Which nations have NEVER placed at Miss Universe? (1952-2021) TPN#48

[@Onch0912]

The research that you do and your very intellectual approach is such a welcome surprise. I am guessing I'm not the only one based on the comments I see here. Thank you, and keep it up. Love watching your eduvideos. Far from what other content creators does.

[@PageantNerd]

Hi Leon, thanks for such lovely comments. It’s true, I do get the odd comment thanking me for my nerdy approach to my content, but I certainly never grow tired of it. Really glad you’ve come across my little channel - all the best to you 🥰

[@Onch0912]

@@PageantNerd Thank you for taking the time to respond to your fans. Your "nerdy" approach is what makes you unique and that's what I love about your channel. I was drawn to it the first time it came to my feed and have been your subscriber since then. Regards for now!

[@robertosalinel3358]

Bro from where are your country?

[@briancab]

I just cried watching the various opening numbers! you're the best TPN! I love 1988 and of course 1994

[@PageantNerd]

So glad you liked it, Brian - I must admit putting that segment together brought a smile to my face too!

[@chetoak]

Love all this old footage. Brings back so many fond memories.

[@PageantNerd]

I just wanted to explain something relating to this video - namely, why I devoted so much time at the start of the video to the opening numbers, when the video topic was non-placing nations. In short, I wanted to feature the opening numbers with all the contestants performing together at the beginning of finals night when anticipation and excitement is at an early high, with every contestant hopeful of being called as one of the semifinalists. I used these clips to exemplify the hope felt by all nations, especially those yet to enjoy success at Miss Universe.

[@janejones7638]

Thanks for the explanation. Even though I hated the performances, I mentioned why in my comment, I appreciated seeing them. I majored in History. I liked seeing the history of music and the fashion. I found it interesting that Lionel Richie had two songs.

[@ninoian]

Another brilliant video TPN. 1994 is one of my favourite opening numbers as I was 15 years old. Record miss universe on our VHS recorder, watching it over and over again. Wish TPN would make a video about 'The Little Sisters' Era of the Miss Universe. 🙏🏽

[@NeilChristopherAlaiza]

I love the classic Miss Universe opening dance numbers especially the ones hosted in Asia. 1987, 1988 and 1994 were all fantastic. As for the placements, I wish these countries finally place! I think one country besides The Bahamas who also broke that long no-placement streak was Portugal in 2011. And she placed through fan vote and coincidentally, hosted in Brazil.

[@florencioflorendo3899]

Sri Lanka also in 1955 and broke the curse in 2017 and Singapore in 1987 and made the cut last year 2021

[@PungiFungi]

Portugal managed to place 2 more times after that, so that's a good sign.

[@rafismusic]

I also suggest to cover the curious 8-year-pattern of winning countries that has happened at least 3 times (1979-1986, 1994-2001 and 2011-2018) and I really can't believe no one has noticed or commented, at least publically, which goes like this: 1. A country wins for the first time. 2. USA wins. 3. Venezuela wins. 4. A country from the Americas wins. 5. An island country wins. 6. Europe or Africa wins. 7. A country wins for the second time. 8. A powerhouse wins.

[@robertpineda9063]

Thanks for showing us what we've been missing all these years. These grand production numbers should definitely come back under the new management.

[@KuyaBJLaurente]

Thais are really great at production numbers, and I hope that the energy of these 80s and 90s opening numbers would be back.

[@fulanoletal123]

Great job! As the Olympics, World Cup, Oscars, Nobel Prizes and any international events it’s very important place at MU

[@Jay-xx1dx]

"Mabuhay" in the Philippines was one of the most iconic original song in Miss Universe opening song history. I hope they have something like this in the future. You can see the ladies enjoying and showing more friendly interactions with each other.

[@PageantNerd]

I agree! Sadly I feel like the concept of the specially written theme song will be unfashionable for a while yet. Having said that, with the first pageant fully under the creative vision of JKN and Khun Anne, we may see some changes. Fingers crossed!

[@PungiFungi]

Viva La Noche from 1993 was for me, the best and catchiest.

[@michelski3528]

Great idea of a video! Of course only the Pageant Nerd can do it 😊🙌🏼 thank you for the great content

[@jamescayabyab1995]

We shout it! MABUHAY!!! Mabuhay!!! Im Charlene Bonnin Gonzales! Welcome to my country, the Philippines!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@0210fnunez]

The opening from Miss Universe 1977 which was held here in Dominican Republic was amazing, the whole production even won an Emmy.

[@Shubhamsharma-me6pm]

True

[@taroupriapus9760]

An Emmy award???

[@0210fnunez]

@@taroupriapus9760 Yes it did. I watched a program about that edition of MU and they stated that the pageant won an Emmy.

[@mikmowmil]

Miss Universe would be so much more interesting if some of these ignored countries placed more often because they do send great delegates fans just don't pay much attention to them because of their weak sashes.

[@astoldbychrisv9464]

Say this again! A lot of the non placed countries do send well prepared candidates but due to their lack of sash factor, those countries lose out. The fanbase needs to take some blame for this. It makes sense why so many countries prefer to go to Miss World because sash factor isn't a criteria.

[@mikmowmil]

@@astoldbychrisv9464 So true. The countries with big fan basses likely make up 70% or more of the placements with the other 30% or less to everyone else.

[@mambo5014]

Fans or judges? I am confuses by this comment. Who determines the placements? Fans or judges?

[@mikmowmil]

@@mambo5014 the judges and the organization officials do but you can't underestimate the impact of fans when they cheer the loudest and online support which increases their favorites online visibility.

[@zeke6690]

Not really... Angola broke the barrier. Haiti's 1st RU in 2016 also.. often than not, those "non sash" countries send poorly trained delegates.

[@josephcantelmo8687]

Thank you for a little slice of Miss Universe heaven on an early Saturday evening. Look forward to a new country making the semi-finals this year under Anne's leadership. AND I look forward to celebrating your 100K subscribers coming soon! Take care and stay well! Joseph from the US

[@PageantNerd]

You’re welcome, Joseph! Hopefully 100K will come quicker than 10K - otherwise it’ll be 2040 before that happens! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend my friend 🥰

[@TheBest-2023]

@@PageantNerd What do you think are the chances of Miss Mauritius being part of the top 16 semifinalists in the next edition of Miss Universe 2022? She made it to the top 12 of Miss Supranational 2022 and she is a very good contestant.

[@TheBest-rv9qi]

Under Anne Jakrajutatip's leadership Miss Laos landed in the semifinals for the first time. It was surprising because everyone expected Miss Cambodia to be the one from Asia to land in the semifinals for the first time.

[@josephcantelmo8687]

@@TheBest-rv9qi It was one of the most exciting placements to see! Everyone was so happy for her and the country. Hope we have more of that in the future!

[@TheBest-rv9qi]

@@josephcantelmo8687 I was happy for Miss Laos too. Also Miss Canada was very underapreciated and she unexpectedly landed in the semifinals. Miss Trinidad and Tobago was also a semifinalist and not everyone expected her in the top 16. Miss Haiti stole Miss Aruba's placement just like The Bahamas did in the 2021 edition and they did not deserve those placements. In conclusion the most undeserved delegate in the top 16 was Miss South Africa.

[@alandominicfong6907]

Can you make a post/discussion about the evolution of the Opening Numbers and the pageant contestant introductions? For me, the 80s and early 90s, especially 93 & 94 had it the best, with catchy songs and pageant contestant introductions that allowed the girls to greet the audience in their own language, their name, and their country name (often with some sort of nice memorable brief descriptor of their country). What are your thoughts?

[@mattazmy]

Wow, I haven’t seen these intros in years! Thank you so much! 😍

[@mizsaigon]

I appreciate the fact that you talk nothing but facts. Always well researched 👏

[@PageantNerd]

Thanks very much! I do try to stick to the facts as much as possible, so I’m glad you saw that and like it 😇

[@NareshKumar-pc8yb]

I think Malaysia is also a country who didn't placed in Miss Universe yet. 2011 is the edition when many expected Malaysia to place in the finals.

[@PageantNerd]

Malaysia has placed once, in 1970 - but they must definitely should have had a second in 2011 with Deborah Henry. One of the greatest shocks in MU history!

[@Satellite88]

Yeah Josephine Lena Wong placed in 1970, becoming the only Malaysian to do so thus far. I’ve also seen people thinking Miss Malaysia 2020 would place

[@ijoeys]

@@PageantNerd host country Brazil 2011 tried hard to ensure their rep placed n introduced online voting... In the end, their rep placed on her own n the online voting went to another portuguese speaking rep, Portugal who had then reached top 10 too... Coincidentally, the very beautiful, hugely popular, n also a portuguese speaking rep from Angola had won... We can't help but wonder if Lea Salonga had used her influence as the final night judge to secure a never before 2nd interview for her Philippines rep who eventually not just made the cut, but had gone to top 5 as well... Malaysia's Deborah Priya Henry was just victimised by all these poor behaving people...

[@tevikumares5022]

Sorry but did you even watch the video which shows Malaysia has been highlighted which means it has placed at least once?

[@Satellite88]

@@tevikumares5022 who r u talking to

[@joselgarlitos6368]

I miss the 80s and 90s opening! My faves are Singapore and Taiwan! And Sawadee and Mabuhay!

[@joshjgaines]

You are the absolute best, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, keep up the great work!

[@PageantNerd]

Thanks, Joshua! So glad you enjoyed it 😘

[@kc1t663]

Thanks for the wonderful work 🥰👍💯💕

[@vanessam.mpantig886]

Miss Universe 1994 Mabuhay! Mabuhay, hello there, come join us, God Bless u, welcome and Ola!

[@saiantonysibi]

Great effort by you 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 impressive

[@toddmerritt960]

Love this video! I did notice Zaire wasn’t mentioned on your list she placed in 1985 I’ve been watching some of the old pageants since I was only 4 in ‘85 lol AWESOME content as always! 👍👍👍🙋🏻‍♂🙋🏻‍♂🙋🏻‍♂

[@PageantNerd]

Thanks Todd! I had mentioned Zaire, but had listed it by its current name, DR Congo. It was a conundrum as to how to refer to countries that have changed their names - I decided to list them by their current name with former name in parentheses. It’s also why I mentioned that the total number of competing nations is open to debate. I assumed there’ll be someone to challenge my stats! Glad you enjoyed the clip!

[@toddmerritt960]

@@PageantNerd ahhh ok gotcha 👍🇺🇸🙋🏻‍♂ I LOVE talking pageants also miss Serbia and Montenegro made the cut in 2003 before it separated into two different countries “ I’m sure you knew this too” I hated her dress! And her final answer “ im a girl not air , fire or water” kinda a silly question in my opinion lol 🤪🤪🤪

[@PageantNerd]

@@toddmerritt960 indeed I did re Serbia & Montenegro. I had them listed as having placed, but Serbia on its own has not. Some countries just changed names while others did so because of the change of geographic boundaries. Complicated stuff!

[@PageantNerd]

@@toddmerritt960 and yes, that dress - yikes!!!

[@toddmerritt960]

@@PageantNerd It would be a fun video to do one on ugly dresses like miss Zimbabwe 1996, Miss Puerto Rico 2006 , , Miss Puerto Rico 2010 “ that bow” 🙀 miss Slovenia 2015 etc just an idea? 🙋🏻‍♂😁☺

[@kyibobpeb]

Laos broke that streak this yr! 🙌 Top 16!

[@alloallie]

Actually, there's a really strong chance that it's not Malta that will break the non-placement curse this year but... Mauritius. Their candidate Alexandrine Belle-Etoile is really strong.

[@PageantNerd]

Yes, very true! I’d so love for one of those unheralded countries to make a huge breakthrough this year. It was nice to see a few of those at MU 2021! Mauritius deserves to be rewarded after so many years of dedication to competing at MU.

[@alloallie]

@@PageantNerd Not to mention Mauritius this year has proven herself already in Supra

[@TheBest-2023]

@@alloallie It was very cruel what the Miss Universe organization did to Bianca Tirsin who was Miss Universe Romania 2020. She was in the semifinals of Miss International, Miss Supranational and I think Miss Grand International too. It was very unfair because she had one of the best performances in the preliminary competition of Miss Universe 2020. Also the representative of Miss Cameroon in that edition of Miss Universe was a veteran who always was a semifinalist in all beauty pageants she had participated before and unfortunately she was not the only African semifinalist. In Miss Universe 2020 no African delegate made it to the semifinals just like in Miss Universe 2012 after South Africa winning in 2019 and Angola winning in 2011.

[@lukes.3488]

​@@TheBest-2023 MU 2020 is by Telemundo. They basically did everything to pave for a Latina to win.

[@TheBest-rv9qi]

​@@lukes.3488I was wrong when I made that comment from my old KZbin account. Miss South Africa placed in the top 10 of Miss Universe 2012 but there was no black delegate in the semifinals of that edition.

[@KCF7772TV]

MISS UNIVERSE 1994 held in Manila Philippines "Mabuhay" hopefully and pray Philippines will hold a Miss Universe pageant again and remastered recovered the soundtrack "Mabuhay" with present at the opening number. It was really awesome. This Mabuhay song is Excellent music for all..

[@rolandojr.antonio6855]

The vintage Miss Universe opening numbers are much better than today

[@PungiFungi]

The pageants back then were longer, often three weeks to a month, so I can only assume there were more time for rehearsals for the opening numbers and other production numbers the contestants performed in between competitions.

[@PungiFungi]

Maxine won a Miss Congeniality Award...I think the first for Malta as Malta had never won any of the big three awards (top 3 costume, photogenic, congeniality).

[@PageantNerd]

You’re absolutely right - that was Malta’s first MU award of any kind… Well spotted!

[@jorgejordanp]

"Dancing on the ceiling" was played during the opening of Miss Universe 1988 and the closing of Miss World 2004. What a coincidence.

[@stanleystone49]

You have the best miss universe videos I love watching them I've watched miss universe since I was a little boy with my mom my first time I watched the pageant was way back in 1975 when Finland took the crown.

[@patrickmacdonald5539]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! Love from Brisbane!

[@PageantNerd]

Thanks, Patrick! My love to Brisbane from Sydney! ☺️

[@patrickmacdonald5539]

@@PageantNerd I’m a fan! Thank you for replying!

[@dr024]

Looking forward to ur next video, about the longest gap of placement. :) I was thinking about that and surprisingly u mentioned about it before this video ends. Thank u. It has always been interesting watching your contents.

[@PageantNerd]

Thanks, XN! Yes, the drought breaker topic is the natural successor to the video I just did. I have lots of stats at my disposal so I just need to work out a way to make it interesting and unexpected - stay tuned!

[@dr024]

@@PageantNerd keep up the good work. i am a statistician so i must say that your presentations are so clear. the graphics are so well done! 🙌

[@lukes.3488]

​@@PageantNerd Please highlight the drought breaker Queens.

[@amielreyes6435]

Viva la Noche! Mabuhay and Namimbia were beautiful opening songs/ numbers

[@norcadreeleria8241]

This beautiful channel deserves a million subscribers 🤩😍🥰

[@PageantNerd]

You’re too sweet, thank you! 989,000 to go hahaha 😂🥰

[@ajsy1090]

Bahamas almost made it to the list until their first placement in last year's pageant.

[@PageantNerd]

Yes indeed, I have Chantel O’Brian a shoutout in the video for ending her country’s drought.

[@ajsy1090]

@@PageantNerd Chantel did not place at Miss World 2015 but she made history after all. In contrast to Ravena, she made it to the Top 12 at Miss World 2018 but she failed to make the first cut at Miss Universe 2021.

[@ianbongcawel6479]

Can you do a new update of Top 5 COUNTRIES most crown in 8 pageants Miss universe Miss world Miss earth Miss international Miss SUPRANATIONAL Miss intercontinental Miss globe Plsssssss can you

[@jondiesta4269]

Malta in 2018 ha a strong chances of placement during that time. She deserves to be in the Top 20 during that time, an early favorite indeed. Mauritius in 2021 is strong as well.

[@TheBest-rv9qi]

Malta was stronger in Miss Universe 2017 and Mauritius was stronger in 2022

[@chrismacolsen3111]

"Viva La Noche" and "Mabuhay" are my fave MU openings featured in this episode. I like also the "Electric" (MU'96) opening but excluded here.

[@PageantNerd]

Those two (Viva La Noche, Mabuhay) are definitely in my Top 3 or Top 5. I decided to stop the sequence at the start of the Trump Era, mainly because they had a different vibe to them. I’ve gotta be honest - I thought a lot of those “Electric”-type songs all sounded the same, even between MU and Miss USA. I got a bit bored of them after a while. Having said that, the opening for MU 1998 with the Hawaiian sound was great!

[@jjmac83]

Another great vid! Thanks TPN!

[@KuyaBJLaurente]

I hope that the countries mentioned would eventually have their long-awaited placement under the Anne JKN era.

[@stephenanderson1594]

I definitely like to see MU be hosted in place where pageantry is not held in high regard and more high profile entertainment. Also more media exposure especially in the United States with analysis and red carpet shows.

[@Elevatuvida.IBennyCr]

Next year Central Amrica will have its second Miss Universe. I know these pageants are all arranged for certain misses to win. It's not that in others countries there are not beautiful and intelligent women, it's that this is kind of contest are not really real.

[@colourqueen22]

I love all your videos! My suggestion, do a video on the possible "sandwich winners"... As in those who had a strong chance. My personal ones are Venezuela 1998 (Veruzhka Ramirez), PR 2008 (Kany Garcia even though she didn't place) and Colombia 2016 (Andrea Tovar) Also one on the contestants that had a high chance of placing but didn't eg, Mariam Habach in 2016

[@TheBest-2023]

Kany Garcia is a Latin pop singer. Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2008 is Ingrid Marie Rivera and she was the second runner-up of Miss World 2005.

[@colourqueen22]

@@TheBest-2023 oh yeah? Thanks for the correction

[@bandykootkootkoot4334]

Miss Universe Malta 2022 is one promising girl and an early front runner for the 71st Miss Universe pageant, hope she make history for her country. I also hope certain island nations, Asian and African countries will earn a semifinal slot in the future. If Trinidad & Tobago, Aruba, Turks & Caicos, Haiti (island nations), Vietnam, Singapore, Nepal (Asian nations) and Angola, Botswana and Namibia (African countries) did it, so can Bermuda, Malta, Laos, Cambodia, East Timor Leste, Cote' d Ivoire, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Iran, Bahrain, Jordan, Palestine and Somalia. Miss Anne of JKN puts emphasis on the presence of multi - culturalism in the pageant. Diversity will spice things up in Miss Universe.

[@HarryBarouqe]

Another informative episode from the hottest pageant vlogger. But may I ask about ZAIRE? I guess they competed for MU. Thanks.

[@PageantNerd]

Hi Harry, thanks! Yes, Zaire is listed here at Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), its current-day name. I decided to list countries based on their present-day names and mentioned any previous names in parentheses, e.g. Sri Lanka (Ceylon).

[@HarryBarouqe]

@@PageantNerd got it. Thank you sexy

[@alvin-er3hf]

Can you please do a content on the “transformational leaders” who joined MU but did not place?

[@BrianJavierPageants]

Great video. I wish this nostalgia would return to the MU stage. 🫶🏼

[@bryeninety-four1870]

Ang maganda lang sa Miss World, kahit hindi famous sa pageant na bansa nagkakaroon ng chance manalo kapag deserving talaga. Like si Grenada and Gibralta. Sa MU, halos paulit-ulit na lang ang mga bansang pasok sa first cut.

[@chrismacolsen3111]

NICE! you featured the memorable and iconic opening numbers of MU. But i noticed that you never include 1996's "ELECTRIC" opening number. That was one of the classic beautiful opening number in MU history which ALICIA MACHADO participated.

[@PageantNerd]

Thanks Chrismac! I needed to work out when to stop the opening number sequence, and I felt that the start of the Trump Era was a suitable milestone. The tone of the opening numbers changed from that point onwards - sometimes for the better - but I thought a dozen opening numbers (1984-1995) was more than enough. Certainly a couple of comments indicated that that was too many as is… You can’t please everyone, I suppose!

[@chrismacolsen3111]

@@PageantNerd Yeah. I understood now

[@Satellite88]

I’m unhappy the Miss Universe Organization as well as most Pageant Organizations have failed to get some tiny countries to place in These pageants, and even large countries like Egypt have like almost never or never placed

[@PageantNerd]

100% agree! A wider definition of beauty should be applied 😊

[@TheBest-2023]

In the case of Egypt at least they have a Miss World crown

[@Satellite88]

@@TheBest-2023 yeah but like still

[@anishlavarez348]

It always depends on the performance of the candidate especially the question and answer during individual interviews and on the actual pageant question and answer. Lately, beauty doesn't place you alone. You must combine that beauty with confidence, your platform, and brains. There are lots of beautiful women in Ms. Universe, but usually the ones with confidence combined with their platform and brains mostly wins. Former Ms. Israel and now widely known as Wonder Woman Gal Gadot didn't even placed even though she's very beautiful. If you look at the video she didn't have that "IT" appeal, maybe her confidence is not yet 100%. But look at her now. Every one has their own standard of beauty. Look at Ms. Botswana, she's very beautiful but on a different level. She exudes intelligence and confidence that adds to her beauty. Ms. Japan Rio Mori is one beautiful lady also but a different kind of beauty also. She exudes gentleness, beauty and modesty. But nonetheless intelligent. Different beauty standards. Every candidate has to show the best of themselves in different levels for them to win.

[@PungiFungi]

@@TheBest-2023 it is rather ironic that Austria, Belgium, Turkey and Egypt won the unrelated MU pageant in the 1920s to 1930s and struggled to place in the current pageant. All except Belgium won Miss World.

[@acmscm4893]

How about continents and their rankings in terms of producing the most winners and semifinalists? There has been a definite change in the last 7 years or so where most semifinanlists are coming from countries of color (Asia and South/Central America mostly) . This is s a sharp contrast to the 70''s and 80"s where most semi-finalists were caucasian.

[@Phierecephairy]

Ive had a really bad day today Along with a very bad couple of week And i as i make my way home after a long day at work BAM New pageant nerd U sooo made my day MERCI FROM CANADA TPN

[@PageantNerd]

I’m sorry to hear you haven’t had a great time lately, but I’m glad I’m able to provide a bit of temporary relief. Glad you enjoyed it - I hope things are looking better for you soon 😘😘😘

[@judedress]

You are literally our BEAUTY PAGEANT SCHOOL. Thank you for doing this. I love you 💋 Ahahahhaha well, is it ok for me to ask you about making your top 10 best Miss Universe introduction? we don't mind if it's gonna be a day-long video hahahaha. Thank you in advance, darling

[@jamesenad3973]

Hi can you make a video of top 10 countries with the longest drought as of 2022? Thank you. ❣️

[@PageantNerd]

Hi James, “longest droughts” will indeed be covered in one of my next few videos. Watch this space!

[@TagzSalazarGarcia]

The name of your channel suits you ❤ you are truly a pageant nerd ❤

[@Freptboy]

Some of those countries that never placed at the pageant will eventually withdraw from the pageant. It cost a lot of money to send a representative to miss universe.

[@PageantNerd]

I’ve certainly wondered that… I know part of participating in a pageant is for the contestants to have the experience of meeting people from all around the world, but surely the lack of exposure so many of these countries receive to a global TV audience must be disappointing.

[@Freptboy]

@@PageantNerd miss universe pageant has gone to a lot changes . They are deviating from beauty to more intellectual miss universe.

[@ninoian]

Thanks

[@PageantNerd]

Thanks Niño - I really appreciate your support!

[@ninoian]

@@PageantNerd No worries, brilliant channel.

[@RVS-fq4wh]

Make a video on thr best opening segment too

[@ryudeleon4748]

I hope you create a video of your list of iconic gowns ever worn on the MU stage. Also, is US Virgin Island placed once at MU?

[@PageantNerd]

Hi Ryu! Yes that topic has definitely crossed my mind - thank you for suggesting it! Miss Virgin Islands (Cherie Creque) made the semis in 1971, so that’s when USVI placed (also check out rodriguezmatute.home.blog/2019/03/24/did-you-know-the-first-and-so-far-the-only-semifinalist-of-this-territory-in-the-miss-universe-history-was-not-the-winner-of-her-national-pageant/)

[@rafismusic]

I suggest coincidences with countries in different years. F.E., The 3 top 6 countries which didn't make the cut to advance to top 3 in 1995, were the top 3 nations in 1998 (Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, Puerto Rico). Another one would be: The 4 latin-american nations in top 10 in 1988, were the same countries which made top 5 in 2008 (Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico and Dominican Republic). And so on.

[@shortie2330]

That dancing in ceiling song🔥

[@PageantNerd]

Sooooo much fun, right?!

[@ianbongcawel6479]

Can you make another update of countries has the most crowns in 8 PAGEANT Miss universe Miss world Miss earth Miss international Miss supranational Miss intercontinental Miss globe

[@madam_queen]

How about a video listing the strongest Top 2 Candidates in Miss Universe?

[@PageantNerd]

Do you mean the strongest Top 2 in a given year?

[@kelvinddiaz]

2004, 2008 and 2018 for sure!

[@madam_queen]

@@PageantNerd Yes ^-^

[@pt40bychrislarcena]

I suggest to also discuss which nations have now a long standing absence in competing at miss universe

[@lolomario]

A few of the high profile nations who have not won Miss Universe yet are: Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, England. I have to admit that contestants from a few nations don't stand realistic chances.

[@jesselpable2763]

Why is Venezuela is always makes it in?

[@jhackieabueg3546]

1994 mabuhay is the best opening number of ms universe

[@Satellite88]

I just remembered if it wasn’t for the sponsoring for the mother, Mozambique would’ve been in Miss Universe 2000, making it a 176 tally

[@arturomisagrande920]

Hi TPN. I believe you've missed some information in the history of MU. Please make a review on this matter from one of the youtube channels showing these years and winners that MU has purportedly have actually started in 1926. 1926- USA- Catherine Moylan 1927-USA- Dorothy Britton 1928-USA- Ella van Hueson 1929-Austria- LisL Goldarbeiter 1930-Austria- USA- Dorothy Dell Goff (held in USA) 1930-Brazil- Yolanda Pereira( held in Brazil) 1931-Belgium- Nella Duchateau 1932-Turkey- Keriman Halis Ece 1933 and 1934 no contest 1935-Egypt- Charlotte Wassef 1936 to 1951 no contest Then in 1952 it resumed and won by Finland- Armi Kuusela And most people recollection have started from this year until now. So how do you comment on this and possibly make a video to clarify on this matter that most people mislead or maybe make some amendments if there are that is needed to be more accurate. Thank you and looking forward to hear from you soonest possible. 1926-

[@PageantNerd]

Hi Arturo, this earlier pageant shared the same name, alternatively known as the International Pageant of Pulchritude, but they have no relationship to each other. Miss Universe that began in 1952 was started by Pacific Knitting Mills, the owner of Catalina Swimwear. While the pageants share the same name their histories are not connected. But yes it might be worth addressing in a future video - thank you!

[@robindra5358]

Love this

[@residentbritongueno6857]

TPN, I love this kind of videos. Needless to say, it's very nerdy. I'm thinking though, is there a leaf in your book about patterns? I know you've touched a bit about it in your past videos but some fans are now co-relating similar patterns for winners and fate of candidates. Like those lucky charm candidates for Big 4 winners from same country.

[@angelroliver6328]

All of those openings were awesome, but my favorites are: 1988, 1987, 1985, 1990, 1989, 1992, 1993 & 1994 because of joy and energy 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

[@Satellite88]

Yeah, I loved 94’ in particular because of the upbeat energy

[@PageantNerd]

Looking back on them they’re a little cheesy but I can’t help but smile when I watch these opening numbers. 1986, 1993 and 1994 were my faves

[@Satellite88]

3:30 I’m looking at Alaska, Hawaii, Transkei, Bophutaswana, And the French and British Territories rn Oh and Hong Kong

[@jujushook5487]

I learned the world countries thank to Miss universe when i was a very young child

[@alvinpatrickkock1108]

Aruba is one of years goin and only enter 3 times in the finals. 1974 4th runner up. 1996 1st runner up and 2022 top 16 and top10

[@froeloe]

For countries that have never placed at all, why do you think this happens? If decades after decades many of them do not place, why do you think they keep joining pageants? What’s the advantage of continuously joining a pageant where you keep losing and not even get in the Top 20 at all? Is it fair to call it quits after so many years/decades of unplacement?

[@PungiFungi]

I can only assume they want to publicize their country and territory to the world. I wouldn’t know there was a Cook Island or the Virgin Islands were actually split between the US and the British.

[@evelynzlon9492]

I Googled Miss Romania Universe costumes. They take pride in their vampires, some of them. Honestly they could put more effort into their costume-making.

[@lightyellow1581]

It unsurprising that tiny islands fill up most of this....

[@PageantNerd]

Yes, sad but true, though the smaller countries tend to fair better at Miss World than Universe.

[@Lars1996]

Except for Puerto Rico.

[@petesmith9608]

"Viva la noche What a beautiful night 79 young ladies from countries big and small Viva la noche we are gathered tonight to say "bienvenidos" welcome one and all Come on and join us everyone You see before the night is done There's a title to be won But now its time to celebrate And we can hardly wait The fun has just began Viva la noche What a wonderful night May it last forever And never go away Viva la noche What a beautiful sight All of us together let the music play We shout "Ole" with a cheer The time is drawing near Its the moment of the year Viva la noche Viva la noche Tonight Miss Universe is here All night is here VIVA LA NOCHE!" Hands down my super all time favorite Miss Universe opening number OF ALL TIME!!!, the mexicans put up a fantastic, beautiful number for the 42nd edition of the pageant. Bravo!, Kudos!, to Mexico. P.S. I also loved Panama 1986, Mexico 1989, Thailand 1992

[@PageantNerd]

You know what… I’d have to agree with you! Everything about that opening number just created a sense of excitement - the energetic song, the huge arena, the choreography, the Mexican performers on stage. It was magical! Very much up there is 1986 - that might be my equal first. That was such an exciting start to MU - even the way the special guests were introduced on stage, the final dance moves and end pose. Gives me goosebumps every time I watch it!

[@petesmith9608]

@@PageantNerd I couldn't agree with you more, clearly we can see you're a total expert on the subject of Miss Universe, kudos to you!.

[@PungiFungi]

That was indeed one of the best original songs and opening number. Too bad the audience was so rude when Mexico failed to make the cut. They should’ve retain the top 12 format with a spot given to the host country but that would be impossible because they reveal the preliminary scores.

[@billjermaine]

omg the geek factor here is just beyond 😆 i remember as a child seeing Bophuthatswana and Transkei, thinking wtf, and looking them up in the encyclopedia, after Perth MU 79

[@josejimenezphotography]

Can you please doublñe check Nicaragua, we have never won Miss Universe

[@PageantNerd]

Which stat are you talking about? The video was about placements at MU, which Nicaragua has a few times.

[@user-im8pw2ul7t]

Can you make countries first placements

[@allanis_the_great]

why is bahamas on the T list? (the) is not part of country's name. you can call countries like "the United States of America" "the United Kingdom" "the Equatorial Guinea" "the Netherlands" "the Slovac Republic" "the Ukraine" "the Philippines" etc. and not place these countries on T list.

[@PageantNerd]

I was just going with how Miss Universe itself ordered the countries, ie in the 2021 pageant when Bahamas became The Bahamas.

[@jacob-ni6jr]

You should do a video on territories that’s are now part of another country. Like France, USA, GB, Netherlands. Because if you count them, then most of them would be crossed off too. France has a lot of oversea queens who represent them and in 1997 MU was from Hawaii.

[@ramsesdgreat219]

Hello, did Miss Egypt won Miss Universe during the early years of the contest? I mean before Miss Finland in 1954?

[@PageantNerd]

Hello! Egypt won Miss World in 1954, not Miss Universe. They’ve yet to place at MU

[@PungiFungi]

Egypt won a prior Miss Universe pageant in the 1930s that is not related to the current pageant.

[@bluephoenix1652]

Would it be fun to pit the Miss Universe runners-up and identify who could possibly win if they all compete in one pageant again at their prime? hehehhe

[@PageantNerd]

Like Miss Universe version of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars?! Love it!

[@bluephoenix1652]

@@PageantNerd yes! This would be lovely! 😊😊😊It would be like watching a show. You narrate so well that I am sure it would be awesome to watch. Hahahah

[@RVS-fq4wh]

Turks and Caicos in 1987 The Bahamas in 2021 I wish I could see more countries in the finals round

[@bibiana761]

1988 best opening

[@timothyjaniermoraleshirald1867]

Make a video of countries that have one only once

[@renz6705]

Next time include the most watched miss universe competition ever

[@theunknown1760]

Base on tv

[@baelfiresolomon8134]

do longest placement streaks in miss universe history

[@PageantNerd]

Already done… (Miss Universe’s All-Time Longest Placement Streaks (UPDATED after MU 2021) TPN#40 kzbin.info/www/bejne/honOg2iAZ9qanbc) and (Longest Active Placement Streaks at Miss Universe (UPDATED after MU 2021) TPN#39 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4rZm4h6f5meiqM)

[@joerexdelosreyes8495]

Please create a video about "If the winner is not the winner who do you think is the best for the crown? (2000-2021) & if there's an all star miss universe pageant who do you are the best delegates of every nation & who do you think will win"?

[@PageantNerd]

Hi Joerex, I love the idea of an “All Stars” pageant - very intriguing to think about the possibilities. I’ve been asked about some kind of “who should’ve won” type video - it’ll no doubt spark lots of heated debate, but will definitely consider it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@joerexdelosreyes8495]

@@PageantNerd I'm always a fan of yours

[@derekyuree1563]

Mabuhay! Philippines

[@xxgxxnismilan6374]

My country from MALAYSIA only 1 place 1970 - still unplace in miss universe

[@tevikumares5022]

Dude, placed once in 1970 means we have placed before

[@florencioflorendo3899]

I am a Filipino and we admit we are the #1 fan of Miss U... each year we always claim our delegate always automatically make the cut and win the title just like for our own Celeste Cortesi who will compete in the 71st edition on January in New Orleans...No offense meant but, I feel the new management will be a game changer that, underrated and long overdue candidates will be given equal and fair opportunity this time esp. this 2020s decade.

[@hannasalazar4421]

Maybe they forgot you have top place guarantee every year as other contestants cannot be better than Philippines and should be automatically ban

[@viajandonagelatina4711]

Countries that never qualified and never received a special award: Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bhutan, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Mauritius, Mongolia, Pakistan, Romania, Saint Lucia and Seychelles. I'm writing this on September 11, 2023, which means it's close to the 72nd edition of the contest, good luck to everyone.

[@jamescayabyab1995]

Ohhhhh MABUHAY!!!!!!🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@liner2]

Mabuhay!

[@patcerulean3093]

Afterall its a competition. How come in many years they seem never learned the formula of placing on this pageant

[@PungiFungi]

It’s interesting to see some powerhouses of today used to struggle to place and powerhouses that are now ignored…. And some countries that do well from day one till today.