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Miss India International
Miss India International or Miss International India is a title given to the Indian woman who represents India in the Miss International Pageant, an annual, international beauty pageant held in Japan.Glamanand Supermodel India chooses the Indian representative for Miss International. History Iona Pinto was crowned the first Miss India International was crowned in the year 1960. She represented India at Miss International pageant held on 12 August 1960 at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, California, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie .... Titleholders ;Color key References {{Beauty pageants in India Beauty pageants in India Indian awards Miss International ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty Pageant
A beauty pageant is a competition that has traditionally focused on judging and ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. Pageants have now evolved to include inner beauty, with criteria covering judging of personality, intelligence, talent, character, and charitable involvement, through private interviews with judges and answers to public on-stage questions. The term beauty pageant refers originally to the Big Four international beauty pageants. Pageant titles are subdivided into Miss, Mrs. or Ms., and Teen – to clearly identify the difference between pageant divisions. Hundreds and thousands of beauty contests are held annually, but the Big Four are considered the most prestigious, widely covered and broadcast by media. For example, ''The Wall Street Journal'', BBC News, CNN, Xinhua News Agency, and global news agencies such as Reuters, Associated Press and Agence France-Presse collectively refer to the four major pageants as "Big Four" namely: Miss Universe, Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss International 2017
Miss International 2017, the 57th Miss International pageant, was held on November 14, 2017 at Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Kylie Verzosa of the Philippines crowned her successor Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia at the end of the event. This edition also saw the crowning of the first ever moslem women to win Miss International, and was the first to win one of the four major international pageants for Indonesia. The show was hosted by Tetsuya Bessho on his fourth consecutive year. Amy Ota co-hosted the event, with a performance by Chemistry. This is the second time in Miss International history that the finals night saw the return of the previous year's runners-up to crown their respective successors. Background On April 4, 2017, it was announced during a broadcast conference by Akemi Shimomura, president of the International Cultural Association, that the 2017 pageant would be held in Tokyo Dome City Hall, Tokyo, Japan for the second consecutive year on Tuesday, Nove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rochelle Maria Rao
Rochelle Rao (born 25 November 1988) is an Indian model and actress. She was crowned Miss India International in 2012. She was a contestant on the reality shows ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6'', '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5'', ''Bigg Boss 9'' and '' Nach Baliye 9''. She also appeared as a main character in ''The Kapil Sharma Show''. Early life Rochelle Rao was born in Chennai on 25 November 1988. Her father, Nicolas V Rao, of Telugu-German ancestry is a naturalist while her mother, Wendy Rao, is an Anglo-Indian. Her sister Paloma Rao is also an actress. She holds a BSc in electronic media from MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai. Femina Miss India Rochelle Rao competed in the fifth Pantaloons Femina Miss India South pageant in January 2012 where she was first runner up. She lost the title to Shamata Anchan. She later participated at Femina Miss India and emerged as the ''Femina Miss India International 2012'' winner. She has also won three subtitles. "Miss Glamorous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss International 2012
Miss International 2012, the 52nd Miss International pageant, was held on October 21, 2012 at Okinawa Prefectural Budokan Arena Building in Okinawa, Japan. Fernanda Cornejo from Ecuador crowned her successor Ikumi Yoshimatsu from Japan at the end of the event. Yoshimatsu was dethroned shortly before the end of her reign, but she was not replaced. She was ordered by The International Culture Association (Miss International organizer) to skip the succession ceremony and “play sick and shut up” out of fear of scandal. Background On June 8, 2012, it was announced during a Facebook conferenced by Akemi Shimomura, the president of the International Cultural Association, that the 2012 pageant will be held in Okinawa Prefectural Budokan Arena Building, Naha, Okinawa, Japan on October 21, 2012. Results Placements Special awards Order of announcements ;Top 15 : 1. Colombia : 2. Brazil : 3. Japan : 4. Sri Lanka : 5. Finland : 6. Namibia : 7. Venezuela : 8. United Kingdom : 9. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjab, India
Punjab (; ) is a States and union territories of India, state in northern India. Forming part of the larger Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, the state is bordered by the States and union territories of India, Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the north and northeast, Haryana to the south and southeast, and Rajasthan to the southwest; by the Indian union territory, union territories of Chandigarh to the east and Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir to the north. It shares an international border with Punjab, Pakistan, Punjab, a Pakistani province, province of Pakistan to the west. The state covers an area of 50,362 square kilometres (19,445 square miles), which is 1.53% of India's total geographical area, making it List of states and union territories of India by area, the 19th-largest Indian state by area out of 28 Indian states (20th largest, if UTs are considered). With over 27 million inhabitants, Punjab is List of states and union territories of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gurleen Grewal
Gurleen Grewal is an actress in the Indian film industry, a model, and an Indian beauty pageant winner, Miss Diva which is part of Femina Miss India. She won the title of Miss Diva International in 2013 and represented India in Miss International in Tokyo in the same year. Gurleen has done various fashion events and walked the ramp for Bridal Fashion Week and for Lakme Fashion Week. Miss Diva - 2013 She participated in first edition of Miss Diva - 2013 and was declared 1st Runner-up. She represented India at Miss International 2013 in Tokyo Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ... where she won the second place at the Miss Internet poll. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Grewal, Gurleen Female models from Punjab, India Miss International 2013 delegates Apeejay School a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss International 2013
Miss International 2013, the 53rd Miss International pageant, was held on December 17, 2013 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Alejandra Andreu, Miss International 2008, crowned Bea Santiago of the Philippines at the end of the event. This was the second consecutive year Japan hosted the pageant. The incumbent titleholder Miss International 2012 Ikumi Yoshimatsu of Japan was barred from attending the event due to her involvement in a scandal where a media executive Genichi Taniguchi allegedly harassed and intimidated Ms. Yoshimatsu for not signing on to a talent agency with ties to the Japanese Yakuza or underworld. Background On September 6, 2013, it was announced by Akemi Shimomura, the president of the International Cultural Association, that the 2013 pageant will be held in Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hall, Tokyo, Japan on December 17, 2013. Results Placements § - Fan Vote Winner Major Special Awards Order of announcements Best In Debate Best In S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhataleka Malhotra
Jhataleka Malhotra is an Indian model and beauty queen. She was crowned the first runner-up in Femina Miss India 2014. She represented India at Miss International 2014 held in Japan where she won the Miss Internet Beauty award though she did not get placed. Early life Femina Miss India 2014 Malhotra participated in Femina Miss India 2014 and was crowned as Femina Miss India International 2014 by Sobhita Dhulipala. She also won Best National Costume award. Miss International 2014 Malhotra competed in Miss International 2014 and won Miss Internet Beauty award at the pageant and her national costume, designed by Melvyn Noronha, was the 3rd runner-up. Career In 2021, Malhotra made her film debut, starring in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic film ''Tuesdays And Fridays'' opposite actress Poonam Dhillon Poonam Dhillon (born 18 April 1962) is an Indian actress and politician. A former Femina Miss India (1977), she is best known for her 1979 film ''Noorie.'' Some of her well-known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss International 2014
Miss International 2014, the 54th Miss International pageant, organized by the International Cultural Association held on November 11, 2014 at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. Bea Santiago of the Philippines crowned her successor Valerie Hernández of Puerto Rico at the end of the event. Miss International beauty pageant is aimed at promoting "Love Peace and Excitement to the World". The contestants of the pageant are expected to serve as "Ambassadors of Peace and Beauty", serving tenderness, generosity, friendship, beauty, intelligence and a great international sensibility. The pageant was hosted by Tetsuya Bessho. Background On January 25, 2014, it was announced by Akemi Shimomura, this is the first consecutive year that the 2014 pageant will be held in Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Results Special awards Judges * Shin Koyamada – Hollywood actor and film producer (''The Last Samurai'', '' Wendy Wu: Homec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supriya Aiman
Ayeesha Aiman is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Glamanand Miss India International 2015 and she represented India at Miss International 2015 pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She was awarded Panasonic Beauty Ambassador for the year 2015 award by the Panasonic organisation and Miss Visit Japan Tourism Ambassador by the Japan Tourism and International Cultural association at Miss International pageant. Supriya Aiman was awarded Asia Star Model award in South Korea, Seoul in the year of 2018 may in Asia Model Festival irrespective of her contribution in The modelling industry. She is also an Aeronautical Engineer and holding a Bachelor Honours Degree in Physics. Early life and education Aiman was born in Patna, the capital of Bihar state. She attended Vidya Mandir School after that she moved to Kolkata and joined Institution of Engineers to pursue Mechanical engineering, later she studied Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Indian Institute of Aeron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss International 2015
Miss International 2015, the 55th Miss International pageant, was held on November 5, 2015 at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. Valerie Hernandez of Puerto Rico crowned her successor Edymar Martínez of Venezuela at the end of the event with a new crown created and designed by Mikimoto. The Continental Queens were awarded for the first time in this edition. The pageant hosted by Tetsuya Bessho on his second consecutive year of Miss International. Results Placements Continental queens Special awards Contestants 70 delegates competed in the final night of Miss International 2015. Notes Returns Countries and territories when previously withdraw and return this year: *Last competed in 2009: ** ** *Last competed in 2010: ** *Last competed in 2011: ** *Last competed in 2012: ** *Last competed in 2013: ** ** ** ** ** Designations * – Isis Stocco was appointed as "Miss International Brazil 2015". She was 3rd runner-up Miss Brasil 2013. * – Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assam
Assam (; ) is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west via the Siliguri Corridor, a wide strip of land that connects the state to the rest of India. Assamese and Boro are the official languages of Assam, while Bengali is an additional official language in the Barak Valley. Assam is known for Assam tea and Assam silk. The state was the first site for oil drilling in Asia. Assam is home to the one-horned Indian rhinoceros, along with the wild water buffalo, pygmy hog, tiger and various species of Asiatic birds, and provides one of the last wild habitats for the Asian elephant. The Assamese economy is aided by wildlife tourism to Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, which are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
