Canadian Jessica Trisko, 22, becomes Miss Earth 2007 · 2007-11-13 17:45
A 22-year-old Canadian was crowned Miss Earth 2007 in a televised pageant at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman, Quezon City, early yesterday morning.
Jessica Nicole Trisko bested 87 other candidates from around the world in the pageant that focused on advocacy for the protection and care for the environment.
Trisko was crowned by Chile's Hil Hernandez, last year's Miss Earth.
She said that the ozone depletion and global warming are the most serious threats to the environment, Herfactor reports.
Trisko added that she will create an educational program to teach individuals about caring for the environment.
Miss India Pooja Chitgopeker, 22, was named Miss Air, while Miss Venezuela Silvana Santaella, 23, was crowned Miss Water. Miss Spain Angela Gomez, 22, was chosen Miss Fire. They won cash, scholarships, jewelry, among others.
Miss South Africa Bokang Montjane, 21, won a special award called "Beauty For A Cause."
Special awards went to Miss Lebanon, Miss Friendship; Miss Lithuania, Miss Talent; Miss Thailand, Best in National Costume; and Miss Venezuela, Best in Long Gown and Swimsuit. Miss Philippines Jeanne Harn, 25, was Miss Photogenic. Miss Venezuela was also named Miss Psalmstre New Placenta 2007 during a pre-pageant rite at the Airport Casino Filipino in Para?ħaque City last Nov. 5.
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