Miss Philippines crowned the new Miss World

By CNN Staff

Updated 2017 GMT (0417 HKT) September 28, 2013

Miss World 2012, Yu Wenxia crowns Megan Young of the Philippines as the new Miss World during the grand finale of the Miss World 2013 beauty pageant held at Bali Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday, September 28. "No words! Thank you so much for everyone for choosing me," said Young. "I promise to be the best Miss World ever." Miss France Marine Lorphelin, left, took second and Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, took third.
Photos: Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists
Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists – Miss World 2012, Yu Wenxia crowns Megan Young of the Philippines as the new Miss World during the grand finale of the Miss World 2013 beauty pageant held at Bali Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday, September 28. "No words! Thank you so much for everyone for choosing me," said Young. "I promise to be the best Miss World ever." Miss France Marine Lorphelin, left, took second and Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, took third.
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From left to right, Miss Gibraltar, Maroua Kharbouch; Miss Spain, Elena Ibarbian Jimenez; Miss Brazil, Sancler Frantz Konzen; Miss Ghana, Carranza Naa Okailey Shooter; Miss Philippines, Megan Young; and Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, were the final five contestants of the Miss World 2013 pageant. The 127 contestants competed in beach fashion, fitness, world fashion, talent and "Beauty with a Purpose" meant to honor charitable work.
Photos: Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists
Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists – From left to right, Miss Gibraltar, Maroua Kharbouch; Miss Spain, Elena Ibarbian Jimenez; Miss Brazil, Sancler Frantz Konzen; Miss Ghana, Carranza Naa Okailey Shooter; Miss Philippines, Megan Young; and Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, were the final five contestants of the Miss World 2013 pageant. The 127 contestants competed in beach fashion, fitness, world fashion, talent and "Beauty with a Purpose" meant to honor charitable work.
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Miss Spain Elena, Ibarbian Jimenez,<strong> </strong>18, is entering her second year of college. She hopes to one day she will become either a dancer or an actress, <a href="http://www.missworld.com/Contestants/Spain/" target="_blank">according to her bio</a>.
Photos: Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists
Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists – Miss Spain Elena, Ibarbian Jimenez, 18, is entering her second year of college. She hopes to one day she will become either a dancer or an actress, according to her bio.
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Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, 20, is currently a second-year medical student with plans to become a pediatrician or obstetrician. She dreams of traveling the world to help people,<a href="http://www.missworld.com/Contestants/France/" target="_blank"> according to her bio.</a>
Photos: Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists
Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists – Miss France, Marine Lorphelin, 20, is currently a second-year medical student with plans to become a pediatrician or obstetrician. She dreams of traveling the world to help people, according to her bio.
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Miss Ghana, Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, 22, is a medical student who hopes to become a pediatrician. She brings medical care to rural areas of Ghana in quarterly outreach programs, <a href="http://www.missworld.com/Contestants/Ghana/" target="_blank">according to her bio.</a>
Photos: Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists
Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists – Miss Ghana, Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter, 22, is a medical student who hopes to become a pediatrician. She brings medical care to rural areas of Ghana in quarterly outreach programs, according to her bio.
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Miss Brazil, Sancler Frantz Konzen,<strong> </strong>22, works as a statewide television presenter. Her personal motto is "Beauty may open doors, but beauty with a purpose opens hearts and minds," <a href="http://www.missworld.com/Contestants/Brazil/" target="_blank">according to her bio</a>.
Photos: Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists
Miss World 2013: Top 5 finalists – Miss Brazil, Sancler Frantz Konzen, 22, works