The Miss Universe pageant is one of the most-watched contests globally, but we bet there are many things about it that you may not know yet!
The Filipino people have a fervent devotion to the annual Miss Universe pageants. When contestants start to walk on stage to showcase their long, wonderful gowns, we throng in front of our TV screens and scream as loud as we can to cheer for our favourites.
Through the years, Miss Universe has been part of many people's lives; in this article, Tatler gathers some of the most interesting facts about the prestigious contest: the countries with the most wins, the history of the infamous Mikimoto crown, and more.
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1. Colombia and Thailand have the most Best National Costume wins
When it comes to Best National Costume wins, two countries are tied on top of the list: Colombia and Thailand. Both countries have six wins each.
Colombia's candidates in 1968, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1997, and 2002 have won the title; for Thailand, it was Miss Universe candidates in 1969, 1988, 2005, 2008, 2010, and 2015 who bagged the award.
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