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Indian beauty crowned Miss Earth Talent 2010

Nicole Faria, a 20-year-old girl from India has been crowned Miss Earth Talent 2010 after beating 17 other candidates worldwide at the talent competition.
Nicole Faria, a 20-year-old girl from India has been crowned Miss EarthTalent 2010 after beating 17 other candidates worldwide at the talentcompetition.

At the talent show on Nov.9 in Ho Chi Minh City, Miss India performed agraceful belly dance that combines Oriental and Middle Eastern style.

Vietnam’s representative, Miss World Vietnam, Luu ThiDiem Huong, was voted among top five contestants with her performance offolk dances that are inspired by traditional dances in the northern,central and southern region of the country. She also won the MissVietnam Airlines title.

The event raised 100 millionVND, which will be transferred to the HCM City Red Cross, to supportflood victims in the central region.

Since Nov.4, 90beauties have joined charity works and cultural exchanges in Ho ChiMinh City. After this contest, they will continue their journey to thecentral city of Phan Thiet and the final night will take place in thecentral coastal city of Nha Trang on December 4./.
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