Theodora Bănică
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Theodora Bănică is a fashion model
and Luxembourg
beauty queen
. She was crowned as Miss Luxembourg 2009 in the Miss Benelux 2009 beauty pageant in October 2008. She was crowned by Miss Luxembourg 2008 winner Nadia Pereira. Bănică represented Luxembourg
in the Miss Earth 2009
pageant.
but raised in Luxembourg, was crowned Miss Luxembourg 2009 in the Miss Benelux 2009 during an event held on October 4, 2008 in Belgium
, which participated by 40 contestants from Belgium
, Netherlands
and Luxembourg
. Bănică, who is 1.70 m tall, is an economic student. She intends to further her studies in Psychology
in the near future. Her pageant court includes Miss Benelux Belgium 2009, Isabel Van Hoof and Sabrina Anijs
as Miss Netherlands 2009 and Miss Benelux 2009. Bănică and her parents moved to Luxembourg from Romania at the age of seven.
beauty pageant in the Philippines
, which probably be held from October to November 2009. The Miss Earth winner serves as the spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation
, the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP) and other environmental organizations. About 90 contestants from different countries and territories are expected to compete in the event.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
beauty queen
Beauty Queen
"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:...
. She was crowned as Miss Luxembourg 2009 in the Miss Benelux 2009 beauty pageant in October 2008. She was crowned by Miss Luxembourg 2008 winner Nadia Pereira. Bănică represented Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
in the Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Philippines last November 22, 2009....
pageant.
Miss Benelux 2009
Bănică, who was born in RomaniaRomania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
but raised in Luxembourg, was crowned Miss Luxembourg 2009 in the Miss Benelux 2009 during an event held on October 4, 2008 in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, which participated by 40 contestants from Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. Bănică, who is 1.70 m tall, is an economic student. She intends to further her studies in Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
in the near future. Her pageant court includes Miss Benelux Belgium 2009, Isabel Van Hoof and Sabrina Anijs
Sabrina Anijs
Sabrina Anijs is a model and a Dutch beauty queen. She was crowned as Miss Benelux 2009 in October 2008. She represented the Netherlands in the Miss Earth 2009 pageant, which was held between the 4th and 24 October 2009.-Miss Benelux 2009:...
as Miss Netherlands 2009 and Miss Benelux 2009. Bănică and her parents moved to Luxembourg from Romania at the age of seven.
Miss Earth 2009
Bănică will represent Luxembourg in the 9th edition of Miss EarthMiss 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 in the 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...
, which probably be held from October to November 2009. 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. About 90 contestants from different countries and territories are expected to compete in the event.