Miss World 2013 Megan Young gets candid

"No words! Thank you so much for everyone for choosing me. I promise to be the best Miss World ever"
- Miss Philippines Megan Young

Miss Philippines was crowned Miss World 2013 in a glittering finale Saturday on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, amid tight security following weeks of hardline Muslim protests.

The 23-year-old, wearing a pearl white gown, promised to be "the best Miss World ever" in front of a cheering crowd, which included many Filipinos, in a venue guarded by heavily armed police and water cannons.

The 23-year-old Filipino-American actress-TV host stunned the world as she presented the aura of a Miss World-in-the-making all throughout the pageant held in various parts of Indonesia.

Young, the first ever Philippine Miss World, took the crown from last year's winner, China's Yu Wenxia.

Young, who is studying digital media and also presents TV shows in the Philippines, pledged to "just be myself in everything I do, to share what I know and to educate people".

The first and second runners up are- Miss France Marine Lorphelin and Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter.
 

Amid massive protests from Islamic hardliners and repeated threats of terror attack, one of the largest beauty pageants Miss World 2013 was held in Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Indonesia with great pomp and dazzle.

A total of 129 contestants had been due to compete in the final, but two pulled out at the last minute, according to organisers.

While the popularity of Miss World, first held in 1951, has waned in the West, continued interest in Asian countries ensures that the final rakes in a huge global television audience.

Venezuela has produced the most Miss Worlds, with six winners, while India and Britain claim five titles each.

Yu Wenxia of China PR crowned her successor at the end of this event. Indonesia is hosting the event for the first time.

The beauty contest was presented by Myleene Klass, former Mr. World Kamal Ibrahim, Daniel Mananta, with Jennifer Reoch, reigning Mr. World Francisco Escobar and the Philippines' first princess, Gwendoline Ruais. 

Top 10 Finalists:
10th place Ghana, 9th place Jamaica, 8th place Spain, 7th place Indonesia, 6th place England, 5th place Nepal, 4th place France, 3rd place Australia, 2nd place Brazil, 1st place Philippines.

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