Miss World 2008

Dec 12, 2008, 17:19 PM IST
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Parvathy Omanakuttan of India becomes first runner-up at the Miss World pageant in Johannesburg.

Parvathy Omanakuttan of India becomes first runner-up at the Miss World pageant in Johannesburg.

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Miss World Russia is overcome with emotin on being announced as the victorious beauty.

Miss World Russia is overcome with emotin on being announced as the victorious beauty.

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A victorious Ksenia Sukhinova beames with joy and pride after winning the coveted crown.

A victorious Ksenia Sukhinova beames with joy and pride after winning the coveted crown.

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Parvathy, India's representative in the Miss World contest waves after winning the First Runner Up title.

Parvathy, India's representative in the Miss World contest waves after winning the First Runner Up title.

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Hailing the beauty: Miss World is flanked by the four other finalists of final round.

Hailing the beauty: Miss World is flanked by the four other finalists of final round.

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Winner, Miss Russia Kseniya Sukhinova, center, flanked by second runner up Miss Angola, Micaela Reis, right, and runner up Miss India, Parvathy Omanakuttan, left, seen during the Miss World Fashion Sh

Winner, Miss Russia Kseniya Sukhinova, center, flanked by second runner up Miss Angola, Micaela Reis, right, and runner up Miss India, Parvathy Omanakuttan, left, seen during the Miss World Fashion Sh

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Miss South Africa, Tansey Coetzee, leads contestants during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

Miss South Africa, Tansey Coetzee, leads contestants during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

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Miss World participants, seen, during a visit to the Zoo, in Johannesburg, South Africa

Miss World participants, seen, during a visit to the Zoo, in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Miss Zimbabwe, Cynthia Muvirimi, is seen during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

Miss Zimbabwe, Cynthia Muvirimi, is seen during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

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Miss Chile, Nataly Nadeska, during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

Miss Chile, Nataly Nadeska, during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

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Miss Mexico, Espinoza Marroquin Anagabriela during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

Miss Mexico, Espinoza Marroquin Anagabriela during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

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Miss United States, Merica Lane Lindell, during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

Miss United States, Merica Lane Lindell, during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

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Miss Venezuela, Hannely Zulami Qiuntero Ledezma, during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

Miss Venezuela, Hannely Zulami Qiuntero Ledezma, during the Miss World Fashion Show and Top Model competition in Soweto, South Africa

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Miss World participant Natalie Olivia Griffith, center, from Barbados, holds a trophy after winning a performance at a Miss World Talent Show in Johannesburg, South Africa

Miss World participant Natalie Olivia Griffith, center, from Barbados, holds a trophy after winning a performance at a Miss World Talent Show in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Miss World participant Kathrin Krahfuss from Austria is seen during a performance at a Miss World Talent Show in Johannesburg, South Africa

Miss World participant Kathrin Krahfuss from Austria is seen during a performance at a Miss World Talent Show in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Miss World participant Kathrin Krahfuss from Austria seen during a performance at a Miss World Talent Show in Johannesburg, South Africa

Miss World participant Kathrin Krahfuss from Austria seen during a performance at a Miss World Talent Show in Johannesburg, South Africa