The Queen of Hearts 2010

The Queen of Hearts 2010 international beauty contest was organised on Saturday 13 February in restaurant Virgin Oil Co., right in the heart of Helsinki city centre. Elizabeth Rokala from Tanzania was crowned the winner.
 
The Queen of Hearts 2010 was celebrated on Saturday 13 February at restaurant Virgin Oil in Helsinki, Finland. Elizabeth Rokala from Tanzania was crowned the winner. Second place went to Anna Tkacheva from Russia and Gulsana Koomanova from Kyrgyzstan came third.

Eight amazing international women took centre stage to compete for the coveted crown. The night also featured performances by African Flavour dancers, Soila and Yasser Sarría from Baila Baila as well as singer/songwriter Katrin Johansson.
 

Queen Candidates

  1. Gulsana Koomanova - Kirgizstan
  2. Faith Toe - Liberia
  3. Anna Tkacheva - Russia
  4. Elizabeth Rokala - Tanzania
  5. Jialin Li - Kiina
  6. Verite Sikwe-Künnap - Kenya
  7. Richie Gaa-Saunalammi - the Phillipines
  8. Leakhena Sar - Cambodia

Panel of Judges

  • Kati Ala-Ilomäki
    Journalisti, Editor-in-chief for Welcome to Finland magazine
  • Aria Arai
    Model, media persona and multicultural trainer
    Founder of Miss XL contest in Finland
  • Ghadi Boustani
    Freelance journalist, cameraman and director
  • Joonas Haavisto
    Jazz pianist and composer
  • Cata Mansikka-aho
    Singer-songwriter
  • Anniina Salminen-Carrera
    Managing director for Clamos model management