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By Priya Bhardwaj · 16 December 2020
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Miss USA 2014 Elizabeth Safrit, the second runner-up in Miss World 2014, has decided to part ways as the franchise holder with Miss World Organization over creative differences. Elizabeth recently announced the same through her Facebook account.
By Irina Silva · 31 January 2018
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Former Miss World second runner-up Elizabeth Safrit, and her mother Dr Lynne Scott Safrit are the new licence holder of the United States franchise for Miss World.
By Angelopedia · 9 March 2017
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Miss World 2014 Rolene Strauss and Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills will be attending the finals of Miss World America 2015 to be held on July 3' 2015. 53 contestants are competing for the title this year. The reigning Miss World America, Elizabeth Safrit, who was also the second runner-up in the Miss World 2014, will crown her successor at the end of the event.
By Angelopedia · 3 July 2015
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Finally the most awaited grand pageant, Miss World 2014 comes to an end with the crowning of the most beautiful lady amongst the one-hundred twenty one contestants competing at the event, Rolene Strauss, the reigning Miss World South Africa 2014! Megan Young from Philippines, the Miss World 2013, crowned Rolene Strauss as the new Miss World! Rolene, 22 years of age is a medical student and aspires to be a doctor. Waving to the spectators she said "South Africa this is for you,”. After a long gap of 40 years South Africa made it to the coveted crown. The last Miss World title victory for South Africa was in the year 1974 when Anneline Kriel was crowned Miss World 1974, after the resignation of Helen Morgan from UK who was originally crowned Miss World 1974. At the Miss World 2014 preliminary events Rolene Strauss was giving her best, having secured Top 5 finalist place at Beach Fashion and Sports & Fitness challenge events. She was also amongst Top 10 finalists list in Beauty with a Purpose project and Top 10 people’s choice contestants. Edina Kulcsár from Hungary finished as first runner-up and Elizabeth Safrit from United States of America secured third place. With this amazing victory we can surely say "Waka Waka! It’s time for Africa!"
By Angelopedia · 15 December 2014
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Miss World 2014 pageant finals coronation was held on December 14’ at Excel London in London, England. Top 11 finalists for Miss World 2014 announced were: Courtney Thorpe - Australia, Júlia Gama - Brazil, Carina Tyrrell - England, Rafieya Husain - Guyana, Edina Kulcsár - Hungary, Koyal Rana - India, Idah Nguma - Kenya, Daniela Álvarez Reyes -Mexico, Rolene Strauss – South Africa, Maeya Nonthawan Thongleng - Thailand, Elizabeth Safrit – United States of America. Thailand is placed Top 11 as per the people’s choice award.
By Angelopedia · 14 December 2014
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Miss World 2014 pageant finals gala night was held on December 14’ at Excel London in London, England. Top 5 finalists for Miss World 2014 were: Courtney Thorpe - Australia, Carina Tyrrell – England, Edina Kulcsár - Hungary, Rolene Strauss – South Africa, Elizabeth Safrit – United States of America.
By Angelopedia · 14 December 2014
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At the final coronation of Miss World 2014 held on December 14’ at Excel London in London, England, special awards in different categories were given to the gorgeous ladies. The categories of awards were Talent, Top Model, Sports & Fitness, Multimedia, Beach Fashion, and Beauty With a Purpose. The contestants had earlier participated in the various challenge events and Top 5 Finalists of the challenge events were selected except for Beauty With a Purpose, in which Top 10 Finalists were shortlisted. The winners of the Special Awards were - Talent - Dewi Liana Seriestha (Malaysia) The winner for Talent event was selected after a live Sing-Off between Malaysia’s Dewi Liana Seriestha (Opera Singing) & Scotland’s Ellie Mckeating (Traditional Gaelic Vocals) Top Model - Isidora Borovcanin (Bosnia and Herzegovina) The other finalists for Top Model were - China Pr - Du Yang, South Sudan - Awien Kuanyin-Agoth, Hungary - Edina Kulcsár and Australia - Courtney Thorpe Sports - Krista Haapalainen (Finland) The Sports and Fitness challenge event saw enthusiastic participation from all the contestants, the contestants were divided into groups and they competed against each other. Multimedia - Elizabeth Safrit (United States of America) The Multimedia challenge event winner was selected on the basis of how well the contestants had used the multimedia formats to promote different causes Beach Wear - Olivia Asplund (Sweden) The other finalists for the Beach Wear challenge event were Mexico - Daniela Álvarez Reyes, Kenya - Idah Nguma, South Africa - Rolene Strauss and India - Koyal Rana For the first time in history, five winners were announced for the most prestigious challenge event- Beauty With A Purpose. The winners were – Idah Nguma (Kenya) Maria Asteria Sastrayu (Indonesia) Júlia Gama (Brazil) Rafieya Husain (Guyana) Koyal Rana (India).
By Angelopedia · 14 December 2014
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Miss World 2014 pageant finals coronation has set on fire on December 14’ at Excel London in London, England. Top 25 quarter finalists for Miss World 2014 announced were: Courtney Thorpe - Australia, Andrea Forfori Aguilera - Bolivia, Júlia Gama - Brazil, Du Yang - China, Dhio Moreno Romero - DominicanRepublic, Carina Tyrrell - England, Krista Haapalainen - Finland, Nadia Naa Ntanu - Ghana, Rafieya Husain - Guyana, Edina Kulcsár - Hungary, Koyal Rana - India, Maria Asteria Sastrayu - Indonesia, Idah Nguma - Kenya, Dewi Liana Seriestha - Malaysia, Daniela Álvarez Reyes -Mexico, Tatjana Maul - Netherlands, Valerie Weigmann - Philippines, Anastasia Kostenko - Russia, Ellie Mckeating - Scotland, Rolene Strauss - SouthAfrica, Awien Kuanyin-Agoth - SouthSudan, Olivia Asplund - Sweden, Sarah Jane Waddell - Trinidad and Tobago, Elizabeth Safrit - United States of America, Loan Nguyen Thi - Vietnam.
By Angelopedia · 14 December 2014
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Miss World is all set on fire with two days to go for the finale; scheduled to be held on December 14’ 2014 at Excel London, England. The Miss World Organisation has announced its list of Top 5 beauties for all its challenge events like miss world top model, beach fashion, multimedia, talent, sports & fitness and Top 10 for Beauty with a Purpose. The shortlisted contestants have been giving a tough competition in the challenge events and have come up with bright colours of success. The panel of Miss World 2014 judges have analysed the one hundred and twenty four (124) contestants very carefully. So here goes the list of Top shortlisted candidates (in no particular order) in various challenge events of Miss World 2014 pageant – Miss World Top Model China Pr - Du Yang South Sudan - Awien Kuanyin-Agoth Bosnia & Herzegovina - Isidora Borovcanin Hungary - Edina Kulcsár Australia - Courtney Thorpe Beach Fashion Mexico - Daniela Álvarez Reyes Kenya - Idah Nguma Sweden - Olivia Asplund South Africa - Rolene Strauss India - Koyal Rana Multimedia Netherlands - Tatjana Maul India - Koyal Rana Guyana - Rafieya Husain, United States - Elizabeth Safrit, England - Carina Tyrrell. Talent - The winner of talent competition will be decided on the pageant night, where the Top 2 selected contestants will perform their individual piece infront of the panel of judges and live audience. Sing-Off Top 2: Malaysia - Dewi Liana Seriestha - Opera Singing & Scotland - Ellie Mckeating - Traditional Gaelic Vocals, Russia - Anastasia Kostenko - Ballet, Sweden - Olivia Asplund - Ice Skating, United States – Elizabeth Safrit - Ballet En Pointe. Sports & Fitness - 1st - Finland - Krista Haapalainen, 2nd - Hungary - Edina Kulcsár, 3rd - South Africa - Rolene Strauss, 4th - Serbia - Milica Vuklis, 5th - Wales - Alice Ford. Beauty With a Purpose - The Miss World Organisation has shortlisted Top 10 for Beauty with a Purpose and will unveil the final winner on the pageant night. Bolivia - Andrea Forfori Aguilera, England - Carina Tyrrell, Brazil - Julia Gama, India - Koyal Rana, Guyana - Rafieya Husain, Kenya – Idah Nguma, Indonesia - Maria Sastrayu Rahajeng, Philippines - Valerie Weigmann, South Africa - Rolene Strauss, Netherlands – Tatjana Maul.
By Angelopedia · 12 December 2014
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With two days to go for the much awaited Miss World 2014 pageant, finale is scheduled to be held on December 14’ 2014 at Excel London, England, we unveil our list of Top 10 favourites shortlisted by our panel of pageant experts. So here goes the list of our Top 10 Favourites (in alphabetical order) who we think can make it to the top and clinch the coveted crown of Miss World 2014 - Australia - Courtney Thorpe is 24 years of age and stands tall at 170cm. She is a student of Mass Communications and also works part time as a freelance writer and fashion stylist. Her hobbies include wake boarding, horse riding, camping and boating. England - Carina Tyrrell is 24 years of age and stands tall at 175cm. She is a student of Preclinical Medical Studies at Cambridge University and a qualified Ski instructor. Her hobbies include painting, dress designing and she likes listening to the latest chart hits, and reading autobiographies. Hungary - Edina Kulcsár is 23 years of age and stands tall at 173cm. She is a model by profession and aspires to be an actress. She likes being in nature and loves riding horse. India - Koyal Rana is 21 years of age and stands tall at 173cm. She is the director of a NGO Moksha Foundation which aims at increasing awareness about legal and health issues and also focuses on green energy production. She is a model by profession. Lebanon - Saly Greige is 25 years of age and stands tall at 172cm. She has completed a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and currently works as a quantity surveyor. Her hobbies include swimming and reading. Mexico - Daniela Álvarez Reyes is 20 years of age and stands tall at 174cm. She is a model by profession and aspires to be a Television host. She is fond of music and is skilled at the flute and piano. She is also a trained Jazz dancer. South Africa - Rolene Strauss is 22 years of age and stands tall at 177cm. She is a fourth year medical student and aspires to be a doctor. She is a sports person and hobbies include playing golf, netball and cycling. She can also play flute, piano and guitar. Spain - Lourdes Rodriguez is 20 years of age and stands tall at 173cm. She is a language student and aims to be a successful journalist. She excels in ballet and flamenco dancing styles. Her hobbies include playing volleyball and basketball. Trinidad & Tobago - Sarah Jane Waddell is 25 years of age and stands tall at 168cm. She is an Accounts Executive & Copy Writer and aspires to become an advocate. Her hobbies include Latin dancing, playing the violin and horse riding. United States of America - Elizabeth Safrit is 22 years of age and stands tall at 174cm. She is currently working as a lobbyist and aims to become a political broadcaster for a news network. Her hobbies include runnig, practicing Bikram Yoga and watching musical theatre. She excels in Pointe Ballet dancing, special effects make-up and baking. Stay tuned to Angelopedia as we unveil the final Top 5 favourites.
By Angelopedia · 11 December 2014
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With five days to go for one of the Big 4 beauty pageants; Miss World 2014, finale is scheduled to be held on December 14’ 2014 at Excel London, England, we present the list of our Top 20 favourites whom we think deserves to be placed among the top finalists. The Top 20 favourite contestants have been selected by careful examination of their performance in various ongoing challenge events. So here goes the list of our Top 20 Favourites (in alphabetical order) who we think can make it to the top and clinch the coveted crown of Miss World 2014 – Australia - Courtney Thorpe, Bolivia - Andrea Forfori Aguilera, Brazil - Júlia Gama, Colombia - Leandra García Caicedo, Croatia - Antonija Gogic, England - Carina Tyrrell, France - Flora Coquerel, Guyana - Rafieya Husain, Hungary - Edina Kulcsár, India - Koyal Rana, Indonesia - Maria Asteria Sastrayu, Lebanon - Saly Greige, Mexico - Daniela Álvarez Reyes, Netherlands - Tatjana Maul, Philippines - Valerie Weigmann, Russia - Anastasia Kostenko, South Africa - Rolene Strauss, Spain - Lourdes Rodriguez, Trinidad and Tobago - Sarah Jane Waddell, United States of America - Elizabeth Safrit.
By Angelopedia · 9 December 2014
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Miss World 2014 has already set on fire from November 20’ 2014 with the arrival of the delegates from around the world; finale is scheduled to be held on December 14’ 2014 at Excel London, England. Megan Young, the reigning Miss World from Philippines will crown her successor at the end of the gala event. The panel of pageant experts has been following the one hundred and twenty four (124) candidates who have already been crowned in their respective countries and are giving a strong competition to each other in the various challenge events like Top Model, World Fashion Designer, Beauty with a Purpose and many more to clinch the coveted title of Miss World 2014. With a complete analysis Angelopedia presents its Top 30 favorites for Miss World 2014. So here goes the list of our Top 30 Favourites (in alphabetical order) who we think can make it to the top and bring laurels to the home country – Albania - Xhensila Pere, Australia - Courtney Thorpe, Belarus - Viktoryia Mihanovich, Bolivia - Andrea Forfori Aguilera, Brazil - Júlia Gama, Colombia - Leandra García Caicedo, Costa Rica - Natasha Sibaja, Croatia - Antonija Gogic, El Salvador - Larissa Mariana Vega Graniello, England - Carina Tyrrell, France - Flora Coquerel, Gabon - Jessie Mathas Lekery, Germany - Egzonita Ali, Guyana - Rafieya Husain, Hungary - Edina Kulcsár, India - Koyal Rana, Indonesia - Maria Asteria Sastrayu, Italy - Silvia Cataldi, Lebanon - Saly Greige, Mexico - Daniela Álvarez Reyes, Netherlands - Tatjana Maul, Northern Ireland - Rebekah Shirley, Philippines - Valerie Weigmann, Russia - Anastasia Kostenko, South Africa - Rolene Strauss, Spain - Lourdes Rodriguez, Trinidad and Tobago - Sarah Jane Waddell, Turkey - Amine Gülse, United States of America - Elizabeth Safrit, Venezuela - Débora Menicucci.
By Angelopedia · 8 December 2014
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Elizabeth Safrit, the reigning Miss North Carolina US, has been crowned Miss World United States 2014. Miss World 2013 - Megan Young of Philippines and Events Director of Miss World - Stephen Douglas were also present at the event.
By Angelopedia · 7 July 2014
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