Miss Russia 2009

Sofia Rudieva, 18 and stands 5'10" from St. Petersburg won the title of Miss Russia. She was elected from 50 most beautiful women in the country which was held at Manezh Exhibition Hall in downtown Moscow.

She was crowned by last year's Miss Russia and reigning Miss World Ksenia Sukhinova and the current Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela.

She will be reprenting Russia in the upcoming Miss Universe and Miss World.

Miss Korea 2009

Ree Na, a 23 year old graduate of Yonsei University was crowned as the new Miss Korea last August 6, 2008 at the Seoul Sejong Center. She won 10 million won equivalent to 9800 US dollars.

Miss France 2009

19 year old biracial and binational Chloe Motaud bested 35 other candidates of Miss France 2009. She is from the province of Albigeous-Midi Pyrenées and can speak 4 language such as french, english, spanish and chinese.

She's born to an african-american mother and white french father. She was born in Mississippi and grew up in California.

Miss South Africa 2009

Tatum Keshwar is 24 and has a Psychology Degree from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. She lives with her family in Durban and loves spending time in Florida Road, Morningside because there are so many great places to eat, catch up with friends and enjoy the sunshine.

She will represent South Africa in the Miss Universe and the Miss World this year

Miss Venezuela 2009

Stefania Fernandez of Trujillo is a 17-year old brunette won the Miss Venezuela Pageant. She stands 5'10" (178cm) tall and has brown eyes and hair. She won the “Miss Elegance”, “Best Body” and “Best Face”, titles at Miss Venezuela 2008 that lasted four hours.

Señorita Colombia

21 year old Michelle Rouilard from Popayan bested 25 other beautiful ladies from Colombia and will represent Colombia in the upcoming Miss Universe in the Bahamas on August 30, 2009. She studies International Business in Montreal, Canada. She speaks Spanish, English and French.

Miss Israel 2009

Yulia Liubianitzki, 20 years old from Haifa, won this years Miss Israel and will represent Israel in the Miss Universe pageant this August.