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Miss Universe Singapore dons Filipino-made national costume to Stop Asian Hate
Singapore bet for Miss Universe 2020 Bernadette Belle Ong made headlines in advocating for a stop to Anti-Asian hate crimes happening all over the world. Photos from Bernadette Belle Ong IG.
Philippine-born Singaporean beauty queen Bernadette Belle Wu Ong has made a powerful protest against anti-Asian hate and racism with her choice of costume crafted by Filipino designers for the 69th Miss Universe competition.
The national costume worn by the Miss Universe delegate in Florida on May 14, 2021, is a hand-painted ensemble inspired by Singapore’s flag and bears the words “Stop Asian Hate.”
The dress has sparkly dollar signs. Rodrigo Varela / Stringer / Getty Images
The 18-year-old law student chose a hot-pink Sherri Hill dress that had sparkly dollar signs embroidered on its skirt.
The dollar signs could be a nod to how this year s event was held in Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, a popular spot for gambling.
Miss Ghana wore eye shadow that matched her crop top and miniskirt. Her look incorporated plenty of orange. Rodrigo Varela/Stringer/Getty Images
Miss Myanmar won the Miss Universe national costume contest by using it as an opportunity to make a political statement.
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The Miss Universe stage at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., became the backdrop for multiple political statements as contestants from around the world sent powerful messages with their national costumes.
Miss Universe Singapore Bernadette Belle Ong was the first to gain widespread attention after wearing a red sequined bodysuit made complete with a red and white cape to represent Singapore s flag. When she turned around, the words STOP ASIAN HATE were revealed. What is this platform for if I can’t use it to send a strong message of resistance against prejudice and violence, Ong captioned a post on Instagram. I wear my country proud and strong!