A young woman who spent five years living in a nunnery and once dreamed of becoming a nun was crowned Miss World 2011 in London yesterday.
Miss Venezuela, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, beat contestants from 113 countries to the coveted title. The runners-up, pictured with her above, were Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Philippines. Miss World contestants compete in the categories of beach beauty, top model, talent, sports, and beauty with a purpose - where the contestants must demonstrate involvement in a charity project.
Ms Sarcos Colmenares, 21, one of 13 siblings, was orphaned at the age of eight and spent five years studying at a nunnery. She dreamed of becoming a nun before her life took a different direction. She gained a degree in human resources and worked for a broadcasting company before becoming a beauty queen.
Meanwhile, outside the venue, British feminists were picketing:
The contrast between the women on stage and the ones one the street outside is both remarkable and, unfortunately, self-explanatory.
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