Abigail Royce
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Abigail Ann Royce is a beauty queen
from the United States of America. She was crowned as Miss Earth United States 2001
. She competed in the first edition of the international Miss Earth 2001
beauty pageant produced by Carousel Productions
, where she was one of the semifinalists.
, was selected and crowned Miss Earth United States 2001
. She went to represent the United States
in the first edition of Miss Earth
beauty pageant, where the final coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater
in Quezon City
, Philippines
.
The pageant, called "Beauty for a Cause
", consisted of swimsuit
, evening gown
, and talent competitions, but more weight was given to ecological and environmental intelligence in the interview portion since the Miss Earth winner serves as the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation
, the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) and other environmental organizations.
The delegates were first trimmed down to 10 in the semi-final portion, which included Royce. The pageant, which promotes environmental awareness, was won by Catharina Svensson
of Denmark
and participated by 42 delegates representing various countries in the world.
Beauty Queen
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from the United States of America. She was crowned as Miss Earth United States 2001
Miss Earth United States
Miss Earth United States is a beauty pageant held annually and conducted by Earth Pageants Productions to select the United States representative to Miss Earth...
. She competed in the first edition of the international Miss Earth 2001
Miss Earth 2001
Miss Earth 2001 is the first edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, organized by Carousel Productions. The pageant coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. There were 42 delegates who competed in the pageant that focuses...
beauty pageant produced by Carousel Productions
Carousel Productions
Carousel Productions Inc. is the organization that currently owns and runs the Miss Earth and Miss Philippines Earth beauty contests. The annual events are produced in partnership with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. The organization is based in the Philippines.-History:Carousel Productions...
, where she was one of the semifinalists.
Miss Earth 2001
Royce, from CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, was selected and crowned Miss Earth United States 2001
Miss Earth 2001
Miss Earth 2001 is the first edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, organized by Carousel Productions. The pageant coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. There were 42 delegates who competed in the pageant that focuses...
. She went to represent the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in the first edition of Miss Earth
Miss Earth
Miss Earth is an annual international beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness. Miss Earth is also one of the most publicized beauty contests in the world....
beauty pageant, where the final coronation night was held on October 28, 2001 at the University of the Philippines Theater
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
The pageant, called "Beauty for a Cause
Beauty for a Cause
Beauty for a Cause is a special award initially given in Miss Earth 2003 competition to the candidate who made the most significant social contribution...
", consisted of swimsuit
Swimsuit
A swimsuit, bathing suit, or swimming costume is an item of clothing designed to be worn by men, women or children while they are engaging in a water-based activity or water sports, such as swimming, water polo, diving, surfing, water skiing, or during activities in the sun, such as sun bathing.A...
, evening gown
Evening gown
An evening gown is a long flowing women's dress usually worn to a formal affair. It ranges from tea and ballerina to full-length. Evening gowns are often made of a luxury fabric such as chiffon, velvet, satin, or silk...
, and talent competitions, but more weight was given to ecological and environmental intelligence in the interview portion since the Miss Earth winner serves as the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation
Miss Earth Foundation
Miss Earth Foundation is a non-stock, non-profit organization, which serves as the environmental-social-humanitarian outreach arm of Miss Earth beauty pageant. It was established to institutionalize the environmental mission of Miss Earth...
, the United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme coordinates United Nations environmental activities, assisting developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and practices. It was founded as a result of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in June 1972 and has its...
(UNEP) and other environmental organizations.
The delegates were first trimmed down to 10 in the semi-final portion, which included Royce. The pageant, which promotes environmental awareness, was won by Catharina Svensson
Catharina Svensson
Catharina Brink is an international beauty queen from Copenhagen, Denmark who won the Miss Earth 2001. Catharina is a model and lawyer by profession...
of Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
and participated by 42 delegates representing various countries in the world.