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Article: 24 contestants set for Miss Universe Ethiopia 2006

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24 contestants set for Miss Universe Ethiopia 2006

ADDIS ABABA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-four pretty faces are set to compete for the Miss Universe Ethiopia 2006 title, or nine other smaller titles this coming Friday at Addis Ababa's National Theater, organizers said Tuesday.

Andy Abulime, president of the Ethiopian Life Foundation, told journalists that the 24 young contestants, aged from 19 to 26, have been selected from 150 applicants. Six of the 24 contestants are returnees from last year's competition, whereas 18 are newcomers. The contestants' heights are from 1.65m to 1.86m, he said, adding that this year witnesses the tallest contestant.

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