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**ClubEarthMania** Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:16 am

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15 NOV 2013	MISS BAHAMAS EARTH OFF TO MISS EARTH PAGEANT IN THE PHILIPPINES	Click crown to learn more about Miss Bahamas Beauty Org
	Vandia Sands Miss Earth Bahamas left for the Philippines today 14 November, 2013 to compete in the world renowned Miss Earth Pageant. Flocked by her parents Mr & Mrs Levan Sands, Queen Manager Ms. Charpella Rolle of the Miss Bahamas Beauty Organization and other committee members along with former Miss Earth Bahamas 2010 Mrs. Aquelle Tuletta the hopeful beauty gave tearful but thankful goodbyes. Mrs. Tuletta is the proprietor of Guest List Boutique, platinum sponsor of Miss Earth Bahamas wardrobe. Ms. Sand serving as the official face of the Guest List Boutique was outfitted with an entire wardrobe for the three weeks duration of her stay in the Philippines, inclusive of casual wear, cocktails dresses, rehearsal clothing, evenings gowns, footwear and accessories a sponsorship of over $10,000. A bon voyage celebration was hosted by The Miss Bahamas Beauty Organization for the glowing beauty at the Wyndham Nassau Resorts. Ms. Sands wardrobe was unveil and guest selected one of her three designer evening gowns as the official gown. Helping to display her wardrobe was Miss International Bahamas Miss Keriann Stuart and Miss Teen Bahamas Jazmand Nixon. The MBBO surprised Miss Sands, with a hugh sparkling birthday cake celebrating her special day, guest was also treated to hors d’oeuvres and selected wine. Special artist the legendary Jay Mitchell sang most of top hits to which celebrants danced the night away. Ms. Earth Bahamas national and environmental costumes were both designed by Bahamian Fashion Designer Patrice Lockhart and sponsored by ICS Limited. Her auction and charity gifts (gold coins featuring our Olympic Medalist and Bahamian straw doll respectively) along with air ticket and expenses of her representation were sponsored by the Miss Bahamas Beauty Organization. Read on

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**ClubEarthMania** Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:27 pm

15 NOV 2013	MISS EARTH MARTINIQUE TAUGHT ABOUT ENVIRONMENT	Click crown to learn more about Martinique Queens
	Tartenson College goes green! Student's learn the right steps to protect our environment. Their mentor, Rani Charles, Miss Earth Martinique 2013, will present their environmental project at the Miss Earth 2013 competition in the Philippines. "En Vert Un Monde Meilleur" is a project of Tartenson College students, whose goal is to educate the young about the preservation and protection of our environment. A campaign that will mold the new generation to be an eco-citizen. To give this project international spotlight, they chose school alumni Rani Charles as the face of their campaign. "It all started with my mother, she loves organic farming. Thanks to her, she made me aware about ecology in my early years", says the pretty Miss. The international competition which combines beauty and environmental awareness will take place on December 7th. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:35 pm

15 NOV 2013	MISS EARTH ZIMBABWE LAUNCHES ONLINE CAMPAIGN	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Zimbabwe
	Reigning Miss Earth Zimbabwe, Samantha Dika, has launched an online campaign in preparation for the grand finale to be held on December 7 at Versailles Palace, Philippines. This year's edition of the international pageant has over 90 participants from as far as Ukraine, Turkey, Zambia, United States of America, Venezuela and Zimbabwe. Director of Miss Earth Zimbabwe, Thandi Muringa said the aim of the pageant was to celebrate beauty with a purpose. "Our aim is to create a platform for beautiful young women to take an active role in protecting the environment. The big day is drawing close and online voting has already started. Let's support her by following pages on all social networking sites because we want her to bring the crown home," she said. She said contestants are battling online for the People's Choice, Eco-Beauty and Miss Photogenic titles. Zimbabwe's representative, Dika has been embarking on a number of projects with the help of the corporate world in preparation for the mega title. "Last month my team and I planted trees at Kuwadzana 1 Primary School with the help of the Forestry Commission and former big brother housemate Munyaradzi Chidzonga. We also did a water sampling project with the University of Zimbabwe students," she said. Samantha said she hopes to transform people's lives through effective waste management. She is also hoping to push for a going green campaign that aims to turn trash into cash. Samantha Dika is a self taught fashion designer who grew up in Harare. A holder of a National Diploma in Tourism and Business Administration, she is currently studying towards Business Administration with the University of London. The winner of Miss Earth International will serve as the Ambassador to environmental protection campaigns worldwide for a year. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Sat Nov 16, 2013 7:57 am

16 NOV 2013	WINNIE KABWE OFF TO MISS EARTH 2013 PAGEANT
	The 13th edition of Miss Earth beauty contest will takes place on December 7 at the Versailles Palace in the Philippines. Last year’s title holder Miss Czech Republic, Teresa Fajksová will crown the winner at the end of the evening. Zambia’s Atieno Winnie-Fredah Kabwe, 23, an economics student and model will represent Zambia against delegates from around the world. This year’s theme follows the official United Nations theme of “Water co-operation” and Kabwe is ready to share with her fellow delegates her plans to take Zambia forward in water co-operation and hydro-tourism. As an Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Youth Award, Kabwe will arrive in Manila, Philippines, where she will spend three weeks visiting schools and communities, promoting environmental campaigns and programmes whilst meeting with dignitaries and environmentalists across the region. The key focus of the water co-operation theme is to identify what each ambassador can do to promote the responsible use of the scarce natural resource, water, in their home countries. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:18 am

18 NOV 2013	MISS EARTH SWITZERLAND CHARITY CALENDAR	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Schweiz
	The new charity calendar shows Djoa Strassburg's closeness to nature. "It came out great". The beauty queen from Zurich posing sexy and styled accordingly to each month. "I'm proud of these images. It's daring but not inappropriate", she said pleased. The calendar cost 250 Swiss Francs and all proceeds will go to "Because I am a Girl" project which helps Nepalese girls freed from slavery. More photos

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:22 am

18 NOV 2013	KUMIS BAZARBAYEVA PRESENTS INTRODUCTION VIDEO AT MISS EARTH 2013
	The Miss Asiada title holder Kumis Bazarbayeva will represent Kazakhstan at the international contest Miss Earth 2013, to be held on December 7 in the Philippines, Tengrinews reports. In her introduction video the professional model and singer Kumis Bazarbayeva told about her beautiful city Almaty. "Almaty resembles a beautiful garden with different trees surrounded by snowy mountains covered with tall pines. Almaty is especially beautiful in spring when everything is blooming. Recently, I wrote a song about my city and won a music contest with this song," the contestant from Kazakhstan said. Kumis graduated from the Music School for Gifted Children and then from the Kazakh National Conservatory; she is an opera singer, pianist, composer and conductor. She performed at the festival The Art of the 21th Century held on the Portuguese island of Madeira in 2012. She sang four arias in different languages and won the first place. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:43 am

18 NOV 2013	MA. RENÉE CARMONA, A BEAUTY IN MISS EARTH	Click crown to learn more about Miss Bolivia
	María Renée Carmona, Miss Bolivia Earth 2013, is already in the Philippines for the 13th edition of the international pageant which its final show will be on December 7th LIVE from Versailles Palace. The beautiful 18 year old Bolivian will compete against 94 other contestants from all over the world for the crown. Miss Earth 2012, Tereza Fajksová of the Czech Republic, will crown her successor at the conclusion of the event. According to Nancy Aguilar of Casa de la Belleza which helped her prepare for the international competition, María Renée perfected all aspects needed. She also noted that drastic measures were applied to sculpt her figure from a basketball athlete into a beauty queen. In addition to physical aspects, she also took English courses and left momentarily her studies in Civil Engineering. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Nov 18, 2013 8:47 am

18 NOV 2013	SOUTH SUDAN BEAUTY QUEEN TO GRACE MISS EARTH CONTEST
	Glory Karsis, the current Miss South Sudan is due to represent the country at the 13th edition of the Miss Earth pageant, to be held in Alabang, Philippines. The annual event, whose theme is, "The International Year of Water Cooperation” will be held on 7th December. Karsis, in a brief media interview in the capital, Juba, said she was optimistic of winning the event, and thanked Xing Hu, a managing director at ZTE Corporation, for sponsoring her trip to the Philippines. 94 delegates from a similar number of countries from all over the Earth will take part in the event, previously won by Tereza Fajksová from the Czech Republic. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Nov 18, 2013 9:15 am

18 NOV 2013	MISS EARTH MAURITIUS: " I GIVE MY SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES"
	On November 8th, the Philippine archipelago was ravaged by a super typhoon that killed several thousand people. Also recently, the country welcomed the contestants vying to be the next Miss Earth. Mauritian contestant told her experience so far. Impossible not to be touched. Hard not to feel challenged. Since last week, Virginie Dorza arrived in the capital city for a series of activities of the international pageant leading up to the grand event on December 7th. And she, along with other contestants, which shares this journey together became symbolic. "We really did not see the devastated areas but we are still saddened. We are all here to provide support whenever we can", said the young Mauritian, whose since arrival, been participating in preparatory stages of the competition. "Everything is going very well. I am pleased to be here with all the other candidates despite what happened". Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:35 am

19 NOV 2013	ALYZ WENT TO THE PHILIPPINES FOR THE CROWN OF MISS EARTH	Click crown to learn more about Miss Venezuela
	Alyz Henrich went to the Philippines to compete in the 13th edition of Miss Earth dedicated to the conservation of the environment which will be held on December 7th at the Versailles Palace, Manila Philippines. Contestants from 95 countries will compete for the title and will be broadcast LIVE on Venevision. Alyz prepared for a year to represent her country through the hands of professionals under the guidance of Osmel Sousa, president of Miss Venezuela Org. In 2012, Alyz competed at the national pageant representing her home state, Falcón, where she won Miss Integral Beauty award and one of the title at stake, Miss Earth 2012. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:06 am

19 NOV 2013	"PLEASE DONATE FOR THE VICTIMS IN THE PHILIPPINES"	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth Switzerland
	Monday is Swiss national fundraising day for the victims of the typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, former Miss Earth Switzerland Liza Andrea Kuster appeals to the public. Typhoon Haiyan brought destruction and misery in the Philippines. Early Monday morning, Swiss Solidarity held a nationwide telethon to raise money with Swiss President Ueli Maurer as one of the call attendees. Even Liza Andrea Kuster is calling for donations. Her appeal: "Even 10 Swiss Francs can go a long way. For us its just a minimal amount but for the people of the Philippines means they can buy 10 kg of rice." Her family lives in the Philippine capital Manila. Fortunately, it is not directly affected by the typhoon. Nonetheless, she says: "I feel very connected with the victims. My thoughts are with all of them." Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:22 am

19 NOV 2013	DAWID KWIATKOWSKI VIDEOS FEATURING ALEKSANDRA SZCZĘSNA	Click crown to learn more about Miss Polonia
	Check out the Official Music Video for Biegnijmy and Na Zawsze by Dawid Kwiatkowski featuring Miss Earth Poland 2013 Aleksandra Szczęsna. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:32 am

20 NOV 2013	MISS EARTH BEAUTIES BRING SMILES TO TYPHOON SURVIVORS	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth
	Miss Earth candidates gathered at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City over the weekend to interact with displaced survivors of super typhoon "Haiyan" The visit, which had 90 international beauties sit down with typhoon victims flown in from typhoon-ravaged Tacloban and other parts of Leyte, was part of the pre-pageant activities leading up to the coronation night on December 7. The culminating event will be held at Versailles Alabang in Las Piñas. A day after the candidates arrived in the Philippines last Wednesday, they also took part in re-packing relief goods for typhoon survivors at the Quezon City headquarters of ABS-CBN Foundation's Sagip Kapamilya. Miss Earth organizer, the Philippines-based Carousel Productions, earlier said this year's pageant will also focus on the humanitarian crisis following "Haiyan," with awareness about climate change and its effects put at the forefront. To this end, the candidates on Tuesday participated in an environmental seminar where they presented their proposed solutions to their respective continents' environment-related problems. Earlier in the week, they visited several schools in Metro Manila and an orphanage where they taught children about environmental awareness. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:18 am

21 NOV 2013	CAMILLA HANSSON CHOSEN AS NEW FACE OF LINGERIE BRAND	Click crown to learn more about Miss Universe-Sweden
	A beauty queen has won a competition to be the face of a lingerie brand after proving she has an 'intellectually stimulating' personality as well as good looks. Belle Et Bonbon launched a search for a model to star in their latest advertising campaign earlier this year and asked applicants to prove they were smart as well as sexy. After 1,000 women applied, they have now revealed the winner as Camilla Hansson, 25, from Sweden. The Nordic beauty is a former Miss Sweden and has represented her country in the Miss Earth pageant. But to win the chance to be the face of Belle Et Bonbon, she had to prove she is more than just a pretty face. Applicants were told that if they were short-listed for the London casting, they would need to show their intellect, as well as be fitted in their lingerie. However, testing their brainpower did not involve undertaking an IQ test or passing a quiz on general knowledge. Instead, the candidates were interviewed on their life and career achievements, creativity, ambition and wit. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:14 am

25 NOV 2013	NEW MISS EARTH CROWNS REVEALED	Click crown to learn more about Miss Earth
	The Miss Earth 2013 beauty pageant has three new elemental crowns. They were presented by international jewelry designer Filipino-American Ramona Haar during a press conference for select members of the press at the Fort in Taguig City last Friday. Haar, official jeweler of Miss Earth, showed the elemental crowns for Miss Earth Air, Miss Earth Water, and Miss Earth Fire that come in red, blue, and yellow. Each crown is valued at $20,000 each or roughly P1 million, she added. Every elemental crown or the crowns for the runner ups, she said, is handcrafted 100 percent recycled sterling silver. The braided silver wire is used to form recurring spiral motifs and decorative patterns. The entire crown is decorated with Topaz, Rhodolites, Zirconias, and Citrine. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:06 pm

25 NOV 2013	MARIELA APARICIO: "SINCE I GOT OFF THE PLANE I AM JUDGED"
	2013 Miss Earth competition began last week in Manila, Philippines and the final will be on December 7th. Last year Costa Rica finished in 9th place with Fabiana Granados which also the current Miss Costa Rica (Universe). Now the shift turns to Mariela Aparicio, sent by Reinas de Costa Rica. Straight from the other side of the world, she spoke about the recent developments of the competition. Here's a snippet: How do you describe the first week of the competition? It has been quite intense, very stressful because the activities we have are from morning till late. We visited schools, we have been painting houses of poor people, we have planted trees, and had environmental seminar. Typhoon Haiyan devastated some areas of the Philippines, is there any treat to cancel the contest? Right now everything is very calm here. We were asked to bring toys for children. Current winner (Tereza Fajksova ) came long before and visited people affected by the typhoon. Cancellation is not happening at this time cause the atmosphere is already normalized. What are the mechanics of the Miss Earth contest? We are 90 girls and we are divided into three groups. I'm in two. Each group has different activities and responsibilities all the while competing in several challenges to win medals. The style is similar to Miss Universe. There will be Top 16 semifinalists and will be trim down to only four to answer final question. Which countries you see as a strong contender for the crown? Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico and the Philippines. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:09 pm

25 NOV 2013	MISS EARTH BAHAMAS MAKES PAGEANT HISTORY	Click crown to learn more about Miss Bahamas Beauty Org
	Miss Earth Bahamas Vandia Sands has made pageant history, becoming the first Bahamian to win best national costume at one of the four major world pageants. There are 94 contestants in this year’s Miss Earth pageant, currently being held in the Philippines. The costume segment is divided into the four continents, with one contestant emerging as the overall winner per continent. The Bahamas falls under The Americas and Miss Sands’ costume was the overall winning costume for the continent. Miss Bahamas Beauty Organisation president Gaynell Rolle said: “This does my heart well. I am so proud of Vandia and especially proud of this accomplishment for local designer Patrice Lockhart, who has sent many of her designs, whether by evening gowns or national costume, to these international pageants. “It’s truly an historic day in the Bahamas on many fronts. “I am sure Mr Greenslade, president of ICS Bahamas, is equally as proud as he is the official sponsor for her national costume,” Ms Rolle said. “The design was one inspired through innovation by Ms Lockhart. She took one look at Vandia and said ‘Are you flexible? If you are I have the right design in mind’.” Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:04 pm

26 NOV 2013	NATALIA PEREVERZEVA IS AMONG TOP 100 SEXIEST WOMEN	Click crown to learn more about Краса России
	Maxim magazine revealed their Top 100 Sexiest Women in Russia in their latest issue on stands now. The list includes singers, actresses, athletes, models and TV presenters. Among them is Beauty of Russia 2011 winner and Miss Earth 2012 finalist Natalia Pereverzeva at #48. You can see Natalia on her new reality style program "Style Icon" at МУЗ-ТВ. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:19 pm

26 NOV 2013	BEAUTY OF RUSSIA 2013	Click crown to learn more about Краса России
	Annual contest "Beauty of Russia" was held on Monday in Moscow.The competition was attended by over 51 women from different regions of Russia. The contestant from Vladimir, Anastasia Trusova, received her crown of gold and silver adorned with precious stones as she was elected the winner. The 24 year old beauty has a degree at Vladimir State University and currently works at a telecommunication company, loves to cook and is interested in martial arts. Anastasia admitted to journalists that her figure is the result of constant hard work: exercise regularly in the gym and strict diet. To be in great shape before the contest she had refrain from eating sweets. Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:25 pm

27 NOV 2013	I AM MOTHER NATURE’S MOST FAVOURITE CHILD: SOBHITA DHULIPALA	Click crown to learn more about Femina Miss India
	She is beautiful, confident as she depicts the perfect combination of Beauty with brains! Pond’s Femina Miss India Earth 2013 Sobhita Dhulipala is making an impact with her sheer presence and beauty at the Miss Earth 2013. Amid her busy & hectic schedule at Miss Earth we caught up with Sobhita Dhulipala for a quick chat wherein she spilled the beans about her state of mind, preparations & much more! How has your personality changed since Miss India 2013? Have you changed as a person too? A : I don’t know if my personality has changed but I have certainly shed a few layers and drastically evolved as a person. I am a lot more empathetic, grateful and strong-willed now. Q. What does Miss Earth title mean to you? A: Miss Earth to me means a lot more than an international beauty pageant. It implies a larger than life celebration of spirit, beauty, passion and betterment. Q. How is the preparation going so far? A: To represent my nation at one of the greatest events in the world requires me to be a composition of many inspiring attributes. It has been a journey of immense learning and passion so far. I hope to deliver my best and have the time of my life! Q. What was your state of mind when you were chosen to compete for Miss Earth? A: I was absolutely euphoric. Being an earthy person who enjoys travelling and feels a sincere connect with nature, to be chosen to represent my country at Miss Earth was overwhelming. I am Mother Nature’s most favourite child. Q: Did you seek advice from former Miss Indias who competed at the international platform? A: Yes I did. Every individual and encounter leaves an impact on us. Interacting with many former Miss Indias taught me innumerable things- some petty, some life-changing. The batch of Miss Indias that just went by has been very charming, affectionate and helpful in allowing me to embrace the brilliance of being a beauty queen! Q.What are the sub-titles that you’re aiming to win at the international pageant? A: My primary aim is to enrich myself with the experience. I would be grateful to win the subtitles I deserve and am certain to deliver my best for it! Read on

**ClubEarthMania** Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:08 am

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