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May 2021
How much does it cost to be a Miss Universe?
Apart from putting yourself in physically and mentally for being the queen of the universe with the Miss Universe crown, here’s what it cost a candidate and a franchise to participate in Miss Universe pageant.
By Priya Bhardwaj
7
Jan 2021
Does height matter at Miss Universe?
Does being tall matter while participating in a pageant such as Miss Universe?
By Priya Bhardwaj
15
Dec 2019
Miss World Past Winners and Some Interesting Facts
Miss World Past Winners, List of Miss World titleholders, Miss World wins by country and Miss World interesting facts - longest reign, shortest reign, resignations, dethronements, first ever winners from each continent. Miss World commenced in the year 1951, and the first crowned Miss World was Kiki Håkansson from Sweden.
By Aakanksha Chugh
4
Dec 2019
Asian Dominance in Miss Supranational
Miss Supranational started in 2009 being a fairly new pageant and Asian countries have definitely dominated the pageant with four out of nine pageants under its belt. India, Philippines and South Korea are the countries that have won the pageant.
By Angelique Reyes
26
Oct 2019
The Latina Prevalence in Miss Grand International
Latina beauties have dominated the Miss Grand International beauty pageant so far, with the latest addition to Latina winners list being Clara Sosa of Paraguay, who carries forward the legacy of Janelee Chaparro of Puerto Rico, the first ever winner of Miss Grand International title.
By Irina Silva
17
Dec 2018
Philippines prevents second Back to Back win in Miss Universe
Philippines, being one of the most competitive countries in the pageant world, has prevented another back to back win from happening as Catriona Gray has been crowned Miss Universe 2018. The last back to back win that Philippines prevented was in 2015 as Pia Wurtzbach was crowned the new queen.
By Irina Silva
5
Nov 2018
Is Venezuela the upcoming conqueror of Pageant World?
Venezuela seems to be the underdog of pageant world, making a smooth collection of titles since the inception of the four major international beauty pageants – Miss World (6), Miss Universe (7), Miss Earth (2) and Miss International (7).
By Irina Silva
19
Oct 2018
A Look into the World of Albino Beauty Pageants
A beauty pageant held in one of Harare City's busy venues in March this year was a festivity that looked nothing out of the ordinary. With gowns everywhere, a roster of judges, and a packed crowd, it seemed like a typical contest — except that it wasn't. All 13 contestants had albinism, a genetic condition that results in the lack of natural pigments in the eyes, skin, and hair.
By Jane Baker
21
Aug 2018
In Celebration of the First Ever Miss Universe Armi Kuusela
Armi Kuusela, who was the very first Miss Universe, crowned in the year 1952, was born on 20th August 1934 and celebrated her 83rd birthday this week.
By Angelique Reyes
17
Aug 2018
Liza Soberano reinstating why Philippines will always be the Thrust of Beauty
18 years old Liza Soberano is a Filipino American Actress and is known for her work with the Filipino television network ABS-CBN, and has also appeared in several Filipino Star Cinema films.
By Camilla Suarez
3
Aug 2018
Back-to-back win in Miss World and Miss Universe
In the world of beauty pageants Miss World and Miss Universe top the chart of most celebrated pageants. More than 100 countries participate in both these pageants to celebrate womanhood and cultures while advocating social and humanitarian causes.
By Aakanksha Chugh
24
Jul 2018
Sandwich Wins at Miss Earth and Miss International
Sandwich wins at Miss International are Miss International 1991 AgniezskaKotlarska and Miss International 1993 AgniezkaPachalko (Poland), Miss International 2007 Priscila Perales and Miss International 2009 Anagabriela Espinoza. Miss Earth sandwich win is Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong and Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco (Philippines).
By Irina Silva
9
Jul 2018
Philippines overflowing with beauty pageants but lacking in beauty queens?
Philippines known as the powerhouse of beauty pageants is now walking a fine line between going from top to hitting the very bottom. Find out more about the Filippino pageant obsession here.
By Irina Silva
21
Jun 2018
Beauty Pageants - Embracing beauty or objectifying women?
Beauty pageants still have a long way to go. With America dropping swimsuit and evening gown round this year to celebrate real beauty, are steps like these enough to make a true change in the pageant world?
By Irina Silva
24
Nov 2017
Will it be clean sweep for Asian beauties in Big 4 Beauty Pageants this year?
Three of the Big 4 beauty pageants in 2017 have been won by Asian beauties - Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar of India, Miss International 2017 Kevin Lilliana of Indonesia and Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco of Philippines. Will it be another Asian beauty to be crowned Miss Universe 2017?
By Aakanksha Chugh
4
Jul 2017
Miss Austria 2017 – A batch of all Winners
Miss Austria 2017 finale is to be held on 6th July 2017. All the 20 finalists are a strong bet for the title this year.
By Irina Silva
29
Jun 2017
Here are few interesting facts about Femina Miss India 2017 Manushi Chhillar
Femina Miss India 2017 is Manushi Chhillar from Haryana. Let’s find out some unknown interesting facts about the gorgeous beauty.
By Aakanksha Chugh
8
Jun 2017
How Heartbreak inspired Angelique De Leon to turn her Pain into Power
Read through the inspiring heartbreak journey of Binibining Pilipinas 2017 contestant Angelique De Leon, how she turned fab from fat.
By Angelopedia
16
May 2017
Here are few lesser known facts about Miss USA 2017 Kara McCullough
Lets us throw some light on the unknown facts about the lovely Miss USA 2017, Kara McCullough.
By Angelopedia
29
Mar 2017
Colombia and Mexico crown potential Miss Universe winners
Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2017 Denisse Franco Pina and Senorita Colombia 2017 Laura Gonzalez Ospina are strong contenders for the 66th edition of Miss Universe pageant.
By Angelopedia
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