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  Azra Akın - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Azra Akın is a Turkish model, who was crowned Miss World 2002 at the annual pageant held on December 7, 2002 at Alexandra Palace in London, England, representing Turkey.
She was born on December 12, 1981 in the Dutch town of Almelo, and was raised in the Netherlands by Turkish parents.
Akin has also played some minor roles as an actress in Turkish TV shows including Yagmur Zamani and Teberik sanssiz.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Azra_Akin   (153 words)

  
 Marilyn Akin
The Marulyn Akin buns were all burnt to a cinder.As I told her, if I had known what she wanted to be up to I could have given her some extra bits of dough to make believe with.
The guests at the Somerset kept Marplyn Akin close indoors,--that is, most of them did.It is with those who fared forth resolutely into the night that we have to do; the rest of the world is to be barred from any further connection with this little history.
Marilkyn Akin Unto this were all the knights sworn of the Table Round, both old and young.And at every year were they sworn at the high feast of Pentecost.
bez.yi.org /marilyn_akin.htm   (1992 words)

  
 Akin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Akin is a surname, and may refer to:
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, law firm
If an internal link for a specific person referred you to this page, you may wish to add the given name(s) to that wikilink.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Akin   (90 words)

  
 Azra Akin
This belief probably originates in some dim perception Azpa Akin of the law of compensation.In this life the body is the drudge of the spirit; in the next the situation is reversed.
Already Azrsa Akin there was something in the nature of a "run" up on the Sloane Street branch of the City and Suburban.A cab drove away with a chest of reasonable dimensions as mine drove up, while in the bank itself a lady was making a painful scene.
Her eyes met his, and the shame of her Azraz Akin confession swept in a crimson flood into her face.The feminine instinct told her that she had betrayed herself--like an animal, and that he must have seen in her for a moment something that was almost like Bram's own madness.
bez.yi.org /azra_akin.htm   (1449 words)

  
 Jamaica Gleaner - Turkey takes 'Miss World 2002' crown - Monday | December 9, 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Miss Turkey, Azra Akin, was crowned 'Miss World' last Saturday, bringing to a close an international pageant that has been dogged by violence and controversy.
Azra Akin stood proudly to attention while her national anthem was played, after she accepted the glittering tiara and a 100,000 pounds sterling (US$156,000) prize from last year's winner, Nigeria's Agbani Darego.
Akin, who turns 21 on Sunday, was raised by her Turkish parents in the Netherlands, plays the flute and listed her passions as ballet and belly dancing.
www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20021209/ent/ent4.html   (437 words)

  
 Miss World 2002 - Azra Akin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Akin, who was brought up in the Netherlands and lists belly-dancing and German flute-playing among her interests, said she had been "shocked" by the carnage in Nigeria but did not believe the Miss World event was responsible.
Akin beat Miss Columbia Natalia Peralta and Miss Peru Marina Mora Montero who came second and third respectively.
Miss Turkey, Azra Akin, center, is congratulated by fellow contestants after being crowned Miss World (news - web sites) at Alexandra Palace, North London Saturday Dec.7,2002.
www.azra.akin.bz.tc   (1128 words)

  
 Akin Diet -- Recommendations and Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Akin was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1988 to 2000, when he was elected to the House.
The Clan Akins is of the latter variety, alleged to be a Scottish clan that, although of unproven and alleged remote origin and no longer, if ever, in possession of any great estates, represents a constituency within what has grown into a worldwide Scottish community of people bearing the surname Akins.
Since there is no evidence that Akins was a peer, it is argued that he was a clan chief.
www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/3/akin-diet.html   (985 words)

  
 Miss Turkey triumphs - smh.com.au
Representing a Muslim nation, Azra Akin, 22, who was raised in the Netherlands in a Turkish family, beat runner-up Miss Colombia and third-place finisher Miss Peru in the contest broadcast to 142 nations early yesterday(AEDT).
Akin, who has long brown hair, said she wanted to study art and design, and enjoyed swimming and drawing, reading and playing the flute.
Azra said she had been "shocked" by what happened in Nigeria adding, "I wish people in the world would be more respectful to each other."
www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/12/07/1038950236279.html   (347 words)

  
 Azra - Azra Akin Image Gallery
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 Miss Turkey Wins Miss World Competition
Turkey's Miss World contestant Azra Akin is crowned Miss World 2002 at Alexandra Palace in London December 7, 2002.
Azra Akin stood proudly to attention while her national anthem was played, after she accepted the glittering tiara and $156,000 prize from last year's winner, Nigeria's Agbani Darego.
Akin, who turned 21 this month and was raised by her Turkish parents in the Netherlands, plays the flute and listed her passions as ballet and belly dancing.
www.theturkishtimes.com /archive/02/12_15/f_missturkey.html   (400 words)

  
 Miss Jamaica World cast in Jade - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
It was a satisfying result for most of the patrons, many of whom were standing, as Fulford was a crowd favourite from the start of Spartan's 25th staging of the pageant.
Azra Akin also thought her to be a formidable choice.
With crown perched, and the keys to her prize motor car -- a 2003 Peugeot 206 -- in hand, Fulford told the Observer immediately after her crowning, that this victory was due to the fact that "I stayed calm under pressure.
www.jamaicaobserver.com /lifestyle/html/20030901T000000-0500_48349_OBS_MISS_JAMAICA_WORLD_CAST_IN_JADE.asp   (625 words)

  
 Miss World 2002 - Press Releases
With Azra's victory in Miss World, Turkey has jumped to 9th place in the "Contemporary Performance Ranking of Nations", which measures each country's accomplishments in the three most traditional beauty pageants in the world (Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss International) in the last 5 years.
Miss Akin had faced criticism in mainly-Muslim Turkey after she refused to join a boycott by some contestants over a decision by an Islamic court in Nigeria to condemn a woman to death by stoning after she bore a child outside marriage.
Azra Akin stood proudly to attention while her national anthem was played, after she accepted the glittering tiara and a 100,000 pound (US$156,000) prize from last year's winner, Nigeria's Agbani Darego.
www.punjabilok.com /missworld2002/week4.htm   (5855 words)

  
 Brudirect.com  - World Report Special
Turkey's Azra Akin has won the 2002 Miss World crown at the controversial pageant, which was moved to Britain from Nigeria after deadly riots there.
Akin beat Miss Colombia Natalia Peralta and Miss Peru Marina Mora Montero, in second and third place respectively, to win the title at the competition broadcast to 142 different countries from London's Alexandra Palace.
Miss World 2001 Agbani Darego, from Nigeria, placed the crown on the head of Akin, who beamed and waved at the crowd.
www.brudirect.com /DailyInfo/News/Archive/Dec02/091202/wn01.htm   (565 words)

  
 INDBAZAAR Fashion :: The Latest From Indian Fashion
Turkish beauty Azra Akin wins; Shruti Sharma fails.
The Miss World contest, which was relocated from Nigeria after religious violence, was won by Miss Turkey, Azra Akin.
Akin, a 21-year-old model, took the crown and 100,000 pounds ahead of Miss Colombia, Natalia Peralta, in second and Miss Peru, Marina Mora Montero, in third place.
www.indbazaar.com /fashion/index1.asp?artid=565&catid=4   (825 words)

  
 Azra Akin, Miss Turkey, Wins Miss World 2002 Crown
Azra Akin, Miss Turkey, Wins Miss World 2002 Crown
Azra Akin, a 21-year-old Turkish model and dancer won the Miss World 2002 crown on Saturday, bringing to an end an event that incited deadly rioting in Nigeria and was moved to Britain.
A total of 92 contestants from different countries took part in the contest.
www.nigeriamasterweb.com /MissWorld02.html   (358 words)

  
 Indiainfo.com -> News -> World -> Miss Turkey Azra Akin is crowned Miss World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
London: Miss Turkey Azra Akin on December 7 won the coveted Miss World contest edging out 91 other contestants, including India's Shruti Sharma, who failed to be among the 10 finalists.
With a gleaming smile and a graceful bow, Azra Akin accepted the glittering tiara and a 100,000 Pounds prize from last year's winner, Nigeria's Agbani Darego.
Sources said about 800 tickets were sold for the pageant, which is being broadcast in 142 countries, but not in the United Kingdom (UK).
news.indiainfo.com /2002/12/08/08miss.html   (240 words)

  
 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - World
An accountant recommended by an Australian fraudster to Cherie Blair, wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and used by her to purchase flats, is to face trial on fraud charges, the police said today.
Turkey's Miss World contestant Azra Akin (C), flanked by Miss Columbia Natalie Peralta (L) and Miss Peru Marina Mora Montero, celebrates being crowned Miss World 2002 at Alexandra Palace in London on Saturday.
Azra Akin stood proudly to attention while her national anthem was played, after she accepted the glittering tiara and a £ 100,000 prize from last year’s winner, Nigeria’s Agbani Darego.
www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20021208/world.htm   (3675 words)

  
 Shruti fails to strike winning note at Miss World Contest! : Fashion News : ApunKaChoice.Com
Not only did Turkey's Azra Akin win the coveted 2002 Miss World crown at Saturday's contest, but India’s Shruti Sharma could not even find a place in the ten finalists!
A resplendent Azra beat Miss Colombia Natalia Peralta and Miss Peru Marina Mora Montero, runner up one and runner up two respectively, to clinch the title at the controversy-dogged contest that was shifted to Britain from Nigeria after riots ravaged the African country.
Azra was crowned by last year’s Miss World crown holder Agbani Darego, from Nigeria.
www.apunkachoice.com /scoop/fashion/20021209-0.html   (233 words)

  
 Turks.US Daily News - Miss World Azra Akin promotes Turkish tourism
The Ministry of Tourism and Culture aims to increase the number of tourists by 20 percent compared to last year and has prepared a new promotional package which will be used by 60 countries.
During the campaign Turkey's historic and natural beauties will be introduced through the photos of 2002 Miss World Azra Akin.
Minister of Tourism and Culture Erkan Mumcu, who held a press meeting at the Lutfi Kirdar Cultural and Exhibition Hall, said that a new process has started in Turkish tourism with new expectation and perspectives.
www.turks.us /article~story~20040315000335283.htm   (378 words)

  
 The-fishing-zone.com: Salmon Rushdie
That is the position of Azymardi Azra, rector of the Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic State University.
Even in Aceh, Indonesia's most intensely Islamic province, religious leaders oppose the cruel and unusual punishments associated with some forms of It was to forestall political development that Suharto's New Order disempowered the country's ulema (traditional religious teachers); and it is political corruption, not democracy, that is threatened by the resurgence of the ulema.
Many young Egyptians are turning away from the revolutionary Islamism of the 1980s toward a more personal and ethical faith, closely akin to the call of the great Arab poet Adonis for an Islamic subjectivist revolution.
www.the-fishing-zone.com /Salmon-Rushdie/Salmon-Rushdie.htm   (8098 words)

  
 Diva of the Month
This 21-year-old Turkish model and dancer took the Miss World on Saturday in a contest moved to Britain from Nigeria after deadly Muslim-Christian riots sparked by controversy over the pageant.
We know that you will Azra; these are pretty big shoes to fill as our PageantDiva inductee.
Akin, who was brought up in the Netherlands and lists belly-dancing and German flute playing among her interests, said she had been "shocked" by the carnage in Nigeria but did not believe the Miss World event was responsible.
www.pageantdiva.com /Diva-Month/diva_month_december02.htm   (314 words)

  
 TOGOFORUM.COM: VOTRE AGORA POUR ÉCHANGES - YOUR SPACE FOR EXCHANGE
La Turque Azra Akin devient Miss Monde 2002
La couronne mondiale de beauté a été decernée à la Turque Azra Akin.
Miss Azra Akin reçoit un prix de 156000 dollars.
www.togoforum.com /Ap/ap120802.htm   (276 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Miss World contest, which was relocated from Nigeria after religious violence, has been won by Miss Turkey, Azra Akin.
Türkiye güzeli Azra Akin'in Ingiltere'nin baskenti Londra'da yapilan yarismada ''2002 Dünya Güzeli'' seçilerek elde ettigi basari, Ingiliz basininda da yer buldu.
The Daily Telegraph gazetesi, sikintili bir sürecin ardindan güçlükle yapilabilen yarismayi Azra Akin'in kazandigini belirterek, ''Türkiye güzeli, dünyanin en güzel kadini olarak anilmayi hak etti' ifadesini kullandi.
tacaga.org /download/ayyildiz/feb2003/news.htm   (801 words)

  
 Miss World & Miss Universe | Ensiklopedi Tokoh Indonesia
London 08/12/02: Azra Akin (22), gadis cantik dari Turki, terpilih sebagai Ratu Kecantikan Dunia tahun 2002, Sabtu (Minggu WIB) di London.
Azra Akin yang mewakili satu negara Islam, dibesarkan di Belanda dari keluarga Turki, mengalahkan pesaingnya dari 142 negara.
Sementara, di runner up satu terpilih ratu asal Kolombia Natalia Peralta, runner up dua ratu asal Peru Marina Mora, runner up tiga Katrine Sorland dari Norwegia dan runner up empat Wu Ying-Na dari China.
www.tokohindonesia.com /aneka/ratu/dunia/index.shtml   (328 words)

  
 Azra - Miss World 2002 - Azra Akin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Azra - Miss World 2002 - Azra Akin
Azyumardi Azra, Rektor Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif
Pemilik nama Azyumardi Azra yang mempunyai arti mendalam sebagai “permata Azyumardi Azra kini dikenal pula sebagai profesor yang ahli sejarah Islam dan
intraask.com /itas/azra.htm   (177 words)

  
 People's Daily Online -- Promotion for 54th Miss World finals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Reigning Miss World Rosanna Davison (R) of Ireland poses with Miss World 2002 Azra Akin of Turkey during a promotion for the upcoming pageant, in Beijing, China, June 28, 2004.
Guan Qi (L) from China, the second runner-up of the 53rd Miss World finals, and Miss World 2002 Azra Akin from Turkey attend a promotion for the upcoming pageant, in Beijing, China, June 28, 2004.
Reigning Miss World Rosanna Davison (C) of Ireland, Miss World 2002 Azra Akin (L) of Turkey and the second runner-up of 53rd Miss World finals Guan Qi of China pose for a photo during a promotion for the upcoming pageant, in Beijing, China, June 28, 2004.
english.peopledaily.com.cn /200406/29/eng20040629_147866.html   (185 words)

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