Miss World 2012: China's Yu Wenxia Winner, Wales Sophie Moulds second and Australia's Jessica Kahawaty Third

Yu Wenxia wins Miss World 2012 Crown. Last year's Miss World, Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela, handed over her crown to Yu Wenxia. Yu Wenxia, who became China's second Miss World winner.

Yu Wenxia Biography

"When I was young I felt very lucky because so many people helped me, and I hope in the future I can help more children to feel lucky," Yu, a 23-year-old aspiring music teacher said when asked why she should be crowned.

Miss Mexico, Mariana Reynoso, had been the bookmakers' favourite for the title, but failed to make the last seven candidates. Miss Wales, Sophie Moulds, get runner-up title, while Miss Australia, Jessica Kahawaty, finished second runner-up.

"Ordos could be the next Dubai," Marielle Wilkie, representing the Caribbean nation of Barbados, confidently predicted.

Albanian contestant Floriana Garo chimed in with her own bold statement.

"In ten years, this city will be booming," she said.

During the ceremony, a red ceremonial flag was passed over to representatives from the Southeast Asian resort island of Bali where hosts of the 2013 Miss World Final.