Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutierrez congratulates Catriona Gray, thanks Thailand

Representing Venezuela, actress and model Sthefany Gutierrez, 19, finished third in Miss Universe 2018. She took to Twitter to congratulate the winner Catriona Gray, 24, of the Philippines and thank the host country Thailand. https://twitter.com/sthefgutierrez1/status/1074537933603045378 Gray, Gutierrez and 92 other women competed for the Miss Universe 2018 crown in Thailand. Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters … Continue reading Miss Venezuela Sthefany Gutierrez congratulates Catriona Gray, thanks Thailand

Miss Vietnam H’Hen Nie earns admiration from around the world after Miss Universe 2018 Top 5 finish

After finishing in the Top 5 of Miss Universe 2018, Miss Vietnam H'Hen Nie, 26, is receiving more and more praises from her fans from all over the world. The model with a Business Finance degree was the first representative from her country to make it to the Top 5 of the international beauty pageant. … Continue reading Miss Vietnam H’Hen Nie earns admiration from around the world after Miss Universe 2018 Top 5 finish

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray supports medical marijuana

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray supports medical marijuana use but opposes recreational use, citing moderation. The Philippines, her home country, still prohibits it, with a contentious drug war policy under President Duterte. Meanwhile, countries like South Korea and New Zealand have recently approved medical cannabis, joining others in legalization efforts.

Did Gloria Diaz, Margarita Moran, Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray complete the Philippine flag colors?

Filipinos are thrilled by the idea that the four Miss Universe winners from the Philippines each wore the four colors of the Philippine flag namely yellow, white, blue and red during their crowning moment. However, one turns out to be inaccurate. Wearing a red dress, Catriona Gray was 24  when she was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at the … Continue reading Did Gloria Diaz, Margarita Moran, Pia Wurtzbach and Catriona Gray complete the Philippine flag colors?

Puerto Rico’s Kiara Ortega finishes in Top 5 at Miss Universe 2018 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi

Kiara Ortega, at age 25, represented Puerto Rico in the Miss Universe 2018, reaching the Top 5 among 94 contestants. Her impactful response about press freedom highlighted its significance. Although she didn't make the Top 3, Ortega marked a comeback for Puerto Rico, previously unplaced from 2014 to 2017, continuing its legacy in the pageant.

Vietnam’s H’Hen Niê makes history at Miss Universe 2018 in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi

H'Hen Niê, 26, made history as the first Miss Vietnam to reach the Top 5 in Miss Universe 2018. Born in Đắk Lắk, she competed among 94 women in Thailand, responding positively to a question about the #MeToo movement. Niê’s achievement marked a significant milestone for Vietnam in the pageant's history.

Venezuela’s Sthefany Gutierrez is Miss Universe 2018 second runner-up

Venezuela remains a strong contender in Miss Universe, with Sthefany Gutierrez finishing as the second runner-up in 2018. The event featured a single question for the final contestants about life lessons. Notable awards included Best National Costume going to Miss Laos and recognition for Miss Spain as the first transgender candidate.

South Africa’s Tamaryn Green is runner-up to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray of the Philippines

Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green was the first runner-up at Miss Universe 2018, where Catriona Gray from the Philippines won. The event featured finalists sharing personal lessons, with Green emphasizing shared humanity. Miss Venezuela was the second runner-up. Notable participants included past winners and a record-setting transwoman contestant.

Philippines’ Catriona Gray wins Miss Universe 2018 crown in Thailand

For the fourth time, the Philippines won the Miss Universe crown. Thanks to Catriona Gray, 24. Besting 93 candidates, Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at the IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center in Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand on December 17, 2018. She inherited the crown from Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South … Continue reading Philippines’ Catriona Gray wins Miss Universe 2018 crown in Thailand

First ever transwoman Miss Universe contestant Angela Ponce honored in Thailand

Representing Spain, Angela Ponce did not make it to the quarterfinals of Miss Universe 2018. But by making history as the first ever transwoman to join the beauty pageant in the international level, she is truly a winner in her own right. After the announcement of the candidates who made it to the Top 20, … Continue reading First ever transwoman Miss Universe contestant Angela Ponce honored in Thailand