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Newly crowned Miss World Zimbabwe 2015, Annie Grace Mutambu robbed

Annie Grace Mutambu was crowned as the new Miss World Zimbabwe 2015 on June 26’ 2015, replacing Emily Tatanga Kachote, after the latter was dethroned due to violating the rules and regulations due to having nude pictures. Soon after the crowning, Annie was mugged by a gang of robbers. The attack took place on the same night of her crowning and she lost her laptop. She was with her sister, who also lost a mobile phone.

By Angelopedia · 30 June 2015

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Emily Kachote Miss World Zimbabwe 2015 dethroned

25 years old Emily Kachote, who was crowned Miss World Zimbabwe 2015 has been dethroned due to nude photographs of Emily going viral over social media. Emily’s dethroning paved way for the first runner-up, Annie Grace Mutambu, who would now be representing Zimbabwe at the Miss World 2015 pageant. This was in violation of the rules and regulations governing the Trust which all the contestants appended their signatures to.

By Angelopedia · 11 June 2015

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Controversial reaction on the newly crowned Miss Zimbabwe 2015 Emily Kachote

The selection of Emily Kachote as the Miss World Zimbabwe 2015 evoked uproar among the crowd and prompted an unpleasant criticism on social media. On April 25' 2015 Zimbabwe crowned its Miss Zimbabwe 2015, Emily Kachote, 25. Miss Zimbabwe 2004 Lorraine Maphala-Phiri came in support of Emily Kachote and said "Miss World isn't only about outlook, it's about the whole package.. I also agree that comparing our queen with Miss South Africa isn't fair".

By Angelopedia · 29 April 2015

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Miss World 2014 - 20 Finalists for Top Model challenge selected

At the 64th edition of Miss World beauty pageant, Top 20 finalists were selected in the challenge event of Top Model organized on November 28’ 2014. In the event for selection of Top 20 models, the gorgeous contestants wore their cocktail dresses and walked the ramp. Since Miss World is not all about beauty, therefore a panel of judges judged them on the basis of their grace, beauty, poise, elegance, attitude, their walk and their presence on ramp. Out of 124 beauties, Top 20 finalists were selected excelled in all terms. The Top 20 finalists selected were: Hungary - Edina Kulcsar, India – Koyal Rana, Mongolia - Battsetseg Turbat, Haiti - Carolyn Desert, Zimbabwe - Tendai Bongani Hunda, Australia - Courtney Thorpe, Czech Republic - Tereza Skoumalova, Bosnia & Herzegovina - Isidora Borovčanin, Dominican Republic - Dhio Moreno, South Sudan - Awien Kuanyin-Agoth France - Flora Coquerel, Namibia - Brumhilda Ochs, Scotland - Ellie Mckeating, Turkey - Amine Gulse, Russia - Anastasia Kostenko, Mexico - Daniela Alvarez Reyes, Puerto Rico - Genesis Davila, Croatia - Antonija Gogic, South Africa - Rolene Strauss, China PR - Du Yang. Miss World 2014 final scheduled to be held on December 14’ 2014 at Excel London, England.

By Angelopedia · 1 December 2014

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Miss Earth 2014 round-up of pre-finals activities

Finally, the moment the Miss Earth pageant fans have been waiting for has arrived. The crowning of the Miss Earth 2014 and other elemental winners is only a few hours away. Beauties from across the globe are all set to take the stage confident of winning the title for their country. It all began less than three weeks back with the press presentation held on November 10th with Jamie Herrell of Philippines winning the gold medal for 'Darling of the Press'. Thereafter, the contestants commenced probably the most memorable journeys of their lives as they participated in several tours, shows, seminars, and contests, and travelled to the most beautiful places in the Philippines. The lovely contestants had a hectic (yet fun-filled) schedule as they participated in school tours, mall tours, environmental seminars, fashion show, sports fest, eco-tours, make-up lessons, charity day and several other organized visits. And then there were competitions - cocktail wear, resort wear, swimsuit, evening gown, talent, best teacher - which were held in different locations, with the 85 contestants divided into three groups and for each contest three medal winners (gold, silver & bronze) were selected from each group. Let's have a look at the gold medal winners from each group for each contest Cocktail Wear - Paraguay, Philippines & Thailand. Resort Wear - Paraguay, Spain & USA. Swimwear - Colombia, Spain & Thailand. Evening Gown - Brazil, India & Russia. Talent Competition - Pakistan, Slovenia & US Virgin Islands. Best Teacher - Brazil, Nigeria & US Virgin Islands. Also, each group of the Miss Earth 2014 took a bit of time off from their rigid (but fun) rehearsals to cast their votes for the special title of Miss Friendship. England, Switzerland & Zimbabwe won gold medals in their respective groups. The event also saw the awarding of the ten Best Eco Videos by the Miss Earth Foundation, and the awarded videos were those of Austria, Bolivia, Botswana, Guatemala, India, Nepal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sri Lanka & Thailand. Miss Photogenic title was also awarded basis online voting with France emerging as the winner. The girls got together again on November 25 for the National Costume presentation at Green Sun Hotel. This year, the presentation was divided into four groups - Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe, with Panama, South Africa, Indonesia and England winning the gold medal for Best National Costume in their respective groups. The finals of the 14th edition of Miss Earth 2014, will be held tomorrow at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. Whom do you think will be crowned Miss Earth 2014?

By Angelopedia · 28 November 2014

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