Miss World vs Miss Universe
Miss World and Miss Universe are two popular beauty pageants with the main difference between them being the organizations that host the events. Both events are held at a global level and are organized by separate organizations. Public perception often views Miss Universe as superior to Miss World, although there is no basis for this perception. Both beauty pageants are run by different organizations for business purposes.
What is Miss Universe?
The Miss Universe contest is organized by the Miss Universe organization, which is a joint venture between business tycoon Donald Trump and NBC. The contest was first held in 1952, and interest in the event has grown steadily since then. The winner of the Miss Universe contest stays in New York City, USA for the duration of her one-year reign. The logo of Miss Universe is a woman with stars, symbolizing the beauty and responsibility of women all around the universe. The current Miss Universe is Paulina Vega of Colombia, who was crowned on January 25, 2015, in Doral, USA.
What is Miss World?
Miss World is another significant beauty pageant that began in 1951 in the UK. The contest is held annually and is organized by the Miss World Organization. The event is organized similarly to Miss Universe, with each country sending a representative to compete. The current president of the Miss World Organization is Julia Morley, and the current Miss World is Rolene Strauss of South Africa, who was crowned on December 14, 2014, in London, United Kingdom. The reigning Miss World traditionally lives in London during her reign.
Key Takeaways
- Miss Universe and Miss World are two separate and essential beauty pageants held every year.
- These competitions differ only in that they are organized by two different organizations and are purely commercial in nature, with interest generated through advertisements.
- During their reign, Miss Universe lives in New York City, and Miss World lives in London.
