Miss Tiffany's Universe

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]

Miss Tiffany's Universe
Formation1984
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersPattaya
Location
Membership
Miss International Queen
Official language
Thai
Websitewww.misstiffanyuniverse.com

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. 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
  • Miss Photogenic
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
  • Miss Ripleys Popular World
2015 Sopida Siriwattananukoon  Nonthaburi Miss Tiffany's Universe 2015 2nd Runner-up
  • Miss Photogenic
2014 Nitsa Katrahong  Prachuap Khiri Khan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2014 1st Runner-up
  • Miss Photogenic
  • Best National Costume
2013 Nethnapada Kanrayanon  Samut Prakan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2013 2nd Runner-up
  • Miss Photogenic
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
  • Miss Perfect Skin By Asoke Skin Hospital
2010 Nalada Thamthanakorn  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 Top 10 Semi-Finalist
  • Best Evening Gown
2008-2009 Kangsadal Wongdutsadeekul  Kanchanaburi Miss Tiffany's Universe 2008 1st Runner-up
  • Miss Photogenic
Sorawee Nattee  Songkhla Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 Top 10 Semi-Finalist
  • Best National Costume
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
  • Best Swimwear

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
  • Miss Congeniality
2001 Piyathida Sakulthai  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2001 Unplaced
2000 Chanya Moranon  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2000 Queen of the Universe 2000
  • Best National Costume
1999 Phatreeya Siri-ngamwong  Nakhon Si Thammarat Miss Tiffany's Universe 1999 Queen of the Universe 1999
  • Best Evening Gown
1998 Thanakorn Wongprasert  Bangkok Miss Tiffany 1998 Unplaced

See also

References

  1. Chivers, Tom (2008-06-01). "Thai transvestites compete in Miss Tiffany Universe beauty pageant". The Telegraph. AFP. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  2. Miss Tiffany's Universe 2012 | Bangkok Post: multimedia
  3. Miss Tiffany's Universe 2011 in Pictures - Pattaya Mail
  4. "Thailand crowns its newest transgender beauty queen".
  5. "Student wins Miss Tiffany Universe transgender pageant in Pattaya". www.ChinaPost.com.tw. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  6. Jackson, Peter. Queer Bangkok: 21st Century Markets, Media, and Rights. Hong Kong University Press. ISBN 9789888083046.
  7. "Miss Tiffany's Universe 2016". misstiffanyuniverse.com. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
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