The Changing Ideals of a Miss Universe Winner

It is clear by now that the Miss Universe organization is clearly looking for a different kind of winner for Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. With the focus on a more diverse set of semifinalist, more articulate finalists, and more accomplished winners, are we truly ready for what these changes might bring …

Trump Era: the Best or Worst Years of the Miss Universe Pageant?

The years 1996 to 2014 are effectively known as the Trump Era of the Miss Universe pageant. In those years, there was a marked change in how the pageant is managed under the stewardship of Trump. In the span of 18 years, the MU pageant has undergone a massive overhaul in its image and branding. …

Zozibini Tunzi: a Strong Miss South Africa Winner

25 year old Zozibini Tunzi is Miss South Africa 2019 and she will be represeting South Africa in the Miss Universe pageant tentatively to be held in the Philippines in January of 2020.* When the short-haired 5'8" Zozibini was crowned Miss South Africa, not a lot of pageant fans were celebrating her win. Some fans …

OPINION: Has Latin America Lost their Spark in Miss Universe?

Has Latin America lost their spark in Miss Universe? DISCLAIMER: these are thoughts and opinions of this blogger. It does not represent itself as a study of academic proportions but rather an observation as a pageant enthusiast since 1993. This is neither a critique or expose but rather an introspection on the topic... Ever since …

Sashes&Scripts 5 WishList Changes for Miss Earth

With the Miss Earth Pageant on its 20th year, here are 5 wishlist changes that I hope to happen this year. 1. Glamshot Pictorials- this is something that the Miss Earth pageant might want to pick up. Having glamshots without the traditional white background that the ME is known for would add up on the …

Rumor Mill: A Disorganized Pageant?

There is male pageant being held that is a massive headache due to being very disorganized. Said pageant has been postponed numerous times already and despite those postponements, the male pageant is still fraught with disorganized people who as someone described to us "running around like headless chicken". Schedules are mixed up, last minute changes …

Gazini Ganados for Elderly Care

Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados' social responsibility program (or advocacy in simpler terms) center mainly in providing better care for the elderly. Stemming from her experience growing up with her grandparents, this advocacy has a special place in her heart and has been doing a number of charity visits and public appearances focusing on it. …

Is it Too Soon to Host Miss Universe in Manila Again? Pt 2

Last January 23, 2018 we have posted this question before. And a year and a half later we are asking the question once again. Are we ready to host the Miss Universe pageant again? THE PROS 1. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray - This would be a grand celebration once more for reigning winner to …

Our Favorite National Pageants

What national pageants from all over the world is the most anticipated, followed and respected? Here's our list. 10. Miss Russia - This pageant is known to have the most lucrative and extravagant prizes and awards. The Miss Russia pageant has produced 1 Miss Universe winner (2002, later dethroned) and 2 Miss World winners (1992 …

Miss Universe 2019 or 2020 in Israel?

Whether the Miss Universe pageant is going to be hosted in Israel this year or in 2020, this would be a great news for the Philippines! According to a report from website Israel Hayom says that "talks in progress to bring Miss Universe pageant to Israel." This was seconded later by the Times of Israel …

Reasons Why Male Pageants Don’t Get Pageantry’s Full Respect

Ever wonder why male pageants never get the same level of respect as female pageants? Sashes&Scripts digs deeper into the reasons why there is such a stigma to the male pageant industry. Unlike female pageants, its male counterpart has been laden with shady and questionable image. This is also perhaps explains why there exists a …

Miss Universe: The Live Experience Versus Televised Broadcast

There are Miss Universe tickets up for grabs. Let’s say you have an extra budget to spare to watch live at the venue but you are still undecided if is the pageant worth that much to watch live. In my personal experience, the experience is worth every single penny I spent. But that’s just me, …

Miss Universe and Philanthropy

One of the biggest criticisms that the Miss Universe gets is that its charity/ philanthropic arm isn't as wide or as strong as that of its other international counterparts. Today we list down a few Miss Universe winners that have been doing their part in special charities and advocacies that is close to their hearts. …

Sashes&Scripts’ Faves for Miss South Africa 2019

Who will likely be the successor to reigning Miss South Africa, Tamaryn Green? Here are our top 5 faves... In random order, here are our list: 1. Sibabalwe Gcilitshana - I honestly would want her in Miss World, although I think that her personality might be too strong for that pageant that prefers a meeker, …

Miss South Africa is Redefining Beauty Pageants

If there is a national pageant that this blogger is giving mad respect in terms of diversity and inclusion, that would be the Miss South Africa pageant. After opening its doors to transgender females to participate in the pageant this year, its roster of candidates is the most diverse and inclusive as it could be. …