the Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant, Larissa Ramos of Brazil

In this photo released by Carousel Productions Inc. , organizer of the Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant, Larissa Ramos of Brazil poses with her crown shortly after winning the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, at the island resort of Boracay in central Philippines. Ramos bested 79 other contestants from all over the world with a unique theme to save Mother Earth. First runner up went to Sandra Seifert of the Philippines, second runner up went to Venezuela's Jessica Barboza and third runner up went to Alejandra Echevarria of Spain.




In this photo released by Carousel Productions Inc. , organizer of the Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant, Larissa Ramos, second from right, of Brazil poses with other winners shortly after winning the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant Sunday Nov. 22, 2009, at the island resort of Boracay in central Philippines. Ramos bested 79 other contestants from all over the world with a unique theme to save Mother Earth. First runner up is Sandra Seifert, second from left, of the Philippines, second runner up went to Venezuela's Jessica Barboza, right, and third runner up is Alejandra Echevarria, left, of Spain.


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Candidates of the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant

Diana Kubasova of Latvia, a candidate for the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant, plants a Palawan Cherry sapling at the Nuvali upscale real property development at Sta. Rosa, Laguna province south of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009. More than 80 beauties from all over the world are vying for the Miss Earth title, an international beauty contest with a unique advocacy to save Mother Earth.



Candidates of the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant pose at the Nuvali upscale real property development at Sta. Rosa, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009. More than 80 beauties from all over the world are vying for the Miss Earth title, an international beauty contest with a unique advocacy to save Mother Earth.



Melinda Heffernan of Australia, a candidate for the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant, and grade VI pupil Jhonalyn De Guzman, strike a similar pose during a break in the tree-planting activity at the Nuvali upscale real property development at Sta. Rosa, Laguna province south of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009. More than 80 beauties from all over the world are vying for the Miss Earth title, an international beauty contest with a unique advocacy to save Mother Earth.



Tomomi Takada of Japan, a candidate for the 2009 Miss Earth beauty pageant, plants a Palawan Cherry tree sapling at the Nuvali upscale real property development at Sta. Rosa, Laguna province south of Manila, Philippines Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009. More than 80 beauties from all over the world are vying for the Miss Earth title, an international beauty contest with a unique advocacy to save Mother Earth.



Candidates for Miss Earth beauty pageant walk in single file prior to a tree planting event at an upscale housing project in the town of Santa Rosa, province of Laguna south of Manila on November 10, 2009. More than 80 candidates from different countries are vying for the annual Miss Earth title which will be held on November 22, at the world-renowned resort of Boracay in central Philippines.


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The 2009 Miss Earth Contestants, National Costume

The National Costume Competition of Miss Earth 2009 was held at the Amazing Theater in Pasay City yesterday afternoon. All the delegates competed and Tanzania (Evelyne Amasi) won the Best in National Costume Award.

The 2009 Miss Earth Contestants

Contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 crown pose in their swimsuits in front of press photographers in Manila on November 4, 2009. 87 beauties championing green causes took part in the Miss Earth beauty pageant, with the aim to spread awareness on environmental issues. The winner will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.




Contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 crown pose with placards in their swimsuits in front of press photographers in Manila on November 4, 2009. 87 beauties championing green causes took part in the Miss Earth beauty pageant, with the aim to spread awareness on environmental issues. The winner will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.



Contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 crown parade with placards in their swimsuits in front of press photographers in Manila on November 4, 2009. 87 beauties championing green causes took part in the Miss Earth beauty pageant, with the aim to spread awareness on environmental issues. The winner will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.



Contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 crown pose with placards in their swimsuits in front of press photographers in Manila on November 4, 2009. 87 beauties championing green causes took part in the Miss Earth beauty pageant, with the aim to spread awareness on environmental issues. The winner will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.



Contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 crown pose with placards in their swimsuits in front of press photographers in Manila on November 4, 2009. 87 beauties championing green causes took part in the Miss Earth beauty pageant, with the aim to spread awareness on environmental issues. The winner will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.



Same of the 87 contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 in their swimsuits pose for press photographers, carrying plants and environmental slogans in Manila on November 4, 2009. Miss Earth, a Beauties for a cause, beauty pageant that hopes to spread awareness in environmental issues. The winner of Miss Earth 2009 will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.



Contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 crown pose in their swimsuits in Manila on November 4, 2009. 87 beauties championing green causes took part in the Miss Earth beauty pageant, with the aim to spread awareness on environmental issues. The winner will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.



(L to R) Lea Sindlerova of the Slovak Republic, Leticia Del Pilar of Peru, Isabela Wilczek of Poland, Dignelis Jimenez Hernandez of Puerto Rico and Veruna Theresa Curry of Samoa, contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 pose for photographers in Manila on November 4, 2009. Miss Earth, a Beauties for a cause, beauty pageant that hopes to spread awareness in environmental issues. The winner of Miss Earth 2009 will be crowned on November 22, 2008 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.



Contestants vying for the Miss Earth 2009 crown pose with placards and plants in their swimsuits in front of press photographers in Manila on November 4, 2009. 87 beauties championing green causes took part in the Miss Earth beauty pageant, with the aim to spread awareness on environmental issues. The winner will be crowned on November 22, 2009 in Boracay Island from among the contestants in 87 countries.


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