Miss Ecuador, Olga Alava, was the stunning beauty accepted her award wearing a glittering white gown with silver rhinestone embellishments.
Alava is a native of Guayaquil. She is a model and an international business graduate as well as a student of Asian culture, who studied in China for a year and speaks fluent Mandarin.
The exotic beauty presented an ecological project for safeguarding Ecuador's mangroves. She also acts as an advocate for the protection of the Yasuni biosphere reserve in her native country.
The Philippines’ representative, Athena Mae Imperial, was hailed as Miss Water.
Caroline Medina of Venezuela was named Miss Fire while Driely Araujo of Brazil was crowned Miss Air.
Miss Ecuador impressed judges with her answer on why education must be the priority of world leaders in promoting environmentalism.
As this year’s title-holder, it is her duty to be an ambassador for the environment.
Miss Philippines still stood out wearing a red gown. Miss Venezuela looked like a real-life Barbie doll with her pink sequined gown.
“I will continue working for the environment. I’m very proud to represent my country and have this crown. I’m very happy,” Miss Ecuador told members of the press after the pageant.
Miss Ecuador is happy for the Filipinos' support and warm welcome since they arrived in the country for the pageant's activities. She added that all of the contestants are qualified for the crown. She hopes that the candidates continue their advocacy for the environment.
“I h
ope they can still help me and work with me. They’re here for a purpose. I hope they continue protecting the environment,” Miss Ecuador said.
"Celebrating Forests for People" was the slogan of this year's Miss Earth pageant, in an effort to raise awareness of the effects of climate change. Miss Ecuador also took home a cash prize of $20,000 along with other rewards.
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Congratulations to Miss Equador Olga Alava and Miss Philippines Athena Mae Imperial! Both are really stunning and beautiful !
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