AND MISS WORLD 2012 IS CHINA, WEN XIA YU!

Miss China, 23-year old Wen Xia Yu from Liaoning, was crowned Miss World 2012 during the 62nd edition of the competition held in Ordos, China on August 18th.   1.78 m tall Yu, will spend her year working for charitable causes and fulfilling her duties as Miss World.

Official Results:

Miss World 2012: CHINA, Wen Xia Yu
1st runner-up: WALES, Sophie Moulds
2nd runner-up: AUSTRALIA, Jessica Kahawaty

Top 7 Finalists: BRAZIL, Mariana Notarangelo; JAMAICA, Deanna Robins; SOUTH SUDAN, Atong Demach; and INDIA, Vanya Mishra.

Top 15 Semi Finalists: SPAIN, Aranzazu Estevez; NETHERLANDS, Nathalie Den Dekker; ENGLAND, Charlotte Holmes; MEXICO, Mariana Berumen; USA, Claudine Book; PHILIPPINES, Queenierich Rehman;  INDONESIA, Ines Putri; and KENYA, Shamin Nabil.

Beach Fashion Winner: Wales

Top Model Winner: South Sudan

Multimedia Award: India (winner), 2nd place: Mexico

Sports Award: Sweden

Talent Award: China

World Designer Dress: Was not announced

Beauty with a Purpose Award: India

Continental Queens of Beauty:

Americas: Brazil
Africa: South Sudan
Asia and Oceania: China
Caribbean: Jamaica
Europe: Wales