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In the News (Sat 22 Nov 08)

  
  MISS WORLD CANADA: The Official Preliminary to MISS WORLD
From Astrid to Agbani, from Antigone to Azra, from Aneta to Aishwarya, Miss World is a major figure during her yearlong reign, receiving international travel, incalculable exposure, and the joyous opportunity to work with “Beauty with a Purpose”.
Miss World Canada 2003, Nazanin Afshin-Jam was the first woman crowned by MWC Inc. She brought awareness to the pageant by placing 1st Runner-Up overall at the international Miss World pageant, WINNER of the Miss Sport Fitness Competition.
She was featured on CNN, BBC and other international media outlets, has been invited by Canadian Parliament, and is going to the UN to present the petition, hoping garner support to convince the Iranian Government to free her namesake.
www.missworldcanada.com /history.htm   (432 words)

  
 Jimmy's Pageant Page
If you competed in the Miss Canada (1946-1992), Miss Teen Canada (1969-1990), Miss Dominion of Canada (1959-onwards) or other contests between the 1940s-1990s, I would love to hear from you and hear your stories for an upcoming project.
From Miss Congeniality to Best National Costume, and everything in between, JPP has awards lists for your enjoyment.
Meet some of Canada's past and current titleholders in exclusive interviews...
www.jimmyspageantpage.com   (538 words)

  
  Cover Story - Miss Canada International
Her mother had been Miss Niagara when she was 19 years old and then turned the role over to her runner-up who went on to win Miss Canada that year.
In preparation for the pageant, Tara prepared her submission package, was interviewed for and awarded the title of Miss Thornhill (where she was living at the time), began a strict fitness program and obtained sponsorships.
Tara laughingly told of the night she won the title of Miss Canada International as she described how her family was as unsuspecting as she was and they didn't even bring a camera to the event!
www.loyalistc.on.ca /stulife/alumni/newsletter/cover.html   (847 words)

  
  Missosology.Org
Jelena Glisic, this year's Miss Universe delegate of Croatia, put her longtime dream of becoming a lawyer on hold to participate in the most exciting pageant of the year.
Canada's Natalie Glebova is earning early buzz from beauty-watchers because of her characteristics that scream sexy.
The way a candidate answers to questions does have criteria, and for the Miss Universe pageant, the following facets are stressed during interviews: (1.) How well she articulates her views (2.) Sense of independence and convictions (3.) Self-confidence and poise (4.) Sense of maturity and understanding of global issues (5.) Overall-impression.
www.missosology.org /missuniverse2005/beautytalksuni05.html   (910 words)

  
 Farewell, Miss Canada - "On This Day" - CBC Archives
Organizers of the Miss Canada pageant cancel the beauty contest in its 46th year after feminists say it's outdated and sexist.
Miss Canada producers cite production costs as the main reason for cancellation but agree that pageantry is no longer the best way to portray Canadian women.
Dominique Dufour, Miss Canada 1981, says Canada is losing a nation-building event that keeps the country together.
archives.cbc.ca /400d.asp?h=1&IDCat=69&IDDos=498&IDCli=2440&IDLan=1&IDMenu=69   (488 words)

  
 Beauty Pageants World Links
Miss Asia International - aims to raise awareness of Asian culture, splendor, and grace through various scholastic scholarships and public charitable contributions with internationally recognized cultural institutions and organizations.
Miss International - annual pageant that aims to build long lasting friendships on a worldwide scale while promoting harmony and deepening reciprocal understanding.
International Pageant - mission is to motivate married women and their families to exemplify traditional family values, and to make a difference by getting involved in their communities.
www.lankalinksystems.com /directory/tools/women/beauty_pageants.htm   (831 words)

  
 True Beauty Unveiled: Miss Canada International and Miss America Are Changing The Face Of Beauty in North America.
Miss Canada, Christine Cho, exclaims that upon winning the Miss Canada International title, she initially did not pay any attention to the fact that she was the first Asian woman to ever hold this position.
Her parents are first generation Korean immigrants to Canada and thus deal with the struggle of trying to fit in to a culture that is alien and unfamiliar.
Miss Canada Int'l 2001, Christine Cho, is of Korean descent and is the first Asian Canadian to hold the title since it's inception, 7 years ago.
www.urbanmozaik.com /2001.may1_htmls/may01_fea_pageant.html   (1219 words)

  
 Miss International British Columbia
The 2005 British Columbia casting for Miss International Canada
The 2004 British Columbia casting for Miss International Canada is currently accepting applications.
Casting of Miss International British Columbia is a non-profit service provided by the BC Regional Committee and its affiliates.
www.misscanada.ca /index.htm   (49 words)

  
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After all the Miss Canada Int'l finalists were called they talked about charities that they have chosen as their platforms.
She was cute and definately was one of the most beautiful contestants for teen or miss.
She represented Canada at the Miss World pageant and is an outstanding person.
www.angelfire.com /bc/MCI/MCI2000two.html   (1766 words)

  
 Miss Earth 2004 Photo Gallery
Miss Belgium, Ruchika Sharma- A hint of exoticness is evident on this naive-looking brunette.
Miss Canada, Tanya Munizaga- Many claims that she's the friendliest among the girls and that she could possibly win the Miss Congeniality Award.
Miss Chile, Erika Niklitschek- Her face is electrifying, her lips, her curves; it all seems to be in the right place.
www.missosology.org /missearth04/me04reviews.html   (838 words)

  
 Miss World 2006: the official website - 2005 contestants
Tijana was born in Yugoslavia and emigrated with her family to Ottawa in Canada.
She is an Honours graduate from high school; winner of a full scholarship to the prestigious Carleton university in Ottawa, Ontario.
Her future ambition is to complete her degree in International Business and proceed to law school as she is planning to pursue a career in criminal law, however she is leaving her area of specialization open at this time in order to explore all her options.
www.missworld.tv /bio/bio.sps?iBiographyID=11591   (132 words)

  
 Miss Pakistan World
Miss Pakistan World's mission is to find positive, energetic role models who will represent and inspire the Pakistani youth within their great community as well as internationally.
The first official Pakistani beauty pageants took place in Canada under the awning of Miss Canada Pakistan Inc. Zehra Sheerazi was the first queen crowned as Miss Pakistan World 2003, who later became the first Pakistani delegate to participate in an international pageant, World Miss University Pageant 2003.
Miss Pakistan World has officially become a global pageant under the name, Miss Pakistan World, with delegates participating from all corners of the world.
www.misscanadapakistan.com /profile.htm   (240 words)

  
 Miss Canada sacked for refusing to move house - JAN 27, 2003
Miss Canada sacked for refusing to move house - JAN 27, 2003
Meanwhile, first runner up at the Miss Canada International pageant last August Lorenza Sammarelli, 24, has been chosen to replace Ms Bennet, who was to have held her title until August.
This is the third time Miss Canada International has yanked the title from one of its winners.
newpaper.asia1.com.sg /printfriendly/0,4139,14596,00.html   (389 words)

  
 Canadian Pageantry in 2001
She was later given the title of Miss Model of the World Canada when the international pageant did not take place this year.
She was to advance to the Miss Teen Millennium Pageant, but as she turned eighteen prior to the final, she was “bumped up” to compete in the Miss division of the same contest.
March 18 – Angeliki Lakouras, Miss International Canada 2000, and Kim Yee, Miss Canadian Universe 2000, are among the nominees for the third-annual Global Beauties’ awards (known as the Yulias).
www.jimmyspageantpage.com /2001canada.htm   (3293 words)

  
 Pro Rodeo Canada - official site of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association
Fluent in both of Canada’s official languages, Tara is currently pursuing her Nursing Degree at Mount Royal College in Calgary with future plans of becoming a doctor and working with Doctors without Borders.
In addition, Tara will also utilize her position as Miss Rodeo Canada and serve as a spokesperson for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, helping to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
Tara is excited to continue the legacy of Miss Rodeo Canada and honours the footsteps of those who have come before her.
www.rodeocanada.com /miss_rodeo_can.htm   (716 words)

  
 Pageant News Bureau - Miss Canada Chronicles, Page 6
Upwards of 5 million people saw the contest on television in its heyday in the 1970s, and considering the state of the feminist movement of the time, it was something of a coup for the beauty brigade, especially in a country of just over 20 million inhabitants.
Miss Canada flourished through post-war years, the advent of feminism, the hip '70s and the apathy of the '80s, only to be done in by the recession in 1992, leaving an empty spot in the hearts of pageant organizers and beauty queens-to-be alike.
Canada has the outlets to serve them, as confusing and unknown as these may be, and a rich tapestry of history, as ludicrous and fascinating as it may be.
www.pageant.com /misscanada/Page6.html   (451 words)

  
 MCI Survivors. The truth behind Miss Canada International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
- Danielle House is crowned Miss Canada International 1996.
This is the start of a year's worth of hell for the legitimate Manitoba titleholders, as Danielle is guided in her actions by Sylvia Stark.
- 3 Weeks before the pageant, Miss Canada International Christine Cho speaks out to the press, admitting that she "cries herself to sleep" due to a turbulent relationship with Sylvia Stark.
www.mcisurvivors.com /history.php   (923 words)

  
 Miss Canada Juliana Renee Thiessen
At the Miss Universe competition, all title holders are referred to as "Miss theircountry", as I am sure it is with the delegates you have sent to "Miss World".
Miss Canada Leanne Baird and the Miss Canada controversy
I would presume that the reason why Miss Canada competitions have not been held in recent years is because of feminists protests.
www.samsloan.com /miss-can.htm   (1040 words)

  
 Hanoun gained great experiences in Miss Canada International contest
Newly crowned Miss Canada International was seen here Saturday night with her roommate at the competition, Lorraine Hanoun of King City.
King City's Lorraine Hanoun wasn't in the winner's circle Saturday night at the Miss Canada International competition in Mississauga, but she was still enthused about the experience afterwards.
Hanoun is the current Miss York Region, and she was among 26 young women seeking the title.
www.kingsentinel.com /news/2006/0830/news/012.html   (589 words)

  
 :.:.::: Miss Pakistan World::: CANADA
Miss Pakistan World is a pageant that has represented Pakistan in various International Pageants and has become a global pageant for contestants from North America, Europe, Australia and the rest of the world!
Miss Pakistan World has officially become a global pageant, with delegates participating from all corners of the world.
Miss Canada Pakistan Inc. has been successfully running since 2002 and is always looking for intelligent and confident individuals representing Pakistan in international pageants like Miss Earth, Miss Tourism and other International pageants.
www.misspakistanworld.com /mission.html   (219 words)

  
 Event Details for Miss International Canada 2005 Beauty Pageant Alberta Centennial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Miss International Canada 2005 beauty pageant will be held in Edmonton on August 10 - 12, 2005.
Leticia Wheeler of Quebec was awarded the license for Miss International Canada.
Miss Angeliki Lakouras became the Miss International Canada in 2000, Miss Shauna Olechow of Edmonton, Alberta in 2001, Miss Alicia Altares in 2002, Miss Katarzyna Dziedzick in 2003, and Miss Adelynn Cupino in 2004.
www.albertacentennial.ca /calendar/calendar_event_details.aspx?eid=611   (302 words)

  
 Philippinenews.com
The five-foot-and-three-and-a-half-tall Cupino, who goes for dancing, creative writing and other artistic pursuits, represented Canada last year at the Miss Petite International (beauties 5-foot-6 and under)in Texas where she landed among the 12 finalists and bagged the Miss Photogenic award.
For Cupino, staying true to herself means living by the values — such as staying close to her family, stressing the importance of education and actively practicing her Catholic faith — imparted by parents Roberto and Susan, originally from Cavite.
its about the new miss international princess lara, in her speach when she was interviewed, we were so dissappointed how she delivered her answer when asked about japanese food, as a winner, she should know better how to talk properly about issues.
www.philippinenews.com /news/view_article.html?article_id=c55b7495c93668472d931be089b41d39   (732 words)

  
 Miss Asia Pacific International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Miss Asia Pacific Quest, Inc. (MAPQI) which owns Miss Asia Pacific International and Mutya ng Pilipinas (the National Pageant) is now on its 36th year.
In the years 1977 to 1991, Miss Asia Pacific Quest, Inc. (MAPQI) was the franchise holder for the Miss World Beauty Pageant sending candidates to the International Pageant in London.
MISS ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL is strongly supported by major partners and alliances including one of the respected Television Networks in Southeast Asia.
www.asiapacificquest.com /history.htm   (185 words)

  
 Miss Canada returns rattled by deadly riots
Miss Canada said she made the decision to withdraw from the event because she didn't want to take part in an event that might ignite even more violence.
Greyhound Canada has suspended bus services in four provinces due to a strike, forcing holiday travellers to seek a backup plan.
Honda Canada is introducing a low-emissions incentive program for two of its models, in response to the federal government's ecoAUTO rebate program it says was based on arbitrary criteria.
www.cbc.ca /news/story/2002/11/24/misscanada_021124.html   (1373 words)

  
 Beauty queens arrive in London
Miss Canada, 22-year-old Lynsey Bennett of Ottawa, was among those who left Nigeria Saturday because of the storm of violence.
Miss Canada and other several contestants were disqualified from competition for quitting on Friday, before organizers made their announcement to move it.
Representatives of Miss Canada International are now campaigning to let Bennett return to the pageant in London.
www.cbc.ca /news/story/2002/11/23/nigeria_riot021123.html   (1345 words)

  
 Miss Canada Juliana Renee Thiessen
At the Miss Universe competition, all title holders are referred to as "Miss theircountry", as I am sure it is with the delegates you have sent to "Miss World".
Miss Canada Leanne Baird and the Miss Canada controversy
I would presume that the reason why Miss Canada competitions have not been held in recent years is because of feminists protests.
www.ishipress.com /miss-can.htm   (1040 words)

  
 Miss Pakistan World
It was a great experience to meet so many different girls from all over Canada and making so many new friends and living with them day in and day out for 4 days was an awesome experience as it gave us the opportunity to get to know each other intimately.
Her passions in life are singing and arts, and after wining the title of Miss Talent at the Miss Canada Pakistan 2005 pageant, she went on to participate in Miss Tourism Queen International held in China and Miss Earth in Manila, Philippines.
Batool Cheema, 20 years of age and born in the city of Gujrat, Pakistan, was the titleholder of Miss Canada Pakistan 2004.
www.misscanadapakistan.com /achievers.htm   (1121 words)

  
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It is cheaper for the contestants to all wear the same gown which is sponcered and it also creates equality between the delegates.
I was really surprised however that Miss Calgary didn't make it because she was really beautiful and Calgary usually does well in pageants.
It was also a suprise that Miss British Columbia didn't make it because she seemed quite good.
www.angelfire.com /bc/MCI/MCI2000.html   (2030 words)

  
 Miss Teen Canada International
The Miss Teen Canada International Pageant encourages each young woman between the ages of 13 - 17 to be the best she can be each and every day.
Being Miss Teen Canada International will have an impact on her life and give her a sense of contribution.
We want her to discover that the little things in life mean everything.
www.missteencanadainternational.com /about.htm   (211 words)

  
 Miss International Pageant Contestant Details
The 2007 Miss California International Pageant will be held October 26th -29th at the Annenberg Theatre in Palm Springs, California.
Her father served 10 years in the United States Navy with one tour in Vietnam and completed his service as a member of the US Navy Blue Angels.
As a young boy or girl, missing your father or mother every day and wondering if they are safe and when they will return home, can be very lonesome and heart breaking.
www.miss-international.us /contestantdetails.php?id=63   (192 words)

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