Serbia wins Miss Friendship International 2019
by Tamara Almeida
The Miss Friendship International contest returned after 8 years in high style. Hosted by the city of Chengdu, China, the event which aims to promote friendship and good will through beauty, had 47 countries and regions competing for the title and the USD 10.000 cash prize, and after nearly 2 weeks of preliminary events and competitions, it was Emilia Dobreva, from Serbia, who won the title.
Miss Friendship Brazil, Lorena Rodrigues, placed 2nd, tied with Miss Friendship Philippines, Gabrielle Basiano.
Poland, Borneo, and China, rounded out the “Top 6”.
The final gala was held at the Xian Tang Zhong Binhu Performance Hall, in Chengdu, and hosted by Xiang Lin, Tracy and Tamara Almeida.
The winner was the first to wear the USD 200.000 spectacular crown.
The 2020 edition will be co-hosted by Chengdu and Najing. If you want to be a national director in your country, send a direct message to @missfriendshipig .
Congratulations to the winner and all finalists!! Special thanks to our correspondent, Tamara Almeida, and to Mr. Jelly and team for their hospitality!