Avalon-Chanel Weyzig


Avalon-Chanel Weyzig is a model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Nederland 2009 and represented her country in the 2009 Miss Universe and Miss World pageants.

Early life

Born in Zwolle to parents of Indonesian descent, Weyzig has an older brother and one little sister. In 2008, she lived for a year in Barcelona, where she learned Spanish. She also speaks fluent English, likes dancing, singing, shopping; and is currently studying international media and entertainment in Haarlem.

Miss Universe Nederland 2009

Weyzig, who stands tall, competed as one of 12 finalists in her country's national beauty pageant, Miss Universe Nederland 2009, held in Noordwijk on June 27, 2009, where she was crowned the eventual winner of the title, gaining the right to represent the Netherlands in Miss Universe 2009.

Miss Universe 2009

As the official representative of her country to the 2009 Miss Universe pageant, broadcast live from Nassau, Bahamas on August 23, 2009, Weyzig competed as one of 84 contestants, wearing an evening gown designed by Addy van den Krommenacker and was considered one of the favorites for the title.

Miss World 2009

Four months later, she was asked to represent the Netherlands in the 2009 Miss World pageant, held in Johannesburg on December 12, 2009, where she was going to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final draw, but was told she wouldn't at the last second and some of her wardrobe was subsequently stolen.

Miss World Cup 2010

In June, 2010, Weyzig represented the Netherlands in Miss World Cup 2010, a contest held in Germany to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with a representative from each of the 32 participating nations. Weyzig placed third overall.