Miss Universe Myanmar
| Motto | Confidently Beautiful |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1959 |
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Yangon |
| Location | |
Membership |
Miss Universe Miss Grand International Miss Intercontinental Face of Beauty International Miss World Beauty Queen Miss United Continents |
Official language | Burmese |
National Director | Soe Yu Wai |
| Website | Official site |
Miss Universe Myanmar is a national beauty pageant in Myanmar.
History
Before creation Miss Myanmar or Miss Universe Myanmar pageant, the name of pageant was Miss Burma. Myanmar debut in 1959 with the name of Burma. Since 1959 to 1961 Myanmar competed at Miss Universe pageant. Since 1962 the local pageant has been banned by the government in unknown reasons.
In 2013, Daw Soe Yu Wai of a local media organization went to New York City to get a license for Miss Universe and make a declaration for Myanmar in returning at the Miss Universe. Her interview with former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo was featured on VOA Burmese, in which VOA reporter Kaye Lin conducted the interview as a translator.
Miss Universe Myanmar 2013
Moe Set Wine competed in Miss Universe Myanmar 2013 which was held on October 3, 2013 at the National Theatre in Yangon. The competition was organized by the Hello Madam Media Group. This competition was held for the first time since 1961. She won Miss Perfect Skin and Miss Famous titles, voted by fans through the Internet voting system and SMS messages. She became the winner of Miss Universe Myanmar 2013 after the competition. She was the first woman to represent the country in the competition since 1961.[1]
Titleholders
Winner
The winner of Miss Myanmar represents her country at the Miss Universe. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for either contest, a runner-up is sent. Since 2013 the name has been changed as Myanmar. Before the name will be using at the pageant, Burma has already used in 1959-1961 era. In 2015, Miss Universe Myanmar Organization crowned two winners, they will compete in Miss Universe 2015 and Miss Universe 2016.
| Year | Miss Myanmar | Represented | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TBA | ||
| 2018 | Hnin Thway Yu Aung | Bago | |
| 2017 | Zun Than Sin | Yangon | Luxury Brand Model Awards 2015 |
| 2016 | Htet Htet Htun | Yangon | Miss Myanmar World 2014 Second Runner Up |
| 2015 | May Barani Thaw | Yangon | Also, Miss Myanmar International 2014 1st Runner Up |
| 2014 | Sharr Htut Eaindra | Yangon | - |
| 2013 | Moe Set Wine | Yangon | People's Choice Award by Forum, Missosology's People's Choice Award |
| 1961 | Myint Myint Khin | Yangon | Miss Burma |
| 1960 | Myint Myint May | Yangon | Miss Burma |
| 1959 | Than Than Aye | Yangon | Miss Burma |
First Runner-up
The second placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Miss Grand International began in 2017. The winning title will be Stop of War ambassador and get full travel to upcoming Miss Grand International contest.
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TBA | ||
| 2018 | Su Myat Phoo | Naypyitaw | Miss Grand Myanmar 2018 |
| 2017 | Shwe Eain Si | Yangon | Miss Grand Myanmar 2017 (Dethroned) |
| 2015/16 | Han Lay | Yangon | - |
| 2014 | Yoon Mhi Mhi Kyaw | Yangon | - |
| 2013 | Aye Chan Moe | Yangon | Miss Grand Myanmar 2017 |
Second Runner-up
The third placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Miss Intercontinental began in 2018.
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TBA | ||
| 2018 | Nang Mway Phoung Loong | Tachileik | Miss Intercontinental Myanmar 2018 |
| 2017 | Ja Dim Kai | Myitkyina | Miss World Beauty Queen Myanmar 2017 |
| 2015/16 | Cho Cho Tun | Yangon | Miss Universe Myanmar 2015 and 2016 (held together) |
| 2014 | Shwe Sin Ko Ko | Mawlamyine | Miss Congeniality |
| 2013 | Myat Hnin Phyu | Yangon | - |
Third Runner-up
The fourth placed of Miss Myanmar goes to Face of Beauty International began in 2018.
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TBA | ||
| 2018 | Myint Moh May | Hpa-An | Face of Beauty Myanmar 2018 |
| 2017 | Thun Wadi | Lashio | - |
| 2013 | Khin Myat Noe Oo | Kawthaung | - |
Fourth Runner-up
The fifth placed of Miss Myanmar does not go to International pageant. The winning title will be an ambassador of Myanmar.
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | TBA | ||
| 2018 | Roslynn Seng Nu Nu Pan | Myitkyina | - |
| 2017 | Khin Lapyae Zaw | Yangon | Miss Tourism Queen Myanmar 2013 |
| 2013 | May Chit Pone | Yangon | Miss Beautiful Smile |
International pageants
- Color key
- Declared as Winner
- Ended as runner-up
- Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
Miss Universe
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
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Hnin Thway Yu Aung | Bago | TBA | TBA |
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Zun Than Sin | Yangon | Unplaced | |
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Htet Htet Htun | Yangon | Unplaced |
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May Barani Thaw | Yangon | Unplaced | |
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Sharr Htut Eaindra | Yangon | Unplaced | |
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Moe Set Wine | Yangon | Unplaced | |
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Myint Myint Khin | Yangon | Unplaced | |
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Myint Myint May | Yangon | Unplaced |
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Than Than Aye | Yangon | Unplaced |
Miss Grand International
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
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Su Myat Phoo | Naypyitaw | TBA | TBA |
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Aye Chan Moe (Succeeded) | Yangon | Unplaced |
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| Shwe Eain Si (Dethroned) | Yangon | Did not compete | ||
Miss Intercontinental
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
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Nang Mway Phoung Loong | Tachileik | TBA | TBA |
Face of Beauty International
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
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Myint Mo May | Hpa-An | Face of Beauty International 2018 |
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World Beauty Queen
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
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Roslynn Seng Nu Nu Pan | Myitkyina | Top 13 Semi-Finalist |
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Ja Dim Kai | Myitkyina | Top 16 Semi-Finalist |
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Miss United Continents
| Year | Representative's Name | Represented | Placement | Special Awards |
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Eaint Thet Hmue | MinBu | Unplaced |
Winner Gallery
Miss Universe Myanmar 2013, Moe Set Wine
See also
- Miss World Myanmar
- Miss International Myanmar
- Miss Golden Land Myanmar
- Miss Earth Myanmar