralph Lauren Asuncion
Pagadian City, Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa
Puerto Princesa, Jonavi Raisa Quiray
San Fernando City, Erika Marie Syhongpan
San Juan City, Ana Ma. Gracia Baladad
Santiago City, Jaymie Lou Pagulayan
Tanauan City, Diane Carmela Querrer
Fil East Coast USA, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa

Ten (10) contestants will again be eliminated, leaving just 10 candidates in the Grand Coronation Night of Miss Philippines Earth 2011 this June 5.

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Candidates (3rd Batch) - Swimsuit Press Presentation Photos

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 officially kicks off as this year's contestants were formally presented to media yesterday, April 26, at the Maxims Hotel poolside in Resorts World Manila.

Meet the 50 candidates who are all vying for the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 title.

FIRST BATCH HERE

SECOND BATCH HERE

Mun. of Milaor, Jaine Hidalgo


Mun. of Narvacan, Ralph Lauren Asuncion


Pagadian City, Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa


Paranaque City, Zhaniethia Antoinette Villanueva
Mun. of Parang, Kuljit Kaur Babrah


Passi City, Diana Angelie Jainga


Puerto Princesa, Jonavi Raisa Quiray

Roxas City, Caraleigh Ico


San Fernando City, Erika Marie Syhongpan


Mun. of San Isidro, Leslie Ching


San Juan City, Ana Ma. Gracia Baladad


San Pedro City, Princess Jennifer Iñosa


Mun. of Sto Tomas, Norella Nacis


Santiago City, Jaymie Lou Pagulayan


Sapian, Capiz


Tanauan City, Diane Carmela Querrer

Fil Central USA, Cari-Dawn Conejero Campbell


Fil East Coast USA, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa


Vigan City, Diana Rose Santos


Mun. of Virac, Anna Amalia Brillante

The finals of Miss Philippines Earth 2011 will be held on June 5 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

Photos courtesy of Carousel Productions via Miss Philippines Earth Facebook Page

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Candidates (2nd Batch) - Swimsuit Press Presentation

Miss Philippines Earth 2011 candidates paraded in swimsuits during the press presentation held Tuesday by the poolside of Maxims Hotel in Resorts World Manila.

Check out photos of the 47 candidates from the press presentation:

FIRST BATCH HERE

Cebu City, Murielle Adrienne Orais


Cotabato City, Edan Dafilmoto


Davao City, Honey Claire Arranguez


General Santos City, Catrine Rosary Ocampo


Mun. of Imus, Angela Patricia Medina


Las Pinas City, Michelle Gavagan


Mun. of Labo, Rhizsa Jerrika Bravo


Mun. of Libungan, Crista Juanico


Lipa City, Czshevinah Hae Alejandro


Mun. of Loay, Renee Soraya Hassani


Mun. of Loboc, Aileene Ella Dango


Makati City, Tarhata Clio Shari Rico


Malolos City, Mary Denisse Toribio


Manila City, Margo Katherine Midwinter


Mun. of Midsayap, Mary Grace Jedaver Opingo

THIRD BATCH HERE

Your bets in this batch?


Photos courtesy of Miss Philippines Earth Facebook Page