Southeast Asian Delegates To Dominate Miss Universe 2020

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Miss Universe Myanmar 2020 Thuzar Wint Lwin

Miss Universe Myanmar 2020, the 8th edition of the pageant, was held on 30th December 2020 at Novotel Max Hotel, Yangon where Thuzar Wint Lwin of Hakha was crowned the new queen. She succeeds Miss Universe Myanmar 2019 Swe Zin Htet and will now represent Myanmar in Miss Universe 2020. Hailing from Hakha, Thuzar Wint Lwin or popularly known as Candy Thuzar is 22-years-old and stands 170 cm tall. She is a final year student in English from East Yangon University. She is an advocate of self-love and self-acceptance and would like to use the platform to advocate about the same. She is considered as one of the strongest contenders for the title and believes that with hard work and determination, she’ll be able to impress everyone and make the people of Myanmar proud by winning the title.

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Miss Universe Singapore 2020 Bernadette Belle

Bernadette Belle was appointed Miss Universe Singapore 2020 in December 2020 via a virtual press conference on Miss Universe Singapore Facebook Page and will now represent Singapore in Miss Universe 2020. The diva succeeds Miss Universe Singapore 2019 Mohana Prabha for the title. Bernadette is 27-years-old and stands 170 cm tall. She is an artist training in Singapore who works as a host, actress, and a professional model. She also enjoys the creative arts and is training to be a professional disc jockey on her spare time. She is not new to the world of beauty pageants as she was a participant at Miss Universe Singapore 2019 and she ended up being crowned as Miss Charm Singapore 2019. Bernadette comes from a Philippine descent as she was born and raised in the Philippines and later, when she came to Singapore, she realized that the migrant workers from the Philippines aren’t really represented properly in Singapore. She wants to use the platform given to her to help the ones who are not able to have the same rights as the Singaporeans.

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Miss Universe Indonesia 2020 Ayu Maulida

Ayu Maulida was crowned Puteri Indonesia 2020 on 6th March 2020 at the Jakarta Convention Center and will represent Indonesia at Miss Universe 2020. She represented Jawa Timur at the pageant. She succeeds and was crowned by Puteri Indonesia 2019 Frederika Alexis Cull. She is 22 years of age and stands 179 cm tall. The stunning beauty also holds the title of 2019 Asia Model Festival and Face of Asia 2019. She holds a Bachelors in Law from Airlangga University. She raised advocacy regarding Senyum Desa which is also a community service founded by UNAIR students. As for her advocacy, she teaches in rural areas on healthy living and entrepreneurship training. She definitely deserved this win.

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Miss Universe Vietnam 2020 Nguyen Tran Khanh Van

Nguyễn Trần Khánh Vân was crowned Miss Universe Vietnam 2020 on 7th December 2019 as she became the official representative of Vietnam at Miss Universe 2020. She was crowned the new queen by Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 H’Hen Nie. The stunning beauty stands 175 cm tall and is not new to the pageant world. Van first participated in Miss Vietnam 2014 where she placed in the Top 40. Then, she went on to participate in Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 but was only able to make it to the Top 10. Ever since her crowning, she has been busy with her reigning responsibilities and making her preparations strong for the Miss Universe 2020 crown. Her dazzling smile, pageant career and her sincerity will definitely work in her favor.

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Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo

Rabiya Mateo was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2020 on 25th October 2020 and will now represent Philippines at Miss Universe 2020. Rabiya succeeds Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados. Rabiya hails from Iloilo and is a staunch advocate of education. “As an educator, I want people to see education the way that I see it – a golden ticket to success. Knowledge is and always will be power, wherever you are, whoever you’re with. If you are knowledgeable you will excel and become successful”, Rabiya said at the beginning of the competition. Rabiya attended Iloilo Doctors' College as Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and graduated cum laude. Currently, Mateo is working in SRG Manila Review Center as a lecturer and review coordinator.

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Miss Universe Thailand 2020 Amanda Obdam

Amanda Obdam was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2020 on 10th October 2020 and will represent Thailand at Miss Universe 2020. She succeeds Miss Universe Thailand 2019 Paweensuda Drouin. Amanda stands 170 cm tall and is a graduate from the University of Toronto, Canada with a degree in Business Administration and Economics. She started her career as a model in 2011 under SuperRed Modelling and has worked with big brands including Sunsilk, School, PhaoHom etc. She has earned titles of Miss Grand Phuket 2016, Miss Grand Rising Star 2016 and Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2016 which makes her experienced in the fashion and pageant industry. She has also been featured in two series on Channel 7. Amanda Obdam wishes to end hunger in the world and would use the platform given to her at Miss Universe Thailand 2020 to raise awareness about the same.

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Miss Universe Cambodia 2020 Sarita Reth

Sarita Reth was crowned Miss Universe Cambodia 2020 on 27th November 2020 and will represent Cambodia at Miss Universe 2020. The winner succeeds Miss Universe Cambodia 2019 Somnang Alyna for the title. Hailing from the city of Phnom Penh, Sarita is 25-years-old and stands 168 cm tall and has graduated from Vanda student with a BA in English and is currently pursuing her Master in International Relations at the Royal University of Law and Economics. She works as an actress, model, Tv and film host. Sarita's passion for cinema started at a young age after watching Angelina Jolie starring in the blockbuster movie Tomb Raider. The diva started her pageantry journey at the age of 17-years and later was invited to be a TV host for the BBC Media Action drama Love9.

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Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 Francisca Luhong

Francisca Luhong was crowned Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 on 5th September 2020 and will represent Malaysia at Miss Universe 2020. Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 Shweta Sekhon crowned her successor at the end of the event finale. Hailing form Sarawak, Francisca is 25-years-old and stands 175 cm tall and is a Public Relations & Marketing Executive and a part-time Model. She advocates for women empowerment and is also active in doing charity works especially in rural areas of Sarawak. She also believes that its important to not keep trying to impress others all the time but try to make a positive impact so that people can.