The Miss Universe China 2012 competition was officially launched on November 7th.

Road to Miss Universe China 2012


TIANJIN, November 8 — The Miss Universe China 2012 competition was officially launched at the Radisson Hotel in Tianjin by organizer Yue Sai Kan on November 7th.



Sai Kan said that the contest has entered its preparatory phase and the provincial elections will begin in March of next year. The final 30 contestants will be selected in May and will undergo intensive training, to prepare them for the national finals to be held in Shanghai in June.

Upon her victory, the winner will travel to the United States to be properly groomed for the Miss Universe 2012 pageant expected to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Roseline Luo, reigning Miss Universe China and 4th runner-up at the Miss Universe 2011 contest was present at the event and among local celebrities, was awarded a recognition for her environmental work. Ms. Sai Kan also received an award for being one of the most influential women in China.

Sai Kan added that the current Miss Universe China contest in addition of promoting traditional Chinese culture, will also serve as a platform for new Chinese ambassadors abroad.


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Bodine Koehler Peña was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012

Road to Miss Universe 2012



19-year old Bodine Koehler Peña was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2012 during the conclusion of a live televised event held at the Centro de Bellas Artes Luis Ferré in San Juan. Standing 1.82 m in height, Bodine has been modeling since age 13 and speaks four languages. She has Dutch and Dominican ancestry, making her a true “universal” beauty. She will represent Puerto Rico in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant to be held in Mexico.



The 1st runner-up was Vanessa de Roide, Miss Carolina, who will compete in the Miss Intercontinental 2012 pageant; Gabriela Berrío from Toa Alta was the 2nd runner-up and will represent the Island in the Miss Supranational 2012 competition in Poland; Jennifer Guevara, Miss Arroyo will go to Miss Continente Americano 2012, and Miss Aguas Buenas, Nadyalee Torres, will compete in Top Model of the World.

Miss Aguada, Shaleyka Vélez, was the 5th runner-up.


Miss Universe Puerto Rico: Rio Grande, Bodine Koehler Peña (to Miss Universe 2012)
1st runner-up: Carolina, Vanessa De Roide (to Miss Intercontinental 2012)
2nd runner-up: Toa Alta, Gabriela Berríos (to Miss Supranational 2012)
3rd runner-up: Arroyo, Jennifer Guevara (to Miss Continente Americano 2012)
4th runner-up: Aguas Buenas, Nadyalee Torres (to Top Model of the World)
5th runner-up: Aguada, Shaleyka Vélez


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MISS ANGOLA WORLD 2012 - Edmilza Dos Santos

Birth Name: Edmilza Dos Santos
Birth Date: (age 20)
Birth Place: Malanje
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Height: 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)
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Title(s): Miss Angola 2011 (1st runner-up)
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Miss World 2011


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Edmilza is currently at University studying psychology. Hobbies include: Walking, dance and fashion. Edmilza loves seafood and the great outdoors. Her personal motto is: ‘respect nature’. She describes herself as simple and a great communicator.

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MISS ETHIOPIA WORLD 2012 - Melkam Endale

Birth Name: Melkam Endale
Birth Date: (age 21)
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Height: 173 cm
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Miss World 2012


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Melkam is currently a university student hoping to change the image of her home country. Melkam’s favourite books are the Harry Potter series and she enjoys writing poems and playing football in her spare time. Melkam’s personal motto is: ‘Everything happens for a reason.’

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MISS VENEZUELA WORLD 2012 - Gabriella Ferrari Peirano

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Birth name: Gabriella Ferrari Peirano
Birth date: March 14, 1991
Birth place: Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Title(s): Miss Distrito Capital 2011
Miss World Venezuela 2011


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Gabriella Ferrari Peirano is a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Venezuela in 2011. She will represent Venezuela in Miss World 2012.


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