Ms Marina Vardanyan, a 22-year old girl of Armenian national was crowned Miss Armenia 2006. Miss Armenia overcame challenges from 12 other contestants came from all over the world to participate in Miss Europe, 2006 Beauty pagent contest held in Kiev.
Miss Armenia who was considered to be the dark horse in the contest did not disappoint her sympathizers. Though beauty queens from around the world made their presence felt with their sheer beauty, and intellects in the rat race for acquiring the most -coveted crown, Miss Armenia, though not much favorite with the punters, sprang a surprise by virtue of her being nominated as the most sought-after girl for Armenia.
Miss Armenia, Marina Vardanyan , who made Armenia proud , is the girl of the moment for business houses and various model agencies. Offers from model agencies and from many other companies have lined up to get Miss Armenia on board either to promote their facilities or to endorse their products.
Besides, the offer from model agencies, Miss Armenia also landed up with offers to contest in fashion shows and other beauty competitions.
Miss Marina Vardanyan did her graduation from the department of Russian philology of Yerevan state university and will pursue her post graduate course.
Lusine Tovmasyan another Armenian national won the crown of Miss universe in 2003.