TRIUMPH OF ARMENIAN BEAUTY IN MOTHERLAND OF FASHION

Azg/arm
16 March 05

It is for the first time that the Armenian beauty Lousine Tovmasian
was awarded the First Prize at Miss Europe competition, yielding to
the 22 years old beauty from Germany who won the title of Miss Europe
2005. On March 12, Miss Europe 2005 competition took place at the
sports palace in Paris. The competition was broadcast by RA Public TV.

The representatives from 36 countries participated in the 58th beauty
contest. Before leaving for Paris, Lousine Tovmasian stated that being
accepted among the best five would be the best result for her. “The
most exciting moment was when they were announcing the names of the
best 12 beauties. After they announced the name of the girl from
Turkey, they announced my name. I was very excited but also very
proud,” Lousine Tovmasian said.

Karen Aristakesian, head of Miss Armenia agency, wasn’t less excited
when watching the competition. “When Lousine was included in the best
five, thatwas already a big victory for us. We didn’t expect that she
would win the first prize,” Karen Aristakesian told.

Charles Aznavour, great singer, was included in the jury. Lousine said
that she learnt about that from the advertisements. The beauty said
that the audience applauded for ten minutes, honoring the great
singer.

“Charles Aznavour played definite role in Lousine’s victory. He stated
from the beginning that he came to support the Armenian beauty. But I
should say that Lousine prepared for the competition rather well,”
Karen Aristakesian said.

Lousine was preparing for the contest with other 36 beauties for
almost a month. She made friends with all the participants during this
period. “I made friends with the girl from Germany, in particular. We
lived in one room anddidn’ t expect that we would compete with each
other in the final stage”, Lousine said. The Armenian beauty stated
that all the participants deserved the victory, but she thought the
representative of England was her main opponent. Lousine received a
dress from one of famous designers as a prize.

Lousine received many suggestions and invitations already in the
preparation stage. She said she is going to stay in her homeland for
the coming week.

The Armenian beauties participated in Miss Europe competition for 7
times and only twice they managed to be included among the best 15.

By Arevik Badalian