Miss International 2008 | |
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Date | November 8, 2008 [1] |
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Entertainment | |
Venue | Venetian Arena, The Venetian Macao, Macau [1] |
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Entrants | 63 [1] |
Placements | 12 |
Withdrawals | |
Returns | |
Winner | Alejandra Andreu [1] Spain |
Congeniality | Georgina Cisneros El Salvador |
Best National Costume | Nuraisa Lispier Aruba |
Photogenic | Alejandra Andreu Spain |
Miss International 2008, the 48th Miss International pageant, was held on November 8, 2008 at The Venetian Macao in Macau, the presenters are Eric Tsang, Dodo Cheng, Astrid Chan. 63 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the 48 years of the pageant, surpassing the previous of 61 during last year pageant. The contestants also paid a visit to Hong Kong, Tokyo. Miss International 2007, Priscila Perales of Mexico, crowned her successor Alejandra Andreu of Spain as the new Miss International. [2]
Award [1] | Contestant |
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Best National Costume |
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Miss Friendship |
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Miss Photogenic |
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Natural Beauty |
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