Claudia Schiess of Ecuador was crowned Miss American Continent 2011

Claudia Schiess, the representative of Ecuador, was crowned Miss American Continent 2011 competing at home, in the city of Guayaquil. Claudia had previously represented her country in Miss Supranational 2010 and Miss Universe 2011.



The 1st runner-up came from the Dominican Republic, Dalia Fernandez, who also competed in Miss Universe 2011. Mexico’s Cecilia Montaño was the 2nd runner-up.

The other three finalists were the candidates of Brazil, Colombia, and Panama.

Both Ecuador and Dominican Republic failed to advance to the semi-finals when competing in Miss Universe, earlier this year.


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Hispanic American Queen 2011 - Special Awards

Hispanic American Queen 2011: special awards:

Paraguay, Colombia, Spain, Curaçao, Bolivia

Paraguay, Colombia, Spain, Curaçao, Bolivia
The main beauty pageant in the Americas, Hispanic American Queen 2011, is currently taking place in Bolivia, and a few special awards were given to the contestants during a gala presentation. They were:

Chica Aerosur: Spain, Alba Fortes
Most Beautiful Face Yanbal: Bolivia, Yessica Mouton
Most Beautiful Hair Sedal: Paraguay, Alba Riquelme
Miss Elegance Candela: Curaçao, Eva van Putten
Most Beautiful Figure Paceña: Curaçao, Eva van Putten
Most Beautiful Smile: Colombia, Diana Mina
Miss Photogenic Guabira: Curaçao, Eva van Putten

Miss Brazil, Tamara Almeida, unfortunately felt sick and had to be taken to a hospital. The local organization took her to the best clinic in town and has been taking very good care of her. The Brazilian beauty queen is now doing better. It is unknown if Almeida will be able to compete in the pageant’s final event, on October 27.

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Erna Palic was crowned Miss Idaho USA 2012

Road to Miss USA 2012


Erna Palic was crowned Miss Idaho USA 2012 on October 22, 2011 at the Special Events Center at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. She will represent Idaho in Miss USA 2012 Pageant. Erna Palic, Miss Eagle USA, loves, modeling, fashion and traveling.



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Kimberly Layne was crowned Miss Idaho Teen USA 2012

Road to Miss Teen USA 2012


Kimberly Layne was crowned Miss Idaho Teen USA 2012 on October 22, 2011 at the Special Events Center at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. She will represent Idaho in Miss Teen USA 2012 Pageant.



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Miss Lesotho, Karabelo Mokoalla was crowned Miss Humanity International 2011

Lesotho wins first Miss Humanity International title



Miss Humanity International 2011, an international contest that focuses on humanitarian causes worldwide, concluded with the victory of Miss Lesotho, Karabelo Mokoalla, 24, and a former Miss World candidate.

The 1st runner-up was Earlene Labassiere, Miss Dominica, while the 2nd runner-up was Miss Philippines, Czarina Gatbonton.

Misses South Africa and Canada completed the top 5.

First Runner up: Miss Dominica.
Second Runner up: Miss Philippines.
Third Runner Up: Miss South Africa.
Fourth Runner up: Miss Canada.

Miss Congeniality: Barbados.
Miss Photogenic: Miss Canada.
Best Swimwear: Miss Portugal.
Best Gown: Miss Portugal.
Best Talent: Miss Philippines.
People’s Choice: Miss Dominica.
Continental Queens: Miss Lesotho, Miss Portugal, Miss Philippines, Miss Dominica and Miss Canada.

Fifteen candidates participated and it was held in Bridgetown, Barbados. It was the pageant’s 1st edition.

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