While Kaiane Aldorino took the Miss World 2009 crown in a white evening gown, Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta, was the first runner up and Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, a hot favourite for the global pageant, took the second runner up position.
MISS GIBRALTAR 2009 Kaiane Aldorino, in a rare occurance, bagged the coveted beauty title, Miss World 2009 in the gala event held in Johannesburg, South Africa this year. The Miss World 2009 winner Kaiane Aldorino had also won the swimsuit round earlier in the pageant.
While Kaiane Aldorino took the Miss World 2009 sash and crown in a white lace evening gown, Miss Mexico, Perla Beltran Acosta, was the first runner up and Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, a hot favourite for the global pageant, took the second runner up position.
When she was quipped about her plans after winning the crown, Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino said, "I will try to do the best that I can now that I have opportunity and advantage."
Indian entry to the Miss World 2009 pageant, Pooja Chopra, was able to come up to the semi final round, in the final sixteen contestants, on the basis of her beauty with purpose project of saving the girl child. However, she failed to make it into the final seven of the Miss World 2009.
On the other hand, another Indian beauty graced the occasion. Former Miss World winner and now Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra, graced the Miss World 2009 event as a judge.