Miss World 2015 and its Asian Beauties

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Miss World India 2015 Aditi Arya

Aditi has been associated with various NGOs like Protsahan, Amitasha and Blackboard Foundation, with the aid of which, she aims to uplift the lives of impoverished children by educating them digitally and providing them vocational training. Aditi Arya is renowned for her vivacious, amicable and lively personality, with a philanthropic heart and intellectual mind, Aditi will certainly leave no stone unturned to succeed Koyal Rana as the next Continental Queen of Asia and possibly the reigning Miss World, Rolene Strauss as the next queen. Aditi opines: “I was enchanted, established that I want to be here and fortunately was directed here.”

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Miss World Indonesia 2015 Maria Harfanti

Maria Harfanti is an avid musician, proficient at playing the piano and the organ, in addition to singing. She looks forward to to start her own business after graduating. She wants to establish herself as a teacher too, and would love to see education as a part of her and life of million others. She believes Oprah Winfrey as her inspirational figure. She says she wants to be a part of Miss World organization as it has literally helped thousands of lives all over the world.

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Miss World Japan 2015 Chika Nakagawa

An International Culture & Psychology student currently, Chika Nakagawa dreams of becoming a well known actress. Already working in the fashion industry, Chika is taking acting coaching to help her attain her career goals. Her hobbies include basketball, dancing and practicing calligraphy. She sees Oda Nobunaga as an inspirational figure to her life as he was a potent samurai warlord in Japan in the late 16 century. Being a victim of an earthquake twice, Chika knows how important receiving aid is, and through Miss World, she would like to return her appreciation and help to others.

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Miss World Kazakhstan 2015 Regina Vandysheva

Regina Vandysheva is an athlete from Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city. A university graduate, Regina loves sports and competes in 400m hurdles, the long jump, high jump and triple jump events. She was a gold medalist at the Kazakhstan Athletics Championships erstwhile. She also enjoys karting, hiking and biking, apart from being a skilled pianist and dancer. After gauging at sports achievement of Regina, we won’t hesitate to say she can ace and win the sports segment fair and square.

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Miss World Korea 2015 Eun Ju Chyung

Moving to Sao Paulo at the age of one, Eun Ju spent her formative years in Brazil before returning to Korea at 18 to study Business Administration and Hispanic Language & Literature. A classical musician, Eun Ju is skilled at playing violin, cello and piano, citing Mozart’s Dissonance as her favourite composition. She enjoys horse riding, drawing, playing golf and watching opera and orchestral performances. Brazil has given her an adoration of learning new languages. Considering the Miss World organization, Eun Ju opines: “I was captivated by the slogan “Beauty with a Purpose”. I read articles online about director Jenny Park and I was simply moved by her words.”

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Miss World Kyrgyzstan 2015 Tattybubu Samidinkyzy

An editor by profession, Tattybubu Samidinkyzy is known for opining her ideas at the ladies style magazine Cosmolady.She is keen on branching out in the style industry to design her own clothes range some day, apart from having political ambitions for her future. She enjoys sports, especially volleyball, and likes to dance, accomplished at the traditional Kyrgyz dances. Do you see the placement on the cards of Kyrgyzstan?

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Miss World Lebanon 2015 Valerie Chacra

Valerie Chacra is not new to cameras; she currently works in the world of television, appearing in TV shows and commercials across Lebanon. She learnt her skill studying Communication Arts in Radio, TV and Film. She dreams of opening her own production company before ultimately breaking into Hollywood. She enjoys cycling, dancing, singing and travelling. Valerie believes: “I believe that entering Miss World is a great opportunity for me to be able to convey the beautiful image of my country. I pledged to make a difference in the world by helping the less fortunate and to be a role model and the voice of the young generation inspiring them to become their best.”

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Miss World Malaysia 2015 Brynn Lovett

Brynn Lovett wants to carve up her passion of dance with the world. She ripped her time between Sydney and Malaysia growing up, before initiating a career as a professional choreographer, which gave her a chance to express her enthusiasm completely. Discovering music through the piano at an early age, she developed as a dancer, and calls Murut traditional and contemporary dance forms as her favourite styles. She is also a qualified swim instructor, and enjoys playing netball and golf.

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Miss World Mongolia 2015 Anu Namshir

A graphic designer by profession, Anu Namshir also holds keen commitments with NGOs, providing medical assistance and education on health and women’s rights. She hopes to be a paradigm for generations to come. Anu likes to ride horses apart from enjoying Mongolian folk dancing, drawing and writing poems. She opines: “Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of representing my home country at Miss World. Now I have the opportunity to fulfil my dream. Participating in Miss World, I will be one step closer to achieving my goal which is to become role model for young girls. This contest will enrich my life and I will gain valuable experience. Fulfilling my dream, gaining experience and sharing what I learned with others are my main purpose of entering Miss World.”

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Miss World Myanmar 2015 Khin Yadanar Thein

A tour guide by profession, Khin Yadanar Thein is also studying German at Mandalay University and receiving a diploma in Tourism Management. She holds aspirations of a career in travel journalism, which would coalesce all her passions, that is, travel, photography and learning about the world. She likes to swim, hike and practice Shan martial arts. She has a purpose to help her country’s flood victims in recovery phase, as she ventures on the Miss World journey.

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Miss World Nepal 2015 Evana Manandhar

When it comes to Beauty with a Purpose segment, Nepal consistently showcases unwavering dedication with prowess. Evana Manandhar is currently a social worker by profession. Having studied Marketing & Entrepreneurship in the USA, Evana devices on following the family tradition of lone proprietorship in the future, hoping to rupture into the tourism sector. Being a multilingual, Evana speaks four languages, and is well versed in Nepalese dance and cuisine. She enjoys playing sports, travelling and seeking adventure. With regard to Miss World platform, Evana says: “The world’s attention has shifted from my country Nepal after the national disaster on April 25. I am happy that by representing my country I can bring back the spotlight.”

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Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Parungao

Hillarie Parungao is not new to pageantry. Having represented her nation at Miss Asia Pacific World pageant, where she stood as third runner up, Hillarie now aims to make it large at Miss World platform. A Nursing graduate, Hillarie is a compassionate individual and has ambitions of starting her own foundation under 5s, to supply care for vulnerable children in her nation. She wishes to raise funds and instigate other organizations to help her. Also a keen dancer, Hillarie started ballroom at the age of 9, and more lately enjoys modern dance. Her hobbies include photography, fashion and travel. She says: “It has been a dream since I was a child to have a crown and to have an advocacy that will create change. I saw that Miss World will be the best avenue to be an inspiration for people to think about others and set aside personal interest.”

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Miss World Singapore 2015 Charity Lu Lu Seng

Charity Seng is a translator by profession. Born in Myanmar, she stirred with her family to the country at the age of 12, and has been enjoying her life there since. With an curiosity in the wider world she aspires of a career as a TV news anchor, to inform, educate and endow with insight on global affairs. She is also a skilled musician, proficient with the violin and piano. On being asked about her intention of embarking Miss World journey, Charity stated: “Beforehand, I researched a few pageants to join and found that Miss World coincides with my principle and values. I believe that Miss World focuses on improving the lives of many to show that there is somebody who cares what they are going through.”

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Miss World Sri Lanka 2015 Thilini Amarasooriya

Sri Lanka is asserting a new found though strong place at the map of pageantry lately. Thilini is a model by profession, and describes herself as ‘Honest, smart and kind to people’. She accomplished an English course at the National Institute of Business Management before pursuing her dreams. Engrossed in the world of fashion, Thilini hopes to step forward in the modeling world. She dreams to design her own clothing range some day.

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Miss World Thailand 2015 Thanyachanok Moonninta

Thanyachanok Moonninta is a news anchor and TV presenter from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Describing herself as youthful, vigorous and passionate about change, she aspires to work for a major international organization that works to inspire and to assist those in needs, such as UNICEF or the UN. Last year, Thailand entered the Top 11 spot through People’s Choice Award, do you think this year Thailand will claim its placement, proving her mettle fair and square?

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Miss World Vietnam 2015 Tran Ngoc Lan Khue

Trần Ngọc Lan Khuê has already made waves in show business in her native homelands, now it’s time to embark on the Miss World platform. Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, she is currently working as an actress and MC. A former humanities student at HCMC University, she aspires to make a name for herself in show business, before putting a spotlight on charitable issues, stating that her vision is to develop a children’s charity and support centre. She loves to listen to music. She opines: “Miss World is my childhood dream. I always follow my dream and try to make it come true.”