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Discussion: Ms. Philippines wins Miss World 2013!
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Ms. Philippines wins Miss World 2013!
I hope Queen Megan Young takes the crown tomorrow.
Edit: And my girl takes it...
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MANILA (UPDATED) -- Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 on Saturday night in Bali, Indonesia, making history as the first-ever Filipino winner of the title since the Philippines' debut in the pageant in 1966.
The 23-year-old actress bested 126 other international candidates to become the successor of China's Wenxia Yu, who conferred the crown on Young at the pageant's culminating event held at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center.
France's Marine Lorphelin finished second, while Ghana's Carranzar Shooter placed third. Completing the Top 6 were Spain's Elena Ibarbia, Brazil's Sancler Frantz, and Gibraltar's Jessica Baldachino (People's Choice).
Hosted by English singer Myleene Klass and Mister World 2010 Kamal Ibrahim, the coronation night featured cultural numbers, as well as performances from British boyband Blue.
Young's win was bolstered by her strong showing in various pre-pageant challenges, including the Top Model competition, which she won; the Beach Fashion tilt, where she ranked fifth; and the Multimedia Contest, where she placed fourth.
The Kapamilya star was also one of the few candidates who had a solo spot in performing a dance from their respective countries. Young, for her number, showcased the Maranao dance Singkil.
Other preliminary competition winners recognized on Saturday were Netherlands' Jacqueline Steenbeek, for the Sports Challenge; Brazil's Frantz, Beach Fashion; India's Navneet Dhillon, Multimedia; and Nepal's Ishani Shrestha, Beauty with a Purpose.
Pinoy support
Young also zoomed up in rankings after her performance in the Question & Answer portion, where all top six candidates were asked, "Why should you become Miss World?"
Thanking the Indonesian audience in their native language, Young, who wore a pink Francis Libiran gown, brought up the "core values" of Miss World and how she hopes to embody these "to help society."
Before giving her answer, Young also got to talk with Klass about the strong cheer for her from the audience. They were waiting for her profile reel to be set up -- it initially showed a different candidate -- when Young quipped, "I actually brought half of the Philippines here!"
The ABS-CBN actress' win in Miss World is preceded by similarly strong performances from Filipinas in the pageant. Gwendoline Ruais finished 1st runner-up, while Queneerich Rehman placed in the Top 15 in the 2011 and 2012 editions of the competition, respectively.
Other notable Filipinas in Miss World are Evangeline Pascual, who placed second in 1973; Ruffa Gutierrez, 2nd runner-up in 1993; and Carlene Aguilar, Top 15 in 2005.
Receiving her crown on Saturday, a tearful Young thanked her countrymen, exclaiming to the audience, "Salamat sa mga kababayan ko. Mahal na mahal ko kayo."
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http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle...iss-world-2013
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Megan Young won ahead of Miss France and Miss Ghana
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The 2013 Miss World pageant has been won by Miss Philippines, Megan Young, on the Indonesian island of Bali.
US-born Ms Young, 23, beat 126 other contestants and pledged to be "the best Miss World ever".
The competition was moved to Bali from the capital, Jakarta, because of protests from hardline Muslim groups.
Security for Saturday's event was high in Bali, a resort island with a majority Hindu population, but no further demonstrations were reported.
Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, came second in the contest and Miss Ghana, Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, took third place.
Wearing a glittering gown, Ms Young, who moved to the Philippines at the age of 10, wept as the Miss World sash was put over her shoulder by 2012 winner Miss China.
She told the cheering crowd in Nusa Dua in southern Bali she would "be myself in everything I do, to share what I know and to educate people".
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24317798
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Actress Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 on Saturday, besting 126 candidates from all over the globe and earning the Philippines its first ever victory in the beauty contest.
Young accepted the Miss World crown from 2012 winner Wenxia Yu at the awarding ceremony in Bali, Indonesia.
Miss France Marine Lorphelin took second place while Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter came in third.
"Amazing scenes here in Bali, Megan is overcome with emotions as a tear rolls down her cheek, promising to 'Be the best Miss World Ever'!" the Miss World official Twitter account said.
"She also waved to the crowd at the start of "Miss World Philippines' Year," it added.
In the Q & A portion, Young was asked to answer the question, "Why should you be crowned Miss World?" She answered: "I treasure a core value of humanity and that guides people why they act the way they do."
"I will use this to show other people how they can understand each other... as one, we can help society," she added.
Previous Miss Philippines bets
Before Young's victory, the highest honors for the Philippines in the Miss World competition was 1st runner-up in 1973, which went to Evangeline Pascual.
In 2011, the country's bet Gwendoline Gaelle Ramos Ruais was named 1st runner-up Asia & Oceania Continental Queen.
Last year, Miss World 2012 Philippines Queenierich Rehman was among the Top 15 candidates in the beauty contest.
Excited
Earlier in this year's competition, Young led the list of 10 semifinalists that included contestants from Brazil, Australia, France, Nepal, England, Indonesia, Spain, Jamaica, and Ghana.
Young, Lorphelin, and Shooter were joined in the final round by Brazil's Sancler Frantz Konzen, Spain's Elena Ibarbia Jimenez, and Gibraltar's Maroua Kharbouch.
Miss Gibraltar joined the five finalists after she was declared the People's Choice in the contest.
Hours before the finals night, Young had indicated she was excited about the competition.
"My heart is beating faster and faster ♥," she said on her Twitter account – KDM/DVM, GMA News
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Some of these look basic as hell.
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Queen Nancy from Bulgaria better slay your faves
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Not you talking about basic though...
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Some of these look basic as hell.
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pretty much
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This tbh.
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She's alright, her beauty is not mind-blowing
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Yassssss rooting for my good friend Megan!
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Miss south Africa, the exotic beauty, we better get it this year, first time in years we haven't sent the typical barbie-blonde south african
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Some of these look basic as hell.
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I'm waiting for my girl. She betta slay. It is LIVE event as we are talking now, Right?
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I'm sure Hungary will be the last because our girl is ugly this year.
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I'm waiting for my girl. She betta slay. It is LIVE event as we are talking now, Right?
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Yup. It is live. What country you from?
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OMG! Miss Philippines won the crown! Our first Miss World crown!
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YASSSSSSS! PHILIPPINES!
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Woww,
Congrats Philippines!!
Almost all my friends also support Philippines..
And my flop country only go to Top 10..
Not bad,
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I always knew she's gonna win.
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My country won
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We're coming for Miss Universe. Glue your weaves lessors.
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I watched for Matt Cardle
and he sang one song
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