<p>China's Wen Xia Yu was today crowned Miss World 2012 while India's contender Vanya Mishra could only make it to the top seven.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This is the second time Miss China has been awarded the title. Last year's Miss World Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela handed over her crown to Wen at a glittering ceremony held in Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium here.<br /><br />The 23-year-old Wen is a music student who says she wants to become a music teacher, Chinese media reported.<br /><br />Wales' Sophie Moulds was the first runner-up, while Australia's Jessica Kahawaty was the second runner-up.<br /><br />Though Mishra didn't make it beyond top seven, she did bag the titles of 'Miss Social Media' and 'Beauty with a Purpose'.<br /><br />Her dance to the track 'Dil cheez kya hai' from the 1981 film "Umrao Jaan" in the semi-finals gave her a place among the top seven finalists. Mishra was being touted as one of the probable winners and was expected to bring back the title home after a gap of more than a decade. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra last won the title for India in 2000.<br /><br />During the final round, the contestants were asked 'Why they deserved to be the next Miss World' to which Vanya answered, "I believe that the next Miss World should be a woman with a kind heart and humility, who wherever she goes, makes people feel that she is their own.<br /><br />"Somebody who carries simple values in this complex world, somebody who believes in herself. And this is what I believe I am." </p>
<p>China's Wen Xia Yu was today crowned Miss World 2012 while India's contender Vanya Mishra could only make it to the top seven.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This is the second time Miss China has been awarded the title. Last year's Miss World Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela handed over her crown to Wen at a glittering ceremony held in Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium here.<br /><br />The 23-year-old Wen is a music student who says she wants to become a music teacher, Chinese media reported.<br /><br />Wales' Sophie Moulds was the first runner-up, while Australia's Jessica Kahawaty was the second runner-up.<br /><br />Though Mishra didn't make it beyond top seven, she did bag the titles of 'Miss Social Media' and 'Beauty with a Purpose'.<br /><br />Her dance to the track 'Dil cheez kya hai' from the 1981 film "Umrao Jaan" in the semi-finals gave her a place among the top seven finalists. Mishra was being touted as one of the probable winners and was expected to bring back the title home after a gap of more than a decade. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra last won the title for India in 2000.<br /><br />During the final round, the contestants were asked 'Why they deserved to be the next Miss World' to which Vanya answered, "I believe that the next Miss World should be a woman with a kind heart and humility, who wherever she goes, makes people feel that she is their own.<br /><br />"Somebody who carries simple values in this complex world, somebody who believes in herself. And this is what I believe I am." </p>
