Miss World 1999, the 49th edition of the
Miss World pageant, was held on 4 December 1999 at the
Olympia Hall in
London,
United Kingdom. The pageant was hosted by
Ulrika Jonsson and model
Melanie Sykes. The 1999 pageant attracted 94 delegates from all over the world. The 1999 pageant also marked the first time that Scotland and Wales fielded their respective delegates. At the end of the event, 20-year-old Miss India
Yukta Mookhey went on to win the Miss World 1999 crown.[1][2] The preliminary swimsuit competition was held in Malta. She was crowned by her predecessor
Linor Abargil of
Israel. Protesters gathered outside the event, decrying it as a "sexist cattle market".[1]
Bosnia and Herzegovina – Alisa Sisic[6] - She was dethroned of her Miss Bosnia & Herzegovina 1999 crown due to her nude pictorials at Sarajevo Daily -
Dnevni Avaz without her permission that made the organizers revoke her title.[7][8]
Philippines – Miriam Quiambao. Originally Miriam Quiambao was to represent Philippines in the Miss World 1999 pageant but was replaced by Lalaine Edson. Later, Miriam Quiambao who was Philippines representative to the
Miss Universe 1999 finished as 1st runner-up.