3 Venezuelan Queens

Venezuela picked its three queens for the 2008 pageant season on the 13th of September. Dayana Mendoza, a 21-year-old model from the state of Amazonas (center) will compete at Miss Universe, Hannelys Quintero, a former Miss Teen Venezuela (pictured at right) will go to Miss World, and Dayana Colmenares,(left) will go to Miss International 2008. The first runner-up was Mónica B'Sereni (Miss Araguas) and the second runner-up was Alexandra Serrano (Miss Táchira).

Rounding out the top ten were Miss Barinas, Miranda, Sucre, Trujillo and Vargas.

The Show was marred by a a crazed fan who jumped on stage and removed Miss Cojedes crown.The incident was captured on film and can be viewed on youtube .

Miss Bahamas International

Melissa Key has been chosen as the new Miss Bahamas International. She will represent the Bahamas in the Miss International pageant during the month of October.
SOURCE- special thanks to Craig Neil

Miss Dorado is ...Ingrid Rivera!

Ingrid Rivera represented Puerto Rico at Miss World 2005 where she placed 3rd. She also received the title Miss World Caribbean. It has been confirmed that Ingrid is participating in this years Miss Puerto Rico Universe and she will represent Dorado. If Ingrid wins she will join Joyce Giraud, who won Miss Mundo PR in 1994 and Miss Puerto Rico Universe in 1998.

Source-Unofficial Miss Puerto Rico Message Board

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This Month Trident Beauties presents interviews with Miss Bolivia International and Miss Canada International. Check back later this month as the site will Feature Interviews from Miss Aruba International and Miss Jamaica World.