Armenian selected as Miss Universe Canada 2006
Alice Panikian of Toronto was selected Miss Universe Canada 2006, defeating 48 other hopefuls Tuesday night, March 22, at the Montreal casino. (Pierre Vidricaire/Sun Media)
MONTREAL (CP) — Alice Panikian of Toronto was selected Miss Universe Canada 2006, defeating 48 other hopefuls Tuesday night at the Montreal casino.
The 20-year-old York University student takes over the tiara from Natalie Glebova, who went on to win the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand last year.
“It’s surreal. I think I’m dreaming,” Panikian said, checking her pulse.
The judges rated the young women on poise, confidence, intelligence, physical fitness and beauty as they modelled in swimsuits and evening gowns and made impromptu speeches.
Glebova said Panikian, who also took the Miss Photogenic prize, will give Canada a strong candidate for the Miss Universe crown for a second year in a row.
“She’s gorgeous. Absolutely stunning,” the past queen said.
Three Quebecers were among the 10 finalists, but none made the top five.
The title of Miss Universe Canada allows the winner to travel the world in defence of a favourite cause. For Panikian, it will be HIV and AIDS prevention in Africa.
“(AIDS) is very preventable. With education we can save a lot of lives,” she said.
Read more about Alice here
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MONTREAL (CP) — Alice Panikian of Toronto was selected Miss Universe Canada 2006, defeating 48 other hopefuls Tuesday night at the Montreal casino.
The 20-year-old York University student takes over the tiara from Natalie Glebova, who went on to win the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand last year.
“It’s surreal. I think I’m dreaming,” Panikian said, checking her pulse.
The judges rated the young women on poise, confidence, intelligence, physical fitness and beauty as they modelled in swimsuits and evening gowns and made impromptu speeches.
Glebova said Panikian, who also took the Miss Photogenic prize, will give Canada a strong candidate for the Miss Universe crown for a second year in a row.
“She’s gorgeous. Absolutely stunning,” the past queen said.
Three Quebecers were among the 10 finalists, but none made the top five.
The title of Miss Universe Canada allows the winner to travel the world in defence of a favourite cause. For Panikian, it will be HIV and AIDS prevention in Africa.
“(AIDS) is very preventable. With education we can save a lot of lives,” she said.
Read more about Alice here
hajox!
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