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Myanmar wins Miss Universe national costume competition with powerful statement
ABS-CBN News
Published May 17, 2021 10:26 AM PHT
Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin won the national costume competition of the 69th Miss Universe not because hers was the most intricate outfit, but because it made a powerful statement.
Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin won the national costume competition of the 69th Miss Universe not because hers was the most intricate outfit, but because it made a powerful statement.
The beauty queen brought on stage a banner asking for prayers for Myanmar amid the political turmoil in her country.
The beauty queen brought on stage a banner asking for prayers for Myanmar amid the political turmoil in her country.
This year's National Costume winner is...Myanmar! #MISSUNIVERSE is LIVE on @FYI from @hardrockholly in #HollywoodFL pic.twitter.com/vsxTchAMVN
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) May 17, 2021
This year's National Costume winner is...Myanmar! #MISSUNIVERSE is LIVE on @FYI from @hardrockholly in #HollywoodFL pic.twitter.com/vsxTchAMVN
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) May 17, 2021
Powerful costume from Myanmar!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite costume at https://t.co/isjijntrRM. Voting closes at 11:59 pm on 5/15. pic.twitter.com/EWCq2fM9CD
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) May 14, 2021
Powerful costume from Myanmar!
— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) May 14, 2021
Don't forget to vote for your favorite costume at https://t.co/isjijntrRM. Voting closes at 11:59 pm on 5/15. pic.twitter.com/EWCq2fM9CD
The winning national costume also showed resourcefulness as Thuzar's original costume was lost during shipping.
The winning national costume also showed resourcefulness as Thuzar's original costume was lost during shipping.
Aside from winning the special award, she also made it to the Top 21 of the competition.
Aside from winning the special award, she also made it to the Top 21 of the competition.
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The 69th Miss Universe is still ongoing in Florida, with the pageant aired live on A2Z.
The 69th Miss Universe is still ongoing in Florida, with the pageant aired live on A2Z.
The Philippines' representative, Rabiya Mateo, also finished in the Top 21.
The Philippines' representative, Rabiya Mateo, also finished in the Top 21.
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