Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino was crowned Miss World 2009 on Saturday, triumphing out of 112 beautiful and talented young women in the 59th Miss World Final from Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, City of Gold.
As the final duty in her reign, Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova removed the bejeweled crown to place it on the head of her successor as the new Miss World 2009.
“Thank you South Africa, this is the most wonderful moment of my life,” said a tearful Aldorino, a 22-year-old human resources clerk.
Mexico’s Perla Beltran came second, with South African entry Tatum Keshwar taking third place.
The glittering two-hour spectacular showcased the beauty and talent of 112 of the World’s most incredible young women, who have spent one month enjoying the wonders of South Africa.
Presenters of the show were China’s leading TV presenter Angela Chow, South African TV host Michelle McLean, and Miss World Event Director Steve Douglas. They were joined on stage by very a special guest from India, former Miss World and Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra.
