So it finally comes to this. After four weeks of activities and spectacle, the moment of truth finally beckons. Shake-ups came aplenty after the Beauty with a Purpose gala and the extravagant Dances of the World production number. Looking at … Continue reading My Miss World 2026 Wish List
60 years ago, Reita Faria became the first Indian and Asian to win the Blue Crown. What followed was nothing short of legendary – for the country first, at least. And it wasn’t like the door had completely opened. Within … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Asia and Oceania
Throughout Miss World’s 75-year-run, two winners have been officially replaced by their 1st Runners-Up. The record case would be Germany’s Gabriela Brum, who reigned for merely 18 hours, making it the shortest in the contest’s history. The precursor six years … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Europe
People tend to forget that Egypt is in Africa, more so, that it once actually won a crown. It was in 1954, the early years of global pageantry, when the Cypriot-born Antigone Constanda rose to the challenge and became her country’s … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Africa
In 1970, Jennifer Hosten from then-debuting Grenada, became the first black woman to win the title. What was supposedly a monumental victory was marred by protests by feminist groups. The controversy didn’t end there. In a dispute mirroring the recent … Continue reading Miss World 2026 Candidate Round-Up: Americas and Caribbean
To be clear, it’s the 75th anniversary, not the 75th edition. There’s a difference. Many would recall the several hitches – pandemic included – that messed up the organization’s timeline and propelled them to skip years. To summarize, 2021 was … Continue reading Miss World 2026: A Prelude
In case you missed it, Miss World is no longer a pageant. Come to think of it, they’ve even quietly retired the word “contest”. Now that “festival” is the operative word, the 72nd edition gave just as much platform to culture … Continue reading Opal’s Swift Redemption: A Recap of the 72nd Miss World
After three weeks of activities and challenges, marred by a Miss England switcheroo but, thankfully, spared by the conflict up north, the festival has reached its finale. In less than 12 hours, a new Miss World will be crowned. And, … Continue reading 72nd Miss World Festival: My Final Wishlist
If we separate Oceania and redirect the transcontinental beauties to Europe, the host continent would be the smallest group. And it was even made smaller with Korea’s confirmed delegate never showed up on account of an injury. Nevertheless, this is … Continue reading 72nd Miss World Candidate Round-Up (Asia and Oceania)
First, on a personal note: You can say I’m greeting this Miss World season with a renewed sense of interest. Last July, I watched Miss World Philippines live for only the second time, after a prolonged 12-year gap. Coincidentally, both … Continue reading The 72nd Miss World Festival: A Prelude
In a few hours, the 71st Miss World will finally be crowned at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. After three weeks of public appearances and pocket competitions, where early favorites faded and new ones emerged, here’s my … Continue reading 71st Miss World: The Final Wishlist
AUSTRALIA – Kristen Wright. The Land Down Under is back after skipping the last edition, and this biomedical science student advanced in the Head to Head Challenge and Talent Fast Track. Signs are hinting at a fruitful return. BANGLADESH – … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: RED TEAM (Asia and Oceania)
BELGIUM – Kedist Deltour. Three years since her Miss Universe stint, her tragic back story continues to tug heartstrings. While her exclusion in Israel remains a heartbreaker, there’s a heavy chance this Ethiopian immigrant will finally, and rightfully, earn her … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: BLUE TEAM (Europe)
ANGOLA – Florinda José. This country’s best showing here to date was a threepeat Top 5/Top 6 placement from 2006 to 2008. While this primary school teacher appears to be of that caliber, she’s so far overshadowed by other African … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round-Up: YELLOW TEAM (Africa)
ARGENTINA – Mariela Fuchs. Since ending its three-decade drought in 2017, the Land of Tango managed to place at least once more – in the previous edition, to be exact and courtesy of Amira Hidalgo. This educator is a solid … Continue reading 71st Miss World Candidate Round Up: GREEN TEAM (Americas/Caribbean)
Perhaps, they were right in biding their time, even if it wasn’t completely by choice. As most would recall, the 70th contest in Puerto Rico ended in chaos. What was meant to be a milestone edition was tainted with several … Continue reading The 71st Miss World: A Primer
In an unprecedented turn of events, the 70th edition of the Miss World pageant, originally slated to take place at the Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 16, was postponed indefinitely after 17 delegates and … Continue reading 70th Miss World Top 30 – 15 Who Made It and 15 Who Should
GROUP 13 – Belgium, Colombia, Curaçao, Finland, Ireland, Rwanda RWANDA – Naomie Nishimwe. This mental health advocate is another compelling speaker, though she didn’t give the same striking impression in her Head-to-Head challenge as she did in her introduction. Too … Continue reading Miss World 2021: The Candidate Round-Up (Groups 13-16)
GROUP 9 – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Moldova, Vietnam, Wales WALES – Olivia Harris. This 19-year-old hotel spa worker may be the least buzzed UK entry so far, but she does register as a teen Jennifer Hawkins*. She also … Continue reading Miss World 2021: The Candidate Round-Up (Groups 9-12)
GROUP 5 – Angola, Bolivia, Japan, Sweden, Ukraine, Venezuela ANGOLA – Ruth Carlos. This human resources student channeled hints of Naomi Campbell in the Miss World Fashion Show, so she might been a close shot at the Top Model finals. … Continue reading Miss World 2021: The Candidate Round-Up (Groups 5-8)
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