Miss Tiffany's Universe
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| Formation | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Pattaya |
| Location | |
Membership | Miss International Queen |
Official language | Thai |
| Website | www.misstiffanyuniverse.com |
Miss Tiffany's Universe (Thai: มิสทิฟฟานี่ยูนิเวิร์ส) now also known as Miss Tiffany is a beauty contest for Thai transgender women in Pattaya, Thailand. It has taken place annually since 1984.[1][2][3]
The contest is open to all transgender women who may or may not have gone through sex reassignment surgery.[4] "Ladyboy" or "kathoey" are commonly used terms in Thailand to describe effeminate gay male or transgender women. Each year, about 100 candidates from across Thailand apply to take part in the pageant. All contestants need to have Thai nationality and be between the age of 18 and 25. Contestants under the age of 20 are required to obtain parental permission to be eligible.[citation needed] Contestants come from a variety of backgrounds, including university students, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, etc.[5] Once chosen to participate in the pageant, the contestants are judged based on physical attributes and overall performance in accordance to the feminine ideal.[6]
The Miss Tiffany's Universe winner receives a trophy and crown, Honda Jazz, cash prizes, jewellery, and other gifts from sponsors. Besides the overall winner, other awards include Miss Photogenic, Miss Sexy Star, Miss Congeniality, and Miss Popular Vote.[7] Miss Tiffany's Universe is Thailand's official representative to Miss International Queen.
The Miss Tiffany’s Universe contest held once a year is receiving more attention especially since it is broadcast live on Thai television with an average of 15 million viewers.
Miss Tiffany's Universe is a registered trademark of Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co, Ltd. The organization supports charity events for the less fortunate and supports The Royal-sponsored AIDS Foundation. The goal of this contest is to promote the rights and equality and improve the quality of life for transgender persons in Thailand. The pageant is also a source of significant income and opens up opportunities for pageant contestants.[5]
Miss Tiffany's Universe winners[]
| Year | Miss Tiffany's Universe | Provinces | Venue | Host province | Entrants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kwanlada Rungrojampa |  Nakhon Pathom
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya |  Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2019 | Ruethaipreeya Nuanglee |  Khon Kaen
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
32 |
| 2018 | Kanwara Kaewcheen |  Prachuap Khiri Khan
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2017 | Rinrada Thurapan |  Roi Et
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2016 | Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin |  Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2015 | Sopida Siriwattananukoon |  Nonthaburi
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2014 | Nitsa Katrahong | Prachuap Khiri Khan
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2013 | Nethnapada Kanlayanon |  Samut Prakan
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2012 | Panvilas Mongkol | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2011 | Sirapassorn Atthayakorn |  Chiang Mai
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2010 | Nalada Thamthanakorn | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2009 | Sorrawee Nattee (resigned) |  Songkhla
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| Wirittorn Narapatpimol (successor) | Bangkok
| ||||
| 2008 | Kangsadal Wongdutsadeekul |  Kanchanaburi
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2007 | Thanyarat Jiraphatpakorn |  Maha Sarakham
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2006 | Ratravee Jirapraphakul |  Lopburi
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2005 | Tiptantree Rujiranon |  Sing Buri
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
32 |
| 2004 | Treechada Petcharat |  Phang Nga
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 2003 | Pantawan Jaruwatthananukul | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
70 |
| 2002 | Thanyaporn Aunyasiri | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
59 |
| 2001 | Piyathida Sakulthai | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
52 |
| 2000 | Chanya Moranon | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
58 |
| 1999 | Phatreeya Siri-ngamwong |  Nakhon Si Thammarat
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
50 |
| 1998 | Thanakorn Wongprasert | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
42 |
| 1984 | Peerada Ratchakorn | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 1976 | Supattra Thongsapsin | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
| 1975 | Penpak Phinitpaisarn | Bangkok
|
Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya | Chonburi
|
30 |
Winners by province[]
| Provinces | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok
|
9 | 1975, 1976, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009*, 2010, 2012, 2016 |
| Prachuap Khiri Khan
|
2 | 2014, 2018 |
| Nakhon Pathom
|
1 | 2020 |
| Khon Kaen
|
2019 | |
| Roi Et
|
2017 | |
| Nonthaburi
|
2015 | |
| Samut Prakan
|
2013 | |
| Chiang Mai
|
2011 | |
| Songkhla
|
2009 | |
| Kanchanaburi
|
2008 | |
| Maha Sarakham
|
2007 | |
| Lopburi
|
2006 | |
| Sing Buri
|
2005 | |
| Phang Nga
|
2004 | |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat
|
1999 |
Winners by region[]
| Regions | titles | Best Performance |
|---|---|---|
 Bangkok Metropolitan
|
14 | Bangkok(11), Samut Prakan(1), Nonthaburi(1), Nakhon Pathom(1) |
 Northeastern
|
3 | Maha Sarakham(1), Roi Et(1), Khon Kaen(1) |
 Western
|
Prachuap Khiri Khan(2), Kanchanaburi(1) | |
 Southern
|
Songkhla(1), Phang Nga(1), Nakhon Si Thammarat(1) | |
 Central
|
2 | Sing Buri(1), Lopburi(1) |
 Northern
|
1 | Chiang Mai(1) |
 Eastern
|
0 |
Miss International Queen[]
Color keys
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2020
|
Kwanlada Rungrojampa | Nakhon Pathom
|
Miss Tiffany 2020 | ||
| 2019
|
Ruethaipreeya Nuanglee | Khon Kaen
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2019 | 1st Runner-Up | |
| 2018
|
Kanwara Kaewcheen | Prachuap Khiri Khan
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2018 | 1st Runner-Up |
|
| 2017
|
Rinrada Thurapan | Roi Et
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2017 | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 2016
|
Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2016 | Miss International Queen 2017 |
|
| 2015
|
Sopida Siriwattananukoon | Nonthaburi
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2015 | 2nd Runner-up |
|
| 2014
|
Nitsa Katrahong | Prachuap Khiri Khan
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2014 | 1st Runner-up |
|
| 2013
|
Nethnapada Kanrayanon | Samut Prakan
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2013 | 2nd Runner-up |
|
| 2012
|
Panvilas Mongkol | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2012 | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 2011
|
Sirapassorn Atthayakorn | Chiang Mai
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2011 | Miss International Queen 2011 |
|
| 2010
|
Nalada Thamthanakorn | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 | Top 10 Semi-Finalist |
|
| 2008-2009
|
Kangsadal Wongdutsadeekul | Kanchanaburi
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2008 | 1st Runner-up |
|
| Sorawee Nattee | Songkhla
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 | Top 10 Semi-Finalist |
| |
| 2007
|
Thanyarat Jiraphatpakorn | Maha Sarakham
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2007 | Miss International Queen 2007 | |
| 2006
|
Ratravee Jirapraphakul | Lopburi
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2006 | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 2005
|
Tiptantree Rujiranon | Sing Buri
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2005 | 2nd Runner-up | |
| 2004
|
Treechada Petcharat | Phang Nga
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2004 | Miss International Queen 2004 |
|
Past Franchises[]
Queen of the Universe[]
Color keys
- : Declared as Winner
- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
- : Ended as special awards winner
| Year | Representative's Name | Province | Title | Placement | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2003
|
Pantawan Jaruwatthananukul | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2003 | Unplaced | |
| 2002
|
Thanyaporn Aunyasiri | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2002 | Queen of the Universe 2002 |
|
| 2001
|
Piyathida Sakulthai | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2001 | Unplaced | |
| 2000
|
Chanya Moranon | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 2000 | Queen of the Universe 2000 |
|
| 1999
|
Phatreeya Siri-ngamwong | Nakhon Si Thammarat
|
Miss Tiffany's Universe 1999 | Queen of the Universe 1999 |
|
| 1998
|
Thanakorn Wongprasert | Bangkok
|
Miss Tiffany 1998 | Unplaced |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Chivers, Tom (2008-06-01). "Thai transvestites compete in Miss Tiffany Universe beauty pageant". The Telegraph. AFP. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ Miss Tiffany's Universe 2012 | Bangkok Post: multimedia
- ^ Miss Tiffany's Universe 2011 in Pictures - Pattaya Mail
- ^ "Thailand crowns its newest transgender beauty queen".
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Student wins Miss Tiffany Universe transgender pageant in Pattaya". www.ChinaPost.com.tw. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
- ^ Jackson, Peter. Queer Bangkok: 21st Century Markets, Media, and Rights. Hong Kong University Press. ISBN 9789888083046.
- ^ "Miss Tiffany's Universe 2016". misstiffanyuniverse.com. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
External links[]
- Beauty pageants in Thailand
- Transgender beauty pageants
- LGBT events in Thailand
- Pattaya
- Recurring events established in 2004
- 2004 establishments in Thailand
- Miss International Queen