Malaika Mushandu from Zimbabwe has made Africa proud by placing first runner up at Top Model of the world on saturday 10th March in Dortmund Germany. This is the highest position any African model has attempted to achieve. Vanessa Sibanda also from Zimbabwe was the first ever second runner up.Models round the world gathered in Dusseldorf on the 1st march 2012 and toured some cities and shops among which was the Pierre Cardin Mobilia Store in Essen.
The magnificent opening in the Casino Hohensyburg, was choreographed by Patrick Urban and all 43 countries wore tight "Neopren"- Dresses of Cressi from Italy. The traditional Swimwear Show and Evening Gown Presentation followed and then the Jury had to select the Top 15 semi-finalists. Burlesque Star Vivi Valentine from France performed par excellence and Finalist of the successful RTL Show "Germany got Talent" – Ruddy Estevez performed 3 Songs. A special Highlight was also the performance of Keith Tynes, ex member of the legendary group "The Platters". Right after the Top 5 selection the subtitles were announced.
The 19th anniversary with contestants from 43 countries and regions will be shown on Show Türk, produced by EKIP.
The winner Luna Voce will be the Cover of the next NETCOO Magazin (www.netcoo.info)
It was sponsored by the WestSpiel Casinos, Pierre Cardin and Cressi as well SANTE Natural Cosmetics.
The results are:
TOP 15:
1. Top Model of the World – Luna Voce (Italy)
2. Zimbabwe – Malaika Mushandu
3. Colombia – Melina Ramirez Serna
4. Denmark – Celine Alroe
5. Venezuela – Maria de Luz da Silva
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6. Vietnam – Thuy Hoang
7. Puerto Rico – Nadyalee Torres
8. Belgium – Laetitia Wastyn
9. Ukraine – Alona Lyashchuk
10. Brazil – Kelly Fonseca Rodrigues
11. Bolivia – Nayeli Quiroga Via
12. Cuba – Brianna Ortiz
13. Argentina – Macarena Francia
14. South Africa – Loreal Laria Magro
15. Germany – Jasmin Herzinger
Subtitles and Model Awards:
PIERRE CARDIN MOBILIA Model Award
Maria de Luz da Silva (Venezuela)
PHOTOGENIC AWARD – Nadyalee Torres (Puerto Rico)
BEST BODY AWARD – Jasmin Herzinger (Germany)
BEST IN EVENING GOWN – Alona Lyashchuk (Ukraine)
BEST CATWALK – Thuy Hoang (Vietnam)
CONGENIALITY AWARD – Macarena Francia (Argentina)
International Beauty Awards:
Best european Model in the category Fashion and Style:
QUEEN OF EUROPE – Belgium, Laetitia Wastyn
Best multicultural Model, bi-lingual and with best feauture also to be a Miss
MISS GLOBE – Afghanistan, Zallascht Sadat
Premiums/Prizes
Top Model of the World – will receive a cash award of 10,000 USD and an
additional contract for her reigning year by WBO, managed by
WBO Panama, STARS MODEL
MANAGEMENT Germany and MGO, plus additional prizes of I
5,000 for Jewellery, Beauty Products and Travel Trips.
1st runner up – cash 3,000 USD plus additional prizes of 3000 Euro (Lacomed Voucher) will deputise the winner if she is committed with other engagements
2nd runner up – cash 1,000 USD plus additional prizes of 1000 Euro (Lacomed Voucher)
Best Body Award – 500 USD plus Trophy
Best on Catwalk – 500 USD plus Trophy
Photogenic Award – 500 USD plus Trophy
Best in Evening Gown – a real Pearl Collier
Pierre Cardin Award – a voucher of Pierre Cardin Mobilia, worth 500 Euro
In Addition two special Awards were given:
MISS GLOBE – cash award of 3,000 USD
QUEEN OF EUROPE – a Pearl Necklace
All contestant received a Scuba Diving Outfit, Shoes and Sport Shirt from Cressi and Cosmetic Products from Sante
Africa was represented by Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Report by
Hildah Mulenga
Top Model of the World Zambia / Zimbabwe Director
National Director
Mumba Children's Project Registered in UK as a Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee
Mumba Day Care Centre, Registered as a Charity in Mpongwe Zambia
Promoters of Miss Malaika UK
'Beauty Of African Origin'
Miss Southern Africa Zambia
Skype: mulenga.hildah
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