Kaylah Walton
This Saturday, November 16, the 73rd Miss Universe competition is set to occur at the Adolfo Pineda de San Salvador center in Mexico.
The event will host 130 contestants from various countries competing for the Miss Universe title through personal statements, interviews, and performance in categories such as evening gowns and swimwear.
Overview of Miss Universe
Started in 1952 in the United States, the Miss Universe pageant gained fame through television, attracting widespread interest.
It has changed hands multiple times, including being associated with the Trump brand.
According to Infobae, the pageant promotes inclusivity, showcasing women from diverse backgrounds and empowering them to pursue their dreams through valuable experiences.
Besides Miss Universe, Miss World is another significant pageant.
Understanding Miss World
This competition, founded in 1951 by the British Morley family, enjoys popularity mainly in Europe and Asia. Unlike Miss Universe, Miss World has had consistent ownership.
A key feature of Miss World is the profile of its contestants, who are expected to align with the organization’s goals, particularly its social initiatives. Candidates articulate their societal contributions and strategies to uplift their communities.
Comparing Miss Universe and Miss World
Both pageants hold significance, with Miss Universe being particularly popular in Latin America, the USA, Canada, the Philippines, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, while Miss World is more recognized in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the English-speaking Caribbean.
Miss Universe contestants must be aged 18 to 27, while Miss World participants should be between 17 and 24.
Participants can take part in both contests, and there are instances where contestants have competed in both during the same year.
Notably, there have been situations where a contestant who did not win one title went on to claim the other, as seen in 2001 when Nigeria’s Agbani Darego, a Miss Universe semi-finalist, won Miss World.
