Miss World Memories 1973-1980

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Miss World Memories 1951-1972

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Dayana Mendoza Reveals Her Last Trip as Miss Universe 2008

 

Current Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela blogged her last trip abroad as Miss Universe 2009. It was in Romania.

Dayana went to Romania last week to crown the winner of Miss Romania 2009 which was won by Elena Bianca Constantin. She was also one of the judges.

In her blog at the official site of Miss Universe Organization, Dayana said, "Sadly, I had my last International trip as Miss Universe to Romania this week, and it couldn't have been better. It was the perfect place to close out this opportunity of a life-time. I was so excited about the language because I understood some of the things people were saying. Romanian has the same Latin roots and I figure it would be easy to learn but I had no idea how easy it was to understand! We went to the Miss Universe Romania pageant and I got to be a judge. I can totally say I was very impressed with the show, the music was amazing, the girls were all beautiful and they all did a great job. I visited different TV shows and in one of them I got to wear one of the typical dresses of the country and dance to the typical music, it was a lot of fun. I felt almost like a Romanian! I’m very happy with the opportunity I had to go to such an interesting country, and if I cross my fingers very, very tight, I might come back very soon :)!!!!"

Here's a Youtube video of Dayana wearing the Romanian traditional costume.

Miss Georgia Kimberly Gittings Stands Behind Prejean

Miss California, Carrie Prejean learned she would be allowed to keep her crown Tuesday despite risqué photos taken of the 21-year-old surfacing. The beauty queen was also under fire for her answer to a question about gay marriage during the Miss USA pageant. Tuesday night, Miss Georgia opened up about the controversy.

Miss Georgia, Kimberly Gittings said she stood behind her friend Prejean 100 percent and she wasn't surprised that the California beauty queen was allowed to keep her title. Gittings also said she was confident that Prejean will do a great job as Miss California.

Gittings said the crowing moment of being in the Miss USA pageant was getting to know the other women in the competition. The Lilburn native said she developed a close friendship with many of the women in the pageant, including Prejean.

"She was really nice, beautiful in person, and funny too," said Gittings of Prejean.

Prejean came under fire for her answer to a question about same-sex marriage during the Miss USA pageant.

Gittings said as Miss USA you have to be ready to address any topic and speak from the heart.

"I stick behind her opinion, the fact that we come from a country that you can speak you mind," said Gittings.

Prejean found herself in the middle of more controversy when risqué photos she took when she was younger surfaced. Pageant director Donald Trump called the photos "lovely."

"It wasn't that risky, in our generation that's what we see, from celebrities to everyday people," said Gittings.

Gittings made to the top 15 in the Miss USA pageant and placed 4th in popularity in an online viewer vote.

Gittings said while the pageant was rocked with scandal she learned how important it is to stick to your guns.

"Somebody's going to get upset no matter what your opinion, but if you stand behind [what you] say whole-heartedly and you're confident in your decision, you shouldn't have any excuse," said Gittings.

Gittings has a non-profit organization that helps people with eating disorders. Gittings will head back the University of Georgia in the fall where she is a double major in communications and pre-med.

Gittings is also in ROTC and will be going into the Air Force as an officer. Gittings said she wasn't done with pageants just yet and will likely compete on the Miss America circuit.