Miss Russia Kseniva Sukhinova bested 31 semi-finalists in the Top Model fast-track event in the highly contested Miss World 2008.

Russia is the second delegate (after Mexico) to fast-track in the Top 15 of Miss World 2008 pageant after winning the Top Model contest. Last week, Mexico became the first semi-finalist after winning the Beach Beauty contest. Russia was runner-up to Mexico in that event.

Winning 1st Runner up is Angola while India managed to grab the second runner up honors.

“Being voted Top Model is the highlight of my trip so far to South Africa,” said a glowing Miss Kseniya Sukhinova. “I had my heart set on winning this event and now my dream has come true. Now, I am setting my sights higher and am focusing on the Miss World 2008 crown.”

Top 10 finalists for Top Model:

Angola
Czech Republic
Croatia
Curacao
India
Mexico
Russia
South Africa
Spain
Venezuela

Top 32 finalists for Top Model:

Angola
Argentina
Barbados
Belarus
Brazil
China
Colombia
Croatia
Curacao
Czech Republic
Ethiopia
India
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Lebanon
Malaysia
Mexico
Namibia
Norway
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Russia
South Africa
Spain
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
United States
Venezuela
Zimbabwe

Upcoming Fast Track Events are the ff:

*MISS WORLD SPORT: Dec. 5
*MISS WORLD TALENT: Dec. 7
*BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE: Dec. 13
*MISS PEOPLE’S CHOICE
(Most Votes received through Missworld.com)

The winners of the 4 remaining special events will automatically earn a spot in the Top 15. We can secure a spot for our very own Danielle Castaño by voting for her in the Miss People’s Choice through the website www.missworld.com.

Photo Credit: Miss World