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Miss Earth gained the attention of worldwide press in 2003 after [[Vida Samadzai]], an [[Afghan]] woman now residing in the United States, competed in a red [[bikini]].<ref name=foxnews.com/story/0,2933,102603,00.html>{{cite news|title=Miss Afghanistan Takes Prize at Miss Earth Contest|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,102603,00.html|publisher=FOX News Network, LLC|first=The Associated Press|last=News|date=2003-11-10|accessdate=2009-12-02}}</ref> Samadzai was the first [[Afghan]] woman to compete in an international beauty pageant in almost three decades, but the fact that she wore a bikini caused an uproar in her native country.<ref name=<ref name=cnn.com/2003/WORLD/asiapcf/central/11/09/afghan.beauty/index.html>{{cite news|title=Beauty prize for Miss Afghanistan|url=http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/asiapcf/central/11/09/afghan.beauty/index.html |publisher=CNN World News|first=Agence France Presse (AFP)|last=News|date=2003-11-10|accessdate=2008-01-06}}</ref><ref name=<ref name=michigandaily.com/content/lauded-pageant-woman-condemned-afghan-officials>{{cite news|title=Lauded at pageant, woman condemned by Afghan officials|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/content/lauded-pageant-woman-condemned-afghan-officials|publisher=The Michigan Daily|first=Associated Press|last=News|date=2003-11-10|accessdate=2008-02-03}}</ref> She later became Ms. America 2005-06.<ref>[http://www.msamerica.tv/content/view/27/56/ Ms America Pageant website]</ref> |
Miss Earth gained the attention of worldwide press in 2003 after [[Vida Samadzai]], an [[Afghan]] woman now residing in the United States, competed in a red [[bikini]].<ref name=opinionjournal.com/best/?id=110004216>{{cite news|title=The Wall Street Journal: Good News Watch|url=http://www.opinionjournal.com/best/?id=110004216|publisher=The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones & Company, Inc.|first=James|last=Taranto|date=2003-10-24|accessdate=2009-12-02}}</ref><ref name=foxnews.com/story/0,2933,102603,00.html>{{cite news|title=Miss Afghanistan Takes Prize at Miss Earth Contest|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,102603,00.html|publisher=FOX News Network, LLC|first=The Associated Press|last=Fox World News|date=2003-11-10|accessdate=2009-12-02}}</ref> Samadzai was the first [[Afghan]] woman to compete in an international beauty pageant in almost three decades, but the fact that she wore a bikini caused an uproar in her native country.<ref name=<ref name=cnn.com/2003/WORLD/asiapcf/central/11/09/afghan.beauty/index.html>{{cite news|title=Beauty prize for Miss Afghanistan|url=http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/asiapcf/central/11/09/afghan.beauty/index.html |publisher=CNN World News|first=Agence France Presse (AFP)|last=CNN News|date=2003-11-10|accessdate=2008-01-06}}</ref><ref name=<ref name=michigandaily.com/content/lauded-pageant-woman-condemned-afghan-officials>{{cite news|title=Lauded at pageant, woman condemned by Afghan officials|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/content/lauded-pageant-woman-condemned-afghan-officials|publisher=The Michigan Daily|first=Associated Press|last=Michigan Daily News|date=2003-11-10|accessdate=2008-02-03}}</ref> She later became Ms. America 2005-06.<ref>[http://www.msamerica.tv/content/view/27/56/ Ms America Pageant website]</ref> |
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Miss Earth also made headlines in 2005 when a Pakistani beauty queen, [[Naomi Zaman]], a Miss Pakistan World winner participated for the first time. She is the first delegate from [[Pakistan]] to compete in any major international pageants. Beauty pageants are frowned-upon in [[Pakistan]].<ref>[http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/entertainment/200711115563.htm India Press]</ref><ref>[http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/newsviewsdetails.php?newsid=360 Pakistan Christian Post]</ref> |
Miss Earth also made headlines in 2005 when a Pakistani beauty queen, [[Naomi Zaman]], a Miss Pakistan World winner participated for the first time. She is the first delegate from [[Pakistan]] to compete in any major international pageants. Beauty pageants are frowned-upon in [[Pakistan]].<ref>[http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/entertainment/200711115563.htm India Press]</ref><ref>[http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/newsviewsdetails.php?newsid=360 Pakistan Christian Post]</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:37, 3 January 2009
Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness.[1][2] Along with Miss Universe and Miss World contests, Miss Earth is one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world in terms of the number of national level competitions to participate in the world finals.[3][4][5] The reigning titleholders dedicate their year to promote environmental projects and to address issues concerning the environment.[6]
History
Carousel Productions organized and launched the first Miss Earth beauty pageant in 2001. It is intended to actively promote the preservation of the environment.[7][8]
Those who participate in the pageant are involved with environmental causes. The pageant winner is expected to become involved with international environmental projects. These projects are also promoted during the pageant's broadcast. The delegates also take part in tree planting ceremonies, environmental and cultural immersion programs, sponsor visits and tours.[8]
In 2003, Miss Earth adopted the slogan "Beauties For a Cause".[9][10] In 2004, the Miss Earth Foundation was created to further the pageant's environmental cause.[11]
The Miss Earth pageant has grown over the years, with an increasing number of countries participating each year. The number of national Miss Earth pageants has grown on every continent as well.[12]
In 2006, the host country Chile failed to meet the requirements of the host committee; the pageant was moved back to the Philippines.[10]
Since it began the pageant has been held annually in the Philippines, either October or November, and televised nationwide via ABS-CBN with international delayed telecasts in more than 80 countries via STAR TV and The Filipino Channel.[10][13][14]
The Miss Earth winner is the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental organizations.[15]
Contestants
Miss Earth gained the attention of worldwide press in 2003 after Vida Samadzai, an Afghan woman now residing in the United States, competed in a red bikini.[16][17] Samadzai was the first Afghan woman to compete in an international beauty pageant in almost three decades, but the fact that she wore a bikini caused an uproar in her native country.[18][19] She later became Ms. America 2005-06.[20]
Miss Earth also made headlines in 2005 when a Pakistani beauty queen, Naomi Zaman, a Miss Pakistan World winner participated for the first time. She is the first delegate from Pakistan to compete in any major international pageants. Beauty pageants are frowned-upon in Pakistan.[21][22]
Likewise, Miss Earth Tibet 2006, Tsering Chungtak, the first Tibetan who represented Tibet in any major international beauty pageants made headlines. Aside from her environmental cause, she raised international attention regarding the Tibetan struggle for freedom. She also advocated for the boundaries of acceptable social etiquette towards modernity, in a traditionally conservative Tibetan culture, where most grown women wear ankle-length dresses. Nevertheless, her participation in the pageant received an approval from the Dalai Lama.[23][24][25] She made more headlines in December 2007, when she withdrew her participation in the Miss Tourism contest, a minor international beauty pageant held in Malaysia, after organizers reacted to pressure from Beijing and asked her to add "China" to her "Miss Tibet" title by wearing a sash labeled "Miss Tibet-China".[26]
In 2007, Carousel Productions licensed the Miss Cuba organization to select the first Cuban representative to Miss Earth. Ariana Barouk won and became the first Miss Cuba in several decades and competed at the Miss Earth Pageant in which she drew in global publicity.[27] Also in 2007, Miss Earth made history when delegates from China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Tibet competed altogether for the first time in any international pageant notwithstanding its international conflict.[10]
In 2008, the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, one of the world's most isolated nations,[28] sent its first Miss Bhutan, Tsokye Tsomo Karchun.[29][30] Rwanda also sent its first ever Miss Rwanda national winner, Cynthia Akazuba[31] following a month after Rwanda became the first country in history to elect a national legislature in which a majority of members were women in September 2008,[32] both of them competed at the Miss Earth 2008 pageant.[33]
Location
The pageant has been held in the Philippines every year since 2001.[12] Miss Earth 2006 was scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile on November 15, but organizational problems forced the pageant to move back to the Philippines.[34]
The 8th Miss Earth Pageant was held at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga[35][36]on November 9, 2008. Prior to the finals night, the candidates were toured to various destinations in the Philippines. Twenty-two year-old Karla Henry of the host country beat 84 other candidates.
Pageant system
Since the Miss Earth pageant has an environmental cause, it is primarily looking for young women who will stand for the protection and preservation of the planet. These women are pageant winners or chosen by national Miss Earth directors from different nations.[37]
On national level competitions, the Miss Earth's cause is carried out to assure that each of the participating candidates are not just physically beautiful, but environmentally knowledgeable. As soon as the national winners are chosen, they will be subject to evaluation by the pageant organizer.
During the pre-finals weeks, the candidates are evaluated on each activity and event they have. Preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competitions also take place, and a panel interview where the candidates speak of their environmental platform and personal thoughts.
As soon as the preliminary activities are completed, the judges and the executive staff will select sixteen candidates who will comprise the group of semi-finalists.
During the live finals, the sixteen (16) semi-finalists will be announced. All previous scores will be disregarded and thereafter compete in the swimsuit round. The top eight (8) scorers in swimsuit will move on the next level of competition. The final eight (8) portion will have interview and evening gown competition components. The scores from these two (2) events will be averaged and the four (4) highest scorers will continue with the last competition - the final interview.
In the final interview, all four finalists will answer one environmental question, the candidates will be assessed based on the judges over-all impression on the candidate to determine the final ranking.
If in case the Miss Earth winner can no longer fulfill her duties and obligations as titleholder, the 1st runner-up will assume.[38]
Titles and semi-finalists
In the early years of the pageant, from 2001 to 2003, ten (10) semi-finalists were chosen at Miss Earth. From 2004 and onwards, sixteen (16) semi-finalists are chosen. Semi-finalists are cut to eight (8) finalists, then to the final four (4) from which the runners-up and winner are announced.[10]
The winner of the pageant is bestowed the title Miss Earth; her runners-up are also given titles named after the other natural elements: Miss Fire (equivalent to third runner-up), Miss Water (second runner-up), and Miss Air (first runner-up). Miss Earth is the only one of the "Big Four" pageants which have individual titles for the runners-up.[10]
Miss Earth crown and jewelry
The Miss Earth crown is designed and created by a multi-awarded Filipino designer named Arnel Papa.[39] The crown's frame is made up of sterling silver while clear Swarovski and pearls compose the embellishments. Red and blue Swarovski pearls are additional ornaments.[40][41]
Starting 2008, Miss Earth winners are bestowed with a special set of jewelry designed and created by Ramona Haar Fine Jewelry, a Florida-based jeweler showcasing Filipino craftsmanship. The jewelry for Miss Earth 2008 winner is amounting to US$ 25,000, while Miss Earth-Fire, Miss Earth-Water and Miss Earth-Air are amounting to US$ 10,000 each set.[42]
Titleholders
| Year | Miss Earth | Country | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Catharina Svensson |  Denmark
|
Quezon City, Philippines |
| 2002 | Džejla Glavović |  Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Pasay City, Philippines |
| Winfred Omwakwe |  Kenya
| ||
| 2003 | Dania Prince |  Honduras
|
Quezon City, Philippines |
| 2004 | Priscilla Meirelles |  Brazil
|
Quezon City, Philippines |
| 2005 | Alexandra Braun |  Venezuela
|
Quezon City, Philippines |
| 2006 | Hil Hernández |  Chile
|
Manila, Philippines |
| 2007 | Jessica Trisko |  Canada
|
Vietnam and Quezon City, Philippines |
| 2008 | Karla Henry |  Philippines
|
Pampanga, Philippines |
- Miss Earth 2007 was co-hosted by 2 countries; some of the events were held in Nha Trang (Vietnam), but the final night and mostly major activities was held in Quezon City (Philippines).
League tables
By country tally
Table of the top rankings of countries for the Miss Earth pageant, based on all results from the first to the most recent event.
| Rank | Country | Miss Earth | Miss Air | Miss Water | Miss Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Venezuela | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Philippines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Canada, Chile, Denmark, Honduras, Kenya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | India | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Dominican Republic, Martinique, Tanzania | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Poland, Serbia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Tahiti | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Argentina, Greece, Paraguay, Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
By number of wins
| Country | Title(s) | Winning year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines
|
1 | 2008 |
| Canada
|
1 | 2007 |
| Chile
|
1 | 2006 |
| Venezuela
|
1 | 2005 |
| Brazil
|
1 | 2004 |
| Honduras
|
1 | 2003 |
| Kenya
|
1 | 2002 |
| Denmark
|
1 | 2001 |
By Regions
| Region | Titles | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | Brazil, Canada, Chile, Honduras, Venezuela (1) | |
| Europe | Denmark (1) | |
| Africa | Kenya* (1) | |
| Asia | Philippines (1) | |
| Oceania |
* In 2002, Bosnia & Herzegovina's Džejla Glavović won the Miss Earth crown. However, she was dethroned a few months later by the Miss Earth Organization for not fulfilling the duties stipulated in her contract. First runner-up, Kenya's Winfred Omwakwe continued the responsibilities as Miss Earth 2002.
Other relevant informations
- In 2007 edition, two (2) countries hosted the pageant. Vietnam co-hosted some of the pageant activities; other activities up to the finals were done in its home base, the Philippines.
- In the history, only one woman has competed at all four major international pageants. She is Cynthia Kanema of Zambia who competed at Miss World 2003, Miss International 2004, Miss Universe 2005, and Miss Earth 2005. She was unplaced at all four pageants.[10][43][44]
- Denmark won its first major beauty title in history when Catharina Svensson won Miss Earth in 2001.[45][46]
- Džejla Glavović is the first woman from Bosnia & Herzegovina to win a major beauty title for her country. She is also the first Miss Earth to be dethroned, for failing to fulfill her duties.[10]
- Kenya also claimed its first major title when Winfred Omwakwe assumed the position of Miss Earth 2002. She's the first Black contestant to have the said title and also the first Miss Earth from Africa.[10]
- Miss Earth 2003, Dania Prince from Honduras competed in Miss Universe 1998. She was unplaced.
- Miss Afghanistan 2003 Vida Samadzai was the first candidate of Miss Earth to win the special award Beauty for a Cause.[47] She helped in establishing a US-based women's charity that seeks to raise awareness of women's rights and education in Afghanistan.[48][49] Miss South Africa, Montjane was the second candidate to win the special award.[50]
- When Priscilla Meirelles won the title in 2004, Brazil became the first country to have a winner in all four major international pageants. The following year, Alexandra Braun completed the grand slam for Venezuela.[10]
- Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles is the first Miss Earth Winner to host the Miss Earth Competition in 2006, 2007 and 2008.[51]
- A delegate from the Philippines has made the semi-finals every year except in 2007.[52][53]
- Two years in a row, the winners of Miss Earth 2007, Jessica Trisko and Miss Earth 2008, Karla Henry both are Filipino Canadians. Both of them won the title in their mother country, the Philippines where is also the headquarters of Miss Earth organization.
Special awards
- Venezuela is the most successful in Swimsuit awards: Alexandra Braun in 2005, Marianne Puglia in 2006 and Silvana Santaella in 2007.
- Venezuela is also the most successful in Long Gown awards: Silvana Santaella in 2007 and Daniela Torrealba in 2008.
- The Philippines has the most Miss Photogenic awards: April Rose Perez in 2002, Jeanne Angeles Harn in 2007, and Karla Henry in 2008.
- There are 2 countries have won twice Best National Costume awards:
- Korea: Jin-Ah Lee in 2002 and Hie Mi Yoo in 2005 .
- Panama: Jessica Barrios in 2003 and Shassia Ubillus in 2008.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina has two Miss Talent awards: Džejla Glavović in 2002 and Mirela Bulbulija in 2004.
- Only one Miss Friendship has gone on place in the pageant: Amale Al Khoder (Lebanon, 2007).
- Only one Miss Earth winner was awarded Miss Talent: Džejla Glavović (Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2002).
- Two Miss Earth winners were awarded Miss Photogenic: Priscilla Meirelles (Brazil, 2004) and Karla Paula Henry (Philippines, 2008)
- Miss Venezuela 2007, Silvana Santaella won 4 awards: Best in Long Gown, Best in Swimsuit, Miss Psalmstre Placenta and Gandang Ricky Reyes Award.
- Miss Philippines 2008, Karla Henry won five special major and minor awards: Miss Earth Designers Award, Miss Photogenic, Eagle Express Award, Miss Fontana, Pasigandahan Awards (for Manila). Currently, she's the only winner who received the most awards in the history of Miss Earth Beauty Pageant.
- The Philippines has the most awards received in Miss Earth history.
See also
References
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- ^ News, Reuters (2004-10-25). "Miss Earth 2004 beauty pageant". China Daily. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
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