Thanks for your comment. Yes, Janelle was indeed Miss Photogenic and was considered a favourite. My overall angle for the two-part series was more about countries that won despite not having a “strong sash”. T&T had never placed before Janelle won, and added to that she was the first woman of colour to win, I felt her victory was a surprise of sorts, a very pleasant surprise.
I would just like to salute you for doing this. I just can't stop watching your videos after discovering your channel. It's like being glued to a National Geographic documentary. It is not only rich in information, but the overall presentation is exquisitely done. There is sophistication in what you do. Your unbiased insights make it even more appealing. Your work is truly a great contribution to the pageant industry. Looking forward for more videos! Cheers!
Wow, that’s truly one of the nicest comments I’ve had so far. Thanks so much! It really made my day. It’s a passion of mine, and one I wish I had more time to devote to, but I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed what I’ve produced so far! All the best to you 😘
@@PageantNerd I've always wanted to see a well crafted documentary about Miss Universe ala Nat Geo or Discovery because just like you, I'm also a huge fan. Thank you for making these videos. I hope someday soon you'll earn big bucks from them. You really deserve it. And now that the 69th Miss Universe has finally set a date and venue. I can't wait for your primer! God bless!
I saw your other comments but have only come across this one. It’s so lovely to read such words - I truly appreciate the compliments. I’m trying to do something a little different, and I hope it continues to bring some joy to people who watch he videos. All the very best to you ☺️☺️☺️ And yes, I’ve started working on my MU predictions video 😱
@@PageantNerd All your kindred spirits here on your channel will be patiently waiting for all those soon-to-be-published videos. After all, Miss Universe 2020 is just around the corner. Good luck to both our candidates, Miss Australia and Miss Philippines. Both are facing stiff competition this year from all these beautiful women all across the globe rather and more aptly all across the Universe. haha 🥰🥰🥰
Mpule Kwelagobe is a SMART beautiful woman. I still giggle when I watch Austria start jumping for joy at her "win", only for Janelle Commisiong to take the crown.
I just found your channel here belatedly. Finally, a pageant channel that lives up to its name. Pageant historians like me appreciate the well- researched features. Also the accuracy and factual presentation of the videos. Very professional, seamless and interesting. Cheers!
It was an insightful, charming, and interesting video - both of them. I have subscribed; the world certainly needs entertaining non-threatening content to view right now and these videos fit the bill. Thank you Mr. Nerd - I too am a pageant nerd and these wonderful bits of information bring joy and cheer and a bit of a break from a hard day. WELL DONE YOU
Thanks for all the very kind words, Joseph. I think, like you, following pageants is a nice bit of escapism from the day-to-day, so I’m so thrilled that my little hobby/pastime is bringing joy to others. I certainly don’t pretend to be any more of a fan than anyone else, but I’m a huge fan of the historical elements of pageants, so I’m glad I’ve finally plucked up the courage to share my thoughts with other people. Thanks again!
@@PageantNerd I think the key here is that nothing you write is mean or mean spirited. It's all opinions and of course some amazing research. It lifts up as these spits of joy should. You should be applauded for that as well as the interesting facts and the great spin and insight. Again you are bringing joy to those of us who love pageants and follow them for fun and joy so again keep up the great work and thank you for kind replies. I think your channel is going to do so well and very soon! Best, Joseph
Thank you again, Joseph for the extraordinarily nice words. I try as much as possible to be objective, as this isn’t about trying to attack anyone else or bring anyone down, neither the contestants themselves nor other fans. Of course I have my favourites but to me it’s not about sticking to country lines. I’m probably more interested in the facts and figures about it all vs making comparisons and stating strongly worded opinions. So I’m very thankful you can see there’s no mean-spiritedness. I’m even more encouraged to do this by reading such astute and reassuring words. Thank you again!
The biggest surprise was definitely 1970. Puerto Rico was not a major favorite to win at all. The stunning Debbie Shelton, Miss USA was the major favorite. And, she just lost out. Even till this day, people are surprised by her loss. This is most definitely the most surprising Miss Universe victory and pity loss for Miss USA.
Justine Pasek may be one of the underrated Miss Universe winners, but she has won the hearts of Panama as their first winner of their country. Miss Universe Panama 2021's National Costume was so cool since she was featured in that costume.
Janelle might be the first black woman to win Miss Universe, but the first woman of color to win Miss Universe was Japan’s Akiko Kojima, followed by 2 other Asians-Apasra of Thailand and Gloria of the Philippines.
I love love Jannelle Commissiong she won in my country Dominican Republic ❤️🇩🇴 for me she is one of the prettiest Miss Universe of all time, her win was historical she made us people of color proud.
@@Satellite88 But still, Miss Colombia debuts and wins at the same year (1958). I wouldn't count Finland because Miss Finland 1952 was the the first winner of the pageant & it was the start of the pageant. Miss Botswana 1999 was the latest (As of 2022)
Just discovered this channel and I love it! I know this is supposed to be about countries that had never won the title, but one of the biggest shocks to me was 1986, when Puerto Rico beat USA. I later came to dislike Christy Fichtner after seeing her on the dreadful reality show "Who Wants to Marry My Dad?" However, she was truly gorgeous and deserved to win Miss Universe.
The only surprise for me was Botswana in 1999, that doesnt mean It wasnt well deserved! Like the rest of the World, I loved her final answer, and was happy to see her win the title!
i thought jennifer hawkins was very surprising as well. i remember she was barely on anyone's lists that year and she too didn't even expect to even place so she didn't bother inviting anyone to ecuador to watch her.
Very true! And Jennifer is my compatriot too - how bad of me! Prior to 2004 Australia hadn’t really done a massive amount at MU since their 1972 win - only four placements in those 32 years - so her win was indeed a surprise. Maybe I’ll need to redo the clip in future and do it as a Top 10 with her and Sushmita Sen included!
@@PageantNerd I remember watching that year. The moment I saw Jennifer Hawkins of Australia I had a gut feeling that she will win the crown. Similar with the year before her with Amelia Vega of Dominican Republic and the year after her with Natalie Glebova of Canada. The same case is true in 2001 with Denise Quinones of Puerto Rico, in 2002 with Oxana Fedorova of Russia and of course in 2018 with Catriona Gray of the Philippines. These girls were competing on stage with the tiara already on their head. haha
The 1977 winner from Trinidad and Tobago was not a surprise at all. She was a big favorite and even was the press photographers choice. She was the clear winner. Viewers from all over the world watching it via satellite already had a feeling that she was going to win it. It was one of the most convincing and predictable wins in Miss Universe history.
Thanks for your feedback. I agree that as Miss Photogenic, Janelle was considered a frontrunner ahead of finals night. The overall angle I was taking with both videos (Parts 1 and 2) was that particular countries without prior success at Miss Universe won the title against the odds. T&T fit that bill, and with the added layer of history-making by being the first woman of colour to win the crown, I considered her win to be memorable. Much like Michelle McLean’s win wasn’t a complete shock (she came 2nd in prelims after all and was Top 5 at Miss World the previous year), but Namibia winning the crown was in itself - from my observation - the pleasant surprise. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to leave your thoughts!
Botswana's winning was shocking also because she beat out crowd favourite Miss Philippines for the crown. She was very literally the 'Dark Horse' no pun intended. I also feel another shocking win was 2012 when Miss USA, Olivia Culpo won beating out , again, Miss Philippines , whom everyone until this day, felt had a better performance and better answer.
I’m still blown away by the fact she was Botswana’s first-ever Miss Universe entrant, and she was so poised! Her final answer was incredible, and definitely helped her surge to beat Miriam. 1999 was one of my fave Miss Universes ever!
Yes, Gloria Diaz was mentioned by someone else, but Sushmita would’ve been a worthy inclusion, too. She and Aishwarya were definitely pioneers in 1994!
@@PageantNerd Watch MU 1969 Q&A. After that Q&A, it is no surprise Gloria Diaz won. The other candidates were basically unable to provide a decent answer.
Love your video for highlighting our queen of my country Trinidad & Tobago..Janelle Penny Commissiong. & MU winner Wendy Fitzwilliam..We also have Miss World winner Jiselle La Ronde. Please highlight the many runners up also. Thanks
Love watching your videos having been a pageant fan since 1970. I sometimes wish I could be a you tube video host and express my thoughts Just never have the time.
Thank you for the kind words! I’m so glad I’ve started up my channel but I have the same problem - not enough time! I wish I could create more content but it’s just not possible!
@@PageantNerd I’m not tech savvy either which stops me but I’m so full of memories of all the years watching. It’s great to see people be creative and let the world know they are fans too.
@@marcusvonhohenlohe you are right. Miss Finland was Crowne Miss Universe 1975 held in El Salvador, soon after this country starts a civil war for the next few decades.
With your overall angle being countries that won despite not having a “strong sash”, I'd have to mention winners rom the earlier years, such as Japan in 59, as the first Asian to win. The 1976-1978 span had winners which could be seen as political, though all 3 were strong on final's night. Canada in 1982 was helped my the SS scoring of SA. From 83-99, I see the winners as no surprise. Julie was too sexy in 83, Spain had no fashion sense in 85, and the judges just liked VZ in 86 and Norway in 90.
Hmmm…..I would say that the #1 or at least the #2 spot should have gone to Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines because the crown was already atop Miss Colombia’s head in what would have been a back-to-back victory. 😂 Also worth mentioning that Pia was not the pageant favorite during the prelims but merely went into turbo mode the moment she made top 20.
Very good point. Going into making that series my thinking was to cover victories by nations that had never won MU before. But I should definitely think of doing a “shocking moments” video!
In my opinion the biggest surprise was Miss USA on 2012. Why? Because she was by far the worst delegate in the top 15 that year.. Everybody was shocked. She didn't deserve the crown at all.
In my opinion, journalists and vloggers use the term "person of color" to glamorously describe dark-skinned people (black African-descent and dark-skinned South Asians). "Person of color" actually refer to anyone is not of European-descent "white" appearance which can include Chinese, Japanese and Korean people. But "person of color" is never used on Chinese, Japanese and Korean because they are generally light skinned. Also, isn't "white" a color? So my observation is that "person of color" is being used for dark-skinned people or a romanticized form of "person of dark color". Personally, I don't like the term "person of color", I find it very vague and too politically correct.
Indeed they did - in the video I was saying that the 1977 title was the first for T&T, i.e. the first for “the Caribbean nation”, as opposed to “a Caribbean nation”
@@PageantNerd It doesn't matter who was my prediction. There were a few girls or women who really looked good (Vietnam, Mexico, Aruba, Namibia, Costa Rica etc.). I don't look at the education or "speeches" like others because all of them are well educated and have different capabilities. And because this is a "Beauty contest" I am looking at their beauties. I really followed both competitions contestants since months (Miss World and Miss Universe). I didn't look at the photographies because they are all photoshopped. I searched for live videos of all of them (no matter if favorite or not) and looked at their appearance without (especially) and with make up. India should not win, either in Miss Universe nor (if it should happen) in Miss World. Both are (without make up)very normal, common girls without any speciality. That was what I said. I don't say they are ugly, but you can see a lot of girls like them in countries with brunette girls, therefore I said "common". That was not meant as insult.
Yes, I’m hindsight I possibly should’ve included her, especially since she and Aishwarya both won the major titles that year, and Sushmita’s being India’s first at Miss Universe.
I think India victory in 1994 should have been Included...Sushmita was great but Colombia and Venezuela were predicted winners that year and Sushmita shocked everyone by winning the Title in 1994
Thanks, Ashutosh - there have been a few people with those sentiments and in retrospect I tend to agree. I was probably thinking too much with the viewpoint that India has now been a powerhouse, but in 1994 they had never won Miss Universe and hadn’t won Miss World in nearly 30 years. Sushmita’s win was indeed a major breakthrough. Maybe I’ll have to update my countdown sometime in the future! Thanks again for taking the time to leave your thoughts 😊
Haha, great idea! I do think that would generate a fair bit of debate, as a predictable victory for one person is no doubt unexpected for someone else. But would definitely be interesting to see whether people agree with my observations!
Miss Universe 1977 was no surprise, she won the title of Miss Photogenic earlier that year and was said to be one of the favourites to win.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, Janelle was indeed Miss Photogenic and was considered a favourite. My overall angle for the two-part series was more about countries that won despite not having a “strong sash”. T&T had never placed before Janelle won, and added to that she was the first woman of colour to win, I felt her victory was a surprise of sorts, a very pleasant surprise.
She won Miss Photogenic at Miss Universe.
I would just like to salute you for doing this. I just can't stop watching your videos after discovering your channel. It's like being glued to a National Geographic documentary. It is not only rich in information, but the overall presentation is exquisitely done. There is sophistication in what you do. Your unbiased insights make it even more appealing. Your work is truly a great contribution to the pageant industry. Looking forward for more videos! Cheers!
Wow, that’s truly one of the nicest comments I’ve had so far. Thanks so much! It really made my day. It’s a passion of mine, and one I wish I had more time to devote to, but I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed what I’ve produced so far! All the best to you 😘
@@PageantNerd I've always wanted to see a well crafted documentary about Miss Universe ala Nat Geo or Discovery because just like you, I'm also a huge fan. Thank you for making these videos. I hope someday soon you'll earn big bucks from them. You really deserve it.
And now that the 69th Miss Universe has finally set a date and venue. I can't wait for your primer! God bless!
I saw your other comments but have only come across this one. It’s so lovely to read such words - I truly appreciate the compliments. I’m trying to do something a little different, and I hope it continues to bring some joy to people who watch he videos. All the very best to you ☺️☺️☺️
And yes, I’ve started working on my MU predictions video 😱
@@PageantNerd All your kindred spirits here on your channel will be patiently waiting for all those soon-to-be-published videos. After all, Miss Universe 2020 is just around the corner. Good luck to both our candidates, Miss Australia and Miss Philippines. Both are facing stiff competition this year from all these beautiful women all across the globe rather and more aptly all across the Universe. haha 🥰🥰🥰
Mpule Kwelagobe is a SMART beautiful woman. I still giggle when I watch Austria start jumping for joy at her "win", only for Janelle Commisiong to take the crown.
Olivia Culpo is one of the biggest surprises, in my opinion. I still don´t get why she won in 2012...
her face is more marketable than her first runner up -KLARO😅
The new Miss Universe from Texas was a big surprise also. The same as Olivia same look and same story.
I just found your channel here belatedly. Finally, a pageant channel that lives up to its name. Pageant historians like me appreciate the well- researched features. Also the accuracy and factual presentation of the videos. Very professional, seamless and interesting. Cheers!
this is professionally done chronicling and editorial. subscribing to your channel is a no brainer.
I like your certainty - thanks very much! Glad you’re enjoying my content 🥰
It was an insightful, charming, and interesting video - both of them. I have subscribed; the world certainly needs entertaining non-threatening content to view right now and these videos fit the bill. Thank you Mr. Nerd - I too am a pageant nerd and these wonderful bits of information bring joy and cheer and a bit of a break from a hard day. WELL DONE YOU
Thanks for all the very kind words, Joseph. I think, like you, following pageants is a nice bit of escapism from the day-to-day, so I’m so thrilled that my little hobby/pastime is bringing joy to others. I certainly don’t pretend to be any more of a fan than anyone else, but I’m a huge fan of the historical elements of pageants, so I’m glad I’ve finally plucked up the courage to share my thoughts with other people. Thanks again!
@@PageantNerd I think the key here is that nothing you write is mean or mean spirited. It's all opinions and of course some amazing research. It lifts up as these spits of joy should. You should be applauded for that as well as the interesting facts and the great spin and insight. Again you are bringing joy to those of us who love pageants and follow them for fun and joy so again keep up the great work and thank you for kind replies. I think your channel is going to do so well and very soon! Best, Joseph
Thank you again, Joseph for the extraordinarily nice words. I try as much as possible to be objective, as this isn’t about trying to attack anyone else or bring anyone down, neither the contestants themselves nor other fans. Of course I have my favourites but to me it’s not about sticking to country lines. I’m probably more interested in the facts and figures about it all vs making comparisons and stating strongly worded opinions. So I’m very thankful you can see there’s no mean-spiritedness. I’m even more encouraged to do this by reading such astute and reassuring words. Thank you again!
The biggest surprise was definitely 1970. Puerto Rico was not a major favorite to win at all. The stunning Debbie Shelton, Miss USA was the major favorite. And, she just lost out. Even till this day, people are surprised by her loss. This is most definitely the most surprising Miss Universe victory and pity loss for Miss USA.
And they COMPLAIN about the 2012 result, like we’ve NEVER been robbed
Justine Pasek may be one of the underrated Miss Universe winners, but she has won the hearts of Panama as their first winner of their country. Miss Universe Panama 2021's National Costume was so cool since she was featured in that costume.
Janelle might be the first black woman to win Miss Universe, but the first woman of color to win Miss Universe was Japan’s Akiko Kojima, followed by 2 other Asians-Apasra of Thailand and Gloria of the Philippines.
I love love Jannelle Commissiong she won in my country Dominican Republic ❤️🇩🇴 for me she is one of the prettiest Miss Universe of all time, her win was historical she made us people of color proud.
Tbh Mpule Deserved the win over Miriam
I mean when do you see a country debut and win the same year
It was truly incredible - Colombia in 1957 was the only other country to win on debut at Miss Universe!
Colombia debuted in 1958 tho.
@@explorer2958 I mean how many entrants were there? Way fewer than Botswana’s win against 83 others
@@Satellite88 But still, Miss Colombia debuts and wins at the same year (1958). I wouldn't count Finland because Miss Finland 1952 was the the first winner of the pageant & it was the start of the pageant. Miss Botswana 1999 was the latest (As of 2022)
Just discovered this channel and I love it! I know this is supposed to be about countries that had never won the title, but one of the biggest shocks to me was 1986, when Puerto Rico beat USA. I later came to dislike Christy Fichtner after seeing her on the dreadful reality show "Who Wants to Marry My Dad?" However, she was truly gorgeous and deserved to win Miss Universe.
The only surprise for me was Botswana in 1999, that doesnt mean It wasnt well deserved! Like the rest of the World, I loved her final answer, and was happy to see her win the title!
That was such a huge surprise, for sure! Thanks for leaving your comment, Rolan!
Can you also make a list of your 10 Best Miss Universe edition ever?
Funny you should say that but I have a shortlist in my notes ready to do a clip on that very subject!
Being from USA my fave was Mpule but was shocked when she won over Phillipines. I was surprised Olivia won felt for sure Phillipines should win
Namibia was the biggest surprise for me, also Botswana.
It certainly was huge for Namibia to win that year, especially with such fierce competition!
MISS CHILE FUE LA GRAN SORPRESA . BELLA, NATURAL Y VALIENTE UN SIMBOLO CECILIA BOLOCCO
That video footage is astounding!!!!
i thought jennifer hawkins was very surprising as well. i remember she was barely on anyone's lists that year and she too didn't even expect to even place so she didn't bother inviting anyone to ecuador to watch her.
Very true! And Jennifer is my compatriot too - how bad of me! Prior to 2004 Australia hadn’t really done a massive amount at MU since their 1972 win - only four placements in those 32 years - so her win was indeed a surprise. Maybe I’ll need to redo the clip in future and do it as a Top 10 with her and Sushmita Sen included!
@@PageantNerd I remember watching that year. The moment I saw Jennifer Hawkins of Australia I had a gut feeling that she will win the crown. Similar with the year before her with Amelia Vega of Dominican Republic and the year after her with Natalie Glebova of Canada. The same case is true in 2001 with Denise Quinones of Puerto Rico, in 2002 with Oxana Fedorova of Russia and of course in 2018 with Catriona Gray of the Philippines. These girls were competing on stage with the tiara already on their head. haha
@@PageantNerd yep... shusmita was also a surprise win❤️🇮🇳
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The 1977 winner from Trinidad and Tobago was not a surprise at all. She was a big favorite and even was the press photographers choice. She was the clear winner. Viewers from all over the world watching it via satellite already had a feeling that she was going to win it. It was one of the most convincing and predictable wins in Miss Universe history.
Thanks for your feedback. I agree that as Miss Photogenic, Janelle was considered a frontrunner ahead of finals night. The overall angle I was taking with both videos (Parts 1 and 2) was that particular countries without prior success at Miss Universe won the title against the odds. T&T fit that bill, and with the added layer of history-making by being the first woman of colour to win the crown, I considered her win to be memorable. Much like Michelle McLean’s win wasn’t a complete shock (she came 2nd in prelims after all and was Top 5 at Miss World the previous year), but Namibia winning the crown was in itself - from my observation - the pleasant surprise. Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to leave your thoughts!
Botswana's winning was shocking also because she beat out crowd favourite Miss Philippines for the crown. She was very literally the 'Dark Horse' no pun intended. I also feel another shocking win was 2012 when Miss USA, Olivia Culpo won beating out , again, Miss Philippines , whom everyone until this day, felt had a better performance and better answer.
I’m still blown away by the fact she was Botswana’s first-ever Miss Universe entrant, and she was so poised! Her final answer was incredible, and definitely helped her surge to beat Miriam. 1999 was one of my fave Miss Universes ever!
Hi you left out Mona grudt miss universe 1990 from Norway I love your videos btw.
Thank you! Yes, Mona was definitely on my shortlist for potential inclusions - maybe I should do an updated version 🤔
It was so sad and unfair that Miss Lebanon Georgina Rizk wasn't allowed to crown her successor.
I agree - it’s a shame when politics gets in the way of an individual’s dreams - much like when countries boycott the Olympics.
Gloria Diaz’es and Sushmita Sen’s triumph (1969 and 1994 respectively) should have been included here.
Yes, Gloria Diaz was mentioned by someone else, but Sushmita would’ve been a worthy inclusion, too. She and Aishwarya were definitely pioneers in 1994!
@@PageantNerd Watch MU 1969 Q&A. After that Q&A, it is no surprise Gloria Diaz won. The other candidates were basically unable to provide a decent answer.
Mpule is one of my favorites ever!! I remember perfectly that year
Lebanon's Georgina Rizk is stunning!!
Hope you feature first runners up. Who should have deserved a MU crown like Ms Guam first runner up and Ms Philippines first runner up 2012
Nice idea! Miss Guam was great, although in 1982 I think Miss South Africa was also a real contender!
@@PageantNerd Cant wait to watch more videos. I also like how you acknowledge the video materials and the year it was taken.
Love your video for highlighting our queen of my country Trinidad & Tobago..Janelle Penny Commissiong. & MU winner Wendy Fitzwilliam..We also have Miss World winner Jiselle La Ronde. Please highlight the many runners up also. Thanks
Oxana the ultimate surprise
Love watching your videos having been a pageant fan since 1970. I sometimes wish I could be a you tube video host and express my thoughts Just never have the time.
Thank you for the kind words! I’m so glad I’ve started up my channel but I have the same problem - not enough time! I wish I could create more content but it’s just not possible!
@@PageantNerd I’m not tech savvy either which stops me but I’m so full of memories of all the years watching. It’s great to see people be creative and let the world know they are fans too.
Miss Panama performed better than Russia at MU 2002, but the judges voted for Russia because was beautiful but her answers were bad.
Fantastic video. !
Another informative and very entertaining video
Thanks again, Mel! Hopefully I’m keeping the standard high?!
I would see 2009 as a surprise, because back 2 back had never happened before and was believed to be impossible.
Hello I´m here because of your IG count, great videos; I says Hola from Colombiaaaaaa
Muchas gracias, David! Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Hope all is well with you! 🇨🇴😎
Miss Universe 1977 (Trinidad & Tobago) was very beautiful & so elegant.
Amparo Muñoz Miss Spain and Miss Universe 1975 was fired from Miss Universe due to contract duties. She died on her 50s due to Cancer
@@marcusvonhohenlohe you are right. Miss Finland was Crowne Miss Universe 1975 held in El Salvador, soon after this country starts a civil war for the next few decades.
Don’t forget 2012. No one saw USA winning at all
And I forgot to say they finally made married women and mothers to compete. So Mpule’s actions worked
With your overall angle being countries that won despite not having a “strong sash”, I'd have to mention winners rom the earlier years, such as Japan in 59, as the first Asian to win. The 1976-1978 span had winners which could be seen as political, though all 3 were strong on final's night. Canada in 1982 was helped my the SS scoring of SA. From 83-99, I see the winners as no surprise. Julie was too sexy in 83, Spain had no fashion sense in 85, and the judges just liked VZ in 86 and Norway in 90.
Hmmm…..I would say that the #1 or at least the #2 spot should have gone to Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines because the crown was already atop Miss Colombia’s head in what would have been a back-to-back victory. 😂
Also worth mentioning that Pia was not the pageant favorite during the prelims but merely went into turbo mode the moment she made top 20.
Very good point. Going into making that series my thinking was to cover victories by nations that had never won MU before. But I should definitely think of doing a “shocking moments” video!
Miss Panamá 2002 looks like Jenifer Lopes
Yes! And funnily enough their 2016 representative also had a bit of JLo about her too!
Japan was the first win of "colour". What is colour anyway?
In my opinion the biggest surprise was Miss USA on 2012. Why? Because she was by far the worst delegate in the top 15 that year.. Everybody was shocked. She didn't deserve the crown at all.
Lebanon has so many beautiful women!
I have never heard that Miss Guam Tisha Heflin was pregnant. It didn't cross my mind at all.
I loved the video
Thanks very much!
Olivia Culpo should be included there💗
In my opinion, journalists and vloggers use the term "person of color" to glamorously describe dark-skinned people (black African-descent and dark-skinned South Asians).
"Person of color" actually refer to anyone is not of European-descent "white" appearance which can include Chinese, Japanese and Korean people. But "person of color" is never used on Chinese, Japanese and Korean because they are generally light skinned. Also, isn't "white" a color?
So my observation is that "person of color" is being used for dark-skinned people or a romanticized form of "person of dark color".
Personally, I don't like the term "person of color", I find it very vague and too politically correct.
Very impressive
Thank you 😊
Nice VO
Thanks, Ivor! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Georgina Rizk of Lebanon was way ahead of her competitors.
Miss universe 1995 is so suprise India should win
It's Botswana the most surprisingly winner in1999 only in the q&a has a better answer to Phil Miriam Quiambao
Hopefully MUO crowned again a non powerhouse countries like MI, MW & ME do
Puerto Rico, a Caribbean nation, won the Miss Universe title in 1970, before than Trinidad & Tobago.
Indeed they did - in the video I was saying that the 1977 title was the first for T&T, i.e. the first for “the Caribbean nation”, as opposed to “a Caribbean nation”
You are absolutely right. Anyway, just in case 😂
For me is the most surprising Miss Universe...this year :)))
Oh really?! Who did you predict would win?
@@PageantNerd It doesn't matter who was my prediction. There were a few girls or women who really looked good (Vietnam, Mexico, Aruba, Namibia, Costa Rica etc.). I don't look at the education or "speeches" like others because all of them are well educated and have different capabilities. And because this is a "Beauty contest" I am looking at their beauties. I really followed both competitions contestants since months (Miss World and Miss Universe). I didn't look at the photographies because they are all photoshopped. I searched for live videos of all of them (no matter if favorite or not) and looked at their appearance without (especially) and with make up. India should not win, either in Miss Universe nor (if it should happen) in Miss World. Both are (without make up)very normal, common girls without any speciality. That was what I said. I don't say they are ugly, but you can see a lot of girls like them in countries with brunette girls, therefore I said "common". That was not meant as insult.
Sushmita Sen should be here
Yes, I’m hindsight I possibly should’ve included her, especially since she and Aishwarya both won the major titles that year, and Sushmita’s being India’s first at Miss Universe.
No! Sushmita is not a surprise winner. She nailed the q&a
Botswana the most surprising!
Miss Lebanon was unplaced in Miss World year before.
Miss Russia was not dethroned but prioritized her education! Hurrah for her!
That American tv personality was GROSS beyond belief!
I think India victory in 1994 should have been Included...Sushmita was great but Colombia and Venezuela were predicted winners that year and Sushmita shocked everyone by winning the Title in 1994
Thanks, Ashutosh - there have been a few people with those sentiments and in retrospect I tend to agree. I was probably thinking too much with the viewpoint that India has now been a powerhouse, but in 1994 they had never won Miss Universe and hadn’t won Miss World in nearly 30 years. Sushmita’s win was indeed a major breakthrough. Maybe I’ll have to update my countdown sometime in the future! Thanks again for taking the time to leave your thoughts 😊
the expected wins, next!
Haha, great idea! I do think that would generate a fair bit of debate, as a predictable victory for one person is no doubt unexpected for someone else. But would definitely be interesting to see whether people agree with my observations!
@@PageantNerd disclaimer will save you from it. haha
I didn't like Panam as MU
No.1 is really not really a "win" and sort of underwhelms as a "surprise".
Israel!
Mu 1999 is also a indian as she married to an indian
Oh I didn’t know that! Smart woman! 😊
But she did not win
Justine Pasek is a wonderful woman, yes. But Oxana Fedorova will always be THE Miss Universe 2002.