It was back to business for the contestants today as they rose to a beautiful sunny day at the poolside of Sheraton Sanya Resort after returning from Wenzhou late last night.

Filming started early for the next Miss World �Vote For Me� show, with contestants from the Caribbean group interviewed beside the infinity pool. TV star and former Mr Mexico Gabriel Soto, a frontrunner in Mr World 1996 - joined the girls from the Caribbean to record links for the show.

The girls really enjoyed the opportunity to be themselves on camera, relaxing together and soaking up the sun especially after the 3 days trip to Wenzhou where the weather was a bit too cold for these girls.

As they stepped out of the bus at the lobby of Sheraton Sanya Resort, most of them said, � We are so glad to be home!� where hotel associates and guests were seen eagerly waiting for their return.

The Caribbean contestants created an atmosphere reminiscent of their homelands and everyone was sad when the day had to finish! They felt right at home in the warm sunshine with their fruit cocktails made specially for them by the bartenders at the beach bar of the hotel.

�The Caribbean is so full of character and I think you will really see that on this film,� said Trinidad and Tobago. They all had a bit of a dance to a Socca song, traditional to the Caribbean, and it has been a truly fun filled day for the beauties.

Gabriel said: �This is my first English language job but, let�s face it, it doesn�t get much better than this! The girls are really bubbly and fun. We had a great time filming today. I just hope that I don�t mess up as the girls deserve the best.�

Gabriel is in China with Miss World before his schedule kicks up a gear with the commencement of shooting for a major new Mexican soap.

�I remember my time in Mr World which was nine years ago. We had the best time. Mr World started me on a career in show-business and I will always be grateful for that. I love what I do and it is all because of Mr World.� Gabriel added.

Keep an eye on your TV listings for this show. Miss World 2005 is set to be the best show in its history!

For more information about Miss World 2005, please go to www.missworld.tv and for more information about Sheraton Sanya Resort, please visit our website, www.sheraton.com/sanya.

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