Categories
Personal Interview 250 points
| General Appearance | 0-40 |
| Personality | 0-60 |
| Ability to Communicate | 0-75 |
| Answer Content | 0-75 |
Each contestant will participate in a minimum five (5) minute discussion with the distinguished panel of judges. The tone of interview is relaxed and contestants are asked to come as themselves (male or female attire). Contestants should dress as if they were applying for a job (business casual is acceptable.) Miss International will not only be an entertainer but will also serve as an administrator, a spokesperson, and a promoter. Contestants will be asked a variety of questions ranging from occupation, current events, social issues, community involvement and leadership. Although the interview is considered relaxed all contestants are asked to use their better judgment.
Sportswear 150 points
| Hair and Makeup |
0-20 |
| Suitability for Sportswear | 0-30 |
| Presentation, Modeling Technique, Poise, Smile, etc. |
0-50 |
| General Appearance | 0-50 |
Contestants should present a high fashion sportswear that a real women could wear to an event during the day. This should not be the basic stewardess sportswear or creative sportswear. We are looking for an everyday sportswear with a flare. The sportswear should also be a complete package. If you pick a season, where you should have a hat and gloves, we want to see that. Women normally carry a purse. So, unless the design of your sportswear does not require/accommodate a purse, we want to see it (i.e.. if you are carrying a cane... no purse would be required). The style of your hair and make-up should compliment your choice of sportswear (including the season). This category gives you the chance to be YOU! The majority of points, in this category, come from your ability to sell your sportswear to the judges and overall appearance in the SEASON you have chose to present.
Evening Gown 150 points
| Hair and Makeup |
0-20 |
| Suitability for Evening Gown | 0-30 |
| Presentation, Modeling Technique, Poise, Smile, etc. |
0-40 |
| General Appearance | 0-50 |
| First Impression | 0-10 |
Evening Gown will be the most elegant outfit you will wear during the pageant. It should compliment your figure and be a statement of your style and taste. The dress and accessories should be in perfect condition. No strings should be anywhere on the dress (this includes sleeves, neckline, hem, along the zipper, or at any seam). There shouldn't be any tares in any part of the fabric. The dress should be stain free and wrinkle free. It is the contestant's responsibility to take care of the gown and keep the gown in perfect condition for the duration of the pageant. The hem of the gown should be even, unless the style of the gown is an uneven bottom. The gown should be lined or have a slip underneath. The judges should not be able to see through any part of the gown unless that is the style of the gown. The gown length should be either to the top of the toe part of the shoe or approximately 1/2~1 inch above the floor. There should be no break in the gown (it should hang straight). The sleeve should be no shorter than the wrist, and no longer than an inch below the wrist unless the design of the gown sleeve is longer. A v-neck is fine, but if it is cut to low, it looks manly. Jewelry should accessorize and not be over powering. A beaded gown doesn't need anything more than earrings to complete a look. Shoes should match the outfit and complement it. Shoes should not be scuffed, worn at the toe or heels, and not seen to bend under the weight of the contestant. Modeling should be a slow easy pace, and does not have to touch the three points that form a triangle. (If a judge wants a closer look, he/she may motion the contestant to the judges' table). The contestant will make a slow turn, facing the back of the stage, pause, and turn to the front of the stage. If you feel it necessary to use your hands, one hand on the hip while turning is acceptable. Do not point out accessories or features of the gown while the application is being read. Practice turning and walking in the shoes you will be wearing during this presentation. Hair should be appropriate for evening wear and go along with the style of the gown. Hair should not be unkempt, and should not be frizzy unless style warrants. Hair that is put up looks neater if long tendrils of hair are not going down the back of the neck, but if no hairline is showing this is acceptable. We emphasize the suitability of your gown. This SHOULD BE a gown that can be worn to a social event (i.e.. Inaugural Ball, Grammy's, Opera, Broadway Play, etc.) Can you move around in it comfortably? Can you sit in it? Can you model it with ease? All these things play a factor in your score.
Talent 300 points
| Showmanship/Set Design |
0-60 |
| Physical Coordination, Stage Presence (Include Dancers) |
0-80 |
| Quality (lip sync, live vocal, other) | 0-80 |
| Value of presentation as Entertainment | 0-80 |
Talent may be of any form of entertainment as long as it does not create any danger to the contestants, the staff, or audience members. The time limit for all talent presentations is ten (10) minutes. This time includes prop set up and tear down.
Music must be recorded on a CD-R ONLY, Track One. The CD must be legibly marked with the contestant name. High quality CDs are highly recommended as well as a back up CD. No fire, water, nudity, pyrotechnics, excessive glitter, animals are allowed. Any contestant exceeding 10 minutes of Performance and Setup/ Tear down Time will have administrative points deducted. A Zero (0) will be given, and the talent will be cut off, for any contestant whose performance time alone goes over ten (10) minute.
Onstage Interview 50 points
| Answer Content | 0-25 |
| Ability to Communicate | 0-25 |
Contestants will be asked a question. The
question will be repeated twice and each contestant will have a total of three
(3) minutes to respond to the question given.