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· Ryan General
Vietnam to be represented by its 1st trans woman candidate at Miss Universe 2025
Longtime entertainer Huong Giang Nguyen is set to become the first transgender woman to represent Vietnam in the Miss Universe competition this November in Thailand. Miss Universe Vietnam directly appointed her to the role, breaking from the tradition of holding a national…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino Kiwi crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024
Filipino Kiwi Victoria Velasquez Vincent has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, winning the title during the pageant’s coronation night on Sunday. The 29-year-old triumphed over 15 other finalists, stepping in after Filipino Kiwi model-actress Franki Russell was…
· Bryan Ke
Meet the 80-year-old Miss Universe Korea contestant
South Korean model Choi Soon-hwa, 80, is making headlines for being the oldest person ever to compete in a Miss Universe pageant. After the Miss Universe Organization lifted the upper limit of its age restriction this year — originally only allowing contestants aged 18 to 28 —…
· Editorial Staff
Miss Universe Philippines crowns first Black Filipino winner
Filipino American Chelsea Manalo made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines. Key points:
· Ryan General
Miss Teen USA steps down after Miss USA’s exit, cites ‘alignment’ issues
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished her crown on Wednesday, just days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt stepped down. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
NewJeans to be 1st K-pop girl group to perform on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday that K-pop group NewJeans will be performing two of their songs on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Dec. 31. About their appearance: The five-member group — consisting of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin…
· Bryan Ke
Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild wins Miss Universe Thailand 2023
Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023 on Sunday. About her win: Representing Nakhon Ratchasima province, the 26-year-old Porsild won this year’s Miss Universe Thailand pageant at MCC Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
· Bryan Ke
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia franchise amid sexual abuse allegations
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO), head of the Miss Universe beauty pageant, has officially cut ties with its Indonesian franchise after several contestants accused its Southeast Asian organizers of sexual abuse. Their decision: The MUO broke the news in an X post on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino queer community defends McDonald’s ad featuring lesbian couple
In recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, McDonald’s Philippines released a sapphic commercial that immediately went viral online, garnering praise from the Filipino LGBTQ+ community. The advertisement features a woman on a longboard who circles around a McDonald’s drive-thru three…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Loud and proud’: Miss Universe Philippines comes out as bisexual
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee has recently come out as bisexual. The 28-year-old Filipino actress and model was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023 on May 13 and will go on to represent the Southeast Asian country at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in…
· Ryan General
Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia
Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes. Since one of the best ways to explore and experience the beauty of Asia is by visiting its iconic locations, we’ve put together a list of several landmarks across the…
· Bryan Ke
R’Bonney Gabriel returns to Houston for first time since winning Miss Universe 2022
R’Bonney Gabriel returned to her hometown in Houston, Texas, last weekend for the first time since becoming Miss Universe 2022 in January. Gabriel, 28, made history in October 2022 by becoming the first Filipino American Miss Texas USA. She then went on to take the crown at the…
· Bryan Ke
First Filipino American Miss USA winner R’Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe 2022
Before you read: Miss USA 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel responds to accusations she won because of ‘favoritism’ R’Bonney Gabriel, the first Filipino American Miss Texas USA, is crowned winner of Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel, the first Filipino American winner of Miss Texas USA, was crowned…
· Editorial Staff
Miss Universe Thailand wears gown made of soda can pull tabs in tribute to her garbage collector parents
Before you read: Woman dubbed ‘Miss Garbage’ wins Miss Universe Thailand 2022
· Michelle De Pacina
Look: Miss Universe 2022 candidates show off stunning Filipino-made gowns
Several 2022 Miss Universe candidates showed off gowns made by Filipino designers in the pageant’s preliminary competition. On Wednesday night, nine delegates donned evening gowns made by Filipino fashion designers during the preliminary competition at New Orleans Ernest N.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thai transgender businesswoman buys Miss Universe pageant for $20 million
Jakapong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, a Thai transgender businesswoman, has acquired the Miss Universe Organization pageant for $20 million. Jakrajutatip, the CEO and biggest shareholder of JKN Global Group, made history by becoming the first woman to own the beauty pageant organizer.…
· Editorial Staff
Fact check: ‘Filipino’ refers to both an identity and the national language of the Philippines
Claims that the term “Filipino” is not a language and solely refers to the identity and/or nationality of citizens of the Republic of the Philippines are false. The allegations: On Oct. 14, NextShark published a story about Miss Universe Spain 2022 Alicia Faubel catching the…
· Bryan Ke
Miss Universe Spain wins netizens’ hearts with fluency in Filipino
Miss Universe Spain 2022 Alicia Faubel posted an Instagram video on Thursday showcasing her fluency in Filipino during a trip to the Philippines. In the clip, Faubel can be seen interacting with the locals and an 11-year-old boy named Patrick who she treats to some street food.…
· Bryan Ke
Miss USA 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel reveals details of crowning moment amid cheating accusations
Miss USA 2022 winner R’Bonney Gabriel, 28, explained why her fellow contestants did not congratulate and hug her after she won the beauty pageant at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, on Oct. 3. “I walked forward to what we call the bubble, which was the front of the…
· Ryan General
Woman dubbed ‘Miss Garbage’ wins Miss Universe Thailand 2022
Anna Sueangam-iam, a 23-year-old woman known as “Miss Garbage” due to her being the daughter of former garbage collectors, was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2022 on Saturday night. As this year's Miss Universe Thailand, Sueangam-iam received the new "Power of Resilience" crown…