Miss China won the coveted title of Miss World 2012 on today, triumphing on home soil in a mining city on the edge of the Gobi desert.
Miss World 2012 winner Yu Wenxia (C) of China waves as she stands next to second place contestent Miss Wales Sophie Moulds (L) and third place Miss Australia Jessica Kahawaty (R). Photo: AFP
The mostly Chinese audience erupted in cheers when it was announced that the home candidate, Yu Wenxia, had been awarded the title.
Wales’ Sophie Moulds was the first runner-up, while Australia’s Jessica Kahawaty was the second runner-up. India’s contender Vanya Mishra could only make it to the top seven.
Though Mishra didn’t make it beyond top seven, she did win the titles of “Miss Social Media” and “Beauty with a Purpose”.
A total of 116 contestants—the highest number ever—took to the stage during the contest, watched annually by about a billion people around the globe.
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