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PHOTOS: Miss World 2011 is Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos

Last updated on: November 7, 2011 16:32 IST
Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, is crowned Miss World 2011 in Earls Court in west London.

Miss Venezueala Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colimenares is the new Miss World 2011. Miss India Kanishtha Dhankhar, however, fails to make the cut as Venezuelan beauty bags the top spot.

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PHOTOS: Miss World 2011 is Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos

Last updated on: November 7, 2011 16:32 IST
Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, reacts after being crowned Miss World 2011 in Earls Court in west London.

The 21-year-old Venezuelan who works for a broadcasting company and holds a degree in human resources beat over 113 beauty queens from across the world.

PHOTOS: Miss World 2011 is Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos

Last updated on: November 7, 2011 16:32 IST
Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Ruais, is crowned after being named as runner up in the Miss World 2011
Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais, came second.

PHOTOS: Miss World 2011 is Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos

Last updated on: November 7, 2011 16:32 IST
Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Perez, is crowned after coming third in the Miss World 2011 contest in West London.

Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Victoria Vilanova Perez, was the second runner-up in the competition.

PHOTOS: Miss World 2011 is Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos

Last updated on: November 7, 2011 16:32 IST
Competitors in the 2011 Miss World final, parade on stage during the opening ceremony in Earls Court in West London

Miss England, Alize Lily Mounter won the swimwear contest.

PHOTOS: Miss World 2011 is Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos

Last updated on: November 7, 2011 16:32 IST
Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, joins other contestants on stage after being crowned Miss World 2011 in Earls Court in west London

While Miss Kazakhstan, Zhanna Zhumaliyeva, was named top model as Miss Ghana, Stephanie Karikari, and Miss Indonesia, Astrid Yunadi, were the joint winners of the beauty with a purpose category.

PHOTOS: Miss World 2011 is Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos

Last updated on: November 7, 2011 16:32 IST
Miss India-World 2011 Kanishtha Dhankar for Queenie Singh

Kanishtha Dhankhar, who represented India, did not make it to the top 15 semi finalists that included Indonesia, Korea, Italy, Sweden, Zimbabwe, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Venezuela, Philippines, US VI, Spain, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Scotland and England.