Miss Universe 1999 Evening Gown

Chaguaramas, Trinidad & Tobago - May 26
(84 contestants)
Evening Gown Competition

[@PityOak]

The pose and the walk of Miss Philipines is one of the best in Miss UNiverse History! I means, look at that!, Shes like very professional indeed. classy,elegant,beauty,confidence, WOW 8D!

[@Iskiebabes]

I remember watching this!!! My fave was Philippines for the crown until final Q. It was Philippines 1st, Spain 2nd and Botswana 3rd. Then, Botswana aced the interview. I was so proud and happy for Miriam that night. And was hopeful she won. That answer by Mpule truly deserved the crown. Said it like it is!!! Mpule may not be the prettiest of the lot but if you guys have met her in real life and spoken to her, you would understand why she deserved and won that CROWN!! She is an amazing woman!

[@mimzyLassiter]

Your honesty is very much appreciated. Everyone is always obsessed with Miss Philippines. She isn’t/wasn’t the prettiest of the lot either. I watched this pageant too when it aired. I agree, Miss Botswana deserved to win. She was the complete package. I’m a former pageant girl and I’ve watched these pageants for years. Folks always assume it’s just about how someone looks or their walk when the interview sessions are generally the most determining factor. All the women are beautiful in varying degrees, but it’s not JUST about looks, an assumption too many make. Most always it’s the candidate whose not only beautiful but who is also intelligent, articulate, and who has a great personality. The audience loved her personality. The winner will need to be able to communicate well far more often as Miss Universe than how she looks in a swimsuit or if she has a model walk. She always also needs to be likeable. The winner is usually the candidate who did all of these things well, the complete package. On this night, that was the deserving Miss Botswana. I’ve since heard really great things about her. She deserved that win. I’m pleased to read your response and to see that you noticed that too. The Philippines is a country that seems to be OBSESSED with pageants so in that regard arguably they may very well be quite jaded when it comes to their candidates. That hasn’t changed much even today.

[@geostat12]

julio iglesias jr... half-spanish half-filipino top 2 in the evening gown: 1.Spain 2.Philippines

[@athenstar10]

Miss Philippines had the best figure among them. She posed like the Miss Universe logo. I think she called it the "Barbie doll pose" then.

[@JhongToTheWorld]

beautiful miss philippines!

[@kipzaren]

oh my... philippines outstand them all.. so classy girl.. so beautifull... she must be the one who win...

[@ggrr840]

Best top 10 ever in Miss Universe even up until today in 2022. It was such an honest top 10 and also a recognition of diversity. You picked the best of the best this year. No sash factor involved.

[@CHINACRISIS1000]

Miss Botsawana is comfortable at being candid... She was only 18 when she joined this pageant, though at a very young age she expressed her thoughts very inteligently thus gave her enough aces to win the crown. Miss Philippines on the other hand looked very classy and well poised... almost fragile in a way... very elegant. Can't help but to appreciate Miss Spain aswell... Very pretty and demure. I love the top 3 here. love Miss South Africa too and Miss India.

[@crazybutgorgeous]

miss.philippines make a good job...cat walk...gorgeous and confident...

[@MissNatsukiKuga]

I love Miss Jamaica's gown :)

[@smap0416]

If I were a judge, Spain: 9.492 Mexico: 9.218 Jamaica: 8.537 Puerto Rico: 9.388 Philippines: 9.594 Ghana: 8.386 Botswana: 9.413 South Africa: 9.532 India: 9.506 Venezuela: 9.413

[@darinnes]

last 2007 nkuha p ang 7th miss photogenic award ng philippines

[@jbgiant2003]

MY GOODNESS! I REMEMBER DURING THIS TIME MIRIAM QUIAMBAO JOINED THE TOP 10, TOP 5 AND ALMOST GOT IT ! IT WAS LIKE MANNY PACQUIAO WAS FIGHTING AND EVERYONE IN THE PHIL PUT A HALT ON WHAt they are doing took focus on the pageant! IT WAS REALLY ROARING ON ALL THE NEIGHTBORHOOD! SO EXCITING MOMENT!

[@adriancaguete841]

Miss philippines bes i projection,, for she is best in long gown

[@hijaputativa]

MISS SPAIN DIANA NOGUEIRA ROYAL MISS UNIVERSE 1999!!!!!

[@theproudflip]

Filipino candidates should learn a lot from Miriam Quiambao's elegant and confident cat walk.

[@EddilCanete]

Where the hell is Miss Ghana gonna go and catch a fish? Miss Philippines is the best of all the Miss Universe contenders until now... No one can beat her cat walk and amazing poise...

[@leminh8720]

Mexico very beautifull

[@geostat12]

his mother is Isabel Preysler-Iglesias, a model from the Philippines

[@sexygreen2010]

this was when MU gave the crown to the girl with the best gown now they might as well not have the final question coz the girl who wins now never answer the question...

[@JhongToTheWorld]

its julio iglesias jr. singing "0ne more chance"

[@margarettejeda4795]

Are they speaking in German? I listened to that song at night.It takes my stress away for doctors appointments and ISP meetings.Starting in 2009

[@jla882002004]

Miriam shows the striking phose and elegant style in walking that put her in the top 3.

[@lexlib]

Miriam certainly delivered the goods in the evening gown rounds. She's the only contestant in that round that failed to get a score below 9.00. Her Halston gown is really nice though it was modified with the addition of the beadworks which even made it better.

[@dinolopez86]

iba ang tindigan ng pinay oh! galing

[@starbox1020]

miss PHILIPPINES.. wow! very elegant..

[@irenee.bricenio8832]

look up philippines your soo butiful

[@geostat12]

ha... come to think of it, in far angles they resemble each other...

[@cottochaco05]

@Max75Phil1672 Actually, Miriam Quiambao went to Venezuela few months before the Miss Universe pageant to train. So I guess that partially explains why they have similar projection.

[@eldzs]

hahaha i remember everything from this competition. i woke up so early just to watch the Live Via Satellite coverage. JULIO EGLESIAS? thats the only thing i forgot! hahahaha

[@cocoalinsug]

Philippines is a clear winner in this pageant.

[@erinpilla]

Miriam was diligent in attending PD classes that was why she was able to get that far. The recent Mses. Philippines were too lazy to attend so they weren't able to flaunt themselves that well

[@nitramsomar5414]

Philippines, México AND Spain were the best

[@chulito42]

reina definitivamente mexico, segundo lugar puerto rico y tecero españa.

[@jbgiant2003]

I AGREE TO EVERY WORD YOU SAY!

[@PityOak]

How come my statement is biased? It's just my own and personal opinion, I adore her because of the effort and poise she showed representing the country. And Im not into that runner ups, whether she got the cut or not but still its my own opinion to her.

[@theproudflip]

I guess the judges were after good silhouette (this explains Miriam's akimbo) and elegant walk (unlike Miss Jamaica's dance-like walk). That's what Miriam learnt from Venezuela (good passerella) and what our bets for this year should study.

[@frednora2864]

@MissNatsukiKuga I think she should have gone with a red, silver, or white gown. The dark teal color is unexciting.

[@elsatiro]

"One more chance" by Julio Iglesias Jr.

[@MegaMrJIN]

🎤 So I...can't ....sing, thats why I am......whispering, so i can get all.......girls .......to come around by meeeee. Yes i......can't.....sing, thats why I am......whispering , so i can attract all......the ......girls ...to come around by meeeeeeee🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@lexlib]

it was the swimsuit which killed her chance of further advancing. hey Tommy Hilfiger gown though ok was not enough since she was able to compensate for her low Swimsuite score as oppose to both Philippines and Spain scoring really high after a dismal interview round.

[@eldzs]

this was a bit funny I remember saying "WHAT WAS HOLYFIELD DOING THERE??" hahaha

[@freddygaviria2687]

Spain!

[@kipzaren]

its bacause that kind of question is very hard to answer in our country... its bcoz our country is a catholic nation... that kind of answer varies differently...therefore its like giving opinion that no opinion is wrong....if u live here in the philippiens ull know wat i mean

[@benpogi4ever]

if i'm not mistaken, miriam quiambao (s philippines) was sent to venezuela for a crash coourse training prior to competing in MU

[@theproudflip]

@redmackyboy I don't think so. Did you remove the highest and the lowest scores before you computed for the average?

[@irazna]

hey if u dont mind..just woud lyk to ask wats the titile of the song and who sang it?..its really nice :)

[@archTechTalk9207]

Where is Jack Wagner today I love the way he hosted the Miss Universe.

[@ivanadair]

España: Espectacular Mexico: sencillo pero elegante Jamaica: sexy Puerto Rico: Una erección WOW Filipinas: WOW WOW WOW Ghana: muy oscar Botswana: y la quinceañera donde es? Sudafrica: se robo la cortina del hotel India: Espectacular WOW Venezuela: ejemplo de como un buen vestido y la seguridad la hacen ver espectacular aunque tenga cara de arrepentimiento

[@jbgiant2003]

@PityOak Yup the blocking is so perfect!

[@XTNARN]

lintek rumampa ang miriam at mgpopose!!! nilamon ng aura nya ang nip & tuck ladies lol khit yung mas magaganda at mas matatangkad etc...ganda ng packaging nya. guru tlaga c ka osmel!

[@jasperon513]

gosh 1 of the judges pla c marcus schenkenberg d2..crush q un..he's a model..ang taas ng score ni miriam s knya ah..

[@user-vj7if1nb4g]

Mexico

[@georgearenojacildojr4746]

philippines❤️❤️

[@akoposienrico8387]

If Ms Espana finished her answer im certain she will win instead of Ms Botswana

[@jeromejackson6111]

Listen, racist she along with Philippines lost. how do you know that she didn't finish her answer? Botswana won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@spoyledbratt]

She made top 15 :)

[@oscarxtreme20]

what happen with miss phillipines? she was the winner on this miss universe

[@geostat12]

Julio Iglesias Jr. - One More Chance

[@syamp8]

Really u dont have any sense dear....did u see her final answer.....she is really a beauty wid brains....

[@lipslicer]

who's the cute singer? ...love him!

[@erinpilla]

I have nothing against the black girls (in fact I root for a lot) but I think Botswana pales in comparison really

[@kentdaytonohio]

what is your problem dear? ooz we are beautiful all over the world..im proud to be filipina..beautiful and elegant..

[@rightonpage52]

MISS VENEZUELA!!

[@geostat12]

yup

[@lexlib]

yes. the straps can be adjusted another way.

[@geostat12]

scores go back to 0 after elimination. botswana aced the final question so she won. i remember watching this pageant. hopes shattered when miriam failed to deliver a good answer - interview was her achilles heel.

[@zuproc68]

ugliest in fact the worst decision made by the judges in the history of MU..no poise at all..scary facial expression

[@theproudflip]

Is her Halston gown really asymmetrical? Just curious. I saw her in that very same gown when she posed for the Mabuhay cover, but it's symmetrical.

[@puttybels]

It's a Venus cut actually. That cut was the trend the following year when MU was held in Cyprus. Even Lara Dutta wore the same cut. And many imitated her legendary and iconic posed the following year.

[@geostat12]

1/2

[@sharmadd]

isnt that singer enrique iglesias? yeh he is half filipino half spanish

[@theproudflip]

Para syang sumasayaw sa kanta ni Julio Iglesias, Jr. Hehehe. c",)

[@andre61680]

,,,ganda ng spain,,kahit walang kaarte arte yung buhok....para ngang di nagsuklay..

[@MandyDyosa]

well...i think philippines is most beautiful in this contest...u know why? coz other candidate look like a man and other look like a maid...philippines looks like me thats why she's most beautiful in this contest...

[@anarosas3572]

Julio jr. Tiene muy bonita voz mejor que Enrique. Pero a Enrique le ha ido mejor

[@ELACIDOGUARENERO]

Este año el jurado esta virolo... las que debieron integrar el cuadro. fueron Venezuela India y Philippines, cualquiera de las 3 denia ganar

[@keskus2000]

Julio Iglesias Jr.

[@JannaCipriano]

miriam quiambao rocks.....

[@Robergalv]

wao Venezuela altísima en puntaje a pesar del que vestido a mí no me gusta mucho, pero ella tiene mucha personalidad. La mas hermosa en traje de baño fue sin dudas Phillipines quien debió ser Miss Universe 1999, tambien estuvo bellísima Spain y tercero Venezuela. Las demás overrated. El estilo con los escorts y el cantante estuvo muy bueno, cosas que no se ven hoy en día en este concurso que cada año decae mas.

[@kipzaren]

wish u luck...many contestants are beautifulll almost all of them.. i mean all coz they wont b there if they arent.. anyway... we have a beautifull representative again here in the philippines but we are not looking forward for usto win.. miss u is has no reputation anymore...they are basing on political relationship

[@Dinamicomismo]

Miss India 1999 se parece muchisimo a Miss India/MU 1994. En los dos desfiles, desfiló identico a como lo hizó MU 1994. El traje de Gala muy parecido también. ¿Pensaria que con eso iba a ganar?. La verdad, hubiese quedado más contento con ella de MU que con Bostwana. Miss PR también se parece harto a Miss PR/MU 1993: Dayanara Torres. Se parecen harto, solo que MU 1993 tenía el cuerpo más embolatado que Miss PR 1999. Y aún asi fue MU. Ese concurso es un FRAUDE. Lo único justo fue MU 1996.

[@eldzs]

miriam fell during the preliminaries...

[@EddilCanete]

i do apologize for that, i didn't mean it...

[@Dinamicomismo]

Ah si!. Y que consiguio?. Lo único que consiguio fue ser una de las MU más feas de toda la historia. La decada de los 90`s tuvo la particularidad de haber elegido a la mejor MU de toda la historia (Alicia Machado) y al mismo tiempo a algunas de las peores (MU 1995, MU 1997, MU 1998 y MU 1999).

[@piero_di_spiga]

Literal, tenes razón.

[@0929japan]

Miss Venezuela looks like Miss Philippines 2010

[@kipzaren]

no sadly she doesnt.... nobody knows why she lost

[@rickysison530]

Botswana is Kefa..........Kefanget

[@zuproc68]

you are absolutely right..nothing against her but shes not pretty at all..the way she moves..so primitive

[@piero_di_spiga]

Ese era el año de Filipinas o como en año 2010, no como los 2 últimos (Pia & Catriona) un par de mocos que ganaron.

[@piero_di_spiga]

Ese Miss Universo era de Phillipinas

[@geostat12]

so?

[@julin89]

la mexicana es linda pero le falto nose algo creo que su vestido no le ayuda muchoa mi parecer

[@darinnes]

no the horse face botswana win..miss philippines was first runner up

[@kipzaren]

and wat a shame the ms. philippines lost to a monster like ms botswana... omg!!!!

[@joannamalinta6679]

Hey I think Ms Philippines is the best in evening gown. But I think Ms India is the prettiest. :) My scores: Spain - 8.55 Mexico - 8.80 Jamaica - 8.50 Puerto Rico - 8.20 Philippines - 9.50 Ghana - 7.80 Botswana - 8.40 South Africa - 8.00 India - 9.00 Venezuela - 9.2

[@jmahrky]

i wished they would of picked someone else to sing rather than julio iglesias jr. and philippines rules!

[@achko1031]

haahhah! ntwa ako sa coment mo ah! hahaahha! cgro nga no? lol!

[@darinnes]

dpat c mirriam nlng president hndi c stella hehehe...

[@andresland182]

Todas bellas...no me gustan las de Ghana Jamaica

[@latinchulo323]

noooooo

[@erinpilla]

I think Botswana won as a result of give-her-a-chance