Miss Tiffany's Universe

Miss Tiffany's Universe (Thai: มิสทิฟฟานี่ยูนิเวิร์ส) now known as Miss Tiffany[1] is a beauty pageant for Thai transgender women in Pattaya, Thailand. It has taken place annually since 1998.[2][3][4] The winner will represent Thailand at Miss International Queen pageant.

Miss Tiffany
มิสทิฟฟานี่ยูนิเวิร์ส
Formation1998 (1998)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersPattaya
Location
  • Thailand
Membership
Miss International Queen
Official language
Thai
Websitewww.misstiffanyuniverse.org
Formerly called
Miss Tiffany's Universe (1998-2019)

The reigning Miss Tiffany is Kwang Arissara Kankla of Ubon Ratchathani. She was crowned on 27 November 2022 by Judge Kristopher Kida of Clifton, New Jersey.[5]

Background

The contest is open to all transgender women who may or may not have gone through sex reassignment surgery.[6] "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. Contestants come from a variety of backgrounds, including university students, doctors, engineers, pharmacists, etc.[7] Once chosen to participate in the pageant, the contestants are judged based on physical attributes and overall performance in accordance to the feminine ideal.[8]

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.[9] Miss Tiffany's Universe is Thailand's official representative to Miss International Queen. The Miss Tiffany’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.[7]

Miss Tiffany's Universe winners

Year Editions Miss Tiffany's Universe Runners Up Venue Host province Entrants
First Second Third Fourth
2022 27th Arissara Kankla
 Ubon Ratchathani
Napichaya Pimpru Earth Nattapatt Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 31
2020 26th Kwanlada Rungrojampa
 Nakhon Pathom
อภัสรา หมื่นน้อย เมธาวี ทองไทยแท้ Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2019 25th Ruethaipreeya Nuanglee
 Khon Kaen
ธัญญาฎา กันภัยเพื่อน พัชรา ศรีพัฒนกุล Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 32
2018 24th Kanwara Kaewcheen
 Prachuap Khiri Khan
ธีรชยา พิมพ์กิติเดช วรวลัญช์ ทวีกาญจน์ Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2017 23th Rinrada Thurapan
 Roi Et
ขวัญลดา รุ่งโรจน์อำภา พิมพ์พิศา ภาณุปวินทร์โชค Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2016 22th Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin
 Bangkok
มิลลนานิน แสนเทพ รณัณฎา วัฒนาศิริวิไลกุล Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2015 21th Sopida Siriwattananukoon
 Nonthaburi
กานต์ชญา กัญจน์ชนะกุล พิมพ์นารา อธิพัฒน์เดชากร Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2014 20th Nitsa Katrahong
 Prachuap Khiri Khan
รชยา นพการุณ ตรีทิพย์นิภา ทิพย์ปภาดา Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2013 19th Nethnapada Kanlayanon
 Samut Prakan
ชนัญชิดา รุ่งเพชรรัตน์ โสภิดา รชานนท์ Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2012 18th Panvilas Mongkol
 Bangkok
ณิชา ชัยพฤกษ์ ศิริวรกานต์ บุตรตะโยธี Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2011 17th Sirapassorn Atthayakorn
 Chiang Mai
ศรัณย์รัชต์ ไชยกร ธิษณามดี บุญนิยม Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2010 16th Nalada Thamthanakorn
 Bangkok
ชัญญา เด่นฟ้านภาพล น้ำเพชร ประสพโชค Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2009 15th Sorrawee Nattee (resigned)
 Songkhla
Wirittorn Narapatpimol (successor)
 Bangkok
ณภัสวรรณ ชลกร Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2008 14th Kangsadal Wongdutsadeekul
 Kanchanaburi
ดลกมล คนธรรพ์ ไพลิน เด่นฟ้านภาพล Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2007 13th Thanyarat Jiraphatpakorn
 Maha Sarakham
ภารวี ฉัตรพกรณ์ พิมพ์ชนก หงษ์โสภา Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2006 12th Ratravee Jirapraphakul
 Lopburi
โสภณาณัฐ อุตมกุล อภิรดา เตรชานุกูล Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2005 11th Tiptantree Rujiranon
 Sing Buri
พีรญา เรืองรุ่งโรจน์ กันต์พิชชา ศิริสกุล Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 32
2004 10th Treechada Petcharat
 Phang Nga
กิตติตา กิตติวัฒนา อรอนงค์ จิตตานนท์ Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
2003 9th Pantawan Jaruwatthananukul
 Bangkok
ทักษอร สุขเจริญ ลัชชา ปัญญาศิริ Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 70
2002 8th Thanyaporn Aunyasiri
 Bangkok
ปานรุ้ง จารุวัฒนานุกูล วรินธร วรรัตนศิริกุล Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 59
2001 7th Piyathida Sakulthai
 Bangkok
พรพนิต สิทธิโยธา ปฐมพร ธนพัฒน์ Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 52
2000 6th Chanya Moranon
 Bangkok
ณิชชานนท์ สุดประเสริฐ ทัศนีย์วรรณ ธัญญศิริ Not awarded Not awarded Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 58
1999 5th Phatreeya Siri-ngamwong
 Nakhon Si Thammarat
ณัฐพร พรพรหมเทพ ไข่มุก กลิ่นดอกไม้ นภารัตน์ สุขสังข์ ดวงทิพย์ อิสระภักดี Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 50
1998 4th Thanakorn Wongprasert
 Bangkok
ญาดา ถวิลสันต์ ญาดา ผลิตทรัพย์ ชลลดา ศิริโสภา ฉัตฑริกา อิสระภักดี Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 42
1983 3rd Peerada Ratchakorn
 Bangkok
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
1976 2nd Supattra Thongsapsin
 Bangkok
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30
1975 1st Penpak Phinitpaisarn
 Bangkok
Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Tiffany's Show Theatre, Pattaya  Chonburi 30

Winners by province

Provinces Titles Winning Years
 Bangkok 9 1975, 1976, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009*, 2010, 2012, 2016
 Prachuap Khiri Khan 2 2014, 2018
 Ubon Ratchathani 1 2022
 Nakhon Pathom 2020
 Khon Kaen 2019
 Roi Et 2017
 Nonthaburi 2015
 Samut Prakan 2013
 Chiang Mai 2011
 Songkhla 2009
 Kanchanaburi 2008
 Maha Sarakham 2007
 Lopburi 2006
 Sing Buri 2005
 Phang Nga 2004
 Nakhon Si Thammarat 1999

Winners by region

Regions titles Best Performance
Bangkok Metropolitan 14 Bangkok (11), Samut Prakan (1), Nonthaburi (1), Nakhon Pathom (1)
Northeastern 3 Maha Sarakham (1), Roi Et (1), Khon Kaen (1), Ubon Ratchathani (1)
Western Prachuap Khiri Khan (2), Kanchanaburi (1)
Southern Songkhla (1), Phang Nga (1), Nakhon Si Thammarat (1)
Central 2 Sing Buri (1), Lopburi (1)
Northern 1 Chiang Mai (1)
Eastern 0

Miss International Queen

Color keys

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
Thailand 2023 Arissara Kankla  Ubon Ratchathani Miss Tiffany 2022 Top 6 TBA
2021 - 2022 No Miss Tiffany contest, Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand
Thailand 2022 Kwanlada Rungrojampa  Nakhon Pathom Miss Tiffany 2020 Top 6
2 Special Awards
    • Best in Evening Gown
    • 1st Runner-up - Best in Talent
Thailand 2020 Ruethaipreeya Nuanglee  Khon Kaen Miss Tiffany's Universe 2019 1st Runner-up
Thailand 2019 Kanwara Kaewcheen  Prachuap Khiri Khan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2018 1st Runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Photogenic
Thailand 2018 Rinrada Thurapan  Roi Et Miss Tiffany's Universe 2017 2nd Runner-up
Thailand 2017 Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2016 Miss International Queen 2017
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Ripleys Popular World
Thailand 2015 Sopida Siriwattananukoon  Nonthaburi Miss Tiffany's Universe 2015 2nd Runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Photogenic
Thailand 2014 Nitsa Katrahong  Prachuap Khiri Khan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2014 1st Runner-up
2 Special Awards
    • Miss Photogenic
    • Best National Costume
Thailand 2013 Nethnapada Kanrayanon  Samut Prakan Miss Tiffany's Universe 2013 2nd Runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Photogenic
Thailand 2012 Panvilas Mongkol  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2012 2nd Runner-up
Thailand 2011 Sirapassorn Atthayakorn  Chiang Mai Miss Tiffany's Universe 2011 Miss International Queen 2011
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Perfect Skin By Asoke Skin Hospital
Thailand 2010 Nalada Thamthanakorn  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 Top 10
Thailand 2009 Sorawee Nattee  Songkhla Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009 Top 10
1 Special Awards
    • Best National Costume
Kangsadal Wongdutsadeekul  Kanchanaburi Miss Tiffany's Universe 2008 1st Runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Photogenic
Thailand 2007 Thanyarat Jiraphatpakorn  Maha Sarakham Miss Tiffany's Universe 2007 Miss International Queen 2007
Thailand 2006 Ratravee Jirapraphakul  Lopburi Miss Tiffany's Universe 2006 2nd Runner-up
Thailand 2005 Tiptantree Rujiranon  Sing Buri Miss Tiffany's Universe 2005 2nd Runner-up
Thailand 2004 Treechada Petcharat  Phang Nga Miss Tiffany's Universe 2004 Miss International Queen 2004
1 Special Awards
    • Best Swimwear

Past Franchises

Queen of the Universe

Color keys

  •   : Declared as Winner
  •   : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification
  •   : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists
  •   : Ended as special awards winner
Year Representative's Name Province Title Placement Special Awards
United States 2003 Pantawan Jaruwatthananukul  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2003 Non-Finalist
United States 2002 Thanyaporn Aunyasiri  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2002 Queen of the Universe 2002
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Congeniality
United States 2001 Piyathida Sakulthai  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2001 Non-Finalist
United States 2000 Chanya Moranon  Bangkok Miss Tiffany's Universe 2000 Queen of the Universe 2000
1 Special Awards
    • Best National Costume
United States 1999 Phatreeya Siri-ngamwong  Nakhon Si Thammarat Miss Tiffany's Universe 1999 Queen of the Universe 1999
1 Special Awards
    • Best Evening Gown
United States 1998 Thanakorn Wongprasert  Bangkok Miss Tiffany 1998 Non-Finalist

See also

References

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