Miss Venezuela, Alyz Henrich, wins Miss Earth 2013
Following in the footsteps of Miss Universe Gabriela Isler, Alyz Henrich was crowned Miss Earth.
Miss Earth 2013 is Miss Venezuela, Alyz Henrich.
This is the second beauty pageant title for Venezuela this year.
Last month, Gabriela Isler, was crowned Miss Universe 2013.
Sadly, India's Shobita Dhulipala couldn't make it to the top 16 in the 13th edition of Miss Earth 2013.
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The Top 3 runners-up:-
Miss Earth Fire 2013 is Korea, Catharina Choi
Miss Earth water 2013 is Thailand, Punika Kulsoontornrut
Miss Earth Air 2013 is Austria, Katia Wagner
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Pomeranz is back on stage to serenade the contestants with his song 'Got to Believe in Magic'.
It's time for the reigining queen, Tereza Fajksova, to pass on her crown to one lucky lady. Who do you think will be Miss earth 2013?
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Here we go! The Top 8 contestants of Miss Earth 2013 are:-
- Miss Austria
- Miss Korea
- Miss Mexico
- Miss Thailand
- Miss Poland
- Miss Philippines
- Miss Venezuela
- Miss Serbia
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All dressed up in their evening gowns, the contestants walk down the ramp to Miley Cyrus' controversial number 'Wrecking Ball'.
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Emmy nominated singer David Pomeranz performs a soulful number for the contestants.
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The contestants sashay down the ramp in gorgeous blue and green swimwear reminiscent of Mother Earth's vibrant hues.
The swimsuit round is about to get underway.
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India has had little luck at the beauty pageants this year.
Miss India Earth contestant Shobita Dhulipala fails to make it to the 'Top 16'
The Top 16 of Miss Earth 2013 are:-
- Miss Austria
- Miss Turkey
- Miss Korea
- Miss Chile
- Miss Mexico
- Miss France
- Miss Mauritius
- Miss Thailand
- Miss Spain
- Miss Poland
- Miss USA
- Miss Philippines
- Miss South Africa
- Miss Venezuela
- Miss Serbia
- Miss China
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Miss Earth 2008, Karla Paula Henry of Philippines thanks all countries that have helped the typhoon-ravaged country.
Excitement is in the air! The Miss Earth 2013 contestants are all dressed in shimmery evening gowns.
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Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness.
The contest began in 2001 to promote the preservation of the environment.
Nicole Faria, who won in 2010, is the first Indian contestant to have won the title.
Widely tipped to take the crown this year is the 21-year-old, Shobita Dhulipala, who is representing India at the pageant.
The show is being held in Versailles Palace, Philippines.
Performing at the show will be singer David Pomeranz who is also the ambassador for ‘Operation Smile’.
The show is being presented by popular television show host Oli Pettigrew and Singapore-based fashion model Linda Black.
Will Sobhita bag the coveted Miss Earth crown? Read our live updates here.
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