South African beauty crowned Miss World 2014Author : AZIndia News Desk
London, Dec 14 (AZINS) South Africa's Rolene Strauss bagged the Miss World 2014 title here Sunday.
The 22-year-old was crowned by Miss World 2013 Megan Young, who also co-hosted the pageant with Tim Vincent.
Rolene, a medical student, said that her family made her who she is today. She praised her father's influence and for interesting her in medicine, her mother for teaching her the power of the mind and her brother, for compassion and patience.
With a holistic approach to living, she hopes to create a business along these lines focusing on women's health, alongside her plan of studying for an MBA and becoming a doctor.
The second spot went to Miss Hungary Edina Kulcsar and the third to Miss US Elizabeth Safrit.
India's Koyal Rana could make it only to top 10. Priyanka Chopra was the last Indian to clinch the crown in 2000.
Aishwarya felicitated at Miss World 2014
London, Dec 14 (AZINS) Aishwarya Rai was Sunday felicitated by the Miss World Organisation at the 64th edition of the international beauty pageant for her commitment to "beauty with a purpose" since winning the crown two decades ago.
Described as embodiment of beauty with purpose, Aishwarya is also seen as the most successful Miss World so far, a title that she won in 1994.
"I stand here overwhelmed by this honour. I thank Miss World Organization for such an incredible honour that I have received..." she said in her acceptance speech.
"To have the opportunity to hold the title, to wear the crown with pride... that was my one time to go out there and experience beauty with a purpose...," said the actress looking gorgeous in shimmery gown.
The 41-year-old was accompanied by her mother Vrinda, husband and actor Abhishek Bachchan and
three-year-old daughter Aaradhya on the stage.
Having starred in movies like "Devdas" and "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", she is now a regular at the prestigious Cannes film festival.
Meanwhile, Koyal Rana, India’s representative at the Miss World this year, could only make it to the top 10. The crown went to Miss South Africa.