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Miss World 1985
Miss World 1985, the 35th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 14 November 1985 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. 78 contestants from all over the world competed for the coveted title. Miss World 1984, Astrid Carolina Herrera of Venezuela, crowned Hólmfríður Karlsdóttir of Iceland as the new Miss World at the end of the event. Results Placements Continental Queens of Beauty Contestants 78 contestants competed for the title. Judges *Ibrahim Keita *Graeme Souness * Ralph Halpern † *Sarah-Jane Hutt – Miss World 1983 from United Kingdom * Eric Morley † – Chairman and CEO of Miss World Organization * Duncan Goodhew *Anne-Marie Moser *Tan Sri Jeyaratnam * Barry McGuigan Notes Debuts * * * Returns *Last competed in 1968: ** *Last competed in 1977: ** *Last competed in 1978: ** (as ) *Last competed in 1983: ** Withdrawals * * Other Notes * This was the first time Iceland won Miss World Miss World is the oldest existing in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MW 1985 - Thames TV
MW or mW may refer to: Science and technology *MediaWiki, (MW) the software that runs MediaWiki-powered websites *Megawatt, (MW) a unit of power *Milliwatt, (mW) one thousandth of a watt *.mw, the country code top level domain (ccTLD) for Malawi *Medium wave, (MW) frequency range of 530 to 1700 kHz (commonly called the AM band) *Molecular weight, a former term for molecular mass *Microwave, a type of electromagnetic wave *Moment magnitude scale (), a measure of earthquake size *Weight average molecular weight Arts and entertainment Games *'' Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare'', a 2007 first person shooter *'' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'', a 2019 first person shooter *'' MechWarrior'', a video game series first released in 1989 * Need for Speed: Most Wanted (other), two racing video games released in 2005 and 2012 Other media * ''MW'' (manga), a manga series by Osamu Tezuka *Miss World, an international beauty pageant *Museums and the Web, an international conference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss World 1986
Miss World 1986, the 36th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 13 November 1986 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, United Kingdom. The winner was Giselle Laronde (''Queen of Americas'') from Trinidad and Tobago. She was crowned by Miss World 1985, Hólmfríður Karlsdóttir of Iceland. Runner-up was Pia Rosenberg Larsen (''Queen of Europe'') representing Denmark and third was Chantal Schreiber from Austria. Results Placements Continental Queens of Beauty Contestants Judges * Lloyd Honeyghan *Mrs. Arabella * Nick Owen *Robert Coleman * Eric Morley † * Linda Womack * Cecil Womack * Ralph Halpern † *John Lloyd Notes Debuts * * * Macau * Returns *Last competed in 1980: ** *Last competed in 1983: ** ** *Last competed in 1984: ** Withdrawals and lost its Miss World franchise due to financial assistance issues. Other Notes * Turks and Caicos Carmelita Louise Ariza she went to compete in Miss Universe in 1987 File:1987 Events Collage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salzburg
Salzburg (, ; literally "Salt-Castle"; bar, Soizbuag, label=Bavarian language, Austro-Bavarian) is the List of cities and towns in Austria, fourth-largest city in Austria. In 2020, it had a population of 156,872. The town is on the site of the Roman settlement of ''Iuvavum''. Salzburg was founded as an episcopal see in 696 and became a Prince-Archbishopric of Salzburg, seat of the archbishop in 798. Its main sources of income were salt extraction, trade, and gold mining. The fortress of Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hohensalzburg, one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe, dates from the 11th century. In the 17th century, Salzburg became a center of the Counter-Reformation, with monasteries and numerous Baroque churches built. Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg, Salzburg's historic center (German language, German: ''Altstadt'') is renowned for its Baroque architecture and is one of the best-preserved city centers north of the Alps. The historic center was enlisted as a UN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Austria
Miss Austria is a national Beauty pageant in Austria. History Began in 1929 the Miss Österreich managed by Illustriate Kronen Zeitug Agency. Since then the winner went to International Pageant of Pulchritude or famously called as ''Miss Universe''. Lisl Goldarbeiter, Miss Austria 1929 of Vienna won the first International competition. * Started in 1929, Miss Austria franchised the Miss Europe license. * Started in 1953, Miss Austria franchised the Miss Universe license. * Started in 1955, Miss Austria franchised the Miss World license. * In 1956 Erich Reindl took over the brand of Miss Österreich or Miss Austria. * Started in 1960, Miss Austria franchised the Miss International license. * In 1992 Emil Bauer bought the Miss Austria Corporation. * In 2012 Silvia Schachermayer (formerly Silvia Hackl, Miss Austria 2004) handled the Miss Austria Corporation. * Started in 2016, Miss Austria franchised the Miss Earth license. * In 2018, Joerg Rigger made his debut to be the CEO of Mis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney
Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". The 2021 census recorded the population of Greater Sydney as 5,231,150, meaning the city is home to approximately 66% of the state's population. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2017. Nicknames of the city include the 'Emerald City' and the 'Harbour City'. Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Greater Sydney region for at least 30,000 years, and Aboriginal engravings and cultural sites are common throughout Greater Sydney. The traditional custodians of the land on which modern Sydney stands are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss World Australia
Miss World Australia is a national beauty pageant that selects Australia's representative to the Miss World pageant since 2002. The current Miss World Australia is Sarah Marschke from Sydney, New South Wales. Two Australian representatives have won the Miss World title, in 1968 and 1972. History Miss World Australia holds an annual pageant to identify young Australian women who exemplify beauty, talent, intelligence and compassion. It aims to create and empower role models who will serve as ambassadors to charity, enrich the perception of beauty, and enhance a new strength, energy and spirit for the advancement of women, while positively impacting their communities. In 2006 the national contest was cancelled and Sabrina Houssami was controversially crowned the winner and placed second runner up at Miss World. In 2012, Jessica Kahawaty also placed second runner up. Australia has been crowned Queen of Oceania each year since 2013. Penelope Plummer became Australia's first Miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sint Nicolaas, Aruba
San Nicolaas ( nl, Sint Nicolaas) is southeast of Oranjestad, and is Aruba's second largest city. it has a population of 15,283, most of whom originate from the British Caribbean and rest of the Caribbean. History According to oral tradition, San Nicolaas was named after a Mr. Nicolaas van der Biest (1808–1873), who owned a big piece of the land there.Johannes Hartog. '' Aruba Past and Present: From the Time of the Indians Until Today''. D. J. DeWit; 1961. p. 152. Landowners were then addressed by their subordinates by their first names preceded by 'Shon' meaning 'master'. So he was called 'Shon Nicolas', as was the area. It is thought that the change from Shon Nicolas to San Nicolaas was due to the influence of Spanish. Many Afro-Arubans settled in San Nicolaas during the 1920s, attracted by the many jobs associated with the oil refinery. Oil Refinery Known as the island's Sunrise Side, San Nicolaas was once a bustling company town, when Lago Oil and Transport Compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Aruba
Miss Aruba is a national beauty pageant in Aruba. The pageant was founded in 1964, where the winners were sent to Miss Universe. History Under the direction of New Star Promotion Organization since 1992, Aruba has been accumulating positive results, with Taryn Mansell placing as first runner-up in 1996 at Miss Universe and Tamara Scaroni, becoming the first Aruban to receive the Miss Congeniality award in 2000; representatives placing as semifinalists in 1990, 1996, 2002, along with a first runner-up in 2001 at Miss World; and another semifinalist in Miss International 2001, three Best National Costume awards in 2000, 2007, 2008 and a first runner-up placement in 1994 at Miss International. In 2011, the New Star Promotion acquired the franchise for Miss Earth. Titleholders ::''The following is a list of winners from 1963 to Present. The pageant has not been held in 1986-1988''. Titleholders under Miss Aruba Foundation Miss Aruba Universe ::''The Miss Aruba winner usually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss US Virgin Islands
Miss U.S. Virgin Islands is a beauty pageant in the US Virgin Islands. History Between 1961 and 1978, the National Committee of Virgin Islands celebrated Miss Virgin Islands contest, in which the grand winners competed at the Miss Universe and other beauty pageants. Beginning in 1979, the official name changed to Miss U.S. Virgin Islands. Franchise ownership and extended history The Miss U.S. Virgin Islands competition began in 1956 when Miriam Edna Golden was crowned as the first Miss Virgin Islands in June 1956 (sponsored by Virgin Islands Hotel Association.) In 1961 was the second edition of Miss Virgin Islands, which saw the first international delegate Priscilla Bonilla representing the territory at Miss Universe 1961 in the United States. The pageant was then owned by Sam King (Owner of Pan American Finishing School) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Carnival Committee. In franchise history, Cherrie Raphaelia Creque has been the only Miss Universe U.S. Virgin Islands to plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss World 1985 Map
Miss (pronounced ) is an English language honorific typically used for a girl, for an unmarried woman (when not using another title such as " Doctor" or "Dame"), or for a married woman retaining her maiden name. Originating in the 17th century, it is a contraction of '' mistress''. Its counterparts are Mrs., used for a married women who has taken her husband's name, and Ms., which can be used for married or unmarried women. The plural ''Misses'' may be used, such as in ''The Misses Doe''. The traditional French "Mademoiselle" (abbreviation "Mlle") may also be used as the plural in English language conversation or correspondence. In Australian, British, and Irish schools the term 'miss' is often used by pupils in addressing any female teacher. Use alone as a form of address ''Miss'' is an honorific for addressing a woman who is not married, and is known by her maiden name. It is a shortened form of ''mistress'', and departed from ''misses/missus'' which became used to signify ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruddy Rodríguez
Ruddy Rosario Rodríguez de Lucía (; born March 20, 1967), a former Miss Venezuela World, is an actress, model and businesswoman. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, daughter of Venezuelan Pedro José Rodríguez and Italian Rita de Lucía. She has a brother Romano and a sister Rina. She represented Venezuela in the 1985 Miss World pageant in England where she placed in the top seven. Career She made four calendars (1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995), being the first Venezuelan actress whose calendars were sold in other countries: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Russia. Business She once promoted a line of swim suits. Rodríguez is now promoting her own line of cosmetics. She has opened five stores: two in Caracas, one in Valencia, one in Ciudad Guayana and one in Bogotá known as ''"Ruddy Rodríguez Cosmetics"''. More stores are planned for Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Miami. Television Ruddy Rodríguez is a popular actress in telenovelas (Latin American TV soap opera) and TV special ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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