Miss Venezuela is the new Miss Earth, Miss Philippines finishes in Top 8

Alyz Henrich of Venezuela has been crowned Miss Earth 2013 held at the Versailles Palace in Alabang, Muntinlupa City on December 7.

Miss Air is Katia Wagner of Austria. Punika Kulsoontornrut of Thailand is Miss Water and Catharina Choi of Korea is Miss Fire.

A well deserved win from this Latina beauty who wants to ensure water preservation as her primary environmental advocacy.

"We are responsible for the destruction of our nature. We need to be aware and take care of Mother Earth.", the 22 year old beauty's answer to the Q&A portion.

Meanwhile, Miss Philippines Angelee Delos Reyes finished the pageant in the top 8 with Misses from Poland, Austria, Korea, Serbia,Thailand, Venezuela and Mexico.

Miss Fire, Miss Air, Miss Earth and Miss Water of 2013

In the Q&A, Angelee was asked "A month after Yolanda struck the country, how do you think Mother Earth feels now?"

The 26-year-old Filipina beauty answered: "She feels sad now. It's a wake up call for us. We must take care of Earth so it can take care of us."

            

Angelee in swimsuit (Top 8) -Missosology

Angelee in Night Gown (Top 8) -Missosology

However, her straight to the point answer that was well applauded by the audience was not enough to earn her the most coveted crown that night.

Crowning moment with Miss Earth 2012, Tereza Fajksová

Included in the the top 16 were the candidates of Turkey, Chile, France, China, Mauritius, Spain, USA, and South Africa.

Miss Earth 2013 Major Awards (wikipedia.com)

Miss Earth 2013 Sponsor/ Minor Awards (wikipedia.com)

Watch the full show of Miss Earth 2013 here: