Tag: Miss Universe

Beauty pageants ‘devastated’ by suicide of Miss USA 2019

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – Organizers of the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants said Monday they were “devastated” by the suicide a day earlier of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who had often spoken out about stress and mental health. In a statement sent to AFP, the Miss Universe and Miss USA organizations said they were “devastated to learn about the loss of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst.” “She was one of the […]

India’s Harnaaz Sandhu wins 2021 Miss Universe pageant, tells youth to believe in themselves

(Eagle News) — Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu won the 2021 Miss Universe pageant held in Israel on Sunday, Dec. 12 (Monday, Dec. 13 Philippine time) besting 79 other candidates representing their countries. The 21-year old model and actress won for her answer to the question, “What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today?.” This was the same question asked to the two other Miss […]

PHL bet Beatrice Gomez makes it to top five, but fails to advance to top 3 of Miss Universe pageant

  (Eagle News) – The Philippines’ Ms. Universe candidate Beatrice Luigi Gomez made it to the top five, but failed to make it to the top three of the prestigious pageant being held in Israel on December 12 (Israel time) or Monday, Dec. 13 on Philippine time Gomez was asked about mandating vaccine passports and said she was all for it in the interest of public health. South Africa’s Lalela Mswane, India’s Harnaaz Sandhu and […]

Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2020 as Latin America dominates finals

Winning answers of Andrea Meza in finals clinch win .(Eagle News) — Miss Mexico’s Andrea Meza was crowned Miss Universe 2020 in Florida as the pageant returned to the stage on the evening of May 16 in the US (May 17 in the Philippines) after being postponed last year due to the COVID pandemic. The return of the Miss Universe pageant on television and on online livestreaming amid the pandemic was also historic. The panel […]

Miss Myanmar wins best nat’l costume with messsage “Pray for Myanmar” in Miss U pageant

  (Eagle News) — Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin won the best in national costume in the recent 2020 Miss Universe competition held in Florida, USA. She brought to the world her message to “Pray for Myanmar” which is currently suffering under military rule where hundreds of protesters have so far died. Thuzar Wint Lwin, who also made it to the top 21 semi-finals, used the pageant to bring to the world’s attention the plight […]

PHL bet Rabiya Mateo makes it to Miss Universe top 21, but fails to enter top 10

  (Eagle News) — The Philippines’ bet Rabiya Mateo made it to the top 21 of the 69th Miss Universe pageant being held in Florida, United States on May 16 evening (Monday morning, May 17 in the Philippines) The other top 21 Miss Universe 2020 candidates who made it were the following: – Colombia, Peru, Australia,France, Myanmar, Jamaica, Mexico, Dominican Republic, USA,  Indonesia, Argentina, India, Curacao, Philippines, Brazil, Great Britain, Nicaragua, Thailand, Costa Rica, Vietnam. […]

PHL bet Rabiya Mateo stuns in Miss Universe preliminaries

    (Eagle News) — The Philippines’ Miss Universe bet Rabiya Mateo stunned the audience in the pageant preliminaries with her yellow evening gown number, and national costume that showed style as well as the Philippine colors. In the 69th Miss Universe contest that is streamed online on Saturday, May 15, (May 14 in Florida) from Seminole, Florida amid the pandemic, the 24-year physical therapy graduate from Iloilo radiated confidence as she donned her yellow […]

Gazini Ganados wins Best National Costume award at Miss Universe pageant

(Eagle News)–Gazini Ganados won Best National Costume at the Miss Universe 2019 beauty pageant held in Atlanta, USA, after all. This was the clarification issued by the Miss Universe organization on its Twitter account. “@iAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the #MissUniverse2019 National Costume competition! Congratulations, Gazini,” the organization said. Earlier, Harvey announced Ganados as the winner of the award. A picture of Ganados wearing the Philippine eagle-inspired […]

Palace: Despite loss, Gazini Ganados gave PHL “pride and glory”

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Monday, Dec. 9, said Gazini Ganados gave the country “pride and glory” despite her loss in the Miss Universe 2019 pageant held in Atlanta, USA. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Ganados did this by showcasingt “the unique beauty and talent of the Filipina.” Panelo said  Ganados’ “experience in joining the prestigious beauty pageant should add further to her development as a beauty queen.” “The Palace lauds Miss Philippines […]

In photos: Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray spreads love to countrymen during PHL homecoming parade

(Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray captured hearts and inspired her countrymen once more when she repeatedly said “thank you” and “I love you” to thousands who gathered and waited to welcome her during the homecoming parade on Wednesday, February 21. Wearing a Sampaguita inspired terno-jumpsuit adorned with anahaw, the national leaf, the 25-year old beauty seemed to blossom more with beauty and effortless elegance. The outfit was designed by Mark Tumang who […]

PHL welcomes Miss Universe Catriona Gray in homecoming parade

(Eagle News) — The Philippines welcomed home Miss Universe Catriona Gray on Thursday, Feb. 21, with a colorful parade through the capital that inspired and brought joy to thousands of Filipino adoring fans who waited amid the heat of the sun for a glimpse of the 25-year old beauty that brought pride and honor to the country. Gray wore a Sampaguita-inspired terno jumpsuit adorned with anahaw, the national leaf, which made her all the more […]

Miss Universe Vietnam H’hen Nie arrives in PHL

(Eagle News)—Miss Universe Vietnam H’hen Nie is in the Philippines. The beauty queen, who landed in the Top 5 in the recently held Miss Universe 2018, made the announcement in an Instagram post. “Mabuhay Philippines ! Here we come,” she said. She also thanked the Philippines “for your warm welcome.” “I’m so happy to see my coach again, Anjo Santos,” she added. It was Miss Philippines Catriona Gray who clinched the Miss Universe 2018 crown. […]