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Congratulations
Porntip Nakhirunkanok, Thailand-own Miss Universe 1988,
will marry an American businessman. The lucky guy is Herb Simon, the owner of Simon Development Company and a big business partner of the famous Nordstrom department store in USA. They met each other in the commencement ceremony of her bachelor degree at Peperdine University 4 years ago. The weddings ceremony will be held in Bangkok on the 3rd of November and they will return to their new 10 millions $ palace in USA. Porntip is now a goodwill ambassador working for Southeast Asian children and women projects under the co-operation of UN.
Miss THAILAND -- ช่า, 01:45:34 04/20/02 Sat
INTERVIEW
Who are your heroes? Why?
:I think King Naressuan from Ayudhaya Period because he was a great warrior and he defeated the Burnese and got Ayudhaya City back. My parents are also my heroes because both of them work hard to raise 3 or us, give us a good education, and live in comfort. Whatever we ask, they always do it.
Are you currently a student?
:Yes. kaertsart University
Are you currently employed?
:No.
Please list educational/technical/professional schools you have attended and the type od certificate or degree awarded:
:Chalerm Kwan High School
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Looking for a thai girl -- Steve Lindon (Happy guy), 03:07:17 12/30/08 Tue
Hi. Im staying near McDonalds in Ao Nang Thailand. Im looking for a thai girl for 30 Mins of sex. I am willing to pay the going rate. If you are interested mail me at stevelindon@yahoo.co.uk
Miss Thailand at the Airport before going to Mexico. -- news, 01:01:10 04/29/07 Sun She will compete in Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico on 28/05/2007. In pic, she is at Suvarnabhumi Airport before going to Mexico.
Lada -- Taeneo, 22:58:59 10/17/02 Thu
Can Miss Thailand World 2001 Lada Engchawadechaslip, join another pageant let's say Miss Thailand Universe? Hope she joins.
BEST AND WORST OF GRANDSLAM BEAUTY 2006 IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED. -- JR, 23:03:34 02/17/07 Sat
BEST GRAND SLAM WINNER
Daniela Anette Di Giacomo Di Giovanni, Venezuela (Miss International)
BEST GRAND SLAM 1ST RUNNER-UP
Kurara Chibana, Japan (Miss Universe)
BEST GRAND SLAM 2ND RUNNER-UP
(tie) Sabrina Houssami, Australia (Miss World) and Lauriane Gillieron, Switzerland (Miss Universe)
BEST GRAND SLAM 3RD/4TH RUNNER-UP
Marianne Pasqualina Puglia Martinez, Venezuela (Miss Earth)
BEST GRAND SLAM FINALIST/SEMIFINALIST
(tie) Charm Onwarin Osthanond, Thailand (Miss Universe) and Kurara Chibana, Japan (Miss Universe)
BEST WOULD-BE GRAND SLAM SEMIFINALIST
Pailin Patthar Rungrattanasoonthorn, Thailand (Miss Earth)
BEST EVENING GOWN
Zuleyka Rivera, Puerto Rico (Miss Universe)
BEST SWIMMING SUIT
(tie) Zuleyka Rivera, Puerto Rico (Miss Universe) and Pailin Patthar Rungrattanasoonthorn, Thailand (Miss Earth)
BEST PERFORMANCE IN INTERVIEW
Kurara Chibana, Japan (Miss Universe)
BEST PAGEANT PRODUCTION
No pageant production deserved this year.
BEST MUSICAL PERFORMANCE IN A GRAND SLAM PAGEANT
No music deserved
BEST HOSTING SKILLS
Carlos Ponce at Miss Universe
GRAND SLAM PAGEANT WITH THE MOST LONG-TERM POTENTIAL
Miss Universe
QUEEN OF THE YEAR
Kurara Chibana, Japan (Miss Universe)
---------------------------
WORST GRAND SLAM WINNER
(tie) Zuleyka Jerris Rivera Mendoza, Puerto Rico (Miss Universe) and Hil Yesenia Hernแndez Escobar, Chile (Miss Earth)
WORST GRAND SLAM 1ST RUNNER-UP
Mayte Sanchez Gonzalez, Panama (Miss International)
WORST GRAND SLAM 2ND RUNNER-UP
Yun-seo Jang, South Korea (Miss International)
WORST GRAND SLAM 3RD/4TH RUNNER-UP
Catherine Yu Untalan, Philippines (Miss Earth)
WORST GRAND SLAM FINALIST/SEMIFINALIST
Catherine Yu Untalan, Philippines (Miss Earth)
WORST WOULD-BE GRAND SLAM SEMIFINALIST
(tie) Anna Maris Arcay Igpit, Philippines (Miss World) and Denille Lou Valena Valmonte, Philippines (Miss International)
WORST EVENING GOWN
(tie) Ioana Valentina Boitor, Romania (Miss World) and Anna Maris Arcay Igpit, Philippines (Miss World)
my farorite MU -- thanakorn (joyful), 21:49:52 11/19/06 Sun
choice go to Miss Turkey -top ten -beautiful most
1991 Miss netherland -first runner up Very tall and optimistic
1992 Oh god I really dont understand why Namibia win ?my chioce go to Miss india -Madhu Sapre very sporty ,outgoing and man best friend ,very Vivacious
1993Ha Ha Ha Dayanara is very small .but O K at all anyway but my choice go to Spain -Euginia Santana Miss photogenic
1994 Sushmita is my favorite -best choice
1995Why Chelsea ?I feel very upset for Desiree Lawry -Miss Puerto rico she is the best.
1996 Alicia Machado-MU very smart cute and opened mind
1997 Why Bruce mahelani Lee?She look like monkey?Miss venezuela -Marena Bencomo is my best choice
1998 This is another year that Venezuela is my favorite Veruska ramirez-Sexy, Innocent ,Sincere I like her national costume
1999 Of couse -secound runner up -Spain Diana Noguera ,She shine bright all along the pageant
2000 Spain -miss photogenic
2001 Puerto Rico -Denise Quinones and she is my best miss universe of all time as well .Everything MU pageant need is inside her
2002 China -very tall and Sincere well english spoken as well
2003 Venezuela -Mariangel Ruiz -First runner up very vivacious lifely like butterfly ,I love her stawberry Gown
This will be the prestigious pageants 6th year bringing the most poised, charismatic, and of course gorgeous women in the world together all on one stage. The absolute best of the best are represented in this competition, and judges will have a hard time deciding who to crown Miss Earth 2006. Make sure to stay tuned to this Natural Beauties Message Board for around the clock photo updates from our source in the Miss Earth Organization.
want a photo or some info -- nashar, 09:49:03 10/04/03 Sat
can i have miss thailand 1998 the runner number4
she is my friend ..but i can't find her anywhere in web site.
thank u kha
Miss Panamericana Contest 2004 ! -- De Francisco - Brazil, 12:29:11 08/30/03 Sat
To celebrate Sใo Paulos 450th anniversary, De Francisco Promo็๕es e Eventos, will promote on January 21st Contest SENHORITA PANAMERICANA.
Joining 32 countries to represent all the Americas and three special guests (Portugal, Spain and Italy), the contest SENHORITA PANAMERICANA will as its main purpose, pay homage directly to all immigrants that left their country and found in Sใo Paulo, not just an opportunity and a new place to live, but a country to reconstitute their lives.
With several parallel activities to the great event, the candidates to the SENHORITA PANAMERICANA title shall stay in Sใo Paulo from January 15 to 27,to know better the host city and the country that will receive them.
In addition to rescue our culture and to promote tourism, the Project has a voluntary character, the amount obtained with the tickets will be donated to charity works of to Fundo de Solidariedade do Estado de Sใo Paulo.
From 2004 on, the contest will be annual, in occasion of the anniversary similarly as in other countries, the organizers cum is to include the contest in the municipal calendar of official events.
The contest is open for participants from all the Americas.
De Francisco is negotiating with Tourism and Development organisms is each country as well as with their diplomatic representatives for institutional.
The candidates can be from every state, but must be indicated or selected by a model agency or by a regional coordinator of a National Beauty Contest.
De Francisco holds the full power to select the Brazilian representative, that will participate to the contest.
As special guests there will be representatives from Portugal, Spain and Italy due to their strong contribution to the development of Sใo Paulo and Brazil.
The Contest will take place on January 2004, in Sใo Paulo, as part of the festivity of the citys anniversary..
Para informaciones, inscripciones y Reglamentos:
De Francisco Promo็๕es e Eventos
Contacto: Eduardo Reis
Pageant Manager
Avenida Paulista, 1471 Conjunto 603
Brazil Sใo Paulo SP
CEP: 01011-100
Tel.: +55 (11) 3285-0281
Fax.: +55 (11) 3266-6953
E-mail: defrancisco@terra.com.br
MSN: e_reis@terra.com.br
To celebrate Sใo Paulos 450th anniversary, De Francisco Promo็๕es e Eventos, will promote on January 21st Contest SENHORITA PANAMERICANA.
Joining 32 countries to represent all the Americas and three special guests (Portugal, Spain and Italy), the contest SENHORITA PANAMERICANA will as its main purpose, pay homage directly to all immigrants that left their country and found in Sใo Paulo, not just an opportunity and a new place to live, but a country to reconstitute their lives.
With several parallel activities to the great event, the candidates to the SENHORITA PANAMERICANA title shall stay in Sใo Paulo from January 15 to 27,to know better the host city and the country that will receive them.
In addition to rescue our culture and to promote tourism, the Project has a voluntary character, the amount obtained with the tickets will be donated to charity works of to Fundo de Solidariedade do Estado de Sใo Paulo.
From 2004 on, the contest will be annual, in occasion of the anniversary similarly as in other countries, the organizers cum is to include the contest in the municipal calendar of official events.
A) The contest is open for participants from all the Americas.
B) De Francisco is negotiating with Tourism and Development organisms is each country as well as with their diplomatic representatives for institutional.
C) The candidates can be from every state, but must be indicated or selected by a model agency or by a regional coordinator of a National Beauty Contest.
D) De Francisco holds the full power to select the Brazilian representative, that will participate to the contest.
E) As special guests there will be representatives from Portugal, Spain and Italy due to their strong contribution to the development of Sใo Paulo and Brazil.
F) The Contest will take place on January 2004, in Sใo Paulo, as part of the festivity of the citys anniversary.
For further information, please contact:
De Francisco Promo็๕es e Eventos
Tel.: 55 (11) 3285-0281
Fax: 55 (11) 3266-6953
E-mail: defrancisco@terra.com.br
Av. Paulista, nบ 1471 603
CEP: 01311-200
Sใo Paulo - SP
Brazil
About Mrs. World -- BBPP, 07:53:30 06/25/03 Wed
Mrs World crowned after rock climbing contest
A 28-year-old radio personality has been crowned the new Mrs World, after a pageant which included a rock climbing section.
Mrs Thailand Suzanna Pavadee Vicheinrut-Muangkroot beat 38 others to win jewellery, cash and clothes at the annual contest for married women.
She cooked Thai cuisine in the talent section of the pageant, which also included rock climbing and the more traditional evening gown and swimwear competitions.
The top three runners-up, in order, were Mrs Zimbabwe Isabel Kasper, Mrs Costa Rica Ana Gonzalez Navaro and Mrs America Kristi Phillips.
Mrs Vicheinrut-Muangkroot graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a business degree and speaks about health on radio and television in her native country.
She and her husband, Shane, have been married three years. They have no children. She entered the Mrs World contest after twice winning the Miss Thailand title.
The 14th Mrs World pageant took place at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino. Contestants ranged in age from 19-year-old Mrs Cyprus Kristi Solomon to 54-year-old Mrs China, Aicardi Jiang Guoyu Sun.
Florence Henderson, who played mum Carol in The Brady Bunch TV series, was host of the two-hour event.
Mrs. World is Mrs. Thailand!! -- BBPP, 07:48:24 06/25/03 Wed
Last night's Mrs. World 2003 Pageant held in the Las Vegas Hilton and won by Mrs. World Thailand, 28 radio personality Suzanna Pavadee Vincheinrut - Muang will be shown in its entirety this coming July 19, 2003 (Saturday) on PAX TV starting at 9 pm.
For those interested there is another pageant to be shown this coming Saturday, June 28, 2003 on PAX TV. That pageant is the America's Jr. Miss Pageant and the broadcast is scheduled for a 9 PM start.
Check your local PAX TV schedules for more details. Or log in to the PAX TV official website at www.pax.tv for your local PAX TV station and broadcast details.
More of Jeab -- BBPP, 17:58:03 05/18/03 Sun
เจี๋ยบสู้ตาย โดยเริ่มเกาะกลุ่มกลับกลุ่มสาวงามเจ้าภาพ ดูหุ่นแล้วก็พอฟัดกับเชาได้เหมือนกัน ขอให้เธอพยายามอย่างนี้ไปเรื่อย ๆ ก็แล้วกัน ทำได้ดีแล้ว
Claudia Salmer๓n,Nicaragua; Yaowalak Traisurat,Thailand; Claudia Ortiz de Zevallos, Peru Stefanie de Roux,Panamแ; Malayka Rasmijn, Aruba;and Sivan Klein, Israel,
Website -- Helene, 12:33:32 05/17/03 Sat
Great website !
I used to take part in pageants when I was younger , it was a nice experience ! I have my own website , check it out :
www.geocities.com/helenepatoz/index.htm
best wishes !!!!
This year's contestants will not only have to be beautiful , but healthy as well. -- Fil Am, 15:11:17 05/07/03 Wed
Panama City, May 7,2003 (AFP) - This year's 74 Miss Universe contestants will not only have to be beautiful and brainy, but healthy as well.
The health ministry in host country Panama , Wednesday said contestants from China, Taiwan, Singapore and Canada, the countries hardest hit by SARS, will have to be tested negative for the contagious disease within 48 hours before arriving here and have a health certificate to prove it.
SARS or Savere Acute Respiratory Syndrome beagan in Asia but has since spread to other parts of the world.
In addition to the health certificate from the four countries named, all 74 contestants will be required to undergo airport medical examinations on their arrival in Panama, said the health ministry.
Panama Health Minister Fernando Garcia said organizers of the June 3 Miss Universe Pageant has been adviced of the health testing requirements.
Contestants from the 74 participating countries were expected to arrive here between May 13 to May 17.
เรียน : คุณเว็บมาสเตอร์ของเว็บบอร์ดนี้ -- O_Orange, 02:43:41 04/08/03 Tue
คุณใส่รูปของ Miss Thailand Asia Pacific กับ Miss Thailand Tourism World สลับกัน
นฤนิตย์ จันทรนิยม Miss Thailand Asia Pacific 2003
เสาวภาพ สุกใส Miss Thailand Tourism 2003
You have always been an inspiration -- Bessie Vega, 23:24:57 03/11/03 Tue
Dear Porntip,
You were a great inspiration to me in Drill team - Irving Jr. High. I learned much from you then. Last time I saw you was in 1988 at LAX while on your Miss Universe travels. I am in awe at how well you have preserved your inner beauty through it all. Thanks for the inspiration you were for me then and now.
Bessie
Special Feature : The Universe's Sweetest Smile Apasra Hongsakula -- Ranny Singka, 12:29:31 03/06/03 Thu
In 1965, American President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. National Guardsmen quelled a five-day race riot in Watts, Los Angeles, and 1,000 riot in Chicago. Astronaut Edward White took the first American space walk, regretfully returning to his Gemini craft after his 20-minute fuel supplies run out while a soviet Cosmonaut floated in space for 10 minutes. American students demonstrations began against Vietnam and in Rome, Vatican II updated the Doctrines of the Catholic Church...
In the world of Entertainment, My Fair Lady won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Rex Harrison won Best Actor from that film, while Hollywood legendary Julie Andrews was named Best Actress from Mary Poppins.
But on the night of Saturday, July 24th, 1965 at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, while the world climate was tense, a little history has been made as Apasra Hongsakula, 18-year-old student from Bangkok, Thailand was crowned Miss Universe. She became the first winner from Thailand and the second woman from Asia to take the crown.
A day later, all Thai people was thrilled by the news that was flashed all over every local radio stations. Never before that the city became so wildly happy as it did when young and old, foreigner and Thai, said again and again how wonderful it was that a 'Thai girl" has made it.
Several months after being crowned Miss Universe, Apasra came back to her home as Thai people showered her with love and affection. Thousands of people lined up along the street as she was sitting in a convertible car, wearing a pink Thai traditional costume and the Miss Universe crown.
Not long after her arrival, her pictures had been appeared in almost everywhere in the form of Apasra's notebooks, the magazine cover, Apasra toy, Apsra T-shirt, even on the brown paper bag where its one side had the photo of Apasra.
Many years have passed, since we first saw her on the world of pageantry, and almost everybody who knew and met her, including myself, have said the exact same thing that her beauty has never changed at all, no matter how long it passed by.
So come along, as Apasra Hongsakula talks about her life, her memories, and her wonderful years as Miss Universe, like it was happening yesterday, including how she keeps fit and how she copes with her rumors in which will help you learn more about one of Thailand's greatest beauty queen whose life has become a legend.!
As Behind The Crown proudly presents the first and only in-depth interview of Miss Universe 1965 "The Universe's Sweetest Smile : Apsra Hongsakula."
Before coming to enter the Miss Thailand contest, you were a student back in Penang, in the South, right?
Yes, but when I won the Miss Thailand contest, I had a lot of activities. So after keeping on my duties for a while, I went back to study. Then they called me back again and told me to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant. I didn't prepare anything at all, except some clothes to be used in the contest.
But you seemed to have many clothes when you competed, where did they all come from?
Well, from many places as far as they could find in such a very short period of time. The Korn Kaw store, Pon Pen Mai Thai, Nai Noi, all of them were the most popular tailor shop at that time. My designer, the late M.J. Kraisingh Woothichai (was considered one of Thailand's all time Greatest Designer-editor) wanted to use as many Thai fabrics as possible. And we had to prepare a lot because the contest lasted for almost 30 days.
I have M.L. Kamala Sukum as a chaperone and she traveled along with me. In the old days, the Miss Universe Organization allowed the delegates to bring their own chaperone. She always kept an eye on me and advised me many things. She was like a mother, not a chaperone.
I still remember you with an umbrella.
Well, yes, and that was the Thai traditional umbrella from the North. Actually, I was told to wear the Thai traditional costume all the time.
All the time? Why was that?
Well, they thought that the period of the contest was quite short and that they wanted me to show the beauty of Thai costume. But that was quite awful.
Do you still remember who was your roommate?
Well, I didn't remember her name, but I think I stayed with Miss New Zealand. The organizers let us stay together, it's two people for one room.
I heard that Miss Thailand was a dark horse since the contest started, was that true?
Um, well, I don't know, but my chaperone, Auntie Kamala said that I was. She said she had already investigated.
And how did she investigate?
Well, she told me that she tried to pretend to talk to almost everybody in the contest, the hairdresser, the set designer, and among other chaperones themselves and she said that I had a good chance. I felt pressure, you see, and I told her may be she would hope too much. (laughing) And not just that, she kept telling me all the time. One time while I was rehearsing on stage with all the contestants, she ran to me and said "You try to get it!. I already investigate and and this time it's only you or Miss Finland." On the final night she was so excited and almost fainted.
Like she was competing herself?
Exactly. (laughing) And on the last day, she was backstage and seemed to have a lot of hope. But for me, I felt a lot of pressure, you see, and I was afraid to let her down. My parents also came to support me.
And what was on your mind at that time?
Being myself as an 18-year-old girl and had never been to anywhere far away from home before, I felt nothing but I think I was in favor of other delegates as I never saw so many foreigners before. My parents and auntie Kamala always supported me. They watched me during rehearsals and suggested me what was good, what was not..
And about the gown, Auntie Kamala suggested that I should wear that dress, the dress that I won. I myself didn't want to and wanted to wear the other one, but my mom insisted. Well actually, both my mom and auntie Kamala had a very good taste in selecting costume, so I believed them. The gown that I wore was from Korn Kaw Store.
Was it made in Thai Silk?
Yes, the white elephant Thai silk. Very simple but elegance. I don't like it, but I believed them.
What about the activities during the pageant, was it the same as nowadays?
Yes, we had to rehearse walking, dancing, performing, rehearsing all the time. And there was the parade of National Costume. They practiced everything until it was perfect, very perfect I might say. We were very tired until the last day, the final day of the contest. And apart from rehearsing, each delegate had been assigned some programes to do.
I wonder about the programs, what exactly was that?
Well, some of us went for the Fashion Show, some went to take a photo session, some made special appearances in many places. And during these activities, the judges were among the audience. The delegates would not know who the judges were, but they were watching us.
And what about the on-stage programs, was it the same as nowadays?
Well, it was quite similar. The first day all delegates showed themselves on stage and introduced themselves to the judges. We were competed in preliminary rounds just like nowadays, swimsuits, evening gowns. And then they made a final cut to 15 semifinalists. Then on the other day, the will cut down to 5. But before that all delegates must met the judges.
For Interview?
Yes, a one-on-one interview. The judges were sitting in line and the delegates came in one by one, but they separated the interview into 3 days, because one day for 60 girls was quite tough for the judges. They interviewed 20 girls a day. While one group were interviewed, the other group went for a Fashion Show, the other 20 might went for photo sessions. The next they, the group that went for Fashion Show came to interview. They made it this way, so the judges could see all the delegates clearly.
In case the delegates could not speak English, they had to use the interpreter.
Yes, if they couldn't speak, they had to.
But you didn't use the interpreter.
Well, I can speak a little English because since I was a child, there was always a foreigner came to my house. My father was in the Air Force. At that time the American Army came to Thailand very often, so my father had a lot of American friends. He often invited them to have dinner and he introduced his daughters to get to know them and that helped me in practicing my English.
During the first round of interview, do you still remember what they asked you?
Well, some of them asked a difficult question, some of them asked a very easy one. I think they asked me why I wanted to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. I said that I want to represent my country and let it be known to the world, 'Make Friendship around the world.' Some asked me about what I loved to eat. Did I like American food? Those kind of questions like what my parents do, what was my life and what I would like to do in the future?
And what did you tell them that you would like to do in the future?
I think I told them I wanted to become a public relation personal for Thai Airways?
And later on you actually did become a presenter for Thai Airways.
Well, yes, (smile), but that was after winning the title.
After finishing the interviews, then the contestants went on for the preliminary rounds.
That's right. After that we had a lunch with the judges, in a very very closely way. The contestants would sit in line on one side of the table, while the judges sat down in line from the other side.
Oh, wouldn't you feel uncomfortable?
Yes I definitely would and I believe all of us were uncomfortable, cause no one ever touched the food (laughing). The judges did, but the contestants did only a little or hardly ever did. May be because we felt that they were watching us, so we felt full already even before we came.
I still remember auntie Kamala escorted me to the door, and she said Good Luck! It was very touching.
During the lunch, did the judges talk to the contestants?
Oh yes, they did. They asked numerous things. They even asked me why we change the name of our country from 'Siam' to 'Thailand'.
And what was your answer?
Well, I told them that we had changed the name because we have never been colonized by any other country and Thai means Free, so that's why we changed the name from 'Siam' to 'Thailand', the land of Freedom.
Wow, I see a 9.5 on that one.
(Laughing) Well, I think I owed a big thank you to the trainer. I was fortunate to have such a really good trainer like auntie Kamala.
After you realized that you were among the 15 semi-finalists, did you have any hope for yourself?
Yes, a little hope began to came along. Because the number was becoming smaller and smaller. From 65 to 15 and to 5 finalists, you see, so I couldn't help thinking that they would pick at least one Asian girl among the top 5. So I looked at Miss Philippines because she was also a strong contender and was among the 15. She may have looked at me also, but the words of Auntie Kamala came to my mind and suddenly she ran to me backstage.
Oh, and did she investigate again this time?
Yes, she did. She said she had been asking people around again and they said that Miss Philippines was not my competitor, only Miss Finland and me that would win. The insiders had told her that. And she kept telling me to go for it, so I said "Please Auntie, calm down, and I told her that I was afraid to let her down.
And what did she say?
She said she would have been disappointed definitely if I hadn't won. So I was even more nervous!
But you actually made it to the top 5. Have you ever thought that you would win Miss Universe?
No, I never thought that I would win Miss Universe and I didn't expect it at all. I was afraid not to enter the 15, but for the top 5, I have never hoped. During rehearsals, the organizers would make a fake announcement and let the girls walk out in front , so they would know the spot they should take during the telecast. They kept announcing all and all but they never said my name, so I think I might haven't got it, but after I was among the top 5, I think I hoped a little bit, but not for Miss Universe, just third or fourth place.
Just third or fourth place?
Yes. I don't want fifth place because it would make me rank last, right. That was what I understood at that time.
What were your feelings standing there among the top 5 waiting for the judges' decision?
Well, I had never watched the Miss Universe Pageant before in my life, but at that time, when I won Miss Thailand contest, they would announce the Miss Thailand first, and then runners-up. But at Miss Universe they would call the runners-up first and then the winner, so when they announce the fourth runner-up and she got the flowers, I was still lost and didn't know whether they called the winner yet or not. At that moment I was blurred and they did it so very very quickly.
So correct me if I'm wrong, but you thought that the fourth runner-up might be the winner?
Well, actually, everything was happening so fast and I thought to myself, please call my name, so that I wouldn't be the last! (laughing). But when they called out Miss USA, I started to wonder, why wouldn't they call me and I was left with Miss Finland, I still didn't know what to do. Everything was so quick. I was lost.
After they left you and Miss Finland, was there any moments to relieve yourself?
No, not at all. It was very fast. It's true, I couldn't think of anything. But when I was left with Miss Finland, I noticed that the crown wasn't shown, so may be the winner was not announced yet. But suddenly, the crown came and then the sash. It was so fast.
Were you shocked?
Well, as I told you that since we had been rehearsing a lot during the past several days, so when it really happened, I was confused whether it was real events, or it was rehearsed. (the audience are laughing), well what can I say, it's unbelievable, like a dream. When they put the crown on my head, I realized then but I still couldn't believe it would really happened to me because during rehearsals, the organizers would let the contestants try to wear the crown all the time. They would practice the crowning, so the contestants would know what to do if they won, where should they walk, something like that.
Did you try to wear the crown at that time?
No, never. They wouldn't let me. They never called me out, they never let me try anything. So I was not sure when I won because normally during rehearsals a strong contender would have been participated, but not for me. I was never called out.
Were you superstitious about the crown?
Well, No, but I was afraid that if I tried it, and I wouldn't win, it would be embarrassed if somebody happened to take a picture of me, wearing crown, but loose. And I never expected to win, so I didn''t know the reason why I should try the crown.
So since when did you realize that you had become Miss Universe?
(Laughing) Well, it was happening so fast, and I had a lot of things to do, so I had no time to think, you see. The next morning they asked me "Have you realized now that you are Miss Universe"?
During the final five, what question did they ask you?
They opened an envelope. Each finalists received different questions. Mine was that if I had to take someone to visit my country, where would I take him? I said I would take him to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha , The Grande Palace, and I told them about a little history on that.
The night that you won, did you ever sleep at all?
Yes, I did. Sleep very tightly. It was so tired., it's true. At that time I was very young. One of a little girl's dreams was to win a beauty contest, dream of wearing a beautiful crown, but when it actually happened to me, it was very tired. and I realized then how hard it was in order for one to be a 'Miss Universe'.
And how hard it was behind that crown?
Life was not simple like the way it used to be. People recognized you. For me, being crowned Miss Universe was not the end of it, it was just the beginning. Before that I didn't realize that in order to win something, you might have to loose something as well. You may have felt proud, but a lot of things in life changed.
Are you happy to become Miss Universe?
Well, yes I still am happy but I have to confess that at that time I didn't know whether my life would be happy or not. I was afraid about what was going to happen in the future.
But you have handled it very gracefully, I might say.
Well, Thank you.
The next morning after being crowned, what did you have to do?
Oh, a lot, just like every Miss Universe, I gave interview, had breakfast in bed and changed to swimsuit and went out for the beach photo session.
What about the awards? It seems a lot different from these days.
Yes, there was three money packages. One as the prize for winning, one as my salaries for traveling around the world, and one for the clothes. They let me sign the contract right away. Besides, there was a mink coat, a watch, a jewel necklace.
What about the crown? Didn't you have to give it back after your reign was over?
Yes, during that time Miss Universe didn't get the crown. But nowadays they gave it to all. Well, actually the organization had two crowns, in reserve.
But you finally got the crown back right?
Yes, in 1991, when the Miss Universe Organization came to Thailand to sign the contract for hosting the 1992 pageant. Miss Universe President, then Mr. Michael Walker (was resigned in 1993-editor) arranged to surprise me. But this is the new one, not the same one that I won.
And they present it for you?
No, they let Miss Universe 1991 Lupita Jones crowned me again in a little lunch reception. It was quite refreshing.
Did they arrange a suite or a condominium for you like nowadays?
No, during that time, Miss Universe stayed in a hotel, The SHELBORN Hotel in South Miami Beach. But it was like a home for Miss Universe. In front of the hotel, there was a sign read "Home of Miss Universe"
After relinquish your crown, you went back to judge the pageant right?
Yes, two times. (Apasra was a judge in 1973 and 1979 pageant -editor). Being a judge was a lot funnier than being a contestant, very fun experience indeed.
If a judge can not speak English, would that be a problem?
No, they arranged an interpreter for them, both the judges and the contestants.
And did they gave you any money for judging, I mean like a compensation for giving up your time?
No, they only sent the air ticket, and an invitation card of being an honor to become a one of the judges panel. It was a lot of fun, refreshing some good memories.
As a judge, what do you think about Porntip, another Miss Universe from Thailand?
Well, when I found out that Thailand won again, I felt so very proud because I really wish that to happen after we have been waiting for so long, and finally we got one. She was a very young intelligent and energetic woman. It is an honor to let the world know that a Thai woman can accomplish something which is benefit for her country. I am very proud of that.
Back to talk about your life now, a lot of people keep asking me how can you still be beautiful after all these years?
Well, thank you, thank you so much.
But how do you take care of yourself? I mean was there any tips for young girls who is reading this right now?
Well, maybe sleeping. Sleeping is very important and also the food is very important. Fruits and vegetables are my favorites. You can eat it in a big bowl without getting fat. Exercise also plays a good deal in keeping fit.
How do you exercise yourself?
Well, I would walk on the trade mill at my home, swimming sometime. But I haven't done it in the past few months because I was quite busy.
For how long did you walk on the trade mill?
Three kilometers a day. In 45 minutes. I did it for the past ten years, almost everyday.
Do you feel that because you are Miss Universe, it's your responsibility that you have to take a really good care of yourself? Would you consider beauty as an important factor in your life?
No. Never. Because we have to accept the fact that the world never stops turning and that everything is changing all the time. But I will try to handle it the best way that I can, it is not so bad, isn't it?
This is a big question, and forgive me for asking, but a lot of people want to know, Have you ever done a cosmetic surgery?
Um..Well, a lot of people expected that I did, but No, I didn't do it. But in the future, may be. Do you know any good surgeons around? Just kidding. Well, because I am afraid that after doing it, my face won't be the same, and then my friends wouldn't recognize me. It would be ridiculous.
So you use the natural way of keeping fit.
Exactly. (smile)
In the past years, you have been facing a lot of rumors, some were good and some were not quite very good. How do you cope with that.?
Well, (sigh) I think that it's normal to have rumors since you are in the public eye and you are the public people. So I tried not to think much about it and go on with my life. I have always tried to make my mind clear from bad things, I don't care what other people would think, they have their own judgment. Only God and I know, and that's it.
Do you have anything to say or deny about the news?
No, I don't have anything to deny. But as I don't have anything to say, it does not mean that every rumors are true.
One final question. Untill today, do you still think that you are Miss Universe?
Well, a "Former" Miss Universe, not for now because that was happened a long time ago. But I would considered myself more as a mother these days. I love my children very much and because of them that make my life happy. I have no regrets.
Thank you so very much Ms. Apasra, not only for sharing your time with us, but also for your generosity and kindness that we can hardly forget. You have made Thai people proud and you will always be.
Your Welcome and thank you so much.
Please note that Ms. Apasra gave her interviews in Thai.
Translated into English by Ranny Singka
Produced and created by Ranny Singka.
Dayanara Torres Got Pregnant -- pageant's fan, 00:44:31 02/19/03 Wed
Dayanara Torres, Miss Universe 1993 got pregnant with her second child. More stories including her December wedding to Marc Anthony photo at Behind The Crown web site.
www.geocities.com/rsingka/behind02.html
Miss Chinese Int' 2003 -- แวร์, 20:44:19 01/27/03 Mon
" Miss Chinese Int' 2003 "
Miss Rachel Tan, Kuala Lumpur
1st Runner-up: Tiffany Lam, Hong Kong
2nd Runner-up : Diana Wu, Toronto
Finalists: Kullaya Duangmanee, Bangkok
: Susie Wang, Sydney
Miss Friendship : Lola Gong, Amsterdam
Miss Harbin Vibrance : Grace Lee, Manila
Beautiful Skin Award : Kullaya Duangmanee, Bangkok,Thailand
Miss Chinese Int' 2003 -- แวร์, 20:44:16 01/27/03 Mon
" Miss Chinese Int' 2003 "
Miss Rachel Tan, Kuala Lumpur
1st Runner-up: Tiffany Lam, Hong Kong
2nd Runner-up : Diana Wu, Toronto
Finalists: Kullaya Duangmanee, Bangkok
: Susie Wang, Sydney
Miss Friendship : Lola Gong, Amsterdam
Miss Harbin Vibrance : Grace Lee, Manila
Beautiful Skin Award : Kullaya Duangmanee, Bangkok,Thailand
Miss Chinese Int' 2003 -- Wuttipong, 08:02:47 01/10/03 Fri
ใครพอจะรู้ความเคลื่อนไหวการประกวด Miss Chinese Int' 2003 บ้างครับ ปีนี้ข่าวเงียบจัง ใครวงในช่วยรายงานด่วนด้วยจักเป็นพระคุณยิ่งครับ
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The "prince" may have been a little out of shape and not that young, but for Pornthip Nakhirunkanok yesterday at
the beginning of her elegant wedding ceremony, Herb Simon was the man to cap her real-life fairytale.
"For four years he pursued me, and for four years I tried to run away," the former Miss Universe said. "But finally I stopped to wonder why I tried to run away from the best man I had ever found. And here we are."
The American billionaire, 57, meanwhile, seemed to enjoy the frenetic activities of a Thai-style wedding, which began with a khan mak (traditional offerings to the bride's family) procession from the Peninsula Bangkok Hotel across the Chao Phya River to the Oriental Hotel's pier.
"It's a fascinating ceremony, and my brother and sister-in-law also loved it, although it's a little bit too warm with all these traditional costumes," said the smiling groom.
The Hae Khan Mak promptly began at the appointed time with Thai national artist Chinnakorn Klailard yodelling and leading the way to The Oriental Hotel, where |the bride was waiting.
Simon, accompanied by his brother Fred and his wife, had to pass through "silver and golden gates" guarded by close friends and relatives of the bride. After paying "tolls", averaging Bt500 in each envelope, they were allowed through. Throughout the proceedings, Bangkok Governor Samak Sundaravej, who represented the bride's family, explained the meaning of each step to Simon.
At the Author's Lounge, Pornthip sashayed down the stairs with her mother. She looked radiant in a cream-coloured Thai dress with golden thread. Looking younger than his years, Simon wore a white Thai silk praratchatan (a traditional formal Thai costume for men).
Among the guests was Thailand's first Miss Universe, Apsara Hongsakul. Others included Payap and Poruethai Shinawatra, Rasri Bualert, Chitra Techapaibul and Lawan Chooprasert.
As with most celebrity events there are bound to be a few glitches. This one was no different.
When it was time for the couple to unveil the sinsod (offerings), members of the press started clamouring for a closer look, despite the emcee's pleas to make room for the bride and groom, who looked rather overwhelmed.
Samak, in his usual gruff manner, screamed for all to hear at the press to back off, his demeanour rather out of context at a solemn wedding ceremony.
The Khan Mak contained cash worth Bt9.99 million (nine being believed to be an auspicious number in Thailand), nine gold bars of five baht weight each and Bt60 million worth of jewellery. A US$10-million (Bt430-million) house in an exclusive Los Angeles area was earlier presented to Pui by Simon.
The wedding ring was a nine-carat diamond by Harry Winston, known as jeweller to the rich and famous. The groom received a simple wedding band from his bride.
Later, 50 young men and women dressed in beautiful gold Thai costumes surrounded the couple. The result was a dramatic picture of the bride and groom amid a sea of gold.
As souvenirs, the members of the press were presented with boxes each containing a rose made of sugar.
As is customary, the couple made merit by releasing 35 kilorams of eels, nine large turtles and one tapap nam (soft shelled turtle) into the Chao Phya River. Pui's mother Dawan made a wish for the couple to have a good and happy life together.
The press later enjoyed a buffet lunch at the Jintala restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel. The couple and their guests had their lunch at Jester's, also at the Peninsula.
The event may have been a solemn one, but it had its light-hearted moments too. When one of the reporters asked Pui if she was ready to start a family she answered laughingly: "Definitely, but I have to get Herb to start practising."
When Simon was asked why he had finally decided to get married he answered: "I've been chasing her for almost four years until finally she stopped running."
MTW 2002 in MW -- ., 04:06:00 11/20/02 Wed
Ticha Luengpairoj
Thailand
I am studying in the faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasart University. Psychology is my major and favourite subject, I love dealing with people and learning the way they think and behave in different situations. I think it might be good if people understand how others think and desire. Meeting new people also gives me knowledge and experience from useful ideas . It is my ambition to own a business. My hobbies are: Badminton, swimming, reading going to the movies and listening to the radio. I enjoy playing Thai classical music.
QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE 2002 -- BARBI, 04:41:36 11/13/02 Wed
QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE 2002 EVENT LAST SUNDAY, NOV.10, O2 I LOS ANGELES
QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE 2002 .... MISS THAILAND
1ST RUNNER UP ................. MISS SINGAPORE
2ND RUNNER UP ................. MISS TAHITI
3RD RUNNER UP ................. MISS MAURITIUS
4TH RUNNER UP ................. MISS GREECE
RU PAUL WAS ONE OF THE JUDGES.
SEE YOU ALL IN 2003
Miss Tiffany pageant -- Dino, 09:33:00 08/04/02 Sun
Hi I am interested to know more about the past and current winners of "Miss Tiffany pageant".
Also can any one give me the deatils/webaddress of "Queen of the Universe" pageant??..is there any voy forum on gay/TG pageants?Please mail me
regards,
Dino
Miss Thailand World 2002 -- BBPP, 21:41:19 10/17/02 Thu
A young and very talented lady won MTW2002 last night. Ticha Luengpaisarn or Kang is 21 and studing in the last year at Thammasat University majoring in Industrial Pshycology with 172 cm. and 54 kg. She impressed the judges and the audiences by perfroming a rap song.
To the right: 1st runner-up Kullaya Duangmanee, MTW2002 Ticha Luengpaisarn and 2nd runner-up Patchaluck Tawaythikul
The Real comments -- p, 02:35:38 10/17/02 Thu
The Real comments -- mark, 07:23:34 10/16/02 Wed
(UNOFFICIAL)
THE TOP 10 BASED ON MY OBSERVATION
1ALBANIA-BEAUTIFUL A FILIPINO CROWD FAVORITE
2FINLAND-PUBLIC DEMAND
3BOSNIA AND HERGOZOVINA-HIGH SCORES IN MODELING
4GHANA-BECAUSE OF HARDWORK
5NIGERIA-SMARTNESS IN INTERVIEW
6VENEZUELA-BEAUTIFUL AND STANDOUT
7PERU-GOOD GOWN
8COLOMBIA-GOOD BODY
9INDIA-SASH FACTOR
10NEPAL-GOOD CHARMED
WILD CARDS
NORWAY
PHILLPINES
CHINA
DOMINICAN REP
CHILE
ESTONIA
USA
GREAT BRITAIN
NO CHANCES
ARGENTINA
UGANDA
THAILAND
NICARAGUA
DENMARK
SPECIAL AWARD THING
PERU-GOWN
COLOMBIA-SWIMSUIT
USA-MISS CONGENIALITY
KENYA-MISS PONDS SOFT SKIN
PHILIPPINES-MISS CREAMSILK
KOREA OR CHINA MISS AVON
BEST IN TALENT BOSNIA
MIss Universe is FIRED -- M, 15:13:21 09/23/02 Mon
Oxana Fedorova has been fired as Miss Universe.
Justine Pasek, 1st Runner up assumed the tile last week.
Although, Justine is now MIss Universe...but she did not win it.
Russian WON it hands down that night in May.
Lalita Apaiwong, a niece of an ex-Priminister of Thailand, is 21 y/o with 173 cm. and 52 kgs. Her stat. is 34-24.5-36. She was the first runner-up of Miss Thailand Universe 2002 and won Miss Photogenic Award. Now she is studying at Cypress College, CA., USA. She is good at speech and eagerly wish to coexist with Mother Earth. She is interested to various problems such as the destruction of nature, environmental pollution or the energy crisis; negation is not the only solution. She said to the press about her environment project that "We have to try to understand nature, to learn how to coexist with it and to meet people who have already succeeded in coexistence. ".
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