Tokyo, Japan - A woman of color Carolina, Puerto Rico native model Valerie Hernandez Matias was declared Miss International 2014. The visibly surprised and shaken in tears 21-year-old lass beats 72 other contestants to win the 54th edition of the pageant held at the New Takanawa Grand Prince Hotel in Tokyo. She was crowned by the reigning Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago from the Philippines. Another woman of color Colombia's Zuleika Kiara Suarez is 1st runner-up. Here's the complete result:
Miss International 2014
Puerto Rico - Valerie Hernandez
1st Runner-Up
Colombia - Zuleika Suarez
2nd Runner-Up
Thailand - Punika Kulsoontornrut
3rd Runner-Up
United Kingdom - Victoria Tooby
4th Runner-Up
Finland - Milla Romppanen
Top 10
Argentina - Josefina José Herrero
Brazil - Deise Benício
Indonesia - Elfin Pertiwi Rappa
Mexico - Vianey Vázquez
Panama - Aileen Bernal
Special Awards
Best Dressed (Evening Gown) - Colombia, Zuleika Suarez
Miss Friendship (Congeniality) - Colombia, Zuleika Suarez
Internet Beauty (Online Fan Votes) - India, Jhataleka Malhotra
Best In National Costume - Indonesia, Elfin Pertiwi Rappa
Most Perfect Body (Swimsuit) - France, Aurianne Sinacola
Photo Source:
Kenji Yutani, Missosology
AP, Dailymail.co.uk
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