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| Miss World 2007 | |
|---|---|
 Miss World 2007Zhang Zilin | |
| Date | 1 December 2007 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment |
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| Venue | Crown of Beauty Theatre,Sanya,China |
| Broadcaster | Official broadcaster: International: |
| Entrants | 106 |
| Placements | 16 |
| Withdrawals | |
| Returns | |
| Winner | Zhang Zilin[2] China |
← 2006 2008 → | |
Miss World 2007 was the 57th edition of theMiss World pageant, held at theCrown of Beauty Theatre inSanya, China, on December 1, 2007.[3]
Taťána Kuchařová of theCzech Republic crownedZhang Zilin ofChina as her successor at the end of the event.[2][3][4]
The 106 contestants recorded the official torch relay anthemLight the Passion, Share the Dream for the2008 Olympic Games as a major co-operation between the Beijing Olympic Committee and Miss World Limited. The song had its first broadcast to a global audience at the 57th Miss World final on 1 December.
In addition, to coincide with World AIDS Day, the pageant presented a special tribute to the fight against AIDS, with a televised speech from former South African PresidentNelson Mandela and the presence of his daughter and grandson, along with traditional dancers fromSouth Africa who joined the contestants in a special song.[5]
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| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss World 2007 | |
| 1st Runner-Up | |
| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| Top 5 | |
| Top 16 |
| Continental Group | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Africa | |
| Americas | |
| Asia & Oceania | |
| Caribbean | |
| Europe |
106 contestants competed for the title.
Albania – The Miss & Mister Albania organisation replacedEgla Harxhi, Miss Albania 2007, withElda Dushi, for unknown reasons.
Belarus – Miss Belarus 2006 1st Runner-up,Yulia Sindzeyeva, was supposed to compete in Miss World; however, she attended the Miss International contest in Japan, where she became 2nd runner-up. A contract with the Japanese organisation prevents her from attending the Miss World contest. 2nd runner-up,Alena Aladka, took her place.
Curaçao –Lisaika Everitz, Miss World Curaçao, was not accepted as Curaçao's entry to Miss World 2007 for not meeting the age requirements. She was replaced withNaemi Monte. Since Monte did not turn in the official application to the national organisation before the deadline established by Miss World Ltd, the franchiseholder appointed a new delegate:Mckeyla Richards. After this action, Naemi Monte decided to file a lawsuit against the franchiseholder, Reprod, to regain the right to represent the island at the international pageant. On 17 October, a jury decided in favour of Reprod, ending the dispute between both.
Latvia –Ina Avlasēviča, Miss Latvia 2006, competed inMiss World 2008. The organisation sentKristīne Djadenko, a former Miss Latvia, to that year's pageant.
Vietnam – Miss Sea 2007 as well as Miss Vietnam World 2007's 2nd Runner-upĐặng Minh Thu was named by Elite Vietnam as the country's candidate at Miss World 2007. They Earlier offered Miss World's ticket to Miss Vietnam World 2007Ngô Phương Lan, who turned it down to focus on her studies in Switzerland and Teresa Sam, 1st Runner-up.
Barbados – Natalie Griffith
British Virgin Islands – Leilani Stevens[10] - Financial problems.
Guernsey – Hannah McLaughlin
Malawi – Peth Msinska
Switzerland – Amanda Ammann. She competed inMiss Universe 2008 and was unplaced. Apparently theMiss Switzerland organization gave up their Miss World licence that year.
Taiwan – Yen Chin Li
United States Virgin Islands –Esonica Veira[11] She participated 4 years later atMiss World 2011, where she became Top 15[12][non-primary source needed]
Antigua & Barbuda
Cambodia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Egypt
Honduras
Liberia – The Miss Liberia 2007/2008 is scheduled for 23 November 2007, just one week before the Miss World 2007 finals takes place.
Nicaragua
Portugal
Republic of the Congo – Pupuce Ngalla Ibata, national director of Miss Congo (COMICO) was informed that Congo will not take part in Miss World 2007. The reason being because the Miss World Organization never replied to their application for the franchise. However, she will try to get the franchise next year.
Saint Lucia – Yasmin Walcott, national director of Miss Saint Lucia World, was informed that the island won't be represented in Miss World 2007.
Sint Maarten – Fabiana Arnell, national director of Sint Maarten Queen's competition has informed that reports about Shanyra Richardson's participation in Miss World are not true, but she is interested in taking part in future Miss World competitions.
Tahiti
Uruguay
Zambia
