For the evening dress competition, Tatjana decided on a white, narrow dress. With this choice, the 18-year old brought the audience decisively on her side.

Red, White and Blue: Jubilant victory for Miss World 2006.

The top 6: From left, Sabrina Houssami (Miss Australia), Tatjana Kucharova (Miss Czech Republic), Iona Boitor (Miss Romania), Sara Lawrence (Miss Jamaica), Jane Sousa Borges Oliveira (Miss Brasil), and finally Stiviandra Olivera (Miss Angola).

The winner: The 18-year old Czech student Tatjana Kucharova became Miss World 2006.