Thu May 17 07:02:30 SAST 2012
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RiRi, Minaj down the list of most desirable women - PHOTOS

Feb 1, 2012 | Bang Showbiz, editing by Sowetan LIVE | 225 comments

Sofia Vergara has been voted the "Most Desirable Woman in the World". PLUS A South African - model Candice Swanepoel - makes the Top 10 list

The 'Modern Family' star – who will be 40 in July – is the oldest person to win the title in AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women in the World list after beating off competition from the likes of Rihanna and Kim Kardashian.

The brunette beauty said in a statement: "I am so honored to be AskMen's most desired woman this year. A big thank you to all the men who desire me."
More than one million votes were cast in the survey, which featured 11 of the honourees aged at least 35 or older, with 49-year-old Demi Moore the eldest in the list.

James Bassil, editor-in-chief of the website, said: “I think it has a lot to do with the broadening profile of internet users, who are varying more and more in both age and background.

"I also think a lot of guys are surprised to hear Sofia's [almost] 40, because she doesn’t look it."

American model-and-actress Kate Upton was voted runner-up, while 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' actress Rooney Mara was in third, followed by Miranda Kerr and Nicki Minaj respectively.

Other stars to make up the list included singers Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce, as well as actresses Zooey Deschanel and flame-haired beauty Emma Stone.

AskMen.com Top 99 Most Desirable Women in the World, top 10:

  1. Sofia Vergara
  2. Kate Upton
  3. Rooney Mara
  4. Miranda Kerr
  5. Nicki Minaj
  6. Emma Stone
  7. Scarlett Johansson
  8. Kim Kardashian
  9. Rihanna
  10. Candice Swanepoel

THIS & THAT ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA'S CANDICE:

* Born in Mooi River, where she grew up on a dairy and beef farm.

* Was spotted by a talent scout in a flea market at age 15.

* From age 16, was booked for modelling jobs abroad and now lives in New York City

In her own words:

"After starting my career from literally nothing, I will always be thankful to the people who gave me a chance. I credit the success I’ve been blessed with to everyone who saw something special in me and helped me along the way.

"Most days I still wake up feeling like the 15-year-old girl from a South African farm town, simply overwhelmed with gratitude for the journey I am on.

"I could not have become the person I am without the values instilled in me by my loyal and ever-loving parents."

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Thu May 17 07:02:30 SAST 2012 ::
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Feb 1, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Yah neh Riri at nine it shows women are replacable!!
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Feb 1, 2012

maneater

im sorry there's theres two ladies right here in my office that are better that the ladies on this list. bayababa!!!
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Feb 1, 2012

Bizzabo

Nicki all plastic, but yho!
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Feb 1, 2012

Bdoobs

At this stage I desire anything that has boobs and @ss, of course it has to be desirable...
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Feb 1, 2012

Ngwanabatho

WHAT ABOUT THE SEXIEST LADY IN THE WORLD...I MEAN KIM KARDASHIAN...WHY IS'NT SHE FEATURED ???
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Feb 1, 2012

Ngwanabatho

OOOOOH...NXA ...I COULD'NT NOTICE THAT KIM IS NUMBER 8...AS FOR ME I'LL GO WITH NICKI....
BABES YOU ROCK MY WORLD...
YOU HAVE A LOVELY BODY...
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Feb 1, 2012

Mbeva

Makhumalo should have topped the list
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Feb 1, 2012

Bdoobs

@ Ngwanabatho

Perhaps she No. 11, I suppose you would have prefered a top 20, in which case she could be No. 21...
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Feb 1, 2012

Bizzabo

Ngwanabatho

Picture 8 boss
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Feb 1, 2012

cornelius

Wow, our own Candice Swanepoel in the top ten!
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