Backstage at the National Costume Competition with Brazil and Colombia

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Brazil and Colombia Set to Participate in the National Costume Event Tomorrow

No time to waste, Miss Unibarse Brazil and Miss Unibarse Colombia barely had a chance to catch their breath as they were whisked away from the airport terminal into a private limo straight to Tokyo Dome where the doll-egates have been busy rehearsing for the national costume competition set to begin tomorrow! < Miss Unibarse Brazil, wore a baby blue faux fur jacket with a matching pink tube dress! A perfect combination for her bubbly and fun personality! Miss Unibarse Colombia proudly waved her Senorita Colombia sash before a rowdy group of supporters before wearing her official Miss Unibarse sash. Brazil and Colombia enthusiastically waved and smiled to their fans who eagerly and patiently waited for their arrival. With their costumes in hand, the two had to run to the stage to catch up with the rehearsal already in progress. Best of luck to the latest additions!

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Last Minute Arrivals: Ukraine, Macau and United Kingdom

The battle of the beautiful blond doll continues with the 'blond' and 'beautiful' Miss Ukraine, Irina Nikolayenko from the Icon Doll Organization. She is one of the many dolls from this doll organization sent to compete for the title. We wish Icon their bet on their first year participating!

In addition to Miss Ukraine, Miss Macau and Miss United Kingdom from doll organizer Felix Ferreira, have found their way to beautiful Tokyo. The two are settlling in their hotel rooms as we speak getting ready for the costume competition tomorrow! Good luck to Felix and his dolls!

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UNIBERSAL FRIENDS: AUGUST 31, 2007

1.
INDONESIA takes the lead as expected! Indonesia dominated the polls last year reserving their doll-egate a spot in the semi-finalst. Will they hold on till the end?

2.
UNITED STATES moves up 3 spots to number 2 this week! The US fans are here stronger than they have ever been! Great job United States!

3.
BRAZIL slides down from the top spot to the 3rd spot! Could their beautiful and bubbly delegate bring them back to the top?

4.
JAPAN also slides 2 spots down. The country is yet to meet their delegate, she's here and if Kurara was hot, Miss Unibarse Japan 2007 is a sight to behold.

5.
MEXICO jumps from the 9th to the 5th spot this week with the release of their doll-egate. Viva Mexico!

6.
GERMANY blasts through the competition landing in the top 15 for the first time in history. With a beautiful doll-egate, we would not be surprise if Germany takes it all the way to the top!

7.
SINGAPORE joins us for the first time taking the 7th spot. Singapore recieved a lot of hits and support from the blog article written by 'Fruit Salad'.

8.
Australia continues to hold onto the 8th spot 2 weeks in a row! Australia's delegate is one of the top favorites to win with her 'angelic' face. Go Aussies!

9.
SWITZERLAND joins the group for the first time despite not meeting their doll-egate. The Swiss has a lot to be proud about their doll is hip, sassy and stylish!

10.
PHILIPPINES remains in the top 10 for the 2nd week in a row. Philippines have not seen their doll. Stay tuned for a special blog about Miss Unibarse Philippines and her truly magical crowning moment!

Special thanks to our friends and support from the THAILAND, COLOMBIA, ITALY, NETHERLANDS and RUSSIA!

11. Thailand

12. Colombia

13. Italy

14.
Netherlands

15. Russia

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TOKYO RISING: AUGUST 31, 2007

Find out this week's 'Modern Geisha's' at Miss Unibarse! There are a lot of movers and shakers but one thing is certain anything can happen! Special thanks to the beautiful and talented Miss Ace Yang, our special correspondent covering the event for the inside scoop about this year's doll-egates!

(Writing tribute to the cow that bashed OFW’s)

In all my world travels (Mexico and Canada) I learned that beauty is in the eyes, not just eye, of the beholder. But while I was having an expensive ($15.00) dinner at a fancy restaurant (Frit de Poulet de Kentucky) here in Japan, I realized that all the beauties are in town! As I reviewed the latest arrivals for Miss Unibarse on my high-tech gadget (low resolution print-out of candidates page) I came up with a some sort of a new set of favorites.

CUT AS A BUTTON
"These girls, you just want to pinch their cheeks!!!"

Angola
Brazil
Indonesia (ok, Rihanna!)

BEAUTIFUL ANGELS
"I think they are angels…"


Australia
Canada

SEXY as HELL
"The eyes say it all… especially # 3"

Nicaragua
Curacaco
Mozambique (there's something about bronze eye shadow)
Czech Republic (say what you want, she's oozing sexuality! or she's just oozing something...)

FIERCE
"Daaaaayyummmm Gurl!!! Work it!"

United States
Venezuela
Lebanon (she's new and she brung it!)

HOT and DANGEROUS
"They say they’re recovered… I’ll just keep my mace handy, if you don’t mind."

Palau (very toned physique and right hook to match)
Mauritius (you can take the girl out of the ghetto but...)

Back to you in headquarters! I'm going back to my beauty day at the spa (back to my hotel bathroom to take a shower, put hemorrhoid cream on my eyebags and tweeze out my facial hair).

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Lovely Dolls Head to the World Famous Tokyo Dome for the Costume Competition

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The world's most beautiful dolls left their hotel rooms early this morning to travel to the world famous Tokyo Dome, the venue for this year's National Costume competition and Miss Unibarse! Equipped with a carry on luggage, make-up kit, glue gun, glue sticks, feather boas and jewels in every color you can imagine, they boarded their private vehicles and headed off to their first competition to get them a step closer to the crown! Stay tuned for more photos of the dolls smile and wave to the morning press as they were whisked away to their venue! Wait till you see the costumes, they are absolutely breathtaking! The road to Miss Unibarse is underway and it's getting hotter by the day!

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Welcome Dinner in Tokyo's Imperial Hotel

Miss Unibarse Puerto Rico 2007: Gabrielle Coll
This is the first of many more opportunities to see the dolls enjoy the beautiful city of Tokyo. We hope you have enjoyed the photos at this year's welcome event.

Please stay tuned as the dolls prepare for the most whimsical and colorful event in Miss Unibarse, the National Costume competition! We are not going to show you the costumes just yet, just teasers! Come back soon, you don't want to miss these shots!

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Missing Nicaraguan Beauty Queen and Missing Bedazzled National Costumes

The beautiful and statuesque beauties from Venezuela and Germany met with the organizers of Miss Unibarse today to discuss their missing national costumes! Apparently, the two glam-a-dolls participated in yet another doll pageant weeks before the start of Miss Unibarse and left their costumes with their other beautiful amiga Miss Nicaragua.

Miss Nicaragua was so kind and generous that she insisted that she would bring their costumes with her since she is also competing in Miss Unibarse. The gla-ma-dolls agreed and boarded the first flight from Mexico, the host country of Miss Doll Maja Internationtal, to Japan! It is now 24 hours away from the National Costume competition and Miss Unibarse Nicaragua and Venezuela's and Germany's national costumes is nowhere in sight! Will the two glama-a-dolls be escorted out of the competition for not having their costumes in on time or will they have to hot glue feathered boas and bedazzle their way to a last minute costume change? Please stay tuned for up to the minute developments as the 'missing feathered headpiece' saga continues...

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Crowd Favorite to Win the Crown Missing

From the moment her photo was posted on the website, fans of Miss Unibarse from all around the world chose and predicted Miss Unibarse Nicaragua to win it all...but how is that possible if she is nowhere to be found in Japan? Miss Doll Nicaragua headquarters wired MU Organization a message stating that Miss Doll Nicaragua boarded the wrong flight and ended up arriving in Gapan, a city in the Philippines. When she realized that there were no sushi to be eaten anywhere, she boarded the next flight back to Nicaragua. She was later sent to board another flight for Narita, from there she is scheduled to take the bullet train to Tokyo. She is scheduled to arrive Friday afternoon, just in time for the preliminary competition for their official headshots and national costume competition. Will this enigmatic beauty make it in on time or will she be sent back for missing the arrival deadline? Stay tuned for more as the 'missing beauty queen' saga continues.

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Miss Unibarse Live Podcast Tonight with the Hilarious Pauly and Rico of Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad goes LIVE Wed, August 29th @ 7:30PM (Pacific Standard Time)
CALL (646) 716-7198 to be on the air LIVE!!

With Special Guest:

The Miss Unibarse Organization
To find out more about this delightul program and how you can chat live with a member of the Miss Unibarse Organization please visit their website at FruitSalad!

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True 'Airheads' Dissing the Beautiful Blond Teen 'Airhead' from South Carolina

Rico here with yet another update on Miss Unibarse that Pauly & I are judging…yes, the doll pageant.

You’ve probably heard about all the hoopla surrounding Miss South Carolina’s eloquence or lack thereof . Well, these anthropomorphized figurines are weighing in on the issue and not everything they say is studded in glittery rhinestones. For example, Miss Unibarse Korea had a few biting remarks from what appears to be the Pot-Calling-The-Kettle-Black handbook, “Some Americans might not be able to locate the US on the map, but they know an air head lives in South Carolina.” Ouch!!

But wait… aren’t doll heads…. uh…. nevermind.

“Even my grandmother speaks better than her and she doesn’t even have vocal cords!” she spewed as she continued her minuscule tirade. In reality, she’s technically correct. Grandma’s a doll, too. Meanwhile, other contestants had a more diplomatic stance. Take Miss Unibarse France, for example: “English is only my eighth language, so I understand the nervousness when speaking before others.”

Her sympathy continued, “I nevertheless applaud her for her efforts to portray beauty in a positive light.”

Excuse me as a I yawn. (Save it for the competition, Frenchy!)

'Diss-claimer' sentiments expressed in this article does not truly reflect the personal views of people from Korea, France and the Miss Unibarse Organization. To find out more about who wrote this hella funny article please visit his wonderful website at FruitSalad.

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Welcome Dinner at Tokyo's Imperial Hotel

Miss Unibarse Khazakastan 2007: Gaukar Dina Nuryeliva

Miss Unibarse Egypt 2007: Antigone George Constanda

Miss Unibarse Spain 2007: Helena Munoz Lindes

Miss Unibarse Lebanon 2007: Georgina Sawaya

Miss Unibarse Mozambique 2007: Veronique Ituma

Miss Unibarse Malawi 2007: Daveeda Vanuatu

Miss Unibarse Russia 2007: Julia Oxana Lemigova Feradova

Miss Unibarse Dominican Republic Amelia Dela Cruz

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New Miss Unibarse Spain Rep Chosen

Miss Unibarse Spain is set to partake in all the wonderful activities set forth by the Miss Unibarse Organization for this year's delegates but her recent traveling mishap might lead her to miss the competition completely! Word from the organizer of Miss Doll Spain is that her transport might delay her arrival for another 10 days which could lead to her missing all the preliminary photo shoots crucial for judging. Miss Spain Organizers is saddened, but have no choice but to withdraw their beautiful candidate from the competition. Miss Unbarse Organization have now commisioned a local doll organizer, seperate from the Miss Doll Spain Organization, to produce an alternate. Miss Unibarse wishes the best to Miss Unibarse Spain and her organizer Victor! We hope to see them participate in 2008 and to our beautiful new Miss Unibarse Spain...welcome to Tokyo! Please stay tuned for more delegate arrivals and reveal as we get closer to the start of Miss Unibarse 2007!

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Welcome Dinner Candids from Candidates

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Welcome Dinner at the Imperial Hotel

Miss Unibarse Greece 2007: Valia Athena Kakouti

Miss Unibarse Germany 2007: Zeynep Ugur

Miss Unibarse Thailand 2007: Natalia Hongsakula Srichaphan

Miss Unibarse Malaysia 2007: Deborah Adelyn Henry

Miss Unibarse Aruba: Paola Zantz

Miss Unibarse Iceland 2007: Unnur Linda Birma

Miss Unibarse United States 2007: Brianna Fontaine

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Miss Unibarse 2007 Welcome Dinner at the Imperial Hotel in Downtown Tokyo

Miss Unibarse Panama 2007: Katherine Jones

Miss Unibarse Paraguay 2007: Yanina Gomez Arevalo

Miss Unibarse China 2007: Charm Ling Tam

Miss Unibarse Mexico: Maria Lourdes Diaz Montilla

Miss Unibarse Venezuela 2007: Ana Karina Anez

Miss Unibarse Chile 2007: Cecilia Hernandez

Miss Unibarse Hong Kong 2007: Gong Zhang Zhi Li

Miss Unibarse Korea 2007: Hanee Lee

Miss Unibarse Ethiopia 2007 Deena Agbadu

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Welcome to the Imperial Dinner

Miss Unibarse 2007 chose the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo to host this year's Miss Unibarse delegates and welcome dinner. The welcome dinner is a chance for everyone involve to meet the various dolls participating in this global event. On hand were members of the Miss Unibarse Organization, Miss Unibarse 2005 Kuprek Nerti from Namibia and the reiging Miss Unibarse Kurara Chibana of Kyoto, Japan.

The dolls were introduced one by one by Kurara and Kuprek as they walked the Imperial red carpet. This is the first official event of Miss Unibarse 2007, from here on the dolls will attend various functions, activities and fun shoots all gearing up for the official launch date of the pageant on September 10.

Enjoy some of the photos from the event courtesy of our red carpet correspondent Tak Tak Ajinomoto.

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Portfolio: F&G Photography

Meet some of F&G Photography's beautiful men and women. If all this talk about the release off each doll's official headhots gets you all excited and would like to get your own headshot with the F&G touch, please visit and contact them at F&G Photography for their rates and availability! F&G Photography, the official photographers of Miss Unibarse 20007.

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Meet South America's Brazilian Bombshell

Miss Unibarse Organization welcomes Miss Unibarse Brazil from doll organizer Fidel Figueroa. Her name is Stephanie Monte D'Oca from Rio De Janiero. Stephanie is 21 years old and her zodiac sign is Aries. She works as a professional model and plans to win Brazil's first ever Miss Unibarse. Fidel Figueroa, the organizer and director of Miss Doll Global beauty wishes all the new directors and the beautiful dolls a heart felt 'Good Luck'! To find out more about Miss Doll Global Beauty please click on Miss Doll Global Beauty!

The road to the new Miss Unibarse are only weeks away! Please stay tuned for more delegate announcements and arrivals!

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"Ordem e Progresso' (Order and Progress) Welcome to the Beautifula land of Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: Brasil or República Federativa do Brasil, is the largest and most populous country in Latin America, and the fifth largest in the world in both area and population. Its territory covers 8,514,877 km² between central South America and the Atlantic Ocean, and it is the eastern-most country of the Americas.

It borders Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana and the department of French Guiana to the north, Uruguay to the south, Argentina and Paraguay to the southwest, Bolivia and Peru to the west, and Colombia to the northwest. The only South American countries not bordered by Brazil are Ecuador and Chile. The Brazilian coastline covers 7,367 km to the east. Numerous archipelagos are part of the Brazilian territory, such as Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo, Fernando de Noronha, Trindade e Martim Vaz and Atol das Rocas. A tropical climate is predominant. In the south of the country, subtropical climate prevails. Brazil is cut through by the Equator and Tropic of Capricorn. It is home to varied fauna and flora and extensive natural resources. Brazil was colonized by Portugal from 1500 until its independence in 1822. The republican system has been adopted since 1889, although its parliament dates back to 1824, when the first constitution was ratified. Its current Constitution defines Brazil as a Federative Republic. The Federation is formed by the indissoluble association of the States, the Federal District, and the Municipalities. There are currently 26 States and 5,564 Municipalities.

The Brazilian population tends to concentrate along the coastline in large urban centers. While Brazil has one of the largest populations in the world, population density is low and the inner continental land has large areas of low population. It is a multiracial country composed of European, Amerindian, African and Asian elements. The official language is Portuguese, and it is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas. Catholicism is the predominant religion, though Protestant communities have experienced significant growth in the last decades. Brazil has the largest Roman Catholic population in the world.

The Brazilian economy is large and developed, with mature manufacturing, mining and agriculture sectors. Technology and services also play an important role in the economy, and are growing rapidly. Brazil is a net exporter, having benefited from free trade reforms in the 1990s. Brazil's economy outweighs that of all other South American countries.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Brazil

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Arigato to Our UNIBERSAL FRIENDS

As you all know Miss Unbarse 2007 is going UNIBERSAL! Last year alone, our site was viewed by over 80 countries around the Unibarse with INDONESIA winning the COUNTRY of the YEAR with the most hits and visits resulting for their doll to win the 'People's Choice' spot during the semi-finals! This year we would like to awknowldege our friends throughout the Unibarse who have helped make our event a success! Here are your top 10 Unibersal Friends:

1. Brazil

2. Japan

3. Switzerland

4. Indonesia

5. United States

6. Thailand

7. Netherlands

8. Australia

9. Mexico

10. Philippines

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'Fruity' Fashion Police Charges Fashion Felony on 3 Miss Unibarse Delegates

Rico here reporting the latest on Miss Unibarse —yes the doll pageant. In case you don’t already know, Pauly & I have been asked to judge Miss U because… well… we’re two flaming homos in dire need of more rinestones in our fagulous tiara of gayness.

(Wow, if I only had a nickel for each superlative I crank out…:)

We just received word that a few more contestants have already arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, the location of the event of the miniature contest. Always the stunner, we saw Miss Unibarse South Africa virtually gliiiiide down the tarmac. Work it!!

Unfortunately, when South Africa left so did all the class. I’m not sure what was going on in the empty heads of the following two, but I think they ought to be incarcerated in Tokyo fashion jail.

Miss Unibarse Czech Republic arrived in what can only be described as a pair of “Daisy Dukes”. Nice….. if you’re competing for Miss Uni-whore. Miss Daisy also decided to wear a cross-your-heart contraption that almost resulted in a nip-slip given the Tokyo breeze. It’s clear that good taste has Czecked out of this arrival.

To add insult to injury…. and I use the term loosely…. Miss Unibarse Singapore arrived in what appeared to be a hooded executioner’s getup. Clearly the last person she terminated was her stylist. She might be here to finish off her competition, but that outfit just might have killed that aspiration. And, oh yeah….Miss Singapore also had a nip-slip. Unfortunately, for the horny bastards out there (fortunately for us?), some foliage blocked the areolic mishap.

Can you believe I’m writing about something that never happened? Can you believe you even read this far?

Please visit and or talk to Rico at http://www.fruitsaladshow.com/

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Miss Unibarse India Celebrity Look-A-Like

Check out what one of our special field reporters, 'Cinnamon Apple Pie' came up with for a blog! Miss Unibarse Celebrity Look-A-Likes! We found it amusing and o-so-true. Check out and see if Miss Cinnamon Apple Pie hit the right spots! Miss Unibarse India and ironically Feminina Miss Universe India 2004 Tanushree Dutta. Tanushree Dutta finished in the Top 10 in Miss Universe where Aussie's own spit fire Jennifer Hawkins strutted her way to the Mikimoto crown! Or could it be Feminina Miss India World 1994, Aishiwarya Rai who later on became the most infamouus Miss World winner ever for her flawless ala Angelina Jolie-esque beauty?




Tanushree Dutta photo courtesy of:
Tanushree Dutta
Aishiwarya Rai photo courtesy of: Aishiwarya Rai

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Historic and Beautiful Kingdom of Spain

Spain (Spanish: España), officially the Kingdom of Spain (Spanish: Reino de España), is a country located in Southern Europe, with three exclaves in North Africa and adjacent archipelagos in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The Spanish mainland is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east, by the Cantabric Sea that includes the Bay of Biscay to the north, and by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal to the west.

Spanish territory also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands off the African coast. It shares land borders with Portugal, France, Andorra, the British colony of Gibraltar, and Morocco. It is the largest of the three sovereign states that make up the Iberian Peninsula — the others being Portugal and Andorra. With an area of 504,030 km², Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe (behind France).

Spain is a largely mountainous country in the southwest of Europe, consisting of various geographically diverse regions and known for its culturally diverse heritage, having been influenced by many nations and peoples throughout its history. The Spanish culture has roots in Celtiberian, Latin, Visigothic, Roman Catholicism, in minority way, Islam, and an ongoing tension between the centralized state (dominated in recent centuries by Castile) and numerous regions and minority peoples. In addition, the history of the nation and its Mediterranean and Atlantic environment have played strong roles in shaping its culture.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Spain

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Miss Doll Maja International Crowns Senorita Espana

Yucatan, Mexico was the host of Miss Doll Maja International 2007. Delegates from around the world, enjoyed the majesty of the paradise and competition for the tittle of Maja International. This year's winner is Miss Doll Spain. Congratulation to all the winners: 1st Runner Up - Thailand, 2nd Runner Up - Nicaragua, 3rd Runner Up - Panama, 4th Runner Up - Mexico. Special awrads went to: Maja Congeniality - Colombia, Maja Photogenic - Paraguay, Maja Glamour - U. S. A., Maja Best Design of the Year - Mexico, Best National Costume - Nicaragua, 2nd Place National Costume - Japan, 3rd Place National Costume - MexicoAlways the party of the year is...Miss Doll Maja International. Years and years of tradition, culture, 36 Goddesses have joined to celebrate the beauty, the glamour, all in one place Chinchen Itza! One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Courtesy of MDMI: Miss Doll Maja International

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Meet Miss Doll World Colombia 2008

Off the topic of Miss Unibarse for a sec, we have decided to highlight yet another doll pageant in our community...don't worry, there's more to come this is just the beginning sweetie!
Hot off the press from beautiful Colombia! New Miss Doll World chosen! It is with great pleasure the Miss Doll Org presents you our first ever Miss Mundo Colombia. Carolina Arango of Risaralda was crowned at a special event in Bogota. Miss Arango will represent Colombia at the 2007 Miss Doll World by Ovaz Productions. Arango was crowned by Natalia Peralta Miss Doll World Runner-up 2006 of Colombia.

Special guests included Miss Doll Intercontinental 2007 Linca Consuegra, Miss Doll Colombia runner-ups Katy Mosquera and Stephany Ospina, Miss Doll Colombia 2007 Carolina Gomez and Valerie Dominguez who will fly express on Friday Morning to Japan since she is waiting for her gown that will be given to her Tomorrow by OVAZ.

Miss Valerie Dominguez was a very special guest at the Miss Mundo Colombian pageant, she was given the sash of SRTA. Doll COLOMBIA Uniberse and will travel On Friday morning to Japan to represent Colombia at the 2007 Miss Uniberse. Valerie was crowned with the crown she won in 2006 at the Miss Doll Colombia pageant by our Miss Doll Colombia 2007 Carolina Gomez

To find out more about Miss Doll World, please visit their site at Miss Doll World.

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Miss Spain Confirmed to Participate at Miss Unibarse

Miss Doll Spain Organization confirmed to Miss Unibarse officials today that their delegate is set and booked to leave the beautiful Canary Island in a few days, just in time for the preliminary competition. The beautiful and uber glam doll from the Canaray Island is set to keep the stage sizzling with her ultra glam beauty! This is Spain's 3rd year participating. Their delegate in 2005 reached the Top 10. Can Miss Espana take it all this year? Stay tuned!

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Miss Unibarse Macau and United Kingdom Joins the Global Celebration in Tokyo

Miss Unibarse Macau 2007 Za Za Mendes is a 19 years old model and student at Macau University with a degree major in architect. Za Za Mendes won the title of Miss Macau 2007 in August an dearne dthe right to represent Macau at Miss Unibarse in Tokyo. The show was held outside the Wynn Hotel in conjuction with the transformation of Macau to Asia's Las Vegas.

Miss Unibarse United Kingdom 2007 Amanda Hurley is 21 years old and a news commentator. She excels in volley ball and love to travel to all parts of the world doing various tournaments. After being recruited by BBC televison, she won the title Miss Unibarse United Kingdom 2007 earning her a skip of a trip to neighboring Japan for the ultimate doll pageant in the world!

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The Fascinating Hybrid Cultures of Macau

The Macau Special Administrative Region, commonly known as Macau or Macao is one of the two special administrative regions (SARs) of the People's Republic of China (PRC), along with Hong Kong.

Portuguese traders first settled in Macau in the 16th century. After the Opium War in 1841, most of the foreign merchants in Macau left for Hong Kong, and as a result business and economic activities in Macau declined. Administered by Portugal until the handover in 1999, it was the oldest European colony in China. Since then Macau has developed industries such as textiles, electronics and toys, as well as a notable tourist industry, which boasts a wide range of hotels, resorts, stadiums, restaurants and casinos. What remains unchanged through Macau's history is Macau's strong economic links with Hong Kong, one of the East Asian Tigers and the Pearl River Delta region in mainland China. With a good foundation and infrastructure, Macau provides good financial and banking services, staff training, transport and communications support.

The mixing of Chinese and Portuguese cultures and religious traditions for more than 4 centuries has left Macau with a very inimitable collection of holidays, festivals and events. The biggest tournament of the year is the Macau Formula Three Grand Prix in November, when the main streets in the Peninsula of Macau become a racetrack. Many Formula One drivers won here earlier in their careers; among them, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, David Coulthard and Takuma Sato before taking part in Monaco Grand Prix. For other important yearly events, it includes the Macau Arts festival in March, the International Fireworks Display Contest in September, the International Music festival in October and/or November, and the Macau International Marathon in December.

The Lunar Chinese New Year is a public holiday and celebration launched in late January or early February every year. The Pou Tai Un Temple in Taipa is the place for the Feast of the Earth god Tou Tei in February. The Procession of the Passion of Our Lord is a well-known Catholic rite and journey, which travels from Igreja de Santo Agostinho to Igreja da Sé Catedral‎, also taking place in February. A-Ma Temple, which honours the Goddess of seafarers and fishermen; is in full swing in April with many congratulant worshippers during the A-Ma festival. To look on dancing dragons at the Feast of the Drunken Dragon and twinkling-clean Buddhas at the Feast of Bathing of Lord Buddha in May is common. In Coloane Village, the Taoist god Tam Kong is also honoured in the same day. Dragon Boat festival is brought into play on Nam Van Lakes in June and Hungry Ghosts' festival, in late August and/or early September every year. All events and festivities basically come to an end with Winter Solstice in December annually.With significant influences from Southeast Asia and the Lusophone world, local cooking in Macau consists of a blend of southern Chinese and Portuguese cuisines. Many unique dishes resulted from the spice blends that the wives of Portuguese sailors used in an attempt to replicate European dishes. Its ingredients and seasonings include those from Europe, Latin America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, as well as local Chinese ingredients. Common cooking techniques include baking, grilling and roasting. It is renowned for its flavour-blending culture. Typically, Macanese food is seasoned with various spices and flavours including turmeric, coconut milk, cinnamon and bacalhau, giving special aromas and tastes Famous dishes include Galinha à Portuguesa, Galinha à Africana (African chicken), Bacalhau, Macanese Chili Shrimps and stir-fry curry crab. The most popular snack is pork chop bun. The most popular dessert is ginger milk and Portuguese-style egg tart.Macau International Music Festival - MIMF is basically conducted by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau SAR Government every year.[66] The 20th anniversary of the MIMF is celebrated with a touch of romanticism. Jazz, Classical music, electronica, Chinese folk-pop, rock and fado will fill Macau's autumn nights with magic. The eclectic programme of 28 performances promises to delight Macau audiences, accustomed to the festival's annual offering of some of the best music from all over the world.

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Panamanian Beauty Queen Goes to Tokyo

...for the experience of a lifetiime! Miss Unibarse Panama confirms their participation at this year Miss Unibarse event sending us a doll that quite resembles the cute-ness and bubblines sof Alicia Machado! Miss Unibarse Panama is very happy to participate in this year's Miss Unibarse event. She is 22 years old, and comes from the province of Darien. She worls as a profetional model and she is going to school for architecture in the University of Panama. Her astrological sign is Libra. Welcome Panama to Tokyo!

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Beauty Powerhouse of Puerto Rico Confirms Participation for Miss Unibarse

San Juan , Puerto Rico. At a lavish reception held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Isla Verde, The Miss Doll Puerto Rico Organization presented Gabriela Coll as their delegate at this year's Miss Unibarse Pageant. She is 20 years old, works as a fashion model and is studying Fashion Design at Parsons School of Design in New York. She is honored to represent her country and is eager to meet the other contestants. Lorena Fortuño, Miss Doll World Caribbean 2007 was the hostess at the press conference. She was impressed by Gabriela's personality and charisma and wishes her good luck.

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Land of Ice, Water and a Few Doll Beauties

Iceland is located in the North Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic Circle, which passes through the small island of Grímsey off Iceland's northern coast, but not through mainland Iceland. Unlike neighbouring Greenland, Iceland is considered to be a part of Europe, not of North America, though geologically, the island belongs to both continents. Because of cultural, economic and linguistic similarities, Iceland in many contexts is also included in Scandinavia. It is the world's eighteenth-largest island, and Europe's second largest island following Great Britain.

Approximately eleven percent of the island is glaciated.[2] Many fjords punctuate its 4,970 kilometre (3,088 mi) long coastline, which is also where most towns are situated because the island's interior, the Highlands of Iceland, is a cold and uninhabitable combination of sands and mountains. The major towns are the capital Reykjavík, Keflavík, where the international airport is situated, and Akureyri. The island of Grímsey on the Arctic Circle contains the northernmost habitation of Iceland.[3]

The only native land mammal when humans arrived was the arctic fox. It came to the island at the end of the ice age, walking over the frozen sea. There are no native reptiles or amphibians on the island. There are around 1,300 known species of insects in Iceland, which is rather low compared with other countries (there are about 925,000 known species in the world). During the last Ice Age almost all of the country was covered by permanent snow and glacier ice. This explains the low number of living species in Iceland.When humans arrived, birch forest and woodland probably covered 25–40% of Iceland’s land area, but soon the settlers started to remove the trees and forests to create fields and grazing land. During the early twentieth century the forests were at their minimum and were almost wiped out of existence. The planting of new forests has increased the number of trees since, but this can not be compared with the original forests. Some of those planted forests have included new foreign species.

Couretesy of Wikipedia: Iceland

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ARIGATO to our INTERNATIONAL BLOGGERS

...and when I mean INTERNATIONAL, I mean USA and PHILIPPINES! Surfing through the net we came across a few bloggers that wrote about our very own MISS UNIBARSE doll pageant! I am sure there's a lot more out there that we have not found but we'll find ya!

We would like to thank these wonderful individuals who wrote about us and have help promote Miss Unibarse to their friends, family and networks.

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Welcome to Tokyo: Iceland, Turkey, Malaysia and Ecuador

Arriving like a true Hollywood starlett Miss Unibarse Iceland 2007 Unnur Linda Birma thrilled the Japanese crowd as she emerged from the terminal wearing a white feather boa and a black mini dress, reminiscent of old Hollywood diva Marilyn Monroe. In 2005, Iceland finished 4th Runner-Up. Can Unnur take it all the way to the top? We will soon find out!

Miss Turkey Unibarse 2007 Azra Yuksul comes from Istanbul and becomes Turkey's 2nd entry to Miss Unibarse. Their first doll was sent last year but failed to make the cut. Azra is a pageant veteran competing in numerous pageant events Miss Asia Minor, Miss Middle Earth and Miss ottoman Empire. She is a lounge singer, dancer, performer back in Istanbul and her recent album topped the Turksih charts!

Miss Unibarse Malaysia 2007: Deborah Adelyn Henry is a biracial beauty. Her father is a Malaysian soldier and her mother is an Armenian actress. This is Malaysia's return to Miss Unibarse, they did not send a representative last year and the in 2005 their doll made it in the Top 25. Deborah is a true stunner with her mesmerizing green eyes. Malaysia is definitely back with a vengeance!

From the center of the world, Miss Unibarse Ecuador 2007, Susana Riviera arrives to compete for the crown of Miss Unibarse 2007! This is Ecuador's first entry at Miss Unibarse. She is sweet, shy and totally loveable! Good luck Susana!

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TOKYO RISING: AUGUST 20, 2007

TOKYO RISING our very own version of the 'HOT PICK'S' seen in every single pageant in the Unibarse. Tokyo Rising is made in part courtesy of our very special correspondent covering the event. Known to the world as a 'modern gasia' she is an accomplished international pageant queen with numerous titles and a melodic voice to boot!

Please keep in mind these doesn't reflect the opinions of the Miss Unibarse Organization at the same time has no bearing on the judge's scores. Have fun and hope to see you on the top...of the list that is!

Hello everyone!

It is an exciting time here in Tokyo. I just finished my seaweed facial and… (inaudible: ha? Ano? Salad yon? It wasn’t for my face?) …uhm... and I had to check who else has arrived. After looking at the gallery of candidates and meeting some of them in the hotel lobby... (inaudible: I DID NOT STALK THEM! excuse me but i'm working here!)... I have some instant favorites not only for their looks but their personality and characters. Here’s my top 10 so far…

1. USA… a great mix of ethnicity! Very Vanessa Williams, but without a naked past.

2. Venezuela… BECAUSE! Just look at her!

3. Nicaragua… she is regal and well poised. I don’t understand half of what she says but her

composure speaks volumes.

4. Indonesia… I love their dishes! I tried my first authentic Indonesian food in San Francisco

and we had this dish that’s like Filipino “kare-kare” with peanut sauce and vegetables,

and we also had this roasted beef, I think it was roasted and…

5. Australia / Canada… they are too darn wholesome I feel sick! I think Canada almost became a

nun and Australia was a Sunday school teacher or something like that.

6. Curacao… when she looks at you its like she has the power to make you want to talk to her.

Again, I don’t really understand what she says but that’s what she does with her eyes.

7. Angola… she looks so shy! You just want to hold her hand!

8. Palau… because if I don’t pick her I’m afraid she might kick my asssssssssparagus.

9. Mauritius… because I if I don’t pick her I’m afraid she might kick my assssssssssparagus.

10. India… because she looks like she would pray for me if Palau and Mauritius kicks my… you

know what.

That’s all for now. Back to you at headquarters! (inaudible: Where's my assistant! Where's my cucumber salad like what i had last night? ha? ano? It wasnt a salad?)

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The Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Vietnam extends approximately 331,688 km² (128,066 sq mi) in area. The area of the country running along its international boundaries is 4,639 km (2,883 mi). The topography consists of hills and densely forested mountains, with level land covering no more than 20%. Mountains account for 40% of the area, with smaller hills accounting for 40% and tropical forests 42%. The northern part of the country consists mostly of highlands and the Red River Delta. Phan Xi Păng, located in Lào Cai province, is the highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,143 m (10,312 ft). The south is divided into coastal lowlands, Annamite Chain peaks, extensive

forests, and poor soil. Comprising five relatively flat plateaus of basalt soil, the highlands account for 16% of the country's arable land and 22% of its total forested land.

Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Site

The delta of the Red River (also known as the Sông Hồng), a flat, triangular region of 3,000 square kilometers, is smaller but more intensely developed and more densely populated than the Mekong River Delta. Once an inlet of the Gulf of Tonkin, it has been filled in by the enormous alluvial deposits of the rivers over a period of millennia, and it advances one hundred meters into the Gulf annually. The Mekong delta, covering about 40,000 square kilometers, is a low-level plain not more than three meters above sea level at any point and criss-crossed by a maze of canals and rivers. So much sediment is carried by the Mekong's various branches and tributaries that the delta advances sixty to eighty meters into the sea every year.
Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate, with humidity averaging 84% throughout the year.

However, because of differences in latitude and the marked variety of topographical relief, the climate tends to vary considerably from place to place. During the winter or dry season, extending roughly from November to April, the monsoon winds usually blow from the northeast along the China coast and across the Gulf of Tonkin, picking up considerable moisture; consequently the winter season in most parts of the country is dry only by comparison with the rainy or summer season. The average annual temperature is generally higher in the plains than in the mountains and plateaus.

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Welcome to Tokyo: Argentina, Egypt, Vietnam

Miss Unibarse Argentina 2007 (Top): Sophie Wang

Miss Unibarse Egypt 2007 (Middle): Antigone George Constanda

Miss Unibarse Vietnam 2007 (Bottom): Tram Phi Ho

With the full moon as their backdrop as they deboard the plane, 3 more delegates from South America, Middle East and Asia arrive to join the celebration in Tokyo!

Miss Unibarse Argentina, Sophie Wang arrived thrilled to be part of the competition. This blond unconventional beauty is part Argentinian and Chinese. She is studying to be a dentist. This is Argentina's 2nd year participating. Last year's delegate finished in the top 25.

Miss Unibarse Egypt stepped off the terminal with wind blown hair and a see through one piece dress. She comes from Cairo, the beautiful land of pharoahs and pyramids. Antigone George Constanda hopes to become Egypts' first ever Miss Unibarse.

Thran Phi Ho, Miss Unibarse Vietnam 2007 arrived from Hanoi last night to become Vietnam's first ever doll delegate to Miss Unibarse. She is a bar girl in Ho Chi Mihn and hopes to win in order for her to start a new life. She plans to purchas ethe bar she works at and run the joint.

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Welcome to Tokyo Miss Unibarse Costa Rica and Czech Republic

Miss Unibarse Czech Republic: Tatana Hiltonova

The super sultry, sexy and totally under dressed bombshell arrived last night to to the surprise of the conservative Japanese crowd dressed in nothing but 'daisy dukes' and a loose fitting red top! Tatana is Czech Republic's first ever entry to Miss Unibarse. Good luck and more peroxide to her!

Miss Unibarse Costa Rica: Claudette Buddett Hernandez

The totally sassy and brown Latina beauty from Costa Rica arrives in Tokyo to participate in Miss Unibarse 2007. Costa Rica finished in the Top 10 last year can Claudette continue the winning Costa Rican streak?

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Colombia Departs for Tokyo's Main Event

Miss Unibarse Organization recieves a 'GiO' signal for Valerie Dominguez to participate in Miss Unibarse 2007 from the Miss Doll Colombia Organization. Valerie Dominguez is 24 years of age and stands 5'9". She has brown hair and brown eyes. She loves to design and speaks 3 languages: Spanish, English and Italian. Valerie Dominguez will represent Colombia at the 2007 Miss Unibarse pageant in Tokyo. Good luck Valerie who was 5th at the Miss Doll Colombia 2006 and FirstRunner-up at Miss Doll Global Beauty. Colombia won 1st Runner Up in the Best National Costume competition in 2005. Colombia have never placed in

the semi-finals. This could very well be the first!

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The Lady Dragons Have Arrived in Tokyo

Miss Unibarse China 2007: Charm Ling Tam (Top)

Miss Unibarse Hong Kong 2007: Gong Zhang Zhi Li (Bottom)

China's dolls have finally arrived at Haneda international Airport in Tokyo. The two met with the press immediately and took a moment to send their love to their organizer Eve Tam. "We just wanted to thank our generous doll organizer, Miss Eve for her love and support. We hope to win our very first Miss Unibarse crown." This is China's 3rd year participating in Miss Unibarse. In 2005, their doll finished in the Top 10 and last year's delegate grabbed an impressive 4th place finish! Chine gets stronger by the year and this year could very well be the year of the dragon!

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Road to Miss Unibarse: Aruba and United States

The candidates of Miss Unibarse Aruba & Miss Unibarse United States celebrated a private party before getting ready to leave for the Miss Unibarse Pageant, to be celebrated next month, in beautiful and exciting Tokyo! Here are some photos from their private party released by their national director, Osvaldo Vasquez.

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Lion City's Lioness Unleashed

The 'Lion City' unleashes their lioness Carol Cheong to compete in Tokyo for the title of Miss Unibarse 2007. Carol is a huge professional singer in Singapore who travels to various regions of Asia to help with the preservation of certain animals. She hopes that her celebrity status will generate more attention to the needed of preserving water buffalos. This is Singapore's first entry at Miss Unibarse. This quiet and dark beauty is considered to be a long shot for the crown but don't count her out just yet, her wardrobes are ubbbber fab and she has a killer body! Miss Unibarse Organization welcomes and wishes Miss Singapore the best in her journey to the Miss Unibarse crown!

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Welcome to the 'Lion City' Singapore

Singapore consists of 63 islands, including the main island itself. There are two connections to Johor — the man-made Johor-Singapore Causeway in the north, and the Tuas Second Link in the west. Jurong Island, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa are the largest of Singapore's many smaller islands. The highest natural point of Singapore is Bukit Timah Hill (166 metres, 538 ft).

The urban area used to only be concentrated on the south of Singapore, around the mouth of the Singapore River and what is now the Downtown Core, while the rest of the land was undeveloped tropical rainforest or used for agriculture. Since the 1960s, the government has constructed new residential towns in outlying areas, resulting in an entirely built-up urban landscape. The Urban Redevelopment Authority is the government agency responsible for urban planning.

Singapore has an on-going land reclamation project with earth obtained from its own hills, the sea-bed, and neighbouring countries. As a result, Singapore's land area grew from 581.5 square kilometres (224.5 sq mi) in the 1960s to 699.3 square kilometres (269.1 sq mi) today, and may grow by another 100 square kilometres (38.6 sq mi) by 2030. Many of the smaller islands have been expanded and joined together through land reclamation in order to form larger, more functional islands, such as in the case of Jurong Island.
Singapore Botanical Gardens, a 67.3-hectare (166 acre) botanical garden in Singapore that includes the National Orchid Garden, which has a collection of more than 3,000 species of orchids. Under the Köppen climate classification system, Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinct seasons. Its climate is characterised by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. Temperatures range from 22 °C to 34 °C (72°–93 °F). On average, the relative humidity is around 90% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon. During prolonged heavy rain, relative humidity often reaches 100%. The lowest and highest temperatures recorded in its maritime history are 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and 37.8 °C (100.0 °F) respectively. The highest wind speed recorded is 150 km/h on 26 May 2007. June and July are the hottest months, while November and December make up the wetter monsoon season. From August to October, there is often haze, sometimes severe enough to prompt public health warnings, due to bushfires in neighbouring Indonesia. Singapore does not observe daylight savin time or a summer time zone change. The length of the day is nearly constant year round due to the country's location near the equator.

About 23% of Singapore's land area consists of forest and nature reserves. Urbanization has eliminated many areas of former primary rainforest, with the only remaining area of primary rainforest being Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. A variety of parks are maintained with human intervention, such as the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Without natural freshwater rivers and lakes, the primary domestic source of water supply in Singapore is rainfall, collected in reservoirs or catchment areas. Rainfall supplies approximately 50% of Singapore's water; the remainder is imported from Malaysia or obtained from recycled water facilities and desalination plants. More NEWater and desalination plants are being built or proposed to reduce reliance on foreign supply.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Singapore

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Welcome to Tokyo Miss Unibarse

Miss Unibarse France 2007: Angelique Favre (Top)
MissUnibarse Honduras 2007: Ria Margarita Fonseca (Bottom)

Miss Unibarse South Africa 2007: Kerishne Rianna Henkel (Top)

Miss Unibarse Indonesia 2007: Aartika Chandrawinata (Bottom)

Miss Unibarse India 2007: Tanushree Mirza (Top)

Miss Unibarse Namibia 2007: Naomi Alfons (Bottom)

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Global Departure: Next Stop Tokyo Japan

Miss Unibarse Honduras 2007: Ria Margarita Fonseca


Miss Unibarse China 2007: Charm Ling Tam


Miss Unibarse Curacao 2007: Tatiana 'Tati' Montana

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"Free, Sovereign and Independent" Honduras

Honduras borders the Caribbean Sea on the north coast and the Pacific Ocean on the south through the Gulf of Fonseca. The climate varies from tropical in the lowlands to temperate in the mountains. The central and southern regions are relatively hotter and less humid than the northern coast.

The Honduran territory consists mainly of mountains (~81%), but there are narrow plains along the coasts, a large undeveloped lowland jungle La Mosquitia region in the northeast, and the heavily populated lowland San Pedro Sula valley in the northwest. In La Mosquitia lies the UNESCO-world heritage site Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, with the Coco River which divides the country from Nicaragua. Natural resources include timber, gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron ore, antimony, coal, fish, shrimp, and hydropower.

The Islas de la Bahía and the Swan Islands are part of Honduras. Misteriosa Bank and Rosari Bank, 130 to 150 km north of the Swan Islands, falls within the EEZ of Honduras.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Honduras

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Youngest Island Nation in the Unibarse

Palau, officially the Republic of Palau (Palauan: Beluu er a Belau), is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800 km) east of the Philippines and 2000 miles (3200 km) south of Tokyo. Having emerged from United Nations trusteeship (administered by the Unite States) in 1994, it is one of the world's youngest and smallest nations. It is sometimes referred to in English under its native name Belau.

Palau's most populated islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror, and Peleliu.

The latter three lie together within the same barrier reef, while Angaur is an Oceanic Island several miles to the South. About two-thirds of the population lives on Koror. The coral atoll of Kayangel is situated north of these islands, while the uninhabited Rock Islands (about 200) are situated to the west of the main island group. A remote group of six islands, known as the Southwest Islands, some 375 miles (600 km) from the main islands, are also part of the country and make up the States of Hatohobei and Sonsorol.

Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 82 °F (27 °C). Rainfall can occur throughout the year, averaging a total of 150 inches (3,800 mm). The average humidity over the course of the year is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare, as Palau is outside the main typhoon zone.

While much of Palau's natural environment remains free of environmental degradation, there are several areas of concern, including illegal fishing with the use of dynamite, inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste in Koror, and extensive sand and coral dredging in the Palau lagoon. Like the other Pacific island nations, a major environmental threat is global warming and the related rising of sea level. Water coverage of low-lying areas is a threat to coastal vegetation, agriculture, and the purity of the nation's water supply. Palau also has a problem with inadequate water supply and limited agricultural areas to support the size of the population. The nation is also vulnerable to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and tropical storms. Sewage treatment is a problem, along with the handling of toxic waste from fertilizers and biocides.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Palau

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Pleasure to Meet the New Miss Palau

Miss Palua Unibarse, Guniguni Agdorado, Gigi for short, arrived earlier this morning with Miss Unibarse Mauritius from an undisclosed 'beauty boot camp' location. The two sat together for the very first time after a month of separation and intense training. "This is the new me, I had a few done on me, but so what? Like it or not, I am here to win." This is the first year Miss Palau joins Miss Unibarse and with Gigi's new face, Palau might just have their first Miss Unibarse! Will the judges find out about her bar brawling days or will she charm them to thinking she is just a beautiful 'island girl'...we will soon find out!

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Guess Who's Back in the Game!

We knew her as Miss Palau's sidekick during their bar fight stint in Palau. Since then she has been arrested, put to jail and gone through rehab to cure her shopping addiction all in the span of 4 weeks. She was later flown to an undisclosed 'beauty boot camp' where she went rigorous training to get her back in shape for the Miss Unibarse pageant. Guess who's back in the game stronger than ever...Miss Unibarse Mauritius! Formerly known as Viveshka Inodoro, she decided to change her name to Daphne Gen, D&G for short. "I love the new me! Every inch of it. Thank you to all that supported me and I am ready to win!" Welcome Mauritius to your first Miss Unibarse competition!

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Global Dolls Meets the Japanese Press

Miss Unibarse Chile, MU Dominican Republic, MU Angola and MU Canada pose for the press and the cameras before going to their luxury suites at the Imperial hotel in Tokyo.

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Republica Dominicana Arrives in Tokyo

Miss Unibarse Dominican Republic, Amelia Dela Cruz was the last delegate to arrive today at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport. This dark skinned stunner left the crew in awe with her exotic features and regal bearing as she departed the plane to meet with the Japanese press. Dominican Republic has one of the best records in Miss Unibarse history with a 3rd Runner Up placement in 2005 and a Top 15 finish in 2006. Dominican is back for the third year stronger than ever, will Amelia charm her way to the judges top spot? We will soon find out! Amelia's arrival was accompanied by beautiful dolls from Angola, Canada and Australia.

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Miss Doll Maja International 2007

Check this out guys and gals! Eddwims Mendieta is a colleague of mine in the doll pagenatry circuit...yes there is such a circuit. He is the organizer and producer of Miss Doll Maja International that is going on as we speak! I visited their site and found pretty cool dolls competing for the title. Please support Miss Doll Maja International and show them love, by visiting their website: Miss Doll Maja International

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WELCOME to TOKYO MISS UNIBARSE

Miss Unibarse Canada: Alexsandra Prifti

Miss Unibarse Angola: Mekeala Orsin

Miss Unibarse Australia: Georgina Houssami

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From the Land of the Free and the Home of the Braves: United States of America

America sends a sultry diva named Brianna Fontaine to Miss Unibarse 2007. Brianna stands 5'10" tall and weighs 1 pound. She has beautiful green eyes and blonde hair, a perfect combination that is pretty hard to miss! She lives in the bustling city of New York as a professional and exclusive model for the "The House of OVAZ". The United States sends yet another strong contender, can Brianna finally bring home the crown? We will soon find out!

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"Fruit Salad" Brings Unibarse to Internet Radio

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Asia's First Stab at the Unibarse Crown

Miss Unibarse Organization welcomes the beautiful and exotic Miss Unibarse Hong Kong to Tokyo! Miss Unibarse China/Hong Kong Organizers have confirmed yesterday that Miss Hong Kong is on her way to Tokyo to compete at Miss Unibarse! This is Hong Kong's first trip outside of her native country."I am very excited to visit Tokyo and meet the other dolls from the world." Best of luck to Miss Unibarse Hong Kong as she vies for the coveted title of Miss Unibarse 2007!

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Where the East Meets West: Hong Kong

Hong Kong is frequently described as a place where East meets West, a meeting reflected in its economic infrastructure, education and street culture. On one street corner, there may be traditional Chinese shops selling Chinese herbal medicine, Buddhist paraphernalia or bowls of synthetic shark fin soup. But around the next, one may find theatres showing the latest Hollywood blockbuster, an English-style pub, a Catholic Church or a McDonald's. The region's official languages are Chinese and English; signs in both languages are omnipresent throughout Hong Kong. The government, police and most workplaces and stores conduct business bilingually. British rule may have ended in 1997 but Western culture is deeply ingrained in Hong Kong and coexists seamlessly with traditional philosophy and practices of the Orient.


The city's cosmopolitan flavour can also be seen in the wide variety of cuisines available. While different varieties of Chinese selections, especially seafood, are most popular, there are also many European, American, Japanese, Korean, and other restaurants. Ethnic dishes served in cha chaan teng's and dai pai dong's are also popular. The people of Hong Kong take their food seriously and many top chefs make their way to the city to show off their talents to these discerning diners.

While Hong Kong is a global centre of trade, perhaps one of the city's most famous exports is its entertainment industry, particularly in the martial arts genre. Several Hollywood performers originate from Hong Kong cinema—Bruce Lee, Chow Yun-Fat, Jackie Chan to name a few. Behind the camera, Hong Kong filmmakers have also struck fortune in Hollywood such as John Woo, Wong Kar-wai, Tsui Hark and martial arts choreographers who have designed fight scenes in the Matrix trilogy, Kill Bill and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Back in Hong Kong, several homegrown films have also gained international recognition such as Chungking Express, Infernal Affairs, Shaolin Soccer, Rumble in the Bronx and In the Mood for Love. Acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has said he's strongly influenced by Hong Kong action cinema. Hong Kong is also the world's main hub for Cantopop music. While the territory has been home to many stars, karaoke culture is also part of Hong Kong's nightlife.
The Hong Kong government also supports cultural institutions such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Furthermore, the government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department also subsidise and sponsors international performers brought to Hong Kong.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Hong Kong

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Local Doll from Bayern Wins Miss Unibarse Germany

Central Europe sends a beautiful, sweet and exotic delegate in the name of Zeynep Ugur. Zeynep hails from Bayern, Germany and was elected 4th Runner-Up earning her a ticket to Tokyo at this year's Miss Unibarse pageant. This is the 2nd time Germany is represented at Miss Unibarse. High hopes and a possibility of winning the crown are the 'buzz' surrounding her participation. Good luck Germany!

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The Heart of Europe: Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland) is a country in West-central Europe. It is bordered on the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; on the east by Poland and the Czech Republic; on the south by Austria and Switzerland; and on the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Germany is a parliamentary federal republic of sixteen states (Bundesländer). The capital city and seat of government is Berlin. As a nation-state, the country was unified amidst the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. After its defeat in World War II Germany was divided, and it became reunified in 1990. It is a founding member of the European Union, and with over 82 million people it has the largest population among the EU member states.

The Federal Republic of Germany is a modern great power, a member state of the United Nations, NATO, the G8, the G4 nations and ranks fourth worldwide in defence spending. Germany is the world's third largest economy by nominal GDP, the world's largest exporter of goods, and the world's second largest importer of goods. In 2007 it held the rotating presidencies of both the European Council and the G8 summits.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Germany

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Portfolio: F&G Photography

Miss Unibarse Organization in collaboration with F&G Photography, the official photographers of Miss Unibarse 2007 presents it's finest work in a series we call Portfolio. To find out more about this amazing duo and their rates, please click on the link: F&G Photography

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F&G Photography Portfolio

Miss Unibarse Organization in collaboration with F&G Photography presents the work of these amazing up and coming photographers. To find out more about the dynamic duo and their rates please click on the link: F&G Photography

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Remembering 2006: Miss Photogenic

Miss Honduras Unibarse 2006 (Miss Photogenic)

Miss Puerto Rico Unibarse 2006 (2nd Runner Up)

Miss Thailand Unibarse 2006 (3rd Runner-Up)

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The Land of Diverse Landscapes

Japan is a country of over three thousand islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. The main islands, running from north to south, are Hokkaidō, Honshū (the main island), Shikoku and Kyūshū. The Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa, are a chain of islands south of Kyushū. Together they are often known as the Japanese Archipelago.

About 70% to 80% of the country is forested, mountainous, and unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use. This is due to the generally steep elevations, climate and risk of landslides caused by earthquakes, soft ground and heavy rain. This has resulted in an extremely high population density in the habitable zones that are mainly located in coastal areas. Japan is the thirtieth most densely populated country in the world.

Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, at the juncture of three tectonic plates, gives Japan frequent low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity. Destructive earthquakes, often resulting in tsunamis, occur several times each century.The most recent major quakes are the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake and the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. Hot springs are numerous and have been developed as resorts.

The climate of Japan is predominantly temperate, but varies greatly from north to south. Japan's geographical features divide it into six principal climatic zones:

Hokkaidō: The northernmost zone has a temperate climate with long, cold winters and cool summers. Precipitation is not heavy, but the islands usually develop deep snow banks in the winter.

Sea of Japan: On Honshū's west coast, the northwest wind in the wintertime brings heavy snowfall. In the summer, the region is cooler than the Pacific area, though it sometimes experiences extremely hot temperatures, due to the Föhn wind phenomenon.

Central Highland: A typical inland climate, with large temperature differences between summer and winter, and between day and night. Precipitation is light.

Seto Inland Sea: The mountains of the Chūgoku and Shikoku regions shelter the region from the seasonal winds, bringing mild weather throughout the year.

Pacific Ocean: The east coast experiences cold winters with little snowfall and hot, humid summers due to the southeast seasonal wind.

South-west Islands: The Ryukyu Islands have a subtropical climate, with warm winters and hot summers. Precipitation is very heavy, especially during the rainy season. Typhoons are common. The hottest temperature ever measured in Japan - 40.9 degrees Celsius - was recorded on August 16, 2007.

The main rainy season begins in early May in Okinawa, and the stationary rain front responsible for this gradually works its way north until it dissipates in northern Japan before reaching Hokkaidō in late July. In most of Honshū, the rainy season begins before the middle of June and lasts about six weeks. In late summer and early autumn, typhoons often bring heavy rain.

Japan is home to nine forest ecoregions which reflect the climate and geography of the islands. They range from subtropical moist broadleaf forests in the Ryūkyū and Bonin islands, to temperate broadleaf and mixed forests in the mild climate regions of the main islands, to temperate coniferous forests in the cold, winter portions of the northern islands.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Geography and Climate

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The Japanese Kimono

The kimono is the national costume of Japan. Originally the word "kimono" referred to all types of clothing, but it has come to mean specifically the full-length traditional garment worn by women, men, and children.

Kimonos are T-shaped, straight-lined robes that fall to the ankle, with collars and wide, full-length sleeves. Traditionally, unmarried women wore a style of kimono called furisode, which have floor-length sleeves, on special occasions.

Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and secured by a wide belt called an obi, which is tied at the back. Kimonos are generally worn with traditional footwear (especially geta, thonged wood-platform footwear; and zori, a type of thong-like footwear) and split-toe socks (tabi).

Today, kimonos are most often worn by women, and on special occasions. A few older women and even fewer men still wear kimonos on a daily basis. Men wear kimonos most often at weddings, tea ceremonies, and other very special or very formal occasions. Kimonos are also worn by both men and women in certain sports, such as kendo. Professional sumo wrestlers are often seen in kimonos because they are required to wear traditional Japanese dress whenever appearing in public.

Kimono hobbyists in Japan can take courses on how to put on and wear kimonos. Classes cover selecting seasonally and event-appropriate patterns and fabrics, matching the kimono undergarments and accessories to the kimono, layering the undergarments according to subtle meanings, selecting and tying obi, and other topics. There are also clubs devoted to kimono culture, such as Kimono de Ginza.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Kimono

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Remembering 2006: Namibia's Swimsuit Hotties

Miss Zimbabwe Unibarse (Best in Swimsuit)


Miss Korea Unibarse 2006 (2nd Runner-Up)


Miss Unibarse Thailand (3rd Runner-Up)

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Curacao Steps Out Early in the Game

Miss Doll Curacao Organizers announced late last week that their delegate will no longer be able to particiapate at this year's event. Earlier this month Miss Doll Curacoa held a mini-pageant to elect their official representative. Miss Unibarse Organization wishes the best to Miss Doll Curacao Organization and to their reigning Miss Unibarse Curacao...I didn't even get to know her name...sniff, sniff. This is the first time in the history of Miss Unibarse that Curacao will not be represented...any takers?

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Panamanian Goddess Vies for Miss Unibarse

Welcome to Tokyo! Miss Doll Panama Organizaer have elected their representative this year! Her name is Katherine Jone and hails from the beautiful city of Panama City! Beautiful, smart and with a bubbling personality Panama tries their luck at this year's doll pageant glam-fest!Katherine is set to depart Panama next week as she joines the over 40 candidates vying for the title of Miss Unibarse 2007! This is Panama's 2nd year joining the pageant. Their delegate won Miss Congeniality in 2005, absent in 2006 and now hopes for a crown in 2007!

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F&G Photography Shoots Miss Unibarse

F&G Photography seals the deal as the official photographers of this year's Miss Unibarse pageant. The fabulous duo from Los Angeles pairs up with Miss Unibarse Organization once again as they bring forth the beauty of Japan through the images of this years participating dolls. "We are excited to be part of this global event. The concept we have in store for the dolls are one of a kind and we are excited to meet this year's global muses!"

To find out more about this fantastic and creative duo, please visit their MySpace site at: F&G Photography

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Rememebring 2006: "Fantasy Fiesta" in Namibia

Miss Trinidad and Tobago Unibarse 2006 (Best in National Costume)

Miss Argentina Unibarse 2006 (2nd Runner Up)

Miss Thailand Unibarse 2006 (3rd Runner-Up)

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Get to Know the "Land of the Rising Sun"

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes identified as the "Land of the Rising Sun".

Japan comprises over three thousand islands, the largest of which are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of land area. Most of the islands are mountainous, many volcanic; for example, Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. Japan has the world's tenth largest population, with about 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

Archaeological research indicates that people were living on the islands of Japan as early as the Upper Paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan begins with brief appearances in Chinese history texts from the first century AD. Influence from the outside world followed by long periods of isolation has characterized Japan's history. Thus, its culture today is a mixture of outside influences and internal developments. Since adopting its constitution in 1947, Japan has maintained a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and an elected parliament, the Diet.

A great power, Japan's economy is the world's second largest by nominal GDP after the United States. It is a member of the United Nations, G8, G4 and APEC, with the world's fifth largest defense budget. It is the world's fourth largest exporter and sixth largest importer.

Courtesy of Wikipedia: Japan

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Heat Rises in Tokyo with Venezuelan Bet

Her name is Ana Karina Anez and hails from the beauty powerhouse country of Venezuela! She placed 2nd at Miss Doll Venezuela 2007 and now tries her luck to win Venezuela's first Miss Unibarse crown! Venezuela has a very good track record in Miss Unibarse winning 1st Runner Up in 2005 and finishing in the Top 10 in 2006. Ana Karina Anez is a model and a student in Caracas.

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NEWS BITS from the DOLL-Y INQUIRER

This is Kikoman San reporting from Miss Unibarse headquarters in beautiful Tokyo Japan! I will be your special correspondence at this year's event bringing you the latest scoop on this year's event!

There is drama in CHINA as 2 doll organizers are battling it out as to which doll should represent the world's most populous country, CHINA this year at Miss Unibarse! The heat is on as China vies for their first Miss Unibarse crown!

PALAU and MAURITIUS 'flew' and escaped from their island regional director today to meet with their new trainer and pageant director. Under the strict eye of seasoning expert Tak-Tak Ajinomoto, Palau and Mauritius will undergo a rigorous training regimen. When asked about their experience with their former trainer, Miss Palau responded by saying, "We were treated like inanimate objects, locked in the trunk of her car and fed water every 2 days...it was horrible!"

Is she in or is she out? Word from Miss Colombia Organization is that Miss Unibarse Colombia is back! Will COLOMBIA make it on time to compete for Miss Unibarse 2007?

A handful of 'first-timers' confirmed to participate including: ARMENIA, ECUADOR and MOZAMBIQUE!

Miss Unibarse PHILIPPINES crowned! Stay tuned to witness a very special moment!

Arigato!

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Remembering the Daughter of the North and South

Miss Korea Unibarse 2006 (2nd Runner Up)

Just over a year ago, Miss Korea Unibarse 2006 was proclaimed 2nd Runner Up in what seemed to be a tight battle for the crown for four Asian beauties: Japan, Korea, Indonesia and China. It was their very first attempt at winning the Miss Unibarse crown, a first time effort, that paid off with a 2nd place finish! Korea have just confirmed their participation at this year's pageant in Tokyo and with their recent success Korea is poised to take it all!

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Palau and Mauritius in Media Trouble

Miss Palau Unibarse and Miss Mauritius Unibarse caught at the scene! The media frenzy over the arrest of the 2 title holders have reached it's peak with the recent release of their 'bar fight'. At this time, the two have been released and are on their way to rehabilitation and their new pageant directors.

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Island Quest Beauties Faces Jail Time

The organizer of "Island Quest" beauty pageants announced today that their newly crowned island jewels have '...tarnished their shine and are forced to relingquished their titles...'. Earlier today, the organizer, Ace Yang confirmed that Miss Unibarse Mauritius, Viveshka Inodoro and Guniguni Agdorado, Miss Unibarse Palau were spotted drinking at a local island bar. The two broke out into an argument about who amongts them will be the next Miss Unibarse. Next thing you know weaves were flying and the two were escorted out of the bar. They were later arrested for multiple intent of solicitation for "People's Choice" votes and bribery. They were sent to the County Jail (Dolls Division) and was later on released to their pageant director. Yang has this to say about the recent developments: "We are deeply saddened by their irresponsible behavior...Island Quest Organization will do their best to erect this issue and send Miss Unibarse Organization 2 worthy delegates."

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Tokyo Welcomes Nicaragua for the Very First Time

Miss Nicaragua joins Miss Unibarse for the very first time with the beautiful and well polished and experienced delegate! Jeanette Marenco Solorsano, competed at Miss Doll Universe earlier this year and was favored to win. Jeanette finished in the Top 10 of Miss Doll Universe. She later on competed at Miss Doll Intercontinental and was awarded 1st Runner-UP. With 2 international placements in 2 very competitive doll pageants, Jeanette vies for the 3rd Miss Unibarse crown in Tokyo in early September. Namibia and Japan, Miss Unibarse 2005 and Miss unibarse 2006 respectively were both first timers at Miss Unibarse. Will the 'luck' of the 'first timers' rub off on this beautiful Central american goddess? We will soon find out!

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Farewell...Miss Unibarse Colombia 2007

Miss Unibarse Organization is saddened to announce the early departure of a strong contender for Miss Unibarse 2007. Valerie Dominguez, Miss Unibarse Colombia 2007
has been omitted from the list of official candidates scheduled to arrive in Tokyo later this month. Valerie Dominguez is a 24 year old stunner from Bogota. She stands 5'9" with brown hair and brown eyes. She loves to design and speaks several languages including Spanish, English and Italian. She was 5th at the Miss Doll Colombia 2006 and First Runner-Up at Miss Doll Global Beauty. No word yet from the organizers of Miss Colombia Unibarse if they will send a replacement for Miss Unibarse scheduled later on in September. At this time the Miss Unibarse Organization wishes Valerie and her organizers the best in their future endeavours.

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Back Cover Girl Advertisement

Miss Unibarse 2006, Kurara Chibana and her recent Back Cover Girl photo shoot. Upon winning the Miss Unibarse title, Kurara became an instant celebrity and the new face of the world famous make up line. Her ad can be seen throughout the world especially in Asia.

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One Happy Island of Aruba is Sending One Strong Contender

Her name is Paola Zantz. She is a professional and exclusive model contracted by "The House of OVAZ". Born and raised in Aruba, she stands 5'10" with green eyes and brown hair. Paola Zantz is also a graduate from the Fashion Institute in NYC.

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Welcome to Miss Unibarse 2007

The beautiful, exotic and enchanting country of Japan will host this year's Miss Unibarse 2007 pageant. Known as the "Land of the Rising Sun", Japan is also the land that produced the 2nd Miss Unibarse winner. Let the pageant begin as Tokyo opens it's doors to welcome each of the participating nation's ambasadors of beauty!

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