Miss Earth 2005

Alexandra Braun Waldeck (L), 22, of Venezuela reacts after winning the Miss Earth 2005 beauty pageant at the University of the Philippines auditorium in Quezon city, suburban Manila, October 23, 2005. Waldeck defeated more than 79 contestants from around the world for the Miss Earth crown, an annual beauty pageant that promotes environment conservation and protection. At right is Amell Santana de Jesus, 19, of Dominican Republic who won the title Miss Air. [photo: Romeo Ranoco - Reuters]