Larissa Costa Silva de Oliveira, born in Natal, Brazil, is a beauty queen who won Miss Brazil 2009 and represented her country at Miss Universe 2009 but was unplaced. She later crowned Debora Lyra as Miss Brazil 2010. Larissa stood at 5'91⁄2" tall during her pageant career.
27 Miss Brazil 2010 candidates competing in Sao Paulo
Brazil has won two Miss Universe crowns, held by Ieda Maria Vargas and Martha Vasconcellos. Larissa Costa, crowned Miss Universe Brazil 2009, will pass on her title at the national pageant on May 8, 2010, in São Paulo, where 27 contestants from various states will compete for the Miss Brazil 2010 title.
Chile’s Hil Hernandez crowns Miss Earth 2007 Jessica Trisko in Quezon City, Metro Manila
Hil Hernandez, representing Chile, won Miss Earth 2006 in Manila at age 22. Nearly a year later, she crowned Jessica Trisko from Canada as Miss Earth 2007. The pageant featured 88 candidates, with notable awards including Best in Talent to Monica Baliunaite and the Beauty for a Cause Award to Bokang Montjane.
88 Miss Earth 2007 candidates competing in Quezon City, Philippines
Miss Earth, launched on April 3, 2001, by Carousel Productions in the Philippines, focuses on environmental issues. Miss Earth 2006, Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar of Chile, will crown her successor on November 11, 2007. The 2007 edition features 88 contestants from various countries competing for the title.
Venezuela’s Alexandra Braun crowns Miss Earth 2006 Hil Hernandez in Manila, Philippines
Alexandra Braun from Venezuela was crowned Miss Earth 2005 in the Philippines, marking the first win for her country. In 2006, she returned to crown Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar from Chile as Miss Earth, the first winner from Chile. The 2006 pageant featured 82 candidates and various special awards.
Priscilla Meirelles crowns Miss Earth 2005 Alexandra Braun in Quezon City, Philippines
Priscilla Meirelles of Brazil was 21 years old when she was crowned Miss Earth 2004 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She competed against 60 other candidates. On September 5, 2004, Meirelles turned 22. A month later, she went back to the Philippines and crowned her successor Alexandra … Continue reading Priscilla Meirelles crowns Miss Earth 2005 Alexandra Braun in Quezon City, Philippines
