Miss Russia Kseniya Sukhinova has been crowned Miss World 2008, while India's Parvathy Omanakuttan was adjudged the first runner-up at a glittering ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Miss Trinidad and Tobago Gabrielle Walcott was declared second runner-up. Among the other five finalists were Ms Angola Brigite Santos and Ms South Africa Tansey Coetzee.
Parvathy impressed the jury with her looks and quick wit and was one the five finalists out of the 109 contestants at the Sandton Convention Center. She was finally beaten by Miss Russia.
Parvathy was also the 2nd runner-up at the Miss World Top Model contest that took place on December 3 at Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication in Soweto, South Africa. 32 semifinalists competed in the event.
Parvathy won the Pantaloons Femina Miss India South 2008 in December last year. From there she moved to win the Pantaloons Femina Miss India World 2008 title in April.
Top 5 contestants:
Winner: Miss Russia, Ksenia Sukhinova
First runner-up: Miss India, Parvathy Omanakuttan
Second runner-up: Miss Trinidad & Tobago, Gabrielle Walcott
Miss Angola, Brigith dos Santos
Miss South Africa, Tansey Coetzee
