Miss World 2006 - Warsaw Poland

The Final of Miss World 2006 was the ultimate night of glamour and style, with six ravishing new queens of beauty being chosen. But the most dazzling jewel in the crown on the night was definitely the 18-year-old blonde stunner from the Czech Republic who was awarded the ultimate pageant accolade – the title of Miss World 2006.

The delight on the face of the 18-year-old blonde student was breath-taking as Tat’ana Kucharova from a small town outside of Prague was named as winner of the prestigious Miss World 2006 title.

Miss World 2005 Unnur Birna Vilhjalmsdottir was on hand to place the coveted crown on the head of the new Miss World 2006. She was joined at the throne by 17-year-old beauty Romania named first runner-up, followed by Australia as second runner-up.

Winners in the continental contests were Angola (Miss World Africa), Australia (Miss World Asia Pacific), Brazil (Miss World Americas), Jamaica (Miss World Caribbean), Romania (Miss World Southern Europe) and Czech Republic (Miss World Northern Europe). These women will act as ambassadors for Miss World in the continent and will join forces to continue good works across the globe.Winners in the continental contests were Angola (Miss World Africa), Australia (Miss World Asia Pacific), Brazil (Miss World Americas), Jamaica (Miss World Caribbean), Romania (Miss World Southern Europe) and Czech Republic (Miss World Northern Europe). These women will act as ambassadors for Miss World in the continent and will join forces to continue good works across the globe.

The President of Warsaw was also in attendance to present the new Miss World with a scroll dedicating Tat’ana as an honorary ambassador for the city of Warsaw, entrusting her to carry a message of peace around the world.

For the 104 contestants of Miss World 2006, a heady month of glittering galas and charity balls culminated in the two-hour Warsaw final, televised to a global audience believed to number more than two billion.

The eye-popping opening number made the audience sit up and pay attention, with all 104 girls taking to the stage in colourful beachwear to strut and strike poses in time to the pumping music. And it was non-stop entertainment for the next 120minutes, as each contestant was seen in glamorous evening gowns and in TV highlights of their month in Poland.

Only adding to the drama on the night and in a last minute twist, the judges were unable to decide between leading contestants in the Asia Pacific continental group, so three girls from that group and not two went through to the final 17 semi finalists, not the proposed 16.

That was not the only excitement on this night of the brightest stars of beauty. Lamisi Mbillah, a 23-year-old student from Ghana was also announced as the much-deserved winner of the Beauty With A Purpose Award, for her for her sterling work raising awareness and changing attitudes towards the impact of iodine deficiency and Guinea Worm.

After the Final, the contestants attended the Coronation Ball, where they dined with friends and family, before partying into the early hours and then saying their final farewells to new friends from around the world.

An impressive cast of international stars and music artists ensured that the 56th Miss World Final was a dazzling event of global proportions. The TV spectacular was hosted by top Chinese TV presenter Angela Chow and British host Tim Vincent, both of whom make a return to the Miss World stage after carrying last year’s show. Leading Polish TV presenter Grazyna Torbicka joined them.

Top-notch musical entertainment at the Miss World 2006 Final came in the form of internationally successful Irish band Westlife and Bee Gees singing legend Robin Gibb. Pop opera quartet Amici also performed.

Miss World – The Final is the World’s largest live annual TV event with global viewing figures topping two billion across more than 150 countries.

The full line-up of official judges at the Miss World 2006 Final on 30th September was:

Julia Morley Miss World Organisation Chairman and Chairman of the JudgesAneta Kreglicka Poland’s only former Miss World, who held the title in 1989Denise van Outen Prolific actress and TV presenter known for her style and personalityKaran Johar Leading Indian director known worldwide for his award winning moviesKelly Holmes Multi Olympic gold medallist and British heroine, Dame Kelly HolmesKrish Naidoo Miss World Organisation International AmbassadorLouis Walsh Irish mastermind behind some of the world’s leading pop actsMike Dixon West End and Broadway award-winner musical directorWilnelia Forsyth Puerto Rican Miss World and designer of the Miss World beachwear range