Czech teen Tatana Kucharova crowned Miss World 2006

The new Miss World, Tatana Kucharova, is the first Czech woman ever to win the crown. Eighteen year-old Ms. Kucharova was crowned Miss World 2006 this weekend in the Polish capital of Warsaw. The runners-up were second-place Miss Romania Ioana Valentina Boitorova, and third-place Miss Australia Sabrina Houssami. Speaking after the ceremony, Ms. Kucharova said that it is "one of the most beautiful moments" of her life; she also told reporters that she is looking forward to traveling across the globe during the coming year, conducting charity work. 104 women from across the glove competed in the Miss World contest.