Babes Database: Karla Henry - Miss Earth 2008

Karla Henry - Miss Earth 2008

Filipino Karla Paula Henry is Miss Earth 2008 Winner (Photos)

Age: 22 yrs
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black

Karla Paula Henry (born 1986 in Cebu, Philippines) is a Filipino Canadian beauty queen and a Cebu-based model. She was crowned as Miss Earth 2008 on November 9th, 2008 in her home country, the Philippines where is also the headquarters of Miss Earth organization. This is the second time in a row that a Filipino and half-Canadian held the title of Miss Earth when Jessica Trisko (2007 winner) from Canada is also a Filipino-Canadian.

Karla Henry's Beauty Pageant Biography

Karla Henry at Miss Philippines Earth 2008 Event

Karla at Miss Philippines-Earth 2008 Pageant

In 2006, Karla joined the Miss Cebu pageant in Cebu City, where she placed as 2nd runner-up. She gained attention when she joined the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas 2008. Although considered as a top favorite, she was unplaced in the finals.

Karla again competed at the Miss Philippines-Earth 2008 pageant representing Cebu City. She made it to the initial list of ten semi-finalists and competed in the traditional swimsuit, interview, and evening gown competitions. She advanced to the top six in the final question and answer round. At the conclusion of the pageant, she was crowned Miss Philippines-Earth 2008 by the outgoing titleholder Jeanne Angeles Harn.

Karla is the first Filipino to be crowned Miss Earth. The pageant was held at Clark Expo in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines on November 9, 2008. This was the first time in Miss Earth history that the contestant of the host nation won the title. The Philippines, where the Miss Earth pageant was conceptualized, is the first Asian country to win the title.