On April 30, Minsk / Tatyana Pastushenko - BELTA /. The title of the most talented participant of the VIII National Beauty Contest "Miss Belarus-2012" was won by 21-year-old Olga Nikiforova from Vitebsk. This became known following the show broadcast on ONT channel, BELTA correspondent reports. Members of the professional jury had previously assessed the abilities and skills of all 28 contestants, whose task was to make an indelible impression on the judges. In addition to vocal performances, many of the girls were not afraid to express themselves in choreography, played musical instruments, demonstrated acting skills, performed magic tricks, blew soap bubbles, and created paintings in Japanese style. As a result, the judges decided to admit the following beauties to the semi-final show, in addition to Olga Nikiforova: Oksana Lukanova, Yulia Skalkovich, Irina Volkova, Alina Novikova, Inna Konovalova, Daria Gritsuk, Tatyana Davydenco, Veronika Gribanova, and Anna Karpovich. Olga Nikiforova was the only one among the contenders for the diamond-studded crown of "Miss Belarus-2012" who flawlessly recited tongue twisters. Earlier it was announced that the title of "Miss Top Model" was awarded to 20-year-old Natalia Brishten from Brest, Victoria Shavel (20 years old) from Gomel won the title of "Miss Sport", and Yulia Skalkovich (20 years old) from Brest was recognized as the most photogenic participant of the show. The girls themselves will have to decide on the most friendly competitor (the title of "Miss Friendship"). Her name will be announced at the final show along with the name of "Miss Charity" (the title is awarded for the preparation and implementation of the best charity project). Also, based on the results of SMS voting, "Miss Audience Choice" will be announced - likely, it will be 23-year-old Tatyana Davydenco from Minsk, whom viewers have identified as their favourite based on the TV show. The holders of titles awarded in the semi-finals have a clear advantage over their competitors: they are guaranteed a place in the top ten finalists, from whom the jury members will name the top five. Three of them will receive the titles of Second Vice-Miss, First Vice-Miss, and "Miss Belarus-2012". Holders of all titles will be awarded cash prizes. The show broadcast on ONT channel, which determined "Miss Talent", is the last one this year. It will be followed by the final of the VIII National Beauty Contest, which will take place on May 4. The contest is held every two years. -0-

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