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Dianne Croes crowned new Miss Aruba 2008

ORANJESTAD - A young lady 21 years old, coming from the town of Casibari, was crowned the most beautiful Aruban. The beauty title earned her the rights to represent our island at the Miss Universe 2009 Beauty Pageant. The event took place at the Renaissance Convention Center.

Angene Dianne Shanella Croes posses all the qualities that comes with the title. She captivated the judges that Saturday night with her shimmering black hair, beautiful face features as she carried with grace a beautiful red dress, at one point no one could have kept their eyes off her. Dianne gained support from her fans during the beauty pageant contest until the moment of the coronation, as they were still shouting her name.

Dianne is the daughter of Alexander and Angelica Croes and she recently graduated with a high school diploma. In the picture Dianne is companied by Cristina Trejo and Nuraisa Lispier who will represent our island in the contests of Miss World and Miss International, which will be decided by the commission of Star Promotion later on. The Other semi-finalists that night were Carol Bruyning and Lysandra Donata who will also have the chance to represent Aruba internationally.

Congratulations to all winners.

Pictures by Rona Coster


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