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From Inside Costa Rica Sunday April 30, 2006

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Mrs. World Costa Rica Crowned In Error
The celebrations and happiness last only four minutes. That is when the angel of happiness that had just crowned Mrs. Costa Rica Andrea Bermúdez Mrs. of the World, fell in disgrace and tears, as organizers corrected their mistake.

Bermúdez was elected as Mrs World at St. Petersburg, Russia, event. However, the judges took away the crown minutes after the announcement and gave it to 18 year old, Sofía Arzhakovskaya, representing Russia.

Bermúdez didn't quite understand what had just happened to her, first having the crown placed on her head and then moments later taken away. But last night she told news reporters that she was calm about the whole thing.

Bermúdez travelled to the cold climate of Russia on April 13 to compete with 35 other women. The finale was Saturday night at the Oktyabrskaya theatre where she stook on stage as one of the 10 semi finalists.

"They called me and Mrs. Russia for the grand finale. And then the announcer said my name as the winner", Bermúdez said recalling the last moments of the event.

Following the announcement, David Marmel, president of the Mrs World, announced the error and took away the crown. "The president took away my crown and placed it on the head of the other girl", said Bermúdez.

An inquiry is being called by officials of the Mrs World Organization to clear up what really happened



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Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

I would pay "cien" for her company. "I love her"

She looks a little like Jenna Morasca of "Survivor" and Playboy fame.
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I'm sure it was just a coincidence that the pageant was held in Russia and the "real" winner was Russian.

I'd pay cien plus taxi fee . Poor muchacha, having to go through such turmoil internationally.

Wrongly crowned ... I wonder how often that happens.

Poor girl.

What a stupid mistake to make with that poor girl. Upon realizing what they had just done......they should have all agreed to give it to her and cover up the error.

What a surprise they chose a Russian.

Zebra

I still think in the interest of the board you should start $50 and make her work you up to $100.. She might go for $80.

I'd outbid everybody and pay $250!!!

For the sake of accuracy.....
The name of this thread is "Ms Costa Rica crowned Ms World".

It was actually a MRS. Costa Rica, and a MRS. World Pageant. With this name, you would probably have to assume that all the contestants are married women.

MG

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

That is usually not a big problem for Tica's. There was an article in one of the english language papers last year that 90% of Ticos and 70% of Ticas cheat on their spouse

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Pura Vida
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

sounds like the 1972 gold medal basketball game in munich , when the refs gave the evil soviets three chances to beat the U.S. All three times the Soviets either stepped over the line when inbounding the ball, or knocked an american player down ( charged), the third time was the charm.

The Russians are notorious cheaters. I feel sorry for the Costa Rican lady

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" Lo Siento pero mi no pagar cien dolares por medio hora de malo sexo, preguntar del gordo hombre con la camisa Miami Hurricanes, El Pagar Dos cientos dolares Y llegar addicional dinero para taxi.