MANILA: A former judge at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant alleged that its Thai owner Anne Jakrajutatip had tried to rig the competition in favor of her country's candidate, eventually resulting in the resignation of Paula Shugart as president of the international pageant organisation.
MANILA: For the first time in Miss Universe history, the crown that will be used in the pageant is made in the Philippines, the “Lumière de l’Infini” (Light of Infinity) created by Filipino craftsmen using rare south sea pearls harvested off the coasts of Palawan.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s beauty queen, Sandra Lim, has made it to the top 30 in the Miss Universe competition held in Mexico earlier Sunday.
VICTORIA Kjaer Theilvig was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night, the first contestant from Denmark to achieve the honour. Thailand's Suchata Chuangsri was the highest Asian finisher.
BANGKOK: Though Miss Thailand, Suchata 'Opal' Chuangsri, won fourth place in Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico on Sunday, several fans in Thailand praised her for her achievement in the final round of five pageants.
Opal Suchata Chuangsri, who finished as third runner-up, thanks government and Thais for ‘unwavering support’
BANGKOK: Thai beauty queen Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri wowed audiences at the opening ceremony of Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico on Wednesday (Nov 13) night where she appeared on stage in the Siripattara Siwalai costume.
The actress, model and wushu proponent wowed judges with her energy and confidence to secure the spot, which Malaysia last obtained in 1970.
The 73rd Miss Universe Competition is currently underway in Mexico City, Mexico. A record-breaking 130 contestants from around the world are participating.
An 81-year-old model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the South Korean pageant against much younger rivals.
Some of the national costumes worn by Malaysia’s beauty queen are certainly eye-catching enough. Whether you like the designs or not, you have to admit that they work to create a spectacle on stage. Each one is able to wow, or create conversations.
SEOUL: Choi Soon-hwa is not just a pretty face in a sea of hopeful women vying for the chance to be crowned Miss Universe Korea.
Miss Universe Malaysia Sandra Lim will wear a warrior princess-inspired design, which is intended to highlight the country's rich heritage
SINGAPORE: Since Miss Universe Singapore, widely regarded as the biggest pageant in the city state, announced that a transgender woman had made the finals last week, beauty queen Qatrisha Zairyah has had to deal with online vitriol.
SINGAPORE: Miss Universe Singapore (MUS) 2024 is embracing diversity and representation. For the first time in its 70-year history, the local beauty pageant flung open its doors to Singapore citizens who are married, divorced and have children. There is also no upper-age limit.
Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria after a contentious attempt to compete in Miss South Africa last month.
MANILA: Pageant season in the Philippines is never truly over – it runs year-round. Similar to the excitement once sparked by Manny Pacquiao fights, Filipinos are now always thrilled about the Miss Universe pageant and hopeful to snag the fifth crown for the country.
BANGKOK: Opal Suchata Chuangsri was crowned Miss Universe Thailand in an extravagant final held on Sunday night (July 14) at The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi that kicked off with a grand opening show featuring all 40 contestants. She will go on to represent Thailand in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant to be held in Mexico later this year.
Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri (pic) has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand in a lavish final held at The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi that kicked off with a grand opening show featuring all 40 contestants.
Miss Yangon (North) Thet San Andersen was crowned the title of "Miss Universe Myanmar 2024" in the Miss Universe Myanmar 2024 finale held in Yangon on Friday night.