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Miss International 2011
Chengdu, China
Date6 November 2011
VenueInternational Tennis Center, Chengdu, China[1]
Entrants67
Placements15
Debuts
  • Belize
  • Estonia
  • Zimbabwe
Withdrawals
  • Bahamas
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Czech Republic
  • Greece
  • Jamaica
  • Kenya
  • Lithuania
  • Martinique
  • Mauritius
  • Nicaragua
  • Norway
  • Serbia
  • Sri Lanka
  • United Kingdom
Returns
  • Cuba
  • El Salvador
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Tanzania
  • Trinidad and Tobago
WinnerFernanda Cornejo
Ecuador
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Miss International 2011 was the 51st Miss International pageant, held at the International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China, on 6 November 2011. Elizabeth Mosquera of Venezuela crowned her successor, Fernanda Cornejo of Ecuador, at the end of the event.

Results

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Placements

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Placement Contestant[2]
Miss International 2011
1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
3rd Runner-Up
  •  Puerto Rico – Desirée Del Río
4th Runner-Up
Top 15
  •  Brazil – Gabriella Marcelino
  •  Latvia – Lelde Paulsone
  •  Lebanon – Maria Farah
  •  Netherlands – Talitha Hertsenberg
  •  Philippines – Dianne Necio
  •  Russia – Elena Chepilchenko
  •  Sweden – Denice Andrée
  •  Thailand – Kantapat Peerdachainarin
  •  Trinidad and Tobago – Renee Bhagwandeen
  •  Vietnam – Trương Tri Trúc Diễm

Special awards

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Awards Contestant
Miss Friendship
  •  Hawaii – Shanna Nakamura
  •  Mexico – Karen Higuera
Miss Photogenic
Best in National Costume
  •  Thailand – Kantapat Peerdachainarin
Miss Talent
  •  China – Baixue Yuting
Miss Internet Popularity
Miss Goodwill Ambassador
  •  Aruba – Vivian Chow
Miss Panda Angel
  •  Latvia – Lelde Paulsone
Miss Active
  •  Puerto Rico – Desirée Del Río
Miss Expressive
  •  Zimbabwe – Lisa Morgan
Miss Elegance
  •  Russia – Elena Chepilchenko
Miss Beauty
Miss Stature

Order of Announcements

Top 15

  1.  Brazil
  2.  Netherlands
  3.  Latvia
  4.  Mongolia
  5.  Panama
  6.  Russia
  7.  Thailand
  8.  Philippines
  9.  Lebanon
  10.  Ecuador
  11.  Sweden
  12.  Vietnam
  13.  Venezuela
  14.  Puerto Rico
  15.  Trinidad and Tobago

Top 5

  1.  Panama
  2.  Venezuela
  3.  Ecuador
  4.  Puerto Rico
  5.  Mongolia

Contestants

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The Miss International 2011 contestants were:

Country/Territory Contestant Age Height Hometown Continental Group
Aruba Vivian Chow 19 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Oranjestad Americas
Australia Brooke Nash 20 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Mackay Oceania
Belarus Ulyana Volokhovskaya 18 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) Minsk Europe
Belgium Kristina De Munter 24 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Caracas[3] Europe
Belize Annlyn Apolonio[4][5] 21 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Belize City Americas
Bolivia Daniela Núñez del Prado 20 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Santa Cruz Americas
Brazil Gabriella Marcelino[6] 21 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) Simões Filho Americas
China Baixue Yuting[7] 20 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Zhengzhou Asia
Colombia Colombia Natalia Valenzuela[8] 22 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Neiva Americas
Costa Rica Amalia Matamoros 22 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) Naranjo Americas
Cuba Elizabeth Robaina 23 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) McAllen Americas
Denmark Monica Kristensen 20 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Vejen Europe
Dominican Republic Catherine Ramírez 25 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Santiago Americas
Ecuador María Fernanda Cornejo[9] 22 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Quito Americas
El Salvador Marcela Santamaría[10] 19 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[11] San Salvador Americas
Estonia Sandra Daškova 19 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Tallinn Europe
Finland Niina-Maria Lavonen 22 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Pori Europe
France Laura Maurey 22 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Bagnoles-de-l'Orne Europe
Georgia Ellen Sikorskaia 19 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Tbilisi Europe
Germany Sandra Kaczmarczyk 22 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Bonn Europe
Guadeloupe Daena Hatilip 25 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Saint-Claude Americas
Guam Katarina Martinez 20 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Barrigada Heights Oceania
Guatemala Karen Remón 21 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Guatemala Americas
Hawaii Shanna Nakamura 24 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) Honolulu Oceania
Honduras Esthefany Pineda 18 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Tela Americas
Hong Kong Whitney Hui[12] 22 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Fujian Asia
Hungary Nora Viragh[13] 20 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Mátészalka Europe
India Ankita Shorey 25 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Jalandhar Asia
Indonesia Indonesia Reisa Kartikasari 25 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Yogyakarta Asia
Italy Anthea Lucà 19 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Bazzano Europe
Japan Nagomi Murayama 23 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) Kanagawa Asia
Kyrgyzstan Asel Samakova 18 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Bishkek Asia
Latvia Lelde Paulsone 22 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Riga Europe
Lebanon Maria Farah 22 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Windsor Asia
Macau Winnie Sin 24 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Macau Asia
Malaysia Phong Sze Ling 21 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Perak Asia
Mexico Mexico Karen Higuera 20 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) La Paz Americas
Mongolia Tugsuu Idersaikhan[14] 19 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) Ulan Bator Asia
  Nepal Sarina Maskey[15] 24 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Narayangad Asia
Netherlands Talitha Hertsenberg 19 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) Amsterdam Europe
New Zealand Claire Kirby 24 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Palmerston North Oceania
Panama Keity Mendieta Britton[16] 21 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Panama City Americas
Paraguay Stephanía Vázquez Stegman 19 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Asunción Americas
Peru María Alejandra Chávez[17] 18 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Lima Americas
Philippines Philippines Dianne Necio[18] 19 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[19] Polangui Asia
Poland Adrianna Wojciechowska 25 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) Gostynin Europe
Portugal Patrícia Da Silva[20] 21 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Lisbon Europe
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Desirée Del Río[21] 24 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) San Juan Americas
Romania Andrada Vilciu 25 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Bucharest Europe
Russia Elena Chepilchenko 20 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) St. Petersburg Europe
Singapore Stella Kae Sze Yun 22 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Singapore Asia
Slovakia Dušana Lukáčová 20 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Veľký Šariš Europe
South Africa Natasha Kashimoto[22] 20 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Benoni Africa
South Korea Kim Hye-sun 25 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Seoul Asia
Spain Sarah Lopez Bujia 23 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Santiago de Compostela Europe
Sweden Denice Andrée[23] 23 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Stockholm Europe
Tahiti Hitiana Monnier 23 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Papeete Oceania
Taiwan Ying Kuei Li 20 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Taipei Asia
Tanzania Nelly Kamwelu 19 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Dar es Salaam Africa
Thailand Kantapat Peeradachainarin 25 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Ratchaburi Asia
Trinidad and Tobago Renee Bhagwandeen 23 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) San Fernando Americas
Turkey Elif Korkmaz 21 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) İzmir Europe
Ukraine Oleksandra Kyrsha 23 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Kyiv Europe
United States Kristen Little[24] 23 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Albuquerque Americas
Venezuela Venezuela Jessica Barboza 24 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Maracaibo Americas
Vietnam Trương Tri Trúc Diễm 24 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Ho Chi Minh City Asia
Zimbabwe Lisa Morgan 21 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Harare Africa

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Miss International 2011 was the 51st edition of the annual , held on November 6, 2011, at the Sichuan International Center in , , featuring 67 contestants from around the world competing for the title of promoting international friendship and goodwill. The event marked the third consecutive year the pageant was hosted in , following editions in 2009 and 2010, and included competitions in , , and national costume presentations, along with special awards such as Miss Expressive and Panda Angel to highlight cultural and charitable aspects. At the conclusion, 22-year-old María Fernanda Cornejo Alfaro from , , was crowned the winner by outgoing titleholder Elizabeth Mosquera of , becoming the first woman from her country to claim the title in the pageant's 51-year . Cornejo's victory was followed by Jessica Barboza of as 1st Runner-Up, Tugsuu Idersaikhan of in third place, with further placements to representatives from and . The pageant, originally founded in 1960 in , and relocated to Japan in 1972 before occasional international hosting, emphasized themes of and .

Background

Date and Venue

The 51st edition of the Miss International beauty pageant, known as Miss International 2011, was held on November 6, 2011, at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in , . The event served as the culminating final night, structured as a one-night competition that incorporated key segments like and presentations, following preliminary evaluations of the contestants earlier in the week. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, hosted the pageant for the third consecutive year, after the 2009 and 2010 editions were also organized there. As a major metropolitan area and economic hub in western China with a population of approximately 14 million as of 2010, Chengdu provided a fitting venue for the international event, underscoring its status as a center for cultural and large-scale gatherings. The Sichuan International Tennis Center, a prominent multi-purpose arena, accommodated the production's elaborate stage setup and audience capacity for the global broadcast.

Hosts and Broadcast

The Miss International 2011 pageant was hosted by Chinese television personalities, incorporating elements of multilingual communication to engage a global audience, aligning with the pageant's theme of international harmony and understanding. The production was managed by the International Culture Association, the longstanding organizer of the franchise, which focused on showcasing global unity through thoughtful entertainment and presentation choices.

Results

Placements

The 51st Miss International pageant culminated in the announcement of placements that highlighted strong performances from South American and emerging Asian representatives. achieved its first victory in the competition's with María Fernanda Cornejo, marking 's first victory and the fifth South American country to win the title. The event underscored Venezuela's continued dominance in the pageant, while Mongolia secured its best-ever result.
PlacementContestantCountry
Miss International 2011María Fernanda Cornejo
1st Runner-UpJessica Barboza
2nd Runner-UpTugsuu Idersaikhan
3rd Runner-UpDesiree Del Rio
4th Runner-UpKeity Drennan
Cornejo was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Elizabeth Mosquera of . The top 15 semifinalists, selected during the evening gown and swimsuit competitions, included representatives from: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and . This group reflected diverse regional strengths, with notable debuts and returns advancing to the finals stage.

Special Awards

The special awards at Miss International 2011 highlighted contestants' diverse talents, personalities, and public appeal, complementing the main rankings by recognizing excellence in specific categories during the preliminary rounds held in , . These honors were selected through evaluations in talent demonstrations, personal interviews, national costume presentations, and online popularity polls, emphasizing qualities like creativity, charisma, and global representation. The following table lists the recipients of the special awards:
AwardRecipient
Miss FriendshipShanna Nakamura (Hawaii), Karen Higuera (Mexico)
Miss PhotogenicJessica Barboza (Venezuela)
Best National CostumeKantapat Peeradachainarin (Thailand)
Miss TalentBaixue Yuting (China)
Miss Internet PopularityDianne Necio (Philippines)
Miss Goodwill AmbassadorVivian Chow (Aruba)
Miss Panda AngelLelde Paulsone (Latvia)
Miss ActiveDesiree Del Rio (Puerto Rico)
Miss ExpressiveLisa Morgan (Zimbabwe)
Miss EleganceElena Chepilchenko (Russia)
Miss BeautyFernanda Cornejo (Ecuador)
Miss StatureFernanda Cornejo (Ecuador)
Notably, Fernanda Cornejo of , who secured the overall title, also earned both the Miss Beauty and Miss Stature awards, underscoring her standout performance across multiple criteria.

Contestants

Entry Statistics

The Miss International 2011 pageant marked the 51st edition of the competition, which was established in by the International Culture Association to promote goodwill and cultural understanding among nations. No pageant was held in 1966, making 2011's event a continuation of the annual tradition with a focus on international participation. A total of 67 contestants competed, representing diverse countries and territories worldwide. These participants were chosen through national beauty pageants or direct appointments by organizing committees and national directors affiliated with the International Culture Association in their home countries. The entrants demonstrated broad geographical representation, with a primary emphasis on the , , and , underscoring the pageant's goal of celebrating international diversity and unity.

Debuts, Returns, and Withdrawals

The Miss International 2011 edition introduced first-time participation from three countries: , , and . 's entry was particularly noteworthy as the nation's inaugural representation, with Annlyn Apolonio serving as its delegate in , . A total of nine countries returned to the competition after absences in recent years, enhancing the diversity of participants: Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Romania, Tanzania, and Trinidad and Tobago. These returns contributed to a broader geographical spread, particularly strengthening Asian and African presence among the 67 entrants. Meanwhile, 15 countries withdrew from the pageant compared to the previous edition, including the Bahamas, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Greece, Jamaica, Kenya, Lithuania, Martinique, Mauritius, Nicaragua, Norway, Serbia, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom; specific reasons were not publicly detailed but may relate to organizational or national selection challenges. The net effect of these shifts was a slight reduction in total participants from 70 in 2010 to 67, yet with notable gains in regional representation from underrepresented continents. Trinidad and Tobago's reentry proved impactful, securing a semifinalist position and highlighting the potential for returning nations to compete strongly.
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