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SE Asia 4 years ago

Myanmar beauty queen speaks out against military coup

The Myanmar junta has unleashed deadly violence as it struggles to quell nationwide protests against the February 1 ouster and arrest of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

First trans beauty pageant finalist makes history in Nepal

When Angel Lama sashays down the catwalk in the Miss Universe Nepal finals on Wednesday she will make history as the first transgender woman to be a finalist in the Himalayan nation's most glamorous annual event.

People 5 years ago

The trailblazing Vietnamese beauty queen pushing girls to stay in school

Skin-whitening, child marriage, a curtailed education: Vietnamese model and literacy campaigner H'Hen Nie has defied traditional expectations laid on her -- and is now determined to show the next generation a different way.

People 5 years ago

Malaysian beauty queen sorry over racist US protest remarks

A Malaysian beauty queen has apologized after her comments that black people should "relax" in response to raging US protests against police racism sparked an online outcry, including condemnation from "Crazy Rich Asians" actor Henry Golding.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Indonesia’s Frederika Cull makes it to 2019 Miss Universe top 10

The news was met with enthusiasm from netizens, who praised Frederika for her eloquence and elegance.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

In a first, Miss Venezuela ditches contestants' measurements

For the first time in its history, the Miss Venezuela contest will not publish the 24 contestants' waist, bust and hip measurements, organizers said -- as pageants face criticism for their primary focus on physical appearance.

News 6 years ago

Batam to host 2019 Miss Tourism Worldwide

A beauty pageant to be held on Sept. 22 at Pacific Palace Hotel Batam is to feature programs like a talent show, cultural exchanges and a display of national attire.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Indian beauty pageant draws flak for unfair portrayal of women

Organizers of a leading Indian beauty pageant came under fire on Thursday for selecting only fair-skinned women, with human rights campaigners saying the contest highlighted the nation's failure to respect women from all walks of life.

News 6 years ago

Businesswoman wins Uganda’s first 'Miss Curvy' beauty contest

Nasasi Belinda, a Ugandan businesswoman, has won the east African country's first-ever "Miss Curvy" beauty pageant, vowing to act as a role model for other women with "plus-size" figures.