Miss Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino, was in a celebratory mood after being named Miss World Beach Beauty at the Valley of the Pools at Zimbali Estate in Kwazulu Natal. This 23-year-old beauty made history today when she became the first Gibraltarian ever to reach the top round of the Miss World contest.

The Beach Beauty contest, held in association with Dax Martin swimwear, is one of five individual fast track events held before the final of the Miss World on December 12 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand with the winners of each of the individual contests automatically going into the semi-finals.

Twenty gorgeous girls were chosen to take part in the Miss World Beach Beauty contest after being chosen at preliminary heats. Their fabulous gold bikinis were specially created by renowned South African swimwear designer Dax Martin.

Martin explained his inspiration: “I drew on African Renaissance as a theme and certainly the abundance of beautiful, majestic landscapes South Africa provides as a backdrop, have influenced my designs. Of course, at the core of our great nation, we find gold.”

Kaiane is currently working as an administrative clerk and her hobbies include netball and training in the gym. She has been dancing since a very young age and her proudest moment was representing her country in the World Dance Championships in Riesa, Germany. She describes herself as confident, determined and caring and her personal motto is “Live each moment to the full and appreciate everything in life”.

Second in the Miss World Beach Beauty was Miss Panama, Nadege Herrera Vasquez (23) with Miss Scotland, Katharine Brown (22) in third spot.

Miss Gibraltar now joins Miss Japan Eruza Sasaki (Miss World Sportswoman) and Miss Canada Yanbing Ma and Miss Sierra Leone Mariatu Kargbo (joint Miss World Talent Show winners) in the final rounds of the Miss World competition.

The remaining 108 contestants still have a chance to be fast-tracked if they win one of the remaining two events – Miss World Fashion (Saturday, November 28 at the Turbine Hall in Johannesburg) and Miss World Beauty with a Purpose (to be announced at the Miss World finale on Saturday, December 12 at Gallagher Convention Centre).

The City of Johannesburg is hosting the Miss World spectacle for the second year running and showcasing the city to a worldwide audience of more than a billion.