November News

 

November 12th - Miss World *translated by AL from Sina, images courtesy of Sina
After a short plane hop from Hong Kong to Sanya, 110 Miss World contestants have finally arrived to their destination where they will compete for the Miss World crown. All the contestants will stay in Sanya for two days for a short visit, then on the 13, they will depart to Xian, Shanghai, and Beijing. Until November 22, the contestants will once again return to Sanya to put on the final touches for the new Miss World.
Today, the contestants were bought to a cocktail party to enjoy some entertainment arranged by the city of Sanya. Most of the contestants wore their beauty night gowns for this event.

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http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-12/3_8-1-62-398_20031112113238.jpg (group)
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http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-12/3_8-1-62-398_2003111211377.jpg (Miss Canada)


November 11th - Miss World Charity Event*translated by AL from The Sun
Yesterday, 110 Miss World contestants attended an auction charity ball in Hong Kong. This event will be miss world's last stop in Hong Kong before they depart to Mainland China. Among the contestants, they continued to wear gorgeous gown to display their sexy figures, in particular, Miss China wore a low cut "deep V" evening gown and an elegant qi pao. On the other hand, Hong Kong representative, Rabee'a Yeung, seemed to improve from yesterday by wearing something less conservative.
Since this charity event was held in an outdoor setting, many contestants were not able to handle the chilly weather in Hong Kong. Consequently, most contestants had to put on a shawl to keep them warm.
Before the contestants depart for Mainland China, the media got a chance to ask how Rabee'a Yeung feel to compete in Miss World. Rabee'a said she is not nervous at all, she is actually quite happy to go to Hainan Island since she has never been there before. She pointed out that during their few days visit in Hong Kong, she gave all the contestants a pair of chop sticks as a souvenir.

Other picture links
http://the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/20031112/img/e03111212_big.jpg (Rabee'a)
http://appledaily.atnext.com/images/apple-photos/640pix/20031112/Article_ent/12ee5p1new1.jpg (Miss Peru)
http://appledaily.atnext.com/images/apple-photos/640pix/20031112/Article_ent/12ee5p3.jpg (Miss Uraguay)
http://appledaily.atnext.com/images/apple-photos/640pix/20031112/Article_ent/12ee5p4.jpg (Miss Canada)
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-11/3_8-1-913-398_20031111184515.jpg (Miss China)
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-11/3_8-1-913-398_20031111184417.jpg (Miss Ireland?, Miss Portugal)
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-11/3_8-1-913-398_2003111118121.jpg (Miss Puerto Rico)
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-11/3_8-1-913-398_20031111182846.jpg (Miss USA, ?, Miss Venezuela)
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-11/3_8-1-913-398_20031111181658.jpg (Miss Puerto Rico, ?, ?, ?, Miss South Africa)
http://image2.sina.com.cn/lx/2003-11-11/3_8-1-913-398_2003111118165.jpg (Rabee'a & MW 2002 Azra Akin)


November 10th - Miss Chinese Chicago*information courtesy of Judes
Winner: #1 Ivy Feng (Will participate in MCI 2004)
1st runner-up: #10 Lisa Wang (Will participate in MCI 2005)
2nd runner-up: #13 Danna Xia
Miss Photogenic: #13 Danna Xia
Miss Friendship: #8 Fionna Sze
Finalists: #7, #3, #9, #13, #10, #1, #15

15 women competed in this year's Miss Chinatown Chicago competition. The winner #1 was not the prettiest facially, but did extremely well in her Q&A as well as carrying herself well with an air of confidence. Similiar to the case with Rachel Tan when she won at both MCI 03 & Miss Chinese Malaysia. The 1st RU was also very intelligent and had a nice figure. Most of the audience hoped that #13 or 15 would take the crown as they were the most attractive of the competition. Unfortunately, they were not as solid as the winner & 1st ru during the interviews. Overall it was a fair competition. More pics from Judes at a later time.


Nov 8th - Miss Chinese Malaysia Results *translated by AL from The Sun
110 contestants have gathered in Hong Kong to begin their memorable journey of Miss World. Yesterday, the contestants went on a bus tour to the "Ching Ma" bridge to take part in a photoshoot. According to the media, most of the contestants wore low cut dresses to display their figures (HK's desperate media @ work again...). However, Rabee'a Yeung who has the home land advantage chose to wear a more conservative clothes to attend this event.
When Rabee'a was asked if the dress was too conservative, Rabee'a said, "no really, clothing must have their own personalities, nonetheless asian are more conservative. I just want to be myself as that's what makes me comfortable. Right now, i am sharing a room with Miss Singapore, both of us are getting along. But the offical won't let any contestants to go out on their own. Therefore, it was weird for me to not able to go home. Compared to the foreign contestants, Rabee'a seemed to lack in height. But she laughed and said "I don't think I'm at a disadvantage. When I'm posing with the delegates, the crew will ask me to stand in the front row instead & I believe this is an advantage!" For more coverage on Miss World, visit Global Beauties or Hong Kong Beauties.

Other picture links:
http://the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/20031110/img/e03111018_big.jpg Miss HK & China
http://the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/20031110/img/e03111016_big.jpg Miss Russia
http://the-sun.com.hk/channels/ent/20031110/img/e03111015_big.jpg Miss Australia
http://www.orientaldaily.com.hk/photo/20031110/ent/1110enew05b1.jpg Miss HK & China

http://appledaily.atnext.com/images/apple-photos/640pix/20031110/Article_ent/10ec2p7.jpg Group Shot


November 9th - Miss Chinese Universe*translated by AL
Miss Chinese Universe 2003 has finally came to an end. The winner was #37, the 1st runner up was #31, and the 2nd runner up was #4 (MHKB's pick as the winner).

Other picture links
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http://www.phoenixtv.com/home/images/home143619_l.jpg
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Nov 8th - Miss Chinese Malaysia Results *translated by Ennis
Vivien Yeo was the youngest, tallest, and prettiest contestant last night when she captured the Miss Chinese Malaysia crown.

The Malaysian beauty hails from Johor Bahru and and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) degree. She will be a major contender at MCI 2004 as Malaysia has placed in the top 5 since 1998, as well as capturing the MCI crown last year when Rachel Tan won. The event was held in Genting Highland, one of the hottest travel locations due to the proximity of the casino.

It was a tight race between the winner and 1st runner-up. They were heavy favourites going into the event, whilst the 2nd runner-up S'ng Seoh Chien, (Shyevin) was supposedly a cold door who had one of the best official portraits in my humble opinion (this is Rana speaking). The judges felt she had a lot of confidence in her answers, and thus her good result.

1st Runner-up Melissa Tong also had a good interview, but might have lacked just a slight bit in height compared to Vivien, and perhaps the extra spark usually seen in winners.

Besides winning the title, Vivien Yeo also captured 4 other awards, Miss Body Beautiful, Miss Elegance, Miss Fresh, & Miss Photogenic. Well deserved! Other award winners were #3 Chloe Lim who captured the Miss Internet Award, & #10 Petula Low who was Miss Talent, and was also one of the top 5 finalists, including #12 Mandy Ng. *Image courtesy of Sinchew
Results:
WINNER: #11 Vivien Yeo
1st RU: #7 Melissa Tong
2nd RU: #8 Shyevin S'ng
Finalists:
#10 Petula Low
#12 Mandy Ng
Special Awards:
Miss Photogenic: #11 Vivien Yeo
Miss Body Beautiful: #11 Vivien Yeo
Miss Elegance: #11 Vivien Yeo
Miss Fresh: #11 Vivien Yeo
Miss Internet: #3 Chloe Lim
Miss Talent: #10 Petula Low
Other picture links
http://www.sinchew-i.com/images/photo/2003/11/09/0001b.jpg (Vivien congratulated by the finalists)
http://www.sinchew-i.com/images/photo/2003/11/09/0002b.jpg (crowned by Miss Chinese Malaysia 2002 & MCI 03)
http://www.sinchew-i.com/images/photo/2003/11/09/0003b.jpg (Top 3)
http://www.sinchew-i.com/images/photo/2003/11/09/0004b.jpg (Winner Vivien Yeo)


November 6th - Preparations for Miss World *translated by AL
To prepare for Miss World 03, Miss HK 1st runner up Rabee'a Yeung was in TVB yesterday to fit on her evening gown for the finals and costume for the talent show. This year, there are a total of 110 contestants competing for the title of Miss World which would take place in Hainan Island, China.
Before, the finals, The organization has arranged all the contestants to meet in Hong Kong for a parade, then they will depart to Beijing and Xian to do their photo shoot. Alright on to opinions....I think the dress would look acceptable if the flowers/leaves are taken off! I honestly don't understand why TVB must accessorize the gowns w/ feathers or plants, etc. Luckily, we have another beautiful delegate for Miss World & hopefully the public will be more aware of Rabee'as good looks & intelligence.
Other picture links
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http://www.orientaldaily.com.hk/photo/20031107/ent/1107enew11b1.jpg