Miss Earth: The Winners of an Unusual Beauty Pageant

The finals of an unusual beauty pageant took place in Manila, the Philippines. Miss Earth 2009 is one of the most prestigious international beauty pageants, and is distinctive because its jury selects winners in an unconventional way: 40% depends on looks and 60% on interviews about the contestants’ environmental activism.

The finals of an unusual beauty pageant took place in Manila, the Philippines. Miss Earth 2009 is one of the most prestigious international beauty pageants, and is distinctive because its jury selects winners in an unconventional way: 40% depends on looks and 60% on interviews about the contestants’ environmental activism.