Miss Nigeria 2013 Casting Call

Registration are now open for Miss Nigeria 2013 beauty pageant

Registration are now open for Miss Nigeria 2013 beauty pageant!
Young Nigerian women aged between 18 and 26 who meet the requirements are being offered the opportunity to become the winner of Miss Nigeria 2013 pageant. Under the stewardship of Beth Model Management, African Times Network (ATN) in conjunction with DAAR Communications Ltd. is promising the most prestigious contest that would offer one young woman a life changing opportunity to enrich not only her life, but the lives of others in the 38th Annual Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant.

Miss Nigeria 2013 Poster

Casting will take place in four major cities Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Benin. The jury would comprise of individuals stemming from various industries. As such, the contestants would be judged on their intelligence, poise, talent, character and potential to be an ambassador for Nigeria.
At the end of the casting tour, 36 contestants will be selected to participate in the reality TV show titled, “THE MAKING OF A QUEEN” where after 2 weeks of handling various tasks 21 young women would be selected to participate in the grand finale.
The Grand Prize includes 3 million naira, a brand new luxury car, full scholarship to any higher institution in Nigeria, 1 year paid apartment, a diamond encrusted crown,1 year Modeling Contract,all expense paid trip and many more.
CRITERIA
- All participants must be between the ages of 18 and 26 years old.
- All participants must be Nigerian citizens.
- All participants must be 5ft, 7inches and above.
-Participants must not be married, must not be mothers or pregnant.
- Participants must be of good health & moral character.
- Participants must speak fluent English.
HOW TO REGISTER
Application forms for the 38th Annual Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant can be downloaded from www.missnigeria.org.ng
Fill the application form with the other documents mentioned above and bring to the casting venues. The FINAL deadline for application is 1st February 2013.
For more information, you can visit the website: www.missnigeria.org.ng or on social media:
Twitter: @MISSNG2013 and Facebook: MissNigeriaBeautyPageant.
About Miss Nigeria Pageant:
Miss Nigeria is an annual pageant show which was established to showcase positive attributes of Nigerian women Before 1986, winners represented Nigeria at international pageants including Miss World; this role is now performed by the winner of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria while the reigning Miss Nigeria is merely an ambassador.
In 2010, after a six-year hiatus, the Miss Nigeria pageant was re-launched under new management (previously it had been organised by Times Leisure Services, publisher of national newspaper Daily Times) with former MBGN Nike Oshinowo-Soleye designated as chief executive and creative director. She has now been replaced by former Miss Nigeria UK Elohor Aisien.
The current title holder is Feyijimi Sodipo, from Ogun.

Miss Universe 2012 – Fashion Runway Show

Miss Universe 2012 will begin with a fashion runway show at Planet Hollywood on Dec. 6

Here’s the first event scheduled for the 89 Miss Universe 2012 Pageant contestants who start arriving here this weekend. The official kickoff begins with a fashion runway show at Planet Hollywood on Dec. 6. The glamour girls will wear their gowns on a catwalk to introduce themselves, and the public is welcome. They also will film a behind-the-scenes tour with “Jubilee!” at Bally’s, with NBC recording the high-kicking lineup.

Miss Mexico Karina Gonzalez

The preliminary pageant is set for Dec. 13 and the global telecast Dec. 19. Expect the holiday season to be “well embraced” on the telecast. Pure at Caesars Palace will host a party for the contestants. Reigning Miss Universe Leila Lopes will join pageant queen and Miss USA exec Shanna Moakler and 2011 Miss Nevada Jade Kelsall on Dec. 4 at Michael Boychuck’s salon Color in Caesa.

Miss Namibia Tsakana Nkandih Ready for Miss Universe 2012

Miss Namibia Tsakana Nkandih will leave for Miss Universe 2012 this Sunday

Tsakana Nkandih, the winner of Miss Namibia 2012 pageant, is ready for Miss Universe 2012. She will be leaving for Las Vegas this Sunday of December 2 to represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant on December 19.
>Miss Namibia 2012, Tsakana Nkandih

Tsakana Nkandih from Tsumeb was crowned Miss Namibia 2012

“I am incredibly nervous and excited at the same time. I have never traveled in my life. I have never been outside the country and now I am flying to Las Vegas,” said Nkandih. Moreover, “I am used to 2,1 million people so you can imagine how huge the cultural shock will be for me,” she said.
She received her national gift from Nakara. Her national costume and evening gown were designed by Cobus Moller. “The inspiration for the national costume comes from the Welwitschia plant which is unique to Namibia,” said Moller.
Tsakana Nkandih from Tsumeb was crowned Miss Namibia 2012 in Windhoek on August 4, 2012. The 21-year-old beauty will represent Namibia in the Miss World 2013 Pageant to be held in Indonesia and in the Miss Universe 2012 beauty pageant.
“A person always dreams of traveling and doing things but usually there are financial constraints. Now I have been given the opportunity not only to travel for the first time but also to represent my country,” said Nkandih.

First Transsexual Beauty Pageant Held in Brazil

Marcela Ohio is the winner of First Transsexual Beauty Pageant Held in Brazil – Miss T Brazil 2012

The first ever transsexual beauty pageant was held on October 31 at the Teatro João Caetano in Rio de Janiero of Brazil with the participation of 19 contestants.
The 5-day event included evening-gown and swimwear competitions. The contestants also attended lectures on human rights and sexual diversity. At the end of the event, Ms. Marcela Ohio was crowned as the winner of the pageant or Miss T Brazil 2012.

Miss Rio Grande do Sul competes in the first Miss Transsexual Brazil 2012 contest, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October, 30, 2012. Photo: Vanderlei Almeida, AFP / Getty Images

According to the head of the Association of Transsexuals and Transvestites in Rio, Barbara Aires, the association’s goal is to “gain visiablity, and to show that transsexual and transgender people should be able to choose their own profession independent of stereotypes or prejudices.” Contestants participating in the pageant seemed to be very excited. “This contest is key for the visibility of us. We transgender woman suffer a lot from prejudice and discrimination, whether we are pretty or not, rich or poor,” a contestant said. For them, being recognized is more than just winning.
In Brazil, transgender people have been targets of violence in recent months. According to Gay Star News, a transgender woman known simply as “Madona” died after being stoned by a group of unknown assailants in Aracaju, the capital of the state of the Brazilian state of Sergipe last month.
Last May, Jenna Talackova hit the headlines when she entered top 12 of Miss Universe Canada 2012. Although she didn’t win, the bravery of Jenna Talackova made history and MUO had to withdraw their ban on transgender participating in the pageant.

Francisco Javier Escobar Parra of Colombia Wins Mr. World 2013

Mr. World 2013 winner is Francisco Javier Escobar Parra from Colombia

Francisco Javier Escobar Parra, Mr World Colombia 2012, was announced the winner of Mr. World 2013 pageant held in Kent, England on November 24, 2012.

Francisco Javier Escobar Parra of Colombia Wins Mr. World 2013

The new Mr. World 2013 Francisco Javier Escobar Parra of Colombia with 1st runner-up Andrew Wolff of the Philippines.

Francisco Javier Escobar Parra, Mr. World 2013

Francisco is a Business Administration student in the city of Cali, Colombia. He is 21 years old and stands 1.83 m. A competitive athlete, Francisco takes part in pole vault and also enjoys swimming. He likes Mexican and Italian cuisine, and learning about new cultures.
Mister World 2013 results:
- Winner: Francisco Javier Escobar Parra of Colombia
- The first runner-up: Andrew Wolff of the Philippines.
- The second runner-up: Leo Delaney of Ireland

The Top 10 of Mister World 2013

The Top 10 of Mister World 2013: Vietnam, Canada, Croatia, Belgium, England, Lebanon, Colombia, Peru, Ireland and Philippines

Mister International 2012 is Mister Lebanon Ali Hammoud

Mister Lebanon Ali Hammoud has just been announced the winner of Mister International 2012 Pageant

Mister Lebanon Ali Hammoud was announced the winner of Mister International 2012, the 7th edition of the male pageant, held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 24, 2012.

Mister International 2012 is Mister Lebanon Ali Hammoud

Mr International Lebanon 2012 Ali Hammoud in the national costume appearance

Mister International 2012 results:
- Winner: Lebanon – Ali Hammoud
- The first runner-up: Singapore – Ron Teh
- The second runner-up: Slovenia – Marko Šobot
- The third runner-up: Brazil – Ricardo Magryino
- The fourth runner-up: Slovakia – Ján Haraslín
Mister International 2012 Top 5: Brazil – Ricardo Magryino, Slovenia – Marko Šobot, Lebanon – Ali Hammoud, Slovakia – Ján Haraslín, Singapore – Ron Teh.
Mister International 2012 special awards:
- Mister congeniality – THAILAND
- Mister photogenic – ITALY
- Best Body – LEBANON
- Best National Costume – VIETNAM
Mister International 2012 Top 10: Turkey – Mert Ciftci, Slovakia – Ján Haraslín, Malaysia – Evan Siau, France – Guillaume Reynel, Lebanon – Ali Hammoud, Slovenia – Marko Šobot, Korea – Kim Doyeop, Indonesia – Rizal Al Idrus, Brazil – Ricardo Magryino, Singapore – Ron Teh.
Mister International 2012 Top 16: France, Turkey, Italy, Slovenia, Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, China, Venezuela, Lebanon, Korea, Slovakia, Macedonia, Serbia, Indonesia.

Vasiliki Tsirogianni, Miss Universe Greece 2012

Vasiliki Tsirogianni is the winner of Star Hellas 2012 or Miss Universe Greece 2012

Road to Miss Universe 2012:
Vasiliki Tsirogianni was crowned Star Hellas 2012 or Miss Universe Greece 2012 on November 14, 2012. Vasiliki is 22 years old and stands 1.77 m. She will represent Greece in the upcoming Miss Universe 2012 beauty pageant in Las Vegas, USA, this December 19.
> Athina Pikraki, Miss World Greece 2013

The Miss Greece beauty pageant was put on hold the past two years due to the country’s economic crisis.