Miss Romania crowned Miss Bikini World

SANYA, Hainan - Miss Romania was crowned the winner in the 35th Miss Bikini International World Final Saturday in Sanya, a coastal resort in south China's Hainan Province.

Diana Irina Boanca from Romania waves after being crowned in the 35th Miss Bikini International World final in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 29, 2010. A total of 64 contestants participated the 35th Miss Bikini International World final here on Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua]

"I am so excited that I do not know what to say. All the contestants are very strong and I must say I am so lucky to win," said Diana Irina Boanca, 22, who is currently a senior college student.

Kasey-Lee Brunker from Australia, Luna Ramos from Venezuela, Zhao Qian from China and Diana Kubasova from Latvia were titled Miss Spring, Miss Summer, Miss Autumn and Miss Winter, respectively.

A total of 64 contestants took part in the ten-day competition.

It was the fourth time that China has ever hosted this beauty contest  final, which was first held in Hollywood in 1972.