Miss Earth 2009 - Historical Significance

Historical Significance

• Brazil won its second Miss Earth crown since Priscilla Meirelles won in 2004.
• Venezuela and Spain both claimed Miss Water and Miss Fire titles since both countries did in 2007.
• Brazil and Philippines were also placed in top four in the previous year.
• Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Spain, and Venezuela were also placed in top eight in the previous year.
• Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, and Venezuela were also placed in the previous year.
• Czech Republic missed its first ever cut, having been placed four consecutive times.
• Venezuela placed for the fifth consecutive time.
• Spain placed for the fourth consecutive time.
• Thailand placed for the third consecutive time.
• Philippines finished its highest (Miss Air) since Karla Henry won in 2008.
• Poland finished its highest (top 8) since it finished Miss Water in 2005.
• Paraguay finished its highest (top 16) since it finished Miss Fire in 2004.
• Martinique finished its highest (top 8) since it finished Miss Air in 2004.
• Northern Ireland, Singapore placed for the first time.
• Georgia, India, Martinique, South Africa last placed in 2007.
• France last placed in 2006.
• Paraguay last placed in 2005.
• Czech Republic won Miss Photogenic award for the first time. Since this year, the award has been voted by the public online.
• Philippines won both Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown awards, the first time since Venezuela in 2007.
• Switzerland won Miss Friendship award for the first time.
• Tanzania won Best in National Costume award for the first time.
• South Sudan representative Aheu Deng is 6 feet 5 inches (195.5 cm) tall, the tallest documented beauty queen to take part in an international grandslam beauty pageant.