Miss Earth 2012
Miss Earth 2012, the 12th Miss Earth pageant, was held on 24 November 2012 at the Versailles Palace in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines. Olga Álava of Ecuador crowned her successor Tereza Fajksová of the Czech Republic at the end of the event.
The pageant was broadcast live internationally on Star World and was shown 25 November 2012 at 10:00 a.m. on ABS-CBN, with coverage on Studio 23, TFC-The Filipino Channel, and also on channels of participating counties worldwide. Miss Earth-Air went to Stephany Stefanowitz, a 23-year-old German-Filipino fashion designer and model from Quezon City, Philippines. Miss Earth-Water went to Osmariel Villalobos, a 24-year-old broadcaster from Maracaibo, Venezuela. Miss Earth-Fire went to Camila Brant, a 22-year-old student and model from Minas Gerais, Brazil. 80 contestants competed for the crown in this year's edition.
The theme of this year's Miss Earth edition was "International Year of Sustainable Energy for All".
Results
Placements
Special awards
Major awards
Minor/Sponsor awards
Medal table
Challenge Events
M.E. Trivia Challenge
The "Miss Earth 2012 Trivia Challenge" was held on 4 November 2012.Walk with M.E.
The "Walk with Miss Earth Campaign" were held on the following dates: 4, 6, 7 and 8 November 2012.I Love My Planet School Campaign
The "I Love My Planet School Tour Challenge" were held on 5 and 8 November 2012. The following candidates were chosen as the "Best School Tour Teachers".Dolphins Love Freedom Mural Painting Challenge
The "Dolphins Love Freedom Mural Painting Challenge" was held on 5 November 2012 at the Asian Center, Katipunan in Quezon City, Philippines.Press Presentation
The Official Press Presentation of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates was held on 6 November 2012 at the F1 Hotel in Taguig City. The following candidates were chosen as "Darlings of the Press":| Result | Contestant |
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Liter of Light Project Campaign
The "Liter of Light Project Campaign" were held on the following dates: 6, 8 and 10 November 2012 in San Juan City. The project promotes the use of plastic bottles with water as an alternative bulb. The following candidates are hailed as "The Fastest Learners" in making the project.Environmental Seminar
The Environmental Seminar of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates was held on 7 November 2012 at the Bulwagang Ninoy, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife in Diliman, Quezon City. The following candidates were chosen with the "Best Participation":| Result | Contestant |
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M.E. Greenbag Challenge
The Miss Earth Greenbag Challenge was held at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Philippines on 8 November 2012. The activity promotes the use of reusable bags. The following groups of candidates emerged as winners:| Result | Contestant |
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Resorts Wear competition
The Resorts Wear Competition of the Miss Earth 2012 candidates were held on 9, 13 and 17 November 2012.M.E. Eco-Ambassadress
The following contestants were chosen as Eco-Ambassadress:M.E. Talent Competition
The "Miss Earth 2012 Talent Competition" were held on 10 and 11 November 2012. The winners are:M.E. Sponsored Swimsuit Parade
The "Miss Earth 2012 Sponsored Swimsuit Parade" was held on 9 November 2012. The winners are:M.E. Official Swimsuit Competition
The "Miss Earth 2012 Official Swimsuit Competition" were held on 10 and 14 November 2012. The winners are:M.E. Most Fun Beauty
M.E. TRESemmé Hair Challenge
M.E. Ever Bilena Make-up Challenge
M.E. Charity Day Challenge
M.E. Evening Gown Competition
M.E. National Costume Competition
The "Miss Earth 2012 National Competition" was held on 19 November at the F1 Hotel in Taguig City.| Result | Contestant |
M.E. Miss Photogenic
The Miss Photogenic winners were announced on 19 November 2012.| Result | Contestant |
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M.E. Miss Friendship
Order of announcements
Top 16
- Russia
- South Africa
- Germany
- Venezuela
- Korea
- Italy
- Mexico
- Nepal
- Scotland
- Costa Rica
- Poland
- Japan
- Czech Republic
- Brazil
- Philippines
- USA
Top 8
- Czech Republic
- South Africa
- Philippines
- Nepal
- Russia
- Venezuela
- USA
- Brazil
Top 4
- Brazil
- Venezuela
- Philippines
- Czech Republic
Winning answer
Answer of Miss Earth 2012: "Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I'm so afraid that's my problem because I didn't understand the question so I will try to say this message : I want to say that we have to protect Mother Earth because you know, how big mother earth and the people is not a privilege it's a duty for us living on this planet…she gave us everything what we need to the life, so let's respect her and she will be respect us, so thank you, thank you so much." – Tereza Fajksová, represented Czech Republic.
Judges
Presenters
- Marc S. Nelson
- Sandra Seifert
- Ginger Conejero
Background music
- Opening: "Dance Again Remix" by Jennifer Lopez
- Swimsuit Competition: "Fashionista" by Jimmy James
- Evening Gown Competition: "Diamonds " by Jordan Ware
Controversies
She stated, "I don’t think that’s a good question for Miss Earth. Real beauty should be not only natural beauty but the beauty should come from the inside". Her fellow candidates have mixed reactions regarding the issue.
However, the organizers of the Miss Earth contest came to the defense of the Russian beauty, saying Pereverzeva did not violate moral standards.
They also said Pereverzeva’s Playboy pictorial was not as daring as the Playboy spread of another European contest who was not allowed to participate in the pageant.
"We cannot enforce our own cultural standards on candidates from other countries. Since Miss Earth is a global endeavor, Miss Russia was chosen through a legitimate official process in her country," Lorraine Schuck, Miss Earth executive vice president, said in a statement.
Barely after a week, Miss Russia made the international headlines once again by provoking an outrage in her motherland by calling it "a beggar" and "my poor long-suffering country, mercilessly torn to pieces by greedy, dishonest, unbelieving people". The source of the outrage came from a response to a standard question about what made her proud of her country and what she could promote about it, asked of all contestants of Miss Earth which has been stated in the pageant's official website.
Pereverzeva began by praising her country, saying it was, "a kind cow with very big eyes, funny horns and always chewing its mouth; oh, what sweet milk she gives!"
But, veering off message, she added: "My Russia is a beggar. My Russia cannot help her elderly and orphans. From it, bleeding, like from a sinking ship, engineers, doctors, teachers are fleeing, because they have nothing to live on. My Russia – it is an endless Caucasian war."
The stinging indictment, published in full on the pageant's website, caused a furore in Russia.
M.E. Sponsored Swimsuit Parade
The "Miss Earth 2012 Sponsored Swimsuit Parade" was held on 9 November 2012. The winners are:M.E. Official Swimsuit Competition
The "Miss Earth 2012 Official Swimsuit Competition" were held on 10 and 14 November 2012. The winners are:Contestants
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Did not compete
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- ' – Miluska Huaroto
- – Carlisa Williams
Replacements
- ' – Tien-Jung Kuo was replaced by Jen-Ling Lu for undisclosed reason.
- ' – Estefanía Realpe was replaced by Tatiana Torres due the original winner was dethroned.
- ' – Feh Rosseau Nyamndi was replaced by Sherina Vanderkoeelen for undisclosed reason.
- ' – Eliane khawand was replaced by Patricia Geagea for undisclosed reason.
- ' – Uyanga Ochirbat was replaced by Battsetseg Turbat for undisclosed reason.
- ' – Joanna Guianolini was replaced by Nathalia Moreira.
- – Alba Aquino could not compete due to a dispute and was dismissed; replaced by Rocío Castellanos.