BARBADIAN REPRESENTATIVES AT MISS WORLD

It began in 1951 as a special prelude to the Festival of Britain, and today, MISS WORLD is one of the most recognized brand names on the planet. From Astrid to Agbani, from Antigone to Azra, from Aneta to Aishwwarya, MISS WORLD is a major figure during her yearlong reigh, from receiving international travel, incalculable exposure, and the joyous opportunity to work with "Beauty With A Purpose."

                                                                         MISS BARBADOS WORLD TITLE HOLDERS

• Miss Barbados World 2001, Leilani McConney was the first woman crowned by former franchise holders Presgen Productions. After completing her reign Leilani moved to the United States of America where she furthered her studies and freelanced as a high-profile model.
• Miss Barbados World 2001, Stephanie France`lia Chase, was just barely 22 years old when crowned, and the last delegate to join the pageant replacing one who was eliminated. She toppled the competition with her talent, grace, charm and beauty to win the coveted title. She brought awareness to the pageant by winning the inaugural Miss World Talent award and was signed to a five year recording contract with AMI/SONY. Stephanie toured the United Kingdom working with Iain Dunnet, Beto Cohen and horned her songwriting skills by writing tracks for Slovenian pop stars Rebeka Dremejl and Sebastian. She holds an Associate Degree in Theatre Arts and recently completed her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and African Studies. Stephanie lives by the "Beauty with a Purpose" motto and continues to work with the National HIV/ AIDS Commission. An a advocate of women's and children's rights, she has launched a crusade to enlighten people about the impact of HIV/AIDS discrimination. Having written the "Beauty With A Purpose" for Barbadian leg of Miss World which will be recorded by Got Rhythm Inc, all proceeds will go towards the National HIV/AIDS Campaign. Stephanie is now the National Director for Mr. & Miss Barbados World.
• Miss Barbados World 2002, Natalie Webb-Howell, has been working as sales representative and freelance model. She has continued to compete in beauty pageants leading to her becoming Miss Caribbean Bikini International and The Banks Calendar Girl. She has been said to have one of the best bodies in the Caribbean. 
• Miss Barbados World 2003 Raquel Wilkinson, having completed at Miss World is a regular socialite being see at every elite event. She is one of the organizers behind the Radikal Kadooment band and has continued to give her support to pageantry.
• Miss Barbados World 2004 Kennifer Marius, created havoc when she won the local pageant cleaning up almost every single category!! Kennifer went on to represent us in China placing third in the talent competition which led to her gaining rave reviews. Kennifer was invited to Germany and did some freelance modelling there. Upon returning to Barbados thanks to the help of Senator Cynthia Forde she was able to work with the elderly and opened her own spa.
• Miss Barbados World 2005 Marielle Chetam Onyeche will have her named edged in history as the first dread-locked beauty queen to grace the international stage. Competing in China she was known as the "Bajan beauty with legs to die for!" Marielle an avid singer has recently released tracks for the 2007 Crop Over season working with hip hop groups like The Maniacs. Having completed her BSC in Bio-Chemistry and Genetics she is getting ready to film her debut music video. Marielle has always given back to the Miss Barbados World Organization by offering guidance to the current contestants. In July due to her positive attitude and commitment she flew to St. Vincent and the Grenadines to compete in Miss Carival represented Barbados well.
• Though her reign has come to an end our 2006 titleholder Latoya Tamara McDowald competed at Miss World last September which was held in Poland. Latoya was one of the youngest delegates in the competition and did not allow this to pre-determine her chances.   She presented a beautiful personality to the world and her charming smile won many fans.  Latoya made the best use of the media out of all the Caribbean girls and managed to place in two fast track events and get publicity out of the designer’s gown competition also. This has brought recognition to the island of Barbados. People definitely will be looking for Barbados' delegate in 2008.  Barbados applauded her accomplishments at Miss World! Latoya has recently completed her Associate Degree in Politics and Law and is about to enter The University of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus to pursue a degree in Law. Remaining in the world of fashion and entertainment she co-coordinated her high-school pageant and is the Combermere chaperon for the Abed's Interschool Pageant Competition. Best wishes to her in all her endeavors.

MR. BARBADOS WORLD TITLE HOLDERS

Barbados has only ever had two legitimate  title holders. Presgen Productions who were the former franchise holders hosted the first ever Mr. Barbados World in 2002 which led to Ronnie Deran Morris winning the title. Ronnie went on to represent Barbados at Mr. World in London of 2003. In 2004 a pageant was held which was not sanctioned by the Miss World Organisation and so was deemed null and void. The pageant returned to Barbados under the franchise of Stephanie Chase and led to Fabian McDowald being crowned in 2006.

In 2003 Ronnie Morris claimed his biggest success in competition, as he made history by placing fifth out of fifty contestants from across the globe at the Mr. World contest, held in London, and seen by a television audience of over 800 million worldwide.  Ronnie also got the opportunity to open the show with a rousing performance of Elton John’s Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, after being announced as the winner of the award for Outstanding Talent. Ronnie has also been featured on E! Entertainment Television, BBC, NBC and CNN and has high hopes of someday winning a Grammy Award and recording a duet with vocal legend Whitney Houston. This entertainment mogul of the future is currently pouring most of his time into his company, the Timeless Barbados Inc., of which he is Director and Founder. Timeless is a major production company in Barbados, with some of its major events being the Barbados Music Awards, the Hip-Hop Festival and the Mr.  & Ms. St. Michael, Mr. Teen Barbados and Inter-School pageants.

  Fabian Mcdonald will have his name etched in history as being part of the first brother & sister team to win Mr. Barbados Word & Miss Barbados World respectively. Though he did not place at Mr. World 2007 he represented Barbados well and gained a wealth of experience for his efforts. He continues his quest to become an investor.