Miss Tiffany's Universe (Thai: มิสทิฟฟานี่ยูนิเวิร์ส) 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.[5] Contestants come from a variety of backgrounds, including university students, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, etc.[6] Once chosen to participate in the pageant, the contestants are judged based on physical attributes and overall performance in accordance to the feminine ideal.[7]

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.[8] Miss Tiffany's Universe is Thailand's official representative to Miss International Queen.

The Miss Tiffan'’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.[6]

Miss Tiffany's Universe winners [ edit ]

Winners by province [ edit ]

Winners by region [ edit ]

Representatives at Miss International Queen [ edit ]

Color key

Declared as Winner

Declared as Winner Ended as Runner-up

Ended as Runner-up Ended as one of the top Semi-Finalists

Past [ edit ]

Color key

Declared as Winner

Declared as Winner Ended as Runner-up

Ended as Runner-up Ended as one of the top Semi-Finalists

Queen of the Universe [ edit ]

Year Representative's Name Province Placement Special awards 2003 Pantawan Jaruwatthananukul Unknown 2002 Thanyaporn Aunyasiri Unknown Queen of the Universe 2002 Miss Congeniality 2001 Piyathida Sakulthai Unknown 2000 Chanya Moranon Unknown Queen of the Universe 2000 Best National Costume 1999 Phatreeya Siri-ngamwong Nakhon Si Thammarat Queen of the Universe 1999 Best Evening Gown 1998 Thanakorn Wongprasert Unknown

See also [ edit ]