ROSANNA DAVISON - Unofficial Information Page

Two years before Rosanna was born, her Mother - Diane Davison had suffered an ectopic pregnancy but was helped by the quick intervention of family friend Dr Joe Duignan and the surgical skill of Dr Michael Darling.

Chris de Burgh said in 'The Authorized Biography 1996': " After the history of what Diane and I had been through - we both yearned for children - Rosanna's birth was obviously a huge moment in our lives. We felt very fortunate to have a child at all, and for me to be there at the birth… It was a real mash of emotions, but it was an extraordinary thing to happen to us."

Rosanna was Christened on 17 February 1985 - named Rosanna Diane. Whenever possible CdeB took his family on tour with him, especially in the early years.

When writing for the album 'Into The Light' during 1985, CdeB felt that he needed to write a song about the "amazing, strong emotions that you get when you have your child in your arms." He describes writing the song 'For Rosanna' as not an easy song to write due to the powerful emotions involved; in the Getaway Gazette 1986 Chris wrote: "The song was a release and a therapy - but it's only a part of the way I feel. I would have liked to have made a ten-minute song just to say everything I wanted to!

'For Rosanna' by Chris de Burgh - 30 seconds audio

When I did this song, I ran back into the studio to listen to it and I was in tears at the end of it because I'd actually managed to grab the emotion I was attempting to convey. It hit me right between the eyes. It was a moving moment. I also had a strong feeling that this is the best gift I've ever given Rosanna. You know how parents and kids are -they don't get on very well when the kids are teenagers -but at least I'll know that, in a quiet moment, she might go away when she's older and, if she's had a row with her dad and her mother, she might listen to this song. It's just like a present for her -it's forever. I felt really good about that, felt really strongly that I'd done something which all parents would like to do, but which most people can't actually say. It wasn't an easy song to write, or easy to crystallize just how I felt."

Rosanna was the athletics captain in her fifth and sixth year in school, represented her secondary school in the prestigious All Ireland finals, and after gaining four 'A' grades and two 'B' grades in her Leaving Certificate, entered University College Dublin to study archaeology, sociology and the history of art.

She speaks English, Irish and French fluently, and is widely travelled, an artist and sculptress who enjoys music, cinema and art, and is an avid dancer who has studied ballet and modern dance. Rosanna also enjoys athletics, swimming, snow and water-skiing, hockey, tennis and hill walking.

MISS DUN LAOGHAIRE 2003

In 2003 aged just 19, Rosanna was approached to enter the Miss Dun Laoghaire contest held at the Nemo Bar and Café in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. Chris de Burgh described what happened on www.cdeb.com in Nov 2003: "She only went into it, because she was at a shopping centre in Dun Laoghaire in Ireland, and somebody came up to her and said "would you like to go in for a beauty competition next Saturday?". As she says herself, her boyfriend was away and she wasn't busy that Saturday, so she went in. Nobody knew anything about her, but she obviously wowed the judges."

MISS IRELAND 2003

In March 2003 at a celebrity packed ceremony at the City West Hotel Ireland, Rosanna easily ran away with the crown and was awarded the title of Miss Ireland 2003.

Within six months of winning the title of Miss Ireland, Rosanna found herself flying out to the South China beach resort of Sanya in China to compete in the Miss World competition of 2003 in front of an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide. Rosanna, officially Contestant No. 52, had previously taken the Miss World Beach title, and was the favourite to turn the judges' head in Sanya.

MISS WORLD 2003

On Saturday 6th of December 2003, Rosanna shined brighter then the other 105 contestants from around the globe to be crowned one of the most beautiful women on earth and the first Irish girl to win the Miss World title.

She accepted her tiara with minimum fuss, waving calmly to the audience as the other contestants hugged and kissed her while gold confetti was fired out of a mock cannon.
“I was just so thrilled about being placed in the top five,” she said afterward, grinning broadly. “I didn’t think I’d get this far.”

As Miss World Rosanna has travelled all over the world, to places like the U.S., Canada, China, Sri Lanka, Germany, Poland, England and so forth promoting the Miss World Pageant.
More about Miss World 2003

Article from the Sunday Times Magazine October 2006:
Chris de Burgh and his daughter, Rosanna
 

ROSANNA DAVISON - LATEST INFORMATION

13th February 2008

Rosanna will get TV presenting experience when she co-presents the Dustin the Turkey Saturday TV show on the morning of the Eurosong final in Limerick on February 23. As well as appearing alongside Dustin, she will also feature on TV3's make-over show Inside & Out. Rosanna was enlisted to coach some of the participants about projecting a good outer image in a bid to boost their self-esteem.
A full time presenting job for Rosanna in the future? Watch this space!

8th February 2008

Rosanna attended the launch of Dublin’s leading boutique hotel, The Dylan.

The hotel has launched a new service to cater for the growing number of customers who want to buy the same bed as the one they’ve just slept in. The Dylan has linked up with Kaymed, Ireland’s leading designer and manufacturer of luxury beds, to offer guests the chance to bring the luxury experience of the Dylan home with them.

February 2008

A host of big name stars are set to jet into Belfast to The Waterfront Hall on 22nd February for this year's Fate Awards. Adding a touch of glamour to the event will be Rosanna and lingerie model Caprice.

The awards themselves are a celebration of the best in the Northern Irish Entertainments Industry and aim to recognise and reward those people in the entertainment scene that have gone that extra mile.

22 January 2008

London-based fashion label Lipsy launched its spring collection show at the ultra-modern surroundings of the new Radisson Hotel in Dublin 8. The showing of the label's spring line was an explosion of colourful silk.

Among the models showing off the new collection were Baiba Gaile , former Miss Irelands Sarah Morrissey and Aoife Cogan and former Miss World Rosanna Davison.

28 December 2007

Irish Water Safety Education Development Officer, Lisa Anderson, receives the keys to a new vehicle presented by Kia Motors Managing Director James Brooks, with Rosanna Davison.

Irish Water Safety is targeting children at risk of drowning by mobilising an Education Development officer to promote water safety to kids nationwide. In the last five years alone, 16 children aged 14 and under drowned in Ireland.

20 December 2007

YOUNGSTERS in Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin, got a Christmas gift with a twist when a host of celebrities turned up on their doorstep.

Along with Rosanna other celebrities also spreading goodwill were 'Off The Rails' presenter Caroline Morahan, comedian Brendan O'Carroll, and Boyzoners Mikey Graham and Ronan Keating, 'Naked Camera' star PJ Gallagher and Dustin the Turkey.

22 November 2007

Rosanna attended the RDS in Dublin for its official launch on Thursday 22nd November 2007 of the 7UP Christmas on Ice. Now in it’s 5th year at the RDS, 7UP and it’s 1st year at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Christmas on Ice is a seven week ice-skating extravaganza! Spectacular covered ice rinks, festive fun, striking new venue design, entertainment and bars and cafes, there is something for everyone, from families, schoolchildren teens and young adults.
www.7upchristmasonice.ie

20 October 2007

Rosanna and father, Chris de Burgh are featured in an article published in the Daily Mail Weekend magazine
called "Bridging The Gap".

The article gives the view from both sides and is basically an in-depth look at growing up and learning to let go of your eldest child.

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

26 Sept 2007

Rosanna joined other models from the Assets modelling agency such as Corina Grant and Sarah McGovern to help raise money for the Bray Youth Centre and the Holy Redeemer Parish. The seasonal fashion show at Milan & Co. on the Florence Road was absolutely packed on the night.

Entry to the show was free but anyone coming along was invited to make a donation to the youth centre for as much or as little as they liked.

Sept 2007

TV3 celebrated the new season of programming in style at a launch held at No. 6 Kildare Street in Dublin.

Rosanna was swept off her feet by the 20 Stone goliath of Dublin Wrestler, Sheamus O'Shaunessy.

6ft 6in Sheamus, or SOS to his friends, has just signed a 3 year contract with the WWE.

July 2007

An annual magazine called 'Irish Debs' was launched recently featuring an interview with Rosanna about her Debs experience.

"Anyone who is insecure, can be influenced by what they read or see," she said. "That's why I think it is irresponsible for the weight watchers' story to be included in a magazine geared towards teens."

July 2007

Rosanna has recently returned from a holiday with her family in Mauritius.

The Mauritius holiday has become something of a tradition for the de Burgh family as this is the fourteenth year in a row that they have enjoyed the five-star Le Saint Geran Hotel. Wearing a pink bikini and floppy white hat, the former Miss World enjoyed a paddle in the Indian Ocean, occasionally joining her father for a chat.

04 June 2007

Rosanna laced up her running shoes and joined the ISPCA team on Bank Holiday Monday 4 June 2007, to participate in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon in a bid to promote responsible pet ownership.

Rosanna pictured here with Galway girl, Aine Ni Dhroighneain were both helping the ISPCA to continue its work locally and nationally rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cruelly treated and neglected animals.

01 June 2007

Rosanna pictured here with with Blaithin O'Hea (2) at Dublin Docklands for the launch of National Water Safety Awareness Week.

Between Monday 29th May and the June 5th Bank Holiday, Irish Water Safety’s National Water Safety Awareness Week is highlighting the importance of learning to be safe in, on and around water to ensure that all members of their families are made aware of the risks surrounding water.

08 April 2007

Rosanna and Professional dancer Ronan McCormack
paired up for Celebrity Jigs 'n' Reels in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland. Afterwards she said: "I'd just like to say a HUGE thank you to all who supported me throughout my (short!!) stint in Jigs N' Reels, especially my friends, family and representatives from the charity - I appreciated so much. What an amazing experience, it was such fun!! My main aim was to raise the profile of Spinal Injuries Ireland, an incredibly worthwhile cause, and hopefully I managed to do that as well as I possibly could."

03 April 2007

Rosanna is among the top names to grace the catwalk at Anthony Ryan’s Summer Fashion Show which is to be held on Tuesday, April 3, at The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.
The proceeds of this year’s fashion show will be donated to National Breast Cancer Research (NBCRI). The night promises to be a wonderful evening with live entertainment along with a major raffle and plenty of free handouts for those attending. NBCRI was founded in 1991 and is a voluntary charity based at the Clinical Research Institute, NUI Galway. Tickets are available from the NBCRI .

09 February 2007

The 4th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards took place at Dublin’s RDS on Friday 9th of February, honouring Irish and international talent in front of a 1,100 audience.

Rosanna stole the show in a dazzling hot pink gown with bare midriff. Other high profile women stepping out on the red carpet included songstress Sinead O’Connor, TV Personality of the Year 2003 winner Miriam O’Callaghan and BBC Northern Ireland’s shining star Christine Bleakley.

18th Nov 2006:

www.chrishigh.com webmaster, Steve Bennett meets with Rosanna and Chris de Burgh backstage during CdeB's latest tour.

Chris de Burgh's 'The Storyman' concert at the NEC Arena Birmingham has been reviewed by Chris High and can be found here.

Nice to meet you Rosanna!

10th Oct 2006: Rosanna judged the prestigious Dawn Dairies According to showbizireland.com For the past week Irish newspapers have been filled with stories on Miss World Rosanna Davison's new boyfriend Wesley Quirke - son of mega rich former Garda and owner of Dr. Quirkey's Goodtime Emporium.
Rosanna and Wesley are claimed to be 'officially' Ireland's latest golden couple as they were spotted (right) at the Mr. Ireland 2006 finals in the Mansion House, where Wesley's (Wez to his friends) brother was competing under the sponsorship of Mr. Social & Personal.

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