Seychelles' Candidate to Miss World 2008

Elena Angione (center) beated out 16 other lovely contestants as she was crowned the new Miss Seychelles Islands 2008 in a beauty pageant held at Victoria. Elena is 22 years of age and she's a native from Glacis, Mahe. She is the Personal Assistant of the General Manager of Le Meridien Barbadons Hotel. Elena enjoys reading and writing as her hobbies. She will now represent the Islands at the Miss World 2008 Beauty Contest on December 12 this year to be held at Johannesburg, South Africa.

Declared as the 1st runner-up in the competition is the lovely Praslinois Sophia Marie (left), a 20 year-old stunner who hails from Anse Bois de Rose, Praslin Island. She is a receptionist and cashier at the Coco de Mar Hotel. Praslinios' hobbies includes reading, athletics and swimming.

The 2nd runner-up title was given to the 21 year-old Nathalie Domingue (right) from Reef estate Au Cap. Nathalie is a student at the National Institute of Education. She enjoys reading and playing volleyball during her spare time.