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Miss World 2014, the 64th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 14 December 2014 at the ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom. 121 contestants competed for the crown. Megan Young of the Philippines crowned her successor Rolene Strauss of South Africa at the end of the event.[1] This is the second time that South Africa has won the title outright and the third time they have held the title.[2]
| Miss World 2014 | |
|---|---|
 Rolene Strauss, Miss World 2014 | |
| Date | 14 December 2014 |
| Presenters |
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| Entertainment | |
| Venue | ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 121 |
| Placements | 25 |
| Debuts | |
| Withdrawals | |
| Returns | |
| Winner | Rolene Strauss South Africa |
Results
Placements
| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss World 2014 | |
| 1st Runner-Up | |
| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| Top 5 |
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| Top 11 |
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| Top 25 |
|
§ People's Choice winner
Challenge Events
Beach Beauty
| Final result | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Winner | |
| Top 5 |
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Talent
| Final result | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Winner | |
| Runner-Up |
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| Top 5 |
|
Contestants
121 contestants competed for the title.
Judges
The judges for Miss World 2014 were:
- Julia Morley – Chairman of the Miss World Organization[17]
- Mike Dixon – Musical Director
- Rudy Salles – Member of the National Assembly of France[17]
- Jody Reynolds – former president of Variety International[17]
- Marsha-Rae Ratcliff – Variety International board member
- Tony Hatch – British most celebrated musical acts and films
- Agbani Darego – Miss World 2001 from Nigeria
- Azra Akın – Miss World 2002 from Turkey
- Zhang Zilin – Miss World 2007 from China
- Kaiane Aldorino – Miss World 2009 from Gibraltar
- Mike Dixon – Musical director
Miss Honduras World 2014
In April 2014, María José Alvarado was crowned Miss Honduras World. She was expected to represent Honduras and was scheduled to fly to London, England for the Miss World pageant. On 19 November 2014, Alvarado and her sister Sofía Trinidad were found murdered and then buried in the village of Cablotales.[18] Miss Honduras pageant organizers decided not to replace Alvarado and the country officially withdrew from the contest. On 23 November 2014, Miss World Organization Chairperson Julia Morley gave a special memorial service in remembrance for her and her sister.[19][20]
References
- ^ Emanuella Grinberg (14 December 2014). "Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss crowned Miss World 2014". CNN. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Miss World 2014 Winner Is Miss South Africa, Rolene Strauss—See Photos and Find Out Who Else Make the Top 10!". E!. 14 December 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Miss World Beach Beauty winners in swimsuits - BeautyPageants". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "A first for Malaysia – Dewi is Miss Talent at Miss World finals". The Borneo Post. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Yoana Don Marozzi to represent Argentina at Miss World 2014". Biharprabha News. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Iulia Furdea va participa la Miss World 2014: Nepoata antrenorului de rugby Adrian Pllotschi a devenit Miss Austria (galerie foto)". ZIUA de Constanta (in Romanian). 17 July 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Miss Belgium 2014 will not participate in the Miss World". The Brussels Times. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ McCluskie, Megan; Hart, Alice (26 September 2016). "Watch this Face: Lily Lightbourn". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ Times, Navhind (13 March 2015). "Femina Miss India 2014: Koyal Rana inspires Goans to get fit". The Navhind Times. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Bidayuh Miss Malaysia World hopes to inspire others". The Borneo Post. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (22 July 2014). "Iheoma Nnadi: I Knew I Was Going to Win MBGN 2014". BellaNaija. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss is Crowned Miss World 2014". Hotels, Gaming and Entertainment Group. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Glittering finale for Miss World Sri Lanka | The Sundaytimes Sri Lanka". Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ Com, The Phuket News (23 July 2014). "Dusky Southern Thai stunner breaks beauty norm". The Phuket News. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ jgroover@independenttribune.com, Jessica Groover Pacek | (11 July 2014). "Safrit crowned Miss United States, aims for Miss World". The Independent Tribune. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ mvillalobos@laverdad.com, María Gabriela Villalobos / Maracaibo /. "Debora Menicucci es la nueva miss Venezuela Mundo". Diario La Verdad. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ a b c Marsh, Harriet (14 December 2014). "Miss England misses out on 2014 Miss World crown". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Missing Miss Honduras: Police Find Bodies". Sky News. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ Helling, Steve (19 November 2014). "Miss World Contestants Mourn the Death of Miss Honduras, María José Alvarado". People. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ Cena, Frankie (23 November 2014). "Day 4 – Service of Unity". Miss World. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
Further reading
- "Miss World 2014: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan felicitated for being the most successful Miss World so far". CNN-IBN. 15 December 2014.
- "Nicaragua en miss mundo 2012". El Nuevo Diario. Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2012.