Taiwan hosts Mister International 2009 for the second time in a row

 

Vietnamese native, Ngo Tien Doan, MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2008 will crown his successor at the conclusion of the pageant on 28 November 2009.

During his term, he travels and appears on the media extensively to speak about his role as the Titleholder. The newly crowned MISTER INTERNATIONAL will also go on to do the same. He will also travel the world on behalf of the Mister Singapore Organization.

Each contestant from more than 35 countries around the world will be judged in three categories: swimwear, evening wear and interview as they vie for the coveted title of MISTER INTERNATIONAL 2009.

The Mister Singapore Organization, producer of the Mister Singapore and MISTER INTERNATIONAL pageants, is an international company that advances and supports today’s men. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Mister Singapore Organization is committed to increasing awareness on childhood cancer by forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education, such as the Singapore’s Children Cancer Foundation. The company is also dedicated to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by participating in events, activities and talks organized by Action for AIDS Singapore.

SOURCE: Mister Singapore Official Website

Illuminata James Wins Miss Tanzania 2009

Illuminata James, 23, from Mwanza, beat 19 other ladies to become Tanzania's representative to the Miss Universe 2009 pageant to be held in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23.

She took home Sh 3 million, one-year French course at the Alliance Francaise, cosmetics worth Sh 500,000 and Samsung Omnia cellphone. The coronation was held at the newly-opened Mlimani City Conference Centre.

Someone from the audience also gave her $1,000.

Declared as First Runner-Up is Hidaya Maeda, 23. She will be competing at the Miss International 2009 pageant to be held in Japan and China later this year.

The Second Runner-Up is a 22-year old Evelyn Almasi.

One contestant, Joyce Musyani, had to withdraw from the pageant upon learning the death of her uncle. This incident brought down the number of candidates from 20 to 19.

Tanzania stormed world pageants with Flaviana Matata and Meriam Odemba who made strong performance at the 2006 Miss Universe and 2008 Miss Earth respectively.

Odemba was adjudged First Runner-Up while Matata was a semi-finalist.

Claudia Arce Wins Miss Bolivia 2009

As early as this time, Bolivia has already a representative for Miss Universe...not for the 2009 pageant in Bahamas this coming August 23 but for the next pageant in 2010 in a host country which is not known yet.

Claudia Arce of Chuquisaca is the winner of Miss Bolivia 2009 that was held in the Gran Mariscal Theatre of Sucre. She became the first confirmed delegate of any country in the world to the Miss Universe 2010 pageant. The 18-year old new Bolivian beauty queen stands 1.73 meter. She has over one year to prepare for her international pageant. She is also an Industrial Engineering student.

The pageant also marked the 30th year anniversary of Gloria Limpias as the organizer.

In case you are curious, Bolivia's representative to the Miss Universe 2009 in the Bahamas is Miss Cochabamba, Dominique Peltier.

Arce's court includes First Runner-Up Miss Bicentenario Flavia Foianini who is going to Miss World 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa and London, UK. Foianini was the crowd favourite.

Second Runner-Up is Miss Santa Cruz Ximena Vargas. She will be representing Bolivia to the Miss International 2009 to be held in Japan and China.

Miss Litoral Paola Flores was declared as Third Runner-Up. She will be competing at the Miss American Continent in Ecuador.

Present in the pageant who assisted in the crowning of the beauty queens are the Top 2 winners of Miss Universe 2008, Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela and Taliana Vargas of Colombia. Mendoza is Miss Universe 2008 while Vargas is her runner up.

Mister International 2008 ngo Tien Doan Latest Photos

Honestly, this blogger was one of those who were disappointed when Vietnam's Ngo Tien Doan was proclaimed the winner of Mister International 2008 that was held last November in Taipei, Taiwan. I truly believe there were more deserving and more handsome candidates in that edition of the popular male pageant.

But, as days passed by, upon seeing pictures of Ngo Tien Doan in the net, I started to feel for him. Though he may not be one of my all-time favourites, he will always get my respect for the fact that he was a winner of Mister International.

Recently, Ngo Tien Doan is touring the world as part of his prize for winning the title. He was in Venezuela last month to judge the Mister Venezuela contest.

He has been also a favourite model for different photographers and here are pictures of him in one of his photo sessions. Tell me if you like them.