A Nuclear Medicine student, Melanie Vicente (21 year old, 1.70m) was crowned Miss Mundo Portugal (Miss República Portuguesa) 2012 and will represent her country in Miss World 2012, in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China.
Name : Barbara FRANCO Age : 19 Height : 1.74 Languages : Portuguese & English
BIOGRAPHY
Barbara is currently studying Veterinary science at University – she adores animals and has one dog and two cats. Barbara also has a strong interest in fashion and fashion writing. Her personal motto is ‘Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.’
INTERVIEW
Tell us a little something about your Country ?
Portugal is a lovely country known for its miles of golden beaches and tasty gastronomy.
Future ambitions ?
To study veterinary medicine and be successful in fashion.
Describe yourself
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Personal Motto?
It’s better the surprise of reaching our dreams than the delusion filled by the illusion.
Favourite food ?
Bacalhaa con natas is a traditional Portuguese food and basically is codfish, potatoes and layers of cream between.
Favourite Music / Books ?
My favourite music is by Adele ‘Someone Like You’.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have one dog called Gucci and two cats.
What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?
My most memorable day is from when I was little and my father gave me my first wonderful dog.
Laura Gonçalves (22, 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in), Lisboa) was crowned Miss Universe Portugal 2011 pageant held on Friday, July 29 at the Hotel Miragem in Cascais. She will represent Portugal at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant to be held in São Paulo, Brazil on September 12, 2011.
According to El Deber, 26-year-old Marina Rodrigueshas has been chosen as Miss Universe Portugal 2011.
The model Marina Rodrigues was recently appointed as Miss Portugal 2011 and will bear the name of her country to the Miss Universe 2011 pageant to be held in September in Brazil.
This beautiful lady became known two years ago when fell in love with footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid star club and soccer team of Portugal.The image of both was seen in many media when she accompanied him on a beach holiday in Spain.
Marina Rodrigues is a former Miss Portugal 2004 and also competed at Miss Europe 2004 contest.
Marina Rodrigues, who is 1.75 m and has a long history on the catwalks, will represent at Miss Universe, after eight years of absence from the country in this pageant
A new premier pageant in Portugal has been born. The newly formed “Miss Republica Portuguesa” will be in charge of selecting the country’s representatives to the major beauty pageants in the world.
22 year old Catarina Aragonez was crowned Miss Mundo Portugal 2010 at the Teatro Camões concert hall in Lisbon. The new beauty queen 1.75m will represent Portugal in Miss World 2010 in Sanya, People's Republic of China on October 30th. The first runner-up is Tania Costa and the second runner-up is Sara Silveira.
Miss World Portugal 2010 or locally known as Miss Mundo Portugal 2010 beauty pageant will take place on September 18 at the Império Romano, in Lisbon. The winner will represent Portugal at Miss World 2010 beauty contest in Sanya, People's Republic of China on October 30. 26 brautiful girls vying fot the crown.
Check out the beautiful Miss Mundo Portugal 2010 Contestants:
The final of Miss Mundo Portugal 2010 will be held on September 18. The 18 finalists will be vying for the crown. The new beauty queen will represent Portugal in Miss World 2010 in Sanya, People's Republic of China . The 18 finalists will be announced this weekend.
Check out the photos of some Miss Mundo Portugal 2010 Semi-finalists.
