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13 details from Miss Universe that you might've missed

Lara WalshMay 18, 2021, 00:26 IST

The 69th Miss Universe competition was filled with interesting details.Rodrigo Varela / Stringer / Getty Images; Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images

  • After a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Miss Universe held its 2020 competition on Sunday.
  • Many contestants used their outfits to pay homage to their countries or draw attention to social or political issues.
  • Miss Myanmar and Miss Singapore used their costumes to highlight important messages.
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Kamila Serikbai, Miss Kazakhstan, gave a sartorial nod to the competition's casino setting.

The dress has sparkly dollar signs. Rodrigo Varela / Stringer / Getty Images

Miss Ghana wore eye shadow that matched her crop top and miniskirt.

Her look incorporated plenty of orange. Rodrigo Varela/Stringer/Getty Images
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Miss Myanmar won the Miss Universe national costume contest by using it as an opportunity to make a political statement.

Thuzar Wint Lwin held a banner that read, "Pray for Myanmar." Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe

Miss Singapore called attention to the surge in anti-Asian hate crimes with an outfit that took only two days to make.

Bernadette Belle Ong's dress said "Stop Asian Hate" on the back. Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe
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Miss Puerto Rico's dress had a hidden surprise under the skirt.

Miss Puerto Rico's skirt seemed to switch colors when she twirled. Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images

Uruguay's Lola De los Santos advocated for the LGBTQ community with a colorful message on her skirt.

Miss Uruguay had an LGBTQ support message on her skirt. Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe
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Miss Bahamas Shauntae-Ashleigh Miller took inspiration from tourism for her national look.

Miss Bahamas wore a look nodding to tourism. Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe

Miss Universe Vietnam Nguyen Tran Khanh Van came out of an egg-like structure.

Nguyen Tran Khanh Van matched the egg structure. Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images
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Miss Thailand Amanda Obdam paid homage to her country by revealing a hidden fish in her gown.

Miss Thailand's dress had a fish. Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images

Miss Portugal's dress transformed into a lace bodysuit.

The bodysuit was lacy and sheer. Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images
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The back of Miss Nicaragua's dress had a lion's head and represented a popular event.

The back of Miss Nicaragua's dress boasted a large embroidered lion. Benjamin Askinas/Miss Universe

Miss Finland's dress lit up during the show to pay tribute to her country's tourist attractions and advancements.

The lights were multicolored. Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images
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The crown has three golden-canary diamonds.

This year's crown features yellow-colored diamonds. Benjamin Askinas
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