Miss Philippines Gwendolyn Ruais is a finalist of the Miss World’s “Top 20 Beach Beauty," “Beauty With A Purpose," and “Top Model" fast-track competitions. The other fast-track competitions are for Sports and Talent.
According to her profile on the Miss World website, the 5’11" Ruais is part of the Model United Nations Assembly, an academic simulation of the United Nations. Ruais subsequently chose to join the Human Rights Council, where she was elected best debater.
The 21-year-old Ruais, who is half-Filipino and half-French, graduated with a Business management degree last year and was crowned Miss World Philippines on Sept. 18, 2011.
The Miss World 2011 pageant will be telecast November 7 [Monday] at 10 a.m. on GMA Channel 7.
Miss World Philippines Gwendoline Ruais has been winning left and right in the competitions leading up to the Miss World 2011 pageant.
The winners of the competitions will be announced on November 6 (November 7 in the Philippines), guaranteeing them a slot in the semifinal round of the pageant.
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| Miss World Philippines 2011 Gwendoline Ruais during the "Top 20 Beach Beauty" fast-track competition. Miss World website |
So far, no Filipina has won the Miss World title. The closest the country has ever gotten to the crown was in 1966 when Evangeline Pascual won First Princess (first runner-up), and in 1993 when Ruffa Gutierrez won Second Princess (second runner-up).
The Miss World 2011 pageant will be telecast November 7 [Monday] at 10 a.m. on GMA Channel 7.
source: GMA News
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