Although the purpose is the same: to choose the most beautiful woman, each contest has different rules. Find out how they differ.
Currently, both Miss Universe and Miss World are the two most important beauty pageants on the planet. Women of various nationalities participate in these with the sole objective of reaching the final instances and being crowned the winner of the competition. However, there are those who, due to ignorance, often confuse these two events. For this reason, in this note we tell you the differences that exist between the two.
Miss World: review and characteristics
Being an organization that prioritizes the social commitment of its participants, Miss World 's charity pillar is Beauty with a purpose, which year after year provides tens of thousands of young women“the opportunity to use your skills to make a real and lasting contribution to the lives of the sick and marginalized”.
- Largest audience in Europe, Asia and Africa.
- Virtues such as social awareness, physical health care and the human qualities of the candidates are prioritized.
- The age range to compete is from 17 to 24 years.
Miss Universe: review and characteristics
Miss Universe is a beauty pageant founded in 1952 in the United States. Among the various owners that this contest has had is the Trump family, who got rid of the contest in 2014. It should be noted that one of the first winners was the Peruvian Gladys Zender , who won the crown in 1957 . Likewise, the organization of Miss Universe defines itself as“a global and inclusive organization that celebrates women of all cultures and backgrounds, and empowers them to achieve their goals through experiences that build self-confidence and create opportunities for success”.
- Greater recognition in the United States and Latin America
- The intelligence and bearing of the participating women is essential
- Allows the participation of transgender women
- The age range to compete is from 18 to 27 years old.
What characteristics do both beauty pageants share?
- Candidates must have been born in the country they represent.
- They must have won the national contest or be a substitute for the winner.
- Not having had children.
- Not getting married