The Year That was..
The year 2008 seems to be a picture of the old days: Venezuela wins Miss Universe and Miss World returns in South Africa.
Let's see which countries also made their winnings and returns in 2008.
The Beauty Standings Ranking
| Rank | Countries | Winner | 1RU | 2RU | 3RU | 4RU | Finalist | Semis | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | Spain | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Venezuela | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Philippines | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Colombia | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 6 | India | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Tanzania | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Poland | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 8 | Brazil | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 10 | Dominican Republic | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | Trinidad & Tobago | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
Of course, countries who topped this list are those countries who won top positions in the Big4 pageants: Russia, Spain, Venezuela & the Philippines.
Spain & Venezuela has won more medals compare to Russia & Philippines, but Russia has better combinations of winners over them: Russia (1 winner, 1 runner-up..), Spain (1 winner, 2 finalists..), Venezuela (1 winner, 1 finalist..) & Philippines (1 winner, 1 Semifinalist..).
Country of the Year
| Rank | Countries | Universe | World | Earth | International | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1 | Venezuela | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Russia | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| 3 | Colombia | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| 3 | Czech Rep. | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Philippines | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Poland | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Brazil | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 |
| 7 | USA | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 7 | South Africa | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 7 | Japan | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Puerto Rico | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
Spain & Venezuela are the only two countries to made it into the finals of the 4 Granslam Pageants. They are the two countries competing for the "Best Country of the Year" in the 2008 Hataw Beauties Medal Awards. Check the winner here.
Breakdown of Semifinalists
| Regions | Universe | World | Earth | International | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Africa | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 5 | 4 |
| Europe | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 1 |
| Americas | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 2 |
There are a total 58 semifinal spots in the Grandslam pageants of 2008: Miss Earth (16), Miss Universe (15), Miss World (15) & Miss International (12).
Europe dominated 3 of the 4 Grandslam Pageants with the most number of semifinalists:
Miss Universe: (1) Europe-6 (2) Americas-4 (3) Asia Pacific-3 (4) Caribbean/Africa-1
Miss World: (1) Europe-5 (2) Americas/Caribbean-3 (3) Asia Pacific/Africa-2
Miss Earth: (1) Europe-6 (2) Americas-5 (3) Asia Pacific-3 (4) Africa-2 (5) Caribbean-0
Miss International: (1) Asia Pacific-5 (2) Europe/Americas-3 (3) Caribbean-1 (4) Africa-0
Best In Asia Pacific (2008)
The Beauty Standings
| Rank | Countries | Winner | 1RU | 2RU | 3RU | 4RU | Finalist | Semis | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Philippines | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | India | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 | China | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | Australia | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 22 | Japan | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 24 | Thailand | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 26 | Vietnam | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 26 | Lebanon | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 26 | Turkey | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 26 | Korea | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 26 | Kazakhstan | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
Two asian countries made it to the Top 10 of the Beauty Standings 2008: India (rank 6) & the Philippines (rank 4).
Best Country Performance - Asia Pacific
| Rank | Countries | Universe | World | Earth | International | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippines | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1 | Japan | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | India | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | China | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Australia | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | Thailand | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 3 | Vietnam | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | Lebanon | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Turkey | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Korea | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 3 | Kazakhstan | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Asian group was still strong for grabbing 13 spots out of the 58 semifinal spots in the Grandslam Pageants of 2008. Philippines' winning the first Miss Earth crown for asia, India's return to the Top 3 of Miss World finals and Vietnam's debut at Miss Universe Top 15 are some of the highlights for asia in 2008.
Japan & the Philippines are the only asian countries to make 2 semifinalists out of the 4 Grandslam pageants. Japan made it to the finals of Miss Universe and Miss International while the Philippines made it to Miss Earth & Miss International finals.
Best In Caribbean (2008)
The Beauty Standings
| Rank | Countries | Winner | 1RU | 2RU | 3RU | 4RU | Finalist | Semis | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Trinidad & Tobago | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | *FT |
| 10 | Dominican Republic | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | Puerto Rico | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| 26 | Barbados | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | *FT |
| 39 | Aruba | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Dominican Republic and Trinidad & Tobago finished in the 10th place. Both have won 3rd places: Dominican Republic in Miss Universe & Trinidad and Tobago in Miss World.
Best Country Performance - Caribbean
| Rank | Countries | Universe | World | Earth | International | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Dominican Republic | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | Trinidad & Tobago | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | Barbados | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
If Dominican Republic and Trinidad & Tobago had impressive performances in Miss Universe and Miss World, it was Puerto Rico who managed to get 2 spots in the Grandslam pageants of 2008: a semifinal spots in Miss World & Miss International.
Best In Africa (2008)
The Beauty Standings
| Rank | Countries | Winner | 1RU | 2RU | 3RU | 4RU | Finalist | Semis | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tanzania | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 | South Africa | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 18 | Angola | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 26 | Nigeria | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
Tanzania is the only african country to make it into the Top 10 of the Beauty Standings but it was South Africa who won 2 spots in the semifinals of the 4 Big pageants in 2008.
Best Country Performance - Africa
| Rank | Countries | Universe | World | Earth | International | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 |
| 2 | Tanzania | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 2 | Angola | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | Nigeria | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
The most underrated region has managed to get 5 spots in the Grandslam pageants. The lowest percentage, tied with the Caribbean region, in 2008.
African delegates were most favored in Miss Earth & Miss World this year compared to Miss Universe. Miss International is really not for africa and that's a given.
Tanzania's second place winning in Miss Earth and Miss World's return to South Africa were some of the most important events for this region in 2008.
Best In Europe (2008)
The Beauty Standings
| Rank | Countries | Winner | 1RU | 2RU | 3RU | 4RU | Finalist | Semis | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | *FT |
| 2 | Spain | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Poland | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 14 | Czech Rep | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - |
| 18 | Kosovo | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 18 | Italy | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 18 | Switzerland | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 26 | Iceland | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | *FT |
| 26 | Romania | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 26 | Croatia | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 26 | Hungary | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 26 | Ukraine | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 39 | Belarus | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Russia, Spain & Poland were among the Top 10 in the 2008 Beauty Standings. Czech Republic was the other strong european country of 2008.
Best Country Performance - Europe
| Rank | Countries | Universe | World | Earth | International | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Russia | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| 2 | Czech Rep | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Poland | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Kosovo | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | Italy | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | Switzerland | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 4 | Hungary | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | Romania | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 4 | Croatia | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | Iceland | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | Ukraine | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
The most successful region in 2008 has managed to get 20 spots out of the 58 semifinal spots in 2008. Europe has also got the highest number of semifinalists in Miss Universe (6), Miss World (5) and Miss Earth (6). Miss International 2008's winner was from this region.
Spain, Russia & Czech Republic have impressive performances in 2008. Poland's still a favorite in Miss Earth & Miss International. Italy has returned in the Miss Universe finals after 11 long years of absence. Kosovo made an impressive debut in Miss Universe and Zana Krasniqi was one of the most celebrated beauties of 2008.
Europe in recent time has shown less interest in beauty pageants but it continue to become one of the most interesting regions in the world of beauty pageants.
Best In Americas (2008)
The Beauty Standings
| Rank | Countries | Winner | 1RU | 2RU | 3RU | 4RU | Finalist | Semis | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Venezuela | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 5 | Colombia | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 8 | Brazil | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 12 | Mexico | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 / *FT |
| 15 | USA | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Ecuador | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| 38 | El Salvador | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| 39 | Panama | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil completed the list of the Top 10 of the 2008 Beauty Standings.
Best Country Performance - Americas
| Rank | Countries | Universe | World | Earth | International | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezuela | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Colombia | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| 4 | Brazil | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 |
| 4 | USA | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 6 | Ecuador | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
The american region has won 15 spots in 2008. That was next to europe's 20 semifinal spots - the highest of 2008.
Only few countries have performed well for this region: Venezuela is no doubt a powerhouse. Colombia was impressived with 2 second placers. Mexico was another strong contender of 2008. Brazil and USA were strong enough. Ecuador has returned to the Miss International finals after of 38 years.
*FT - Fast Track winners in Miss World
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