Tadias Magazine
By Tadias Staff

Published: Tuesday, July 28, 2009

New York (Tadias) – Melat Woldesenbet Yante, who was crowned last month “Ethiopia’s Top Model 2009”, will represent her country at the 58th annual Miss Universe pageant at the Atlantis Paradise Island, in Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009.

The glamorous annual event, a joint venture between Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal, features contestants from more than 80 countries and will be televised live on NBC and Telemundo.

“The people of The Bahamas are very proud and excited at the opportunity to host some of the most beautiful people in the universe in some of the most beautiful islands in the universe,” said The Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism & Aviation, Senator Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace. “This feels like the perfect match. We look forward to showcasing the hospitality of our people, the clarity of our waters, the vibrancy of our music, dance, food and spirit.”

Melat Yante will represent Ethiopia at Miss Universe 2009

Melat, 19, who attends the Italian School in Addis Ababa and speaks three languages (Amharic, Italian, English), is also the reigning Miss Ethiopia Universe 2009.

During the closing ceremonies on August 23rd, the current Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza of Venezuela, will hand the crown to the new winner, who will go on to serve as an ambassador on women’s health and reproductive issues.

We wish Ethiopia’s delegate in the Miss Universe 2009 Pageant all the best.