Myanmar's Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used the pageant on Sunday to urge the world to speak out against the military junta, whose security forces have killed hundreds of opponents since it seized power in a Feb. 1 coup.
Contestants made sure their beautiful outfits also spoke volumes at the annual contest
Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Mesa and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi pose onstage at the Miss Universe 2020 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza poses onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Miss Universe 2020 host Olivia Culpo poses onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi appears onstage at the Miss Universe 2020 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Myanmar’s Miss Universe contestant says our people are dying at the pageant
Myanmar’s Miss Universe contestant says our people are dying at the pageant
Myanmar s Miss Universe contestant Thuzar Wint Lwin used the pageant stage to urge the world to speak out in support of her people and against the military junta.
advertisement
Thuzar Wint Lwin, Miss Universe Myanmar, holds up the Pray for Myanmar sign Photo: Reuters
Myanmar s Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used the pageant on Sunday to urge the world to speak out against the military junta, whose security forces have killed hundreds of opponents since it seized power in a February 1 coup.
Colombia and Thailand have the most Best National Costume wins
Miss Universe Thailand Aniporn “Nat” Chalermburanawong in her “tuk-tuk” inspired national costume at the Miss Universe pageant at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas in 2015 | Photo: PinoyThaio
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.
More from Tatler:
Miss Universe erupts in protests as Myanmar beauty queen pleads our people are dying
Myanmar’s Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used her spotlight at the pageant to speak out against the military forces that have killed hundreds of people since February
Thuzar Wint Lwin holds up Pray for Myanmar sign during national costume show. (Image: Miss Universe)
The Daily Star s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.
Sign up today!
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.