Avalon-Chanel Weyzig

Born in Zwolle to parents of Indonesian descent, Weyzig has an older brother and one little sister. In 2008, she lived for a year in Barcelona, where she learned Spanish. She also speaks fluent English, likes dancing, singing, shopping; and is currently studying international media and entertainment in Haarlem.[1]

Weyzig, who stands 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) tall, competed as one of 12 finalists in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Universe Nethrlands 2009, held in Noordwijk on June 27, 2009, where she was crowned the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent the Netherlands in Miss Universe 2009.[2]

As the official representative of her country to the 2009 Miss Universe pageant, broadcast live from Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009, Weyzig competed as one of 84 contestants, wearing an evening gown designed by Addy van den Krommenacker and was considered one of the favorites for the title.[3]

Four months later, she was asked to represent the Netherlands in the 2009 Miss World pageant, held in Johannesburg on December 12, 2009, where she was going to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw,[4] but was told she wouldn't at the last second and some of her wardrobe was subsequently stolen.[5]

In June, 2010, Weyzig represented the Netherlands in Miss World Cup 2010, a contest held in Germany to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with a representative from each of the 32 participating nations. Weyzig placed third overall.[6]

• Official Miss Nederland website

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Charlotte Labee	Miss Universe Nederland 2009	Succeeded by Desiree van den Berg
Preceded by Catalina López	Miss World Cup 2nd Runner-Up 2010	Succeeded by Laritza Párraga