Miss US Alexandria Mills was crowned the
Miss World 2010 on 30th October evening in China's Sanya city. Alexandria is the 60th Miss World. Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, was the first runner up followed by Miss Venezuela, Adriana Vasini.
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| Manasvi Mamgai |
India's Manasvi Mamgai (
Click here to see Manasvi) failed to make it to the top 25. India has not won the title since 2000 when
Priyanka Chopra brought the crown home. Apart from her, India boasts of Miss Worlds like
Reita Faria (1966),
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (1994),
Diana Hayden (1997) and
Yukta Mookhey (1999).
The ceremony started with a traditional Chinese dance, followed by the introduction of the Miss World contestants from all parts of the globe. Puerto Rican singing sensation Carlos Aponte performed at the event.
All the Miss World contestants performed the 'Dances of the World'. The act started with a performance by Brazil, followed by Miss India World Manasvi Mamgai, who, dressed in a traditional Indian attire danced to Dhai Shyam Rok Lai from the film Devdas.
Subtitles Miss World Talent went to Ireland while Northern Ireland was named Miss World Sports. Miss World Top Model title was won by Norway as Puerto Rico became Miss World Beach Beauty and Kenya was named Miss World Beauty with a Purpose.
The first Miss World competition was held in 1951 and India, alongwith Venezuela, holds the record of producing the most Miss Worlds till date, with five title-holders each.
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