*that Gwendolyne Charlotte Kwidama, who represented Aruba in Miss Universe 1990 in Hollywood, finished 64th? She improved tremendously by making the top ten in Miss World 1990 in London. Chris Chow
*that Miss International 1979, Mimilanie Marquez of the Philippines, was second runner-up in the Super Model of the World Contest? According to some reports, she was asked to represent the USA instead of the Philippines. The Ford modelling agency insisted that she will have a better chance of winning if she represented the USA but she proudly declined and represented her native Philippines instead, and ended up as a runner-up. Ben Kramer
*that Misses Macau 1989, 1993, 1995 & 1996 are sisters? They are of Pedruco's family, a famous family in Macau. They all represented Macau in Miss World Contest in those years, but none of them made it to the semi-finals. Raymond Lo
*that Miss USA, Brook Lee, and Miss Singapore, Tricia Tan, were roommates at Miss Universe 1997? They became friends and so Brook Mahealani Lee will be attending Miss Singapore Universe 1998. Gujral@aol.com
*that Puerto Rico has produced three Miss Universe (1970, 1985, and 1993), one Miss World (1975), one Miss International (1987), three Miss Intercontinental (1986, 1990, and 1993)? A very good score for a tiny island. Ramon L. Rodriguez
*that in 1979 the judges of Miss Universe and Miss World agreed on the final order of two contestants who participated in both pageants? At Miss Universe, Gina Swainson, again representing Bermuda, won the title while the first runner-up was Carolyn Seaward, this time representing the United Kingdom. Daniel Weber
*that Australia is the only country to have almost won the pageant triple-crown in one year? In 1972, Australia won Miss Universe and Miss World, and was first runner-up at Miss International, behind Miss England. Daniel Weber
*that Italy, famous for its love of fashion & beauty, as well as for its "beautiful" actresses Sophia Loren and Gina Lollobrigida, has never won any major international beauty title? Dan Higgins
*that in the early 90's, Miss World attempted to have a Miss North Korea? But nothing came of it. And the Miss Universe Pageant is trying to have Cuba compete next year in the Miss Universe Pageant. Steve Yonack
*that in 1995, 1996, & 1997, Chelsi Smith, Alicia Machado, & Brook Lee wore a red, white, & blue gowns respectively? Those colors equal the American flag. Rahul Patel
*that Laurie Simpson, a Puerto Rican who was Miss Universe finalist and winner of Miss International, made a strong sexual content series after her reign as a beauty queen? Jean Carlos Melendez
*that in Miss Universe 1954, there were 6 Latin delegates in the semi-final competition? The highest amount of Latin delegates who entered the semi-finals. Jean Carlos Melendez
*that in Miss Universe, every year, Latin American delegates enter the semi-finals? At least one. Jean Carlos Melendez
*that no nation has ever won the Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International Pageant in the same year? Steve Yonack
*that in 1976 (America's bicentennial year), the United States did not place in the top 12 in Miss Universe or in the top 15 in Miss World? Making that the only time the United States did not place at all in the Miss Universe Pageant. Steve Yonack
*that Miss Mauritius 1994, Viveka Babajee was in deep trouble in the Philippines after the 1994 Miss Universe pageant? She was related to the Manila Film Festival scandal, in which she was told to read off the wrong name of a winner. She knew what she was doing, she got caught and was stripped of her title. Dwayne
*that during rehearsals in Manila (1994), a bomb went off in the front of the Philippine International Convention Center? The 77 delegates didn't know until they saw the news at their hotel. The bomb originated from two men having an argument. At the time, the delegates were rehearsing "A Whole New World" with Peabo Bryson. Dwayne
*that it is rumored that Donald Trump confirmed Miss Universe 2000 was to be held in Hong Kong? Dwayne
*that Dayanara Torres, Miss Universe 1993, was first runner-up in the Queen of the World Pageant in 1992? The winner was the German contestant, Ines Kuba. Michael Knittel
*that the recently deceased Sir Eric Gairy, who was premier of Grenada from 1967 to 1979, was a judge at the 1970 Miss World Pageant? Not surprisingly, the winner in that pageant was Jennifer Hosten, Miss Grenada. Anu Khare
*that in the year when Venezuela and India held both Miss Universe and Miss World in the same year, their Miss Universe titleholders from 1994 and 1996 crowned Miss USA Miss Universe as their successors with their own country as first runner-up? Sushmita Sen crowned Chelsi Smith, with Manpreet Brar as first runner-up, and Alicia Machado crowned Brook Mahealani Lee, with Marena Bencomo as first runner-up! Coincidence! Who would think? Rahul Patel
*that in 1967, it is well known that when Sylvia Hitchcock, Miss USA, was selected Miss Universe, Cheryl Patton, Miss Florida, assumed the Miss USA title? What is probably not known to everyone was that, she was only the second runner-up. The first runner-up was Miss California, Susan Bradley, but she did not want to take the Miss USA title. Steve Yonack
*that the last two Miss USA's to win Miss Universe wore patriotic colored gown? When Chelsi Smith was crowned in 1995, she wore a red gown. Then when Brook Lee won in 1997, she wore a blue gown. Coincidence? Antonio Llamas
*that since the 70's, Puerto Rico had produced one winner and one finalist each decade (in the following years 1970, 1985, and 1993)? And it ended finalist in 1971, 1987, and 1995. Jean Carlos Melendez
*that California had produced one Miss USA each decade (in the following years 1959, 1966, 1975, 1983, and 1992)? Steve Yonack
*that Venezuela has won a combined 8 times since 1979? Their very first win was by Carmen Susana Duijim Zubillaga in 1955 at the Miss World Pageant. Steve Yonack
*that no country has ever had consecutive winners in the Miss Universe Pageant? India and Venezuela came so close to doing so in 1995 and 1997 respectively. However, Sweden and the United Kingdom have had consecutive winners in the Miss World Pageant (1951 & 1952 for Sweden, 1964 & 1965 for the United Kingdom). Anu Khare
*that four countries have won the Miss Universe and Miss World titles in the same year? France in 1953 (Christiane Martel & Denise Perrier), Australia in 1972 (Kerry Anne Wells & Belinda Green), Venezuela in 1981 (Irene Saez & Pilin Leon), and India in 1994 (Sushmita Sen & Aishwarya Rai). Anu Khare
*that Ana Rosa Brito is the only Puerto Rican who represented her country in the three most prestigious pageants in the globe? She was Miss Puerto Rico in Miss International 1991, Miss World 1993, and Miss Universe 1997. Jean Carlos Melendez
*that Laurie Simpson, who represented Puerto Rico in Miss Universe 1987 has never won the Miss Puerto Rico crown? She was 2nd runner-up in the 1986 pageant. That year, the Miss Universe, Inc. changed the pageant from July to May; the Miss Puerto Rico Pageant is in April, so the delegate doesn't have enough time to prepare. The President of Miss Puerto Rico Pageant decided to send Laurie instead, and moved the next pageant to April. Jean Carlos Melendez
*that Miss Universe Puerto Rico 1998, Joyce Giraud was crowned by Ana Rosa Brito, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 1997 twice? First, in Miss World Puerto Rico 1994, and second in Miss Universe Puerto Rico 1998. Jean Carlos Melendez
*that on Miss Teen USA Pageant, so far, Oregon is the only state to have won two Miss Teen USA titles (1988 and 1990)? So far, every other state has had one winner. Steve Yonack
*that Colombia was first runner-up three years in a row at Miss Universe Pageants 1992-1994? USA also, consistently dominated the "first runner-up" rank in Miss World Pageants 1954-1956. Andy S. Chung
*that Korea's representative to Miss Universe 1991, Suh Jung Min doesn't enjoy being a former Miss Korea? They found out in 1993 that she bribed the judges to win the title. Andy S. Chung
*that Miss USA 1984, Mai Shanley, was Miss New Mexico in the 1984 Miss America Pageant? It was the pageant won by Vanessa Williams held in 1983. Andy S. Chung
*that Venezuela has never failed to enter the semifinals of Miss Universe since 1983? Even in Miss World Pageants, they've always been consistent in the semifinals since 1985. Michi
*that Miss Universe 1992, Michelle McLean was a finalist in Miss World 1991? Two pageants, two achievements, two years in a row. Michi
*that Illinois won the Miss USA title in 1973 and 1974? But what is newsworthy is that New York was also first runner-up for both 1973 and 1974 pageants. Steve Yonack
*that Philippines is the only Asian country to have won the Miss International title so far? And of all Asian countries, Philippines has the most number of beauty titles won. Rafael Delfin
*that Miss USA 1982 and Miss America 1982 were both from the State of Arkansas? The following year it was California's turn when the Golden State captured both the Miss USA 1983 and Miss America 1983 crowns. Larry Basbas
*that Texas is the only state to win the Miss USA title for five consecutive years? The winners were: Laura Martinez-Herring (1985), Christy Fichtner (1986), Michelle Royer (1987), Courtney Gibbs (1988), and Gretchen Polhemus (1989). So far, Texas has produced a total of seven Miss USA winners (including Kim Tomes in 1977), and one Miss Universe. Darryl Enabore
*that in 1973, in a unique twist between United States and the Philippines, United States was first runner-up to Philippines in the Miss Universe Pageant. Philippines was first runner-up to the United States in the Miss World Pageant that very same year. Steve Yonack
*that anyone in the world (literally) who grew up watching "Gilligan's Island" will know Mary Ann? But what they don't know is that, back in 1959, she was Miss Nevada in the Miss America Pageant. Steve Yonack
*that in Miss Universe Pageant 1967 which was held in Miami, Miss Venezuela was first runner-up to Miss Universe who was from the United States? Now, exactly thirty years later (1997), history repeats itself! Miss Venezuela, Marena Bencomo is first runner-up to Miss Universe who is from the USA, Brook Lee. Steve Yonack
*that Israel was supposed to be represented by Mirit Grinberg? She was too young and the first runner-up (assumed), Dikla Hamby took her place. Steve Yonack
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