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· Ryan General
‘Don’t insult Japan!’: Miss Universe 2021 Japan’s national costume is all wrong according to netizens
The national costume worn by Japan’s candidate in the 70th Miss Universe pageant has sparked criticism on Japanese social media. “Cool Japan” take: During the pageant’s National Costume Show on Dec. 10, Japanese contestant Juri Watanabe wore highly stylized attire that social…
· Myra Khan
Who is Harnaaz Sandhu? What the world didn’t hear about Miss Universe 2021
On Dec. 12, Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe 2021. When host Steve Harvey asked the contestant to “meow,” he missed out on an opportunity to ask about her many professional accomplishments and volunteering experiences. A new Miss Universe: The 21-year-old model and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu had to meow like a cat on her way to being crowned Miss Universe 2021
Harnaaz Sandhu of India has been crowned Miss Universe 2021. The 70th Miss Universe: Sandhu became the first Indian woman in 21 years to win Miss Universe.
· Ryan General
Philippines crowns first openly queer candidate to Miss Universe 2021
Beatrice Luigi Gomez is set to become the first openly queer candidate to represent the Philippines at the 2021 Miss Universe pageant in December. Capturing the crown: Gomez, who identifies as bisexual, was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2021 on Thursday, Sept. 30, Rappler…
· Ryan General
Why Miss Myanmar 2020 Can’t Return Home to Her Country Yet
Miss Myanmar 2020 Thuzar Wint Lwin is unable to return to her country after reportedly earning the ire of the military junta that replaced her government. Fearless Empress: Thuzar, 22, publicly spoke against the unrest in Myanmar, which began in February when the military seized…
· Ryan General
Miss Universe Candidate Says Not to Generalize Filipino Pageant Fans After Receiving Racist Comments
Miss Universe Canada 2020 Nova Stevens took to social media to denounce racist remarks she has been receiving from Filipino users online. Embattled queen: Stevens, Canada’s first Miss Universe candidate of Sudanese origin, wrote in an Instagram post that she has been targeted by…
· Ryan General
Trans Beauty Queen Makes History After Becoming Miss Universe Nepal Finalist
A finalist at this year’s Miss Universe Nepal is making history whether or not she takes home the crown on Wednesday night.
· Bryan Ke
Hawaiian Filipino American Wins Miss Teen USA 2020
Ki’ilani Arruda, a Filipino American teen from Kauai, Hawaii, won the Miss Teen USA 2020 crown out of 51 contenders during the event on Saturday. Arruda is the second teen from Hawaii to win the annual competition, according to CNN. The previous Miss Teen USA from the island was…
· Ryan General
Japanese-Ghanaian Aisha Harumi Tochigi is Crowned Miss Universe Japan 2020
A 24-year-old Japanese-Ghanaian woman will represent Japan in the 69th edition of the Miss Universe pageant.
· Carl Samson
Politician Makes History as the First Openly Gay Candidate in Myanmar
A gay man will run for public office in Myanmar in November, marking a first in the Southeast Asian country’s history. Myo Min Tun, 39, is vying for a seat in the regional parliament in Mandalay, the nation’s second-largest city home to 1.2 million people.
· Editorial Staff
Ex-Miss Universe Malaysia Loses Brand Deal After Saying Blacks ‘Chose to Be Colored’
Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 Samantha Katie James has apologized for her controversial comments about the Black Lives Movement after facing a massive backlash that led to a petition seeking the removal of her crown. In a series of Instagram Stories on Monday, James, 25, asked the…
· Bryan Ke
Steve Harvey Nearly Confuses Miss Philippines and Malaysia When Announcing National Costume Winner
Steve Harvey almost made another blunder while announcing the winner of the National Costume segment of this year’s Miss Universe beauty pageant. The 62-year-old “Family Feud” host excitingly announced the winner of the National Costume category on Sunday while standing next to…
· Bryan Ke
Miss Myanmar Becomes First Openly Gay Miss Universe Contestant
Miss Myanmar Swe Zin Htet bravely came out as a lesbian just days before stepping on the stage for the final of Miss Universe on Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia. Htet came out in a beauty blog Missosology on Nov. 29 when the 21-year-old contestant revealed she is a proud lesbian,…
· Ryan General
Indian-Born Priya Serrao is Australia’s Miss Universe Bet for 2019
Australia has found its Miss Universe bet for 2019 in Indian-born law graduate Priya Serrao. Besting 28 other lovely ladies from across Australia, the 27-year-old Indian-Australian clinched the beauty pageant title at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne on Thursday night.
· Kimberly Nguyen
Miss Universe Vietnam Already Has Incredible Costume Ideas and They Look Tasty
This year’s Miss Universe Vietnam received a slew of submission at the beginning of last month to choose a national costume to be worn by this year’s Vietnam representative, Hoang Thuy. The Facebook page emphasized that the sketches should tell a story in its design. The contest…
· Bryan Ke
YouTuber Faces Charges for Criticizing Miss Universe Thailand’s Dress Designed by Thai Princess
Wanchaleom Jamneanphol, a Thai YouTuber who also goes by the name mixybigmouth, may face charges after criticizing a dress worn by Miss Universe Thailand Sophida Kanchanarin. Thai millionaire businessman and aspiring politician Kitjanut Chaiyosburana saw Jamneanphol’s post on…
· Ryan General
Miss Vietnam’s Historic Rise From a Poor Family to the Miss Universe Pageant is Incredibly Inspiring
“From nothing, here I am. I can do it so you can do it too!” said Miss Vietnam H’hen Nie as she addressed a cheering audience during Monday’s pageant awards night in Nonthaburi, Thailand. It was a historic night for Vietnam as Nie became its first candidate to reach the top five…
· Bryan Ke
Meet Miss Universe’s Dreamy Boyfriend of 6 Years, Clint Bondad
Meet Clint Bondad, Miss Universe winner Catriona Gray’s boyfriend who will surely make everyone thirsty. Bondad, a Filipino-German model who appeared in several movies and television shows in the Philippines, went viral after posting an Instagram message for his 24-year-old…
· Ranier Maningding
Why The Winners of Miss Universe Always Look White
Every year I nervously watch the Miss Universe competition to see which white-passing beauty queen will take home the crown. “Come on down Miss Racially Ambiguous model/actor and claim your scholarship prize of $5,000! Don’t spend it all in one semester!”
· Ryan General
Miss Universe Catriona Gray Stands Up For Transgender Miss Spain in Pageant
Despite not being crowned Miss Universe, Spain’s Angela Ponce had her own “winning moment” on stage as she was given a standing ovation by an ecstatic crowd in Bangkok on Monday. Ponce, the first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe, was emotional in the video highlight…