2012 Models

Miss Albania

Benardida R.

Height : 5'1"

Measurements : 35-30-38

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
What sets me apart form the other candidates is that I always do my best and never give up on my dreams.

Miss Antigua

Ashley E.
Winner : Best costume

Height : 5'7"

Measurements : 34-24-25

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
I am Antiguan, but my ancestors are from every corner of the world. I think every young girl can see a little bit of themselves in me, because of my exotic and unique look. I am fearless and passionate. No matter what difficulties are in my path, I NEVER give up!

Miss Belarus

Jane S

Height : 5'8"

Measurements : 32-24-24

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
I am beautiful inside and outside; I am kind, friendly, sincere, intelligent and open minded individual.

Miss Brazil

Keanna

Height : 5'1"

Measurements : 32-23-34

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
My personality

Miss Dominican Republic

Aglael Q.

Height : 5'4"

Measurements : 33-26-32

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
My super witty and outgoing personality. I love being myself and making people laugh. I have a unique sense of fashion and I am not only beautiful on the outside but extremely gorgeous on the inside.

Miss France

Naomi C.

Height : 5'1"

Measurements : 32-25-35

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?

Miss Haiti

D. Lys
2nd Runner Up

Height : 5'8"

Measurements : 34-24-34

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
What sets me apart from the other candidates is the fact that I am very motivated, passionate and creative woman with a large hearth that's open to everyone. To be the next Diaspora Model, you have to take ownership of more than outward beauty; you have to own presence, confidence, creativity, determination, drive, and more than outward beauty. I like new challenges and I am sociable, responsible, friendly and I know I have what it takes to be the next Diaspora Model.

Miss India

Shivangi M.

Height : 5’7”

Measurements : 32-23-34

Role model:
"My mom, because she was always there for me and my family, she actedlike a shelter. She sacrificed a lot for me and my family. I am a good humanbeing because of her."

Miss Ireland

Oriana D.

Height : 5'7"

Measurements : 32-23-33

RoleModel
I want to serve as a role model to young girls, and show that if youput your mind and soul into something, no matter of your social status,anything can be achieved.

Miss Italy

Danielle C
4th Runner Up

Height : 5'6"

Measurements : 34-24-36

Role model
My father, he had spinal reconstructive surgery and seeing his difficult recovery has inspired me to never give up on anything in life. I admire his determination and positive attitude.

Miss Kazakhstan

Kati L.
Winner : Best in lingerie

Height : 5'7"

Measurements : 32-24-34

Lifeambition
I have many goals and ambitious and will try to accomplish all mydreams. I am smart and independent and will not give up easily in front oflife’s challenges.

Miss Latvia

Oksana
5th Runner Up

Height : 5'11"

Measurements : 35-26-36

Rolemodel
Heidi Klum, because she is strong and powerful woman.

Miss Morocco

Karima A.

Height : 5'5"

Measurements : 32-26-34

Role model
My mother. She is an amazing strong person. She was forced to drop out of first grade in order to help her family in Morocco. But now she is here in the US and has learned English. She is a hard working person, who helps everyone that comes her way and asks for nothing in return. She sacrificed coming here so that my brothers and I can have a future. She supports us in every way she can and always believes in us…

Miss Myanmar

Nida T.
Winner : Leader online voting and Miss Popularity

Height : 5'4"

Measurements : 33-26-34

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
I have been in the modeling industry for a while now; I am a smart and independent individual who knows not to take thinks for granted and appreciate everything in life. I am proud of my ethnic background and grateful to have my fans and friends behind me.

Miss Nigeria

Etsy Roe
Winner : Best evening gown

Height : 5'6"

Measurements : 35-26-37

Rolemodel
My mother, because she is a smart, strong and loving person.

Miss Poland

Alicja S.

Height : 5'6"

Measurements : 34-26-36

Rolemodel
Abraham Lincoln because he successfully led America through the CivilWar, saved the union and ended slavery. It just showes no matter how hard timesget to always keep faith that you can establish anything if you really wantit.

Miss Peru

Karonlay C.
Winner : Miss Diaspora Models International Beauty Competition 2012-2013

Height : 5'6"

Measurements : 34-28-36

Life ambition:
To obtain my MA on management, be able to work with successfulentrepreneurs such as high end designers. Overall, be able to become a Hispanicrole model an a mentor for my many young girls back in my high school to whom Italk to about the importance of education.

Miss Romania

Mihaela W.

Height : 5'7"

Measurements : 34-24-34

Role model:
Kim Kardashian, because she is intelligent for creating an empire for herself and her family.

Miss Russia

Ksenia P
3rd Runner Up

Height : 5'9"

Measurements : 34-24-36

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
I am a real personwho loves people and all universe; I help animals and everyone who needs helpand I don’t need anything for return. I believe in karma and in good people.

Miss Slovakia

Zuzana H.

Height : 5'2"

Measurements : 32-24-33

RoleModel
My parents because they gave up so much for me and my sister.

Miss Trinidad and Tobago

Amanda B.

Height : 5'3"

Measurements : 32-28-38

Life ambition:
I want to get a Phd in psychology and become a psychiatrist and helpout troubled teenagers.

Miss Ukraine

Jenna B
1st Runner Up

Height : 5'7"

Measurements : 33-25-36

What do you think sets you apart from all the other candidates?
I have a very strong personality, but also I am very likable and positive. I am very driven and confident, as I know I will succeed no matter what. Many people would characterize me as always smiling, open, optimistic, and ambitious. I have inner strength, that is why I am a leader, not a follower.