Miss Universe Bits: Philippines in Beauty Pageants

The hype and drama brought by transition of a new year have now subsided. Allow me to turn the switch on again for good with another beautiful and exciting update of what's new. Speaking of beauty, Philippines will once again host the most prestigious and one of the  longest running beauty pageants on earth. Miss Universe organization will pick the most CONFIDENTLY BEAUTIFUL with a HEART from more or less one hundred women around the globe.

On the 17th year, from the time the first Miss Universe beauty pageant was inaugurated, Philippines made its debut as country to beat in terms of placements and titles. Gloria Diaz won the most coveted crown in 1969. She was followed by Maria Margarita Moran who earned the crown in 1973 with her simple yet touching “ HOUSE and LOT” answer for the question “ IF YOU HAD ONE MILLION DOLLARS WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH IT?”

Since then,  the Philippines has cemented its position as one of the prime movers in the said pageant. But prior to 1969 winning the country's representatives managed to earn top spots and a runner up position in 1954,1965,1966 and 1963 respectively. Thirteen representatives more over the course of the pageant years have made their way closed to wearing the crown.

Miss Finland Armi Kuusela. Image courtesy of
wikiwand.com

The first REVISED Miss Universe pageant was held in 1952 at Long Beach California USA. Miss Finland became the first to win but only to relinquish the crown when she chose to marry a Filipino businessman. Philippines is not just known in the world of pageantry but also as home of men who won the hearts of many beauty queens.

Philippines is the first country in Asia to host the Miss Universe pageant. In 1974 the second Filipina to win the title crowned her successor from Spain Amparo Muñoz at the historic Cultural Center Of the Philippines Manila. Twenty years later the country hosted again for the 43rd edition which was held at Philippine International Convention Center.

Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen. Image courtesy
of indianexpress.com

The 1994 Miss Universe beauty pageant was the glorious year for Indian beauties. Sushmita Sen of New Delhi became her country's first Miss Universe. She was crowned by a Puerto Rican beauty with angelic face Dayanara Torres who became a famous celebrity in the Philippines.

Miss Universe 1993  from Puerto Rico Dayanara Torres.
Photo credit to CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER
Alan Mercer

Beauty pageant is one of the MAJOR MAJOR highlights during fiestas and festivals in Philippines. Local pageants serve as screening or qualifying rounds for those who aspire to represent the country in any international pageants. Binibining Pilipinas Charity Incorporated which is currently chaired by Stella Marquez Araneta ( winner of the first ever Miss International from Colombia) holds the national franchise of MUO.

BPCI through its annual pageant selects deserving Filipinas to represent in selected International pageants. Its latest product is none other than Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach from Cagayan de Oro City. Maxine Medina will make a history as she will be vying back to back victory for Philippines in the upcoming 65th edition of MU in Mall of Asia Arena come January 30.

To walk the talk of writing just about anything puts myself in unnecessary tests. Some friends from India and UK requested me to write about foods and more about fitness. But seriously what I really want to do is feature people who are behind the spotlight of people's query eyes. I'm sure they have so much to tell for others to learn from.



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