Nokuthula Sithole was crowned Miss South Africa 2005 at Sun City and later crowned Megan Coleman in 2006. Sithole represented South Africa at Miss World 2006 but did not place. The 2006 Miss South Africa pageant featured 25 candidates, with Coleman winning and representing South Africa at Miss World 2007.
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.
82 Miss Earth 2006 candidates competing in Manila, Philippines
Miss Earth, launched on April 3, 2001, is an international beauty pageant emphasizing environmental advocacy, organized by Carousel Productions in the Philippines. The 2006 edition featured 82 contestants. Miss Earth 2005, Alexandra Braun of Venezuela, crowned her successor on November 26, 2006, at the National Museum in Manila.
Sarah Corpstein crowns Miss Iowa USA 2007 Dani Reeves in Ottumwa
Sarah Corpstein from Anamosa, Iowa, was crowned Miss Iowa USA 2006 on September 18, 2005, but did not place at Miss USA 2006. She later crowned Dani Reeves as Miss Iowa USA 2007, who competed in the following year's pageant. The 2007 event was held on October 8, 2006.
Lebanon’s Wissam Hanna wins Mister International 2006 in Kallang
Wissam Hanna represented Lebanon in the first Mister International pageant on October 7, 2006, winning the title among 18 competitors in Singapore. He had previously won Mister Lebanon 2005 and participated in Manhunt International 2005, where he earned the Mister Photogenic award. He is fluent in multiple languages.
18 Mister International 2006 candidates competing in Kallang
Mister International, a new male beauty pageant, premiered in Singapore on October 7, 2006, featuring 18 contestants from various countries. Founded by Alan Sim, the pageant highlights Singapore's participation in international beauty events. Notable past representatives from Singapore have achieved commendable rankings in global competitions, emphasizing the country's commitment to pageantry.
Miss Seychelles 2006 Wendy Boniface crowned in Mahe
Wendy Boniface, 20, was crowned Miss Seychelles Islands 2006 in a pageant held on June 30, 2006, at Plantation Club Resort. Sheijnada Reinert, 17, was the runner-up. Boniface will represent Seychelles at Miss Intercontinental 2006. The event featured 15 candidates and included performances from local artists.
Gionna Cabrera crowns Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2006 Lia Andrea Ramos in Quezon City
Gionna Cabrera, crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005, was 22 years old when she represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2005, winning the Miss Photogenic award but finishing unplaced. She later crowned Lia Andrea Ramos as her successor for the 2006 title, who will compete in Miss Universe 2006.
Claudia Henkel crowns Miss South Africa 2005 Nokuthula Sithole in Sun City
Claudia Henkel, at 22, represented South Africa in Miss Universe 2004, finishing in the Top 15 among 81 contestants, with Canada’s Natalie Glebova winning. Seven months later, Henkel crowned Nokuthula Sithole as Miss South Africa 2005, who would compete in Miss Universe 2006. The pageant featured 26 candidates.
Brooke Hansen crowns Miss Iowa USA 2005 Joy Robinson
Brooke Hansen won Miss Iowa USA 2004 at age 22 on November 27, 2003, competing against 45 candidates. She represented Iowa at Miss USA 2004 but did not place. A year later, she crowned Joy Robinson as her successor, who competed in Miss USA 2005.
