Avalon-Chanel Weyzig
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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| Born |
Avalon-Chanel Weyzig April 2, 1990[1] Zwolle, Netherlands[1] |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Title(s) | Miss Universe Nederland 2009 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Universe Nederland 2009 (Winner) Miss Universe 2009 Miss World 2009 Miss World Cup 2010 (3rd place) |
Avalon-Chanel Weyzig (born April 2, 1990) is a model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Nederland 2009 and represented her country in the 2009 Miss Universe and Miss World pageants.
Early life
Born in Zwolle to parents of Indonesian descent, Weyzig has an older brother and one little sister. In 2008, she lived for a year in Barcelona, where she learned Spanish. She also speaks fluent English, likes dancing, singing, shopping; and is currently studying international media and entertainment in Haarlem.[1]
Miss Universe Nederland 2009
Weyzig, who stands 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) tall, competed as one of 12 finalists in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Universe Nederland 2009, held in Noordwijk on June 27, 2009, where she was crowned the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent the Netherlands in Miss Universe 2009.[2]
Miss Universe 2009
As the official representative of her country to the 2009 Miss Universe pageant, broadcast live from Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009, Weyzig competed as one of 84 contestants, wearing an evening gown designed by Addy van den Krommenacker and was considered one of the favorites for the title.[3]
Miss World 2009
Four months later, she was asked to represent the Netherlands in the 2009 Miss World pageant, held in Johannesburg on December 12, 2009, where she was going to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw,[4] but was told she wouldn't at the last second and some of her wardrobe was subsequently stolen.[5]
Miss World Cup 2010
In June, 2010, Weyzig represented the Netherlands in Miss World Cup 2010, a contest held in Germany to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with a representative from each of the 32 participating nations. Weyzig placed third overall.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 "Avalon-Chanel Weyzig" (PDF). Kameleon Teksten. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "Avalon-Chanel Miss Universe Nederland". Het Parool. June 27, 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "The world's most beautiful is again a Venezuelan". Trouw. Aug 24, 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "Miss Netherlands does 2010 World Cup draw". De Telegraaf. December 4, 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "Miss Universe Netherlands, Avalon Chanel, missed the draw for the World Cup". RTV Oost. December 6, 2009. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
- ↑ "Argentinian was Miss World Cup". Los Andes. June 10, 2010. Retrieved 20 December 2010.
External links
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charlotte Labee |
Miss Universe Nederland 2009 |
Succeeded by Desiree van den Berg |
Preceded by Catalina López |
Miss World Cup 2nd Runner-Up 2010 |
Succeeded by Laritza Párraga |
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