Claire-Marie Busuttil, 22 of Zabbar, was crowned Miss World Malta 2011 last night.
The 15th edition of the contest was organized by Modelle International under the direction of Sue Rossi and Claudia Calleja
Miss Busuttil won the right to represent Malta in the Miss World International Beauty Pageant in London next November.
The contest will feature representatives of 120 other countries.
Tiziana Cutajar placed second and Dajana Laketic came third.