On the afternoon of November 14, The Swimsuit Fashion Show, part of the competition, was livestreamed on the organizers' digital platforms. Huong Giang appeared in one of the final groups, wearing a two-piece, bright orange swimsuit that complemented her skin tone.
She catwalked, turned, swayed her hips, then smiled brightly in the posing area. Huong Giang styled her hair and makeup naturally.
Many viewers noted that her expression still appeared tense. Despite this, the performance garnered tens of thousands of interactions on beauty forums.
Over the past 13 days, Huong Giang has attracted significant domestic and international media attention as the only transgender contestant this season. She arrived in Thailand in late October and quickly joined the competition. In the voting rounds, she consistently placed in the top positions, at times surpassing other contestants in scores. In Sash Factor's latest ranking, beauty experts placed Huong Giang in 18th position.
Contestants from Thailand, Venezuela, Philippines, Colombia, and Cote d'Ivoire delivered impressive swimsuit performances. They walked confidently, showcasing beautiful physiques and diverse expressions for the camera.
The stage was set up outdoors within an entertainment complex. Organizers designed a long runway with stairs, requiring contestants to have considerable performance experience. Some contestants from Mayotte, Malaysia, Argentina, and Canada slipped, nearly tripping or losing their balance.
The 74th season, themed "Beyond the Crown," began in early November. However, organizational issues and internal conflicts among Miss Universe Organization (MUO) leadership led audiences to criticize the competition's lack of professionalism. Many contestants withdrew due to poor health or personal reasons. Currently, 120 beauties continue their journey to conquer the crown. Miss Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark will crown her successor in the final on the evening of 21/11.
Miss Universe, first held in 1952, is one of the most-watched beauty pageants globally, with 165 countries and territories purchasing broadcasting rights.
In recent years, the competition has changed many rules, aiming for diversity and honoring not only physical beauty but also the courage and healthy lifestyle of women. Since 2023, the Miss Universe organization has accepted married women and mothers as contestants.
Tan Cao
