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Miss World 2008 Crowns Siberian Winner

by Jarrett Martineau | December 16, 2008 at 09:34 am

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Ksenia Sukhinova, a 21-year-old student from Siberia, has been crowned Miss World 2008.

This year's show, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, set a new record in viewership — it was watched by "more than a billion viewers across the world".

As obsessed as America has ever been with its own Miss USA and Miss Universe competitions, I'm amazed that "beauty pageants" have such a huge following worldwide.

The notion of 'competitive beauty' seems like a cultural relic from decades gone by but, were it not for the continuing popularity of pageants, we would be deprived, collectively, of moments of pure pop culture gold such as the unforgettable intellect of Miss South Carolina.

What do you think about the Miss World competition and other beauty pageants like it?

Should they be supported or abolished?

Ksenia Sukhinova from Siberia has been crowned the new Miss World in a glamorous show in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 21-year-old student from the Tyumen region beat 109 rivals.

First runner-up was Trinidad and Tobago’s Gabrielle Walcott followed by India’s Parvathy Omanakuttan as second runner-up. The other two finalists were from South Africa and Angola.

More than one billion viewers across the world - a record number - watched the contest's finals on TV.

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Model Shoot

at 16:57 on December 16th, 2008

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at 16:59 on December 16th, 2008

ksenia sukhinova

Uwe Paschen

at 18:51 on December 16th, 2008

I am actually surprised this does still exist, Johnny s. Had a very good post out on this issue about Miss France wish just preceded this even here.

BZW is that a first for Siberia?

Kristy Taylor (not verified)

at 08:40 on December 28th, 2008

Actually, you have got your facts wrong. Parvathy Omanakuttan of India was the first runner-up and Gabriel Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago was crowned second runner-up. Check it on the Yahoo! search.

Balean

at 00:16 on March 30th, 2009

Wow, What was she doing to be The winner?
I think will be proud.

People who in top 10 are beautiest girl of the world... ^_^
They use beautifull fashion too