Thailand’s Most Beautiful - Miss Tiffany Universe 2011
A 21-year old third year communication arts student from Ramkamhaeng University in Bangkok was crowned Miss Tiffany Universe 2011 at the 14th edition of pageant held at the famous Tiffany’s Show Theater in the resort city of Pattaya on Friday night (May 6).
Treechada Poy Malayaporn
Sirapassorn Sammy Auttayakorn, also known as “Nong Sammy” and Sirapassorn Atayagorn, beat 29 other finalists in the pageant themed “I Am Beautiful” watched by millions of Thais through a live telecast to take home a cash prize of 120,000 Baht, a brand new Toyota Yaris, a sash, a glittering crown sponsored by GodDiamond, a trophy, and many other prizes. She was also crowned as Miss Silky Sexy Skin, for which she received another set of prizes, including a gift voucher worth 50,000 Baht from the Asoke Dermatological Center.
Miss Tiffany Universe 2011
The first runner-up was 23-year-old student Saranrat ‘Nat’ Chaiyakorn (spelled also as Sarunrat Chaiyakorn by some) who won a cash prize of 100,000 baht, a sash and a trophy.
The second runner-up was Tissanamadi ‘Gigi’ Bunniyom, a fourth-year costumes design student at Bangkok’s Rajabhat University, who won a cash prize of 20,000 baht, a sash and a trophy. Tissanamadi, who was initially a crowd favourite, also won the Most Beautiful Costume and Popular Vote for Media Reporters Miss Photogenic special awards.
The second runner-up was Tissanamadi ‘Gigi’ Bunniyom, a fourth-year costumes design student at Bangkok’s Rajabhat University, who won a cash prize of 20,000 baht, a sash and a trophy. Tissanamadi, who was initially a crowd favourite, also won the Most Beautiful Costume and Popular Vote for Media Reporters Miss Photogenic special awards.
Miss Tiffany Universe 2011 with 1st & 2nd runner-up
Other special award winners were Serinapa Petchaboon as Miss Unlimited Sexy Star for being the best in swimsuit, Archiraya Trithanawiboon (Miss Congeniality) and Variny Khumpaiphuan (Miss NuRiss Beauty).
Alisa Panthusak, assistant managing director of Tiffany’s Show Pattaya and chairperson of the contest, said the contest is to select Thailand’s representative to the Miss International Queen, dubbed as the Miss Universe of transvestites and transgenders. Reigning Miss International Queen, a Korean designer who is only known as Mini also graced Miss Tiffany Universe pageant.
The highlight of this year’s Miss Tiffany’s Universe pageant was the introduction of a new fashion element as the contestants had to design their own cocktail dress, which was judged by New York designer Tiffany Khoury. The Most Stylish Cocktail Dress winner was Atchreechaya Tanuganurat.
Alisa Panthusak, assistant managing director of Tiffany’s Show Pattaya and chairperson of the contest, said the contest is to select Thailand’s representative to the Miss International Queen, dubbed as the Miss Universe of transvestites and transgenders. Reigning Miss International Queen, a Korean designer who is only known as Mini also graced Miss Tiffany Universe pageant.
The highlight of this year’s Miss Tiffany’s Universe pageant was the introduction of a new fashion element as the contestants had to design their own cocktail dress, which was judged by New York designer Tiffany Khoury. The Most Stylish Cocktail Dress winner was Atchreechaya Tanuganurat.
Tiffany Show is the first true transvestite cabaret show in South East Asia.
Miss Tiffany Universe was started in 1998 to promote tourism in Pattaya, Bangkok and Thailand and has since evolved into a platform for transgender men or ladyboys (Katoeys) from all walks and to promote transgender and transvestites’ rights. The annual pageant features the most beautiful transgenders and transvestites in Thailand.
It has attracted young transgenders–from students to professionals–and has launched the career of a number of past winners such as Treechada Poy Malayaporn, who is the image model of Thai mobile phone brand G-Net and has appeared in several television shows and a number of movies. Treechada has opened more avenues for transgender men in Thailand, setting an example to the Thais that transgenders can also make it to the mainstream entertainment industry.
It has attracted young transgenders–from students to professionals–and has launched the career of a number of past winners such as Treechada Poy Malayaporn, who is the image model of Thai mobile phone brand G-Net and has appeared in several television shows and a number of movies. Treechada has opened more avenues for transgender men in Thailand, setting an example to the Thais that transgenders can also make it to the mainstream entertainment industry.
