The Miss World 2008 top contestants, one of whom will be the Miss World 2008 winner, are:

1) Miss India World 2008, Parvathy Omanakuttan

20-year-old Parvathy Omanakuttan is the Miss India 2008 winner. She was born in Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala, and now lives in Mumbai. Paravathy has completed her Bachelor of Arts in English literature and wants to study Psychology further.

Parvathy’s motto is Dream with your eyes open.

She has been given 15/1 odds by punters to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

2) Miss Ukraine World 2008, Irina Zhuravskaya

Top favorite to be the Miss World 2008 winner, 18-year-old Irina Zhuravskaya is the Miss Ukraine World 2008 winner.

The stunning Irina is studying history, psychology, arts and literature at the Kyiv Pedagogical University. Irina is also a model attached to the KARIN MMG agency, and a TV weather forecast reporter.

Irina’s motto is Step back from evil and create blessings.

Irina has been given 6/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

3) Miss Russia World 2008, Kseniya Sukhinova

Kseniya Sukhinova is the Miss Russia World 2007. Sukhinova, who can speak both English and Russian, is currently pursuing a B. Sc (Bachelor of Science) degree in Engineer of Administration from the Tyumen Oil and Gas University. Sukhinova is the Miss World Top Model 2008 winner in the Miss World 2008 track events.

Miss Russia has been given 18/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner, though some have given Miss Russia 2/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

Her motto is Respect people around you, and people will respect you.

4) Miss Mexico World 2008, Espinoza Ana Gabriela

Espinoza Ana Gabriela is the Miss Mexico 2007 winner. Espinoza is the Miss World Beach Beauty 2008 winner, in the Miss World 2008 contest so far. Espinoza is studying International Tourism and wants to work in the Mexico tourism sector.

She has been given 10/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

Espinoza’s motto is Go for what you want, always enjoy the journey and love every step you take.

5) Miss Brazil World 2008, Tamara Almeida Silva

Tamara Almeida Silva is the Miss Brazil 2008 winner. Tamara, who wants to be a judge, is studying law and is now in her fifth year. Tamara is also a trained dancer in classical ballet and jazz.

Her motto is Don’t waste your time only dreaming, make it happen! Tamara works with an NGO Amigos da Terra that works for the protection of Brazilian forests.

She has been given 20/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

6) Miss South Africa World 2008, Tansey Coetzee

Tansey Coetzee is the Miss South Africa 2007 contest winner. She has completed her BA in Corporate Communications, and is a professional model. She is also a professional dancer, trained in ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, modern, and Spanish dances.

Tansey’s motto is The greatest losses of all, are those from missed opportunities.

She has been given 15/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

7) Miss Spain World 2008, Patricia Rodriguez

Patricia Rodriguez is the Miss Spain 2008 winner.

Patricia is a professional model, who wants to set up her own business in fashion while modeling simultaneously.

Her motto is All that you work for today, will be for your good tomorrow.

Patricia has been given 8/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

Miss Venezuela World 2008, Hannely Quintero

Hannely Quintero is Miss Venezuela World 2007. Hannely is a professional model and student. She is studying psychology, and wants to study merchandising and advertising in the future.

Hannely’s motto is If you believe you can, you can, if you don’t, you are right.

Hannely has been given 12/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

9) Miss Puerto Rico World 2008, Ivonne Orsini Lopez

Ivonne wants to be an actress and work in the communications field. She has acted in a soap opera series, Decisiones.

She enjoys sports such as volleyball, basketball, track and field, badminton, and has won many awards.

10) Miss Trinidad & Tobago World 2008, Gabrielle Walcott

Gabrielle has completed her first degree in Visual and Theatre Arts from the University of the West Indies. She moved to New York to complete her second degree in Acting and Theatre Arts.

Gabrielle is one of Trinidad & Tobago’s Youth Ambassadors for the UN.

11) Miss Kazakhstan World 2008, Alfina Nassyrova

Alfina Nassyrova is the Miss Kazakhstan World 2008 semi finalist. She is currently studying Textile and light industry manufacturing at the Almaty Technological University.

Her motto: Never step back, never be on the spot, be only forward and always together.

12) Miss Barbados World 2008, Natalie Olivia Griffith

Natalie is pursuing a degree in Psychology with Management and wants to do her master’s degree in International Business.

13) Miss Angola World 2008, Brigite Santos

Miss Angola World 2008, has just finished high school, and aims to qualify as a Petroleum Engineer.

Her motto is: Life is too short, so enjoy every moment.

She enjoys swimming, listening to music like jazz, and traveling.

14) Miss Czech Republic  World 2008, Zuzana Jandova

Zuzana Jandova is the Miss Czech Republic 2008 contest winner. Zuzana is a model. She went to Business school and now works in Charity Endowment, Help, and Support.

The Czech Republic has won the Miss World title once in 2006, when Tatana Kucharova was declared Miss World 2006. That was the first time a contestant from the Czech Republic won a Miss World title.

Zuzana Zandova has been given 20/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

15) Miss Philippines World 2008, Danielle Castano

Danielle Castano is the Miss Philippines 2008 winner. She won five special awards at the contest. Danielle wants to be a nurse or a dental technician in the Air force.

Danielle’s motto is In dreams begin responsibilities. She has been given 20/1 odds to be the Miss World 2008 winner.

16) Miss USA World 2008, Mercia Lane Lindell

Mercia Lane Lindell is the Miss USA World 2008 contestant. Mercia is studying at the University of Georgia and wants to be a TV journalist. She has been part of an entertainment group for the past 8 years.

Mercia’s role models are her parents, and her  motto is Treat others the way they would like to be treated.