Miss World 2008 :: Ksenia Sukhinova

Ksenia Sukhinova was crowned new Miss World 2008, at Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg on Dec,13. She surpassed 109 other contestants and 5 5 finalists. Parvathy Omanakuttan of India was adjudged the first runner-up. Miss Trinidad and Tobago was the second runner-up. The others two finalists in the final five were Miss South Africa and Miss Angola. 

Birth name : Ksenia Sukhinova

Birth location : Nizhnevartovsk, Soviet Union

Titles : Miss Russia 2007, Miss World 2008, Miss World Top Model 2008

Height : 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Hair color : Brown

Eye color : Blue

Ksenia Sukhinova was born in 1987 in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia. She is a famous model of Russia. Earlier she had won Miss Russia 2007 pageant, in December 2007 where she had represented Tyumen. She were to represent Miss Universe 2008 contest, but could not participate in it due to her studies. But, it was decided that if she could not win Miss world 2008, she would participate in Miss Universe 2009 pageant.

Ksenia Sukhinova has also won Miss World Top Model award on December 3, 2008.

Earlier Ksenia (Kseniya) Sukhinova has tried sports, like gymnastics, swimming, ballet and biathlon, but gave them all up when entering the university. She is a student at the Tyumen Oil and Gas University. She was recognized as an outstanding student in 2006 in her University. She likes to travel, spend time with her parents, friends and cat. Her  favorite band is Sting. She thinks her greatest achievement is being recognized as the most beautiful girl in Russia. Her favorite movie is “Moscow doesn’t believe in tears.” She admires Ole Einar Bjorndalen, a biathlonist and Olympic champion the most.