Miss Asia Pacific International
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The Miss Asia Pacific International is the first and oldest beauty pageant in Asia. It began as a regional pageant in 1968, known as the Miss Asia Quest. Participating countries came from Asia
and Oceania
.
In 1985, the pageant changed its name to the Miss Asia Pacific Quest, to encompass countries not just in the Asian and Oceania region, but those of North
, Central
and South America
with borders touching the Pacific Ocean.
The pageant took its present form in 2005, when the name was changed to Miss Asia Pacific International, to include countries all over the world.
The 37th Miss Asia Pacific International beauty contest was not held in 2008. Due to the lack of sponsors, participants, and popularity, Miss Asia Pacific International will most likely to be postponed to an unknown date and year. It is very likely, the pageant will not be held for another 5 to 10 years or longer.
The organizers of Miss Asia Pacific International clarified that they are not connected with the newly formed beauty pageant that is going to be held in Korea ((Miss Asia Pacific World).
, Philippines
. However, this is not officially recognized as an edition of the Miss Asia Pacific International. Philippines is the powerhouse of the pageant with four titles including back to back in 1982-83. Philippines missed the semi-finals for only six times.
Year
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
and Oceania
Oceania
Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean. Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific to the entire insular region between Asia and the Americas, including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago...
.
In 1985, the pageant changed its name to the Miss Asia Pacific Quest, to encompass countries not just in the Asian and Oceania region, but those of North
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, Central
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
with borders touching the Pacific Ocean.
The pageant took its present form in 2005, when the name was changed to Miss Asia Pacific International, to include countries all over the world.
The 37th Miss Asia Pacific International beauty contest was not held in 2008. Due to the lack of sponsors, participants, and popularity, Miss Asia Pacific International will most likely to be postponed to an unknown date and year. It is very likely, the pageant will not be held for another 5 to 10 years or longer.
The organizers of Miss Asia Pacific International clarified that they are not connected with the newly formed beauty pageant that is going to be held in Korea ((Miss Asia Pacific World).
Titleholders
The Philippine Cycling Association held a Miss Asia pageant in 1965. Angela Filmer of Malaysia won the event, which took place in ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. However, this is not officially recognized as an edition of the Miss Asia Pacific International. Philippines is the powerhouse of the pageant with four titles including back to back in 1982-83. Philippines missed the semi-finals for only six times.
Miss Asia Pacific International
Not held in 1990, 1991, 2004, 2006, 2007.Year | Country | Miss Asia Pacific | National title | Location |
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1968 | Republic of China | Macy Shih | Miss Taiwan | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1969 | Won-kyoung Seo | Miss Korea Miss Korea Miss Korea is an annual national beauty pageant responsible for selecting Korea's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.The current titleholder is Lee Seong-hye. She won the title on August 3, 2011 in Seoul.-History:... |
Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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1970 | India | Zeenat Aman Zeenat Aman Zeenat Aman is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films, notably in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970... |
Femina Miss India | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1971 | Guam | Flora Baza | Miss Guam | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1972 | Australia | Janet Coutts | Miss Australia Miss Australia Miss Australia is the title for the winner of the Miss Australia Quest/Awards, which ran from 1954 until 2000, when the last Miss Australia was named.... |
Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1973 | India | Tara Anne Fonseca | Femina Miss India | Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1974 | Australia | Susie Currie | Miss Australia Miss Australia Miss Australia is the title for the winner of the Miss Australia Quest/Awards, which ran from 1954 until 2000, when the last Miss Australia was named.... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1975 | Papua New Guinea | Eva Regina Arni | Miss Papua New Guinea | Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1976 | Singapore | Jacqueline Stuart | Miss Singapore | Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1977 | Indonesia | Linda Emran | Miss Indonesia | Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1978 | Thailand | Siriporn Savanglum | Miss Thailand Miss Thailand Miss Thailand is a beauty pageant held in Thailand for single Thai women, first held on December 10, 1934 in Phra Nakorn province or The National Capital, under the name of Miss Siam .... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1979 | Turkey | Ayla Altas | Miss Turkey Miss Turkey Miss Turkey ® is a national beauty pageant for unmarried women in Turkey, who personify beauty with intelligence. The first beauty contest was held on September 2, 1929 with the backing of the government, and the title holder was Feriha Tevfik.... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1980 | Australia | Lorraine Gaye McGrady | Miss Australia Miss Australia Miss Australia is the title for the winner of the Miss Australia Quest/Awards, which ran from 1954 until 2000, when the last Miss Australia was named.... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1981 | Sri Lanka | Bernadine Rosemarie Ramanayake Rosy Senanayake Bernadine Rose Senanayake née Ramanayake , MP is a Sri Lankan politician, activist, and a former beauty queen. A current member of the Sri Lankan parliament, she was the leader of the opposition in Western Provincial Council and is the United National Party Chief Organiser for the Colombo West... |
Miss Sri Lanka | Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million... , Malaysia |
1982 | Philippines | Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza | Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas is a beauty pageant held annually in the Philippines. Two of the primary winners of the pageant from 1977-1991 competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World... |
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million... , Malaysia |
1983 | Philippines | Gloria Aranas Dimayacyac | Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas is a beauty pageant held annually in the Philippines. Two of the primary winners of the pageant from 1977-1991 competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1984 | Turkey | Melek Gurkan | Miss Turkey Miss Turkey Miss Turkey ® is a national beauty pageant for unmarried women in Turkey, who personify beauty with intelligence. The first beauty contest was held on September 2, 1929 with the backing of the government, and the title holder was Feriha Tevfik.... |
Christchurch Christchurch Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of... , New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
1985 | Israel | Nurit Mizrachi | Miss Israel Miss Israel -Winners:... |
Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
1986 | New Zealand | Helen Crawford | Miss New Zealand | Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
1987 | Panama | Cilinia Prada Acosta | Señorita Panamá | Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
1988 | Thailand | Preeyanuch Panpradub | Miss Thailand Miss Thailand Miss Thailand is a beauty pageant held in Thailand for single Thai women, first held on December 10, 1934 in Phra Nakorn province or The National Capital, under the name of Miss Siam .... |
Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
1989 | Philippines | Lorna Villanueva Legaspi | Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas is a beauty pageant held annually in the Philippines. Two of the primary winners of the pageant from 1977-1991 competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World... |
Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
1992 | Israel | Tali Ben-Harush | Miss Israel Miss Israel -Winners:... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1993 | Philippines | Michelle Zulueta Aldana | Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas Mutya ng Pilipinas is a beauty pageant held annually in the Philippines. Two of the primary winners of the pageant from 1977-1991 competed in 2 international beauty pageants such as Miss Asia Pacific International and Miss World... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1994 | Peru | Jessica Vanessa Tapia Guiulfo | Miss Perú Miss Peru Peru has been competing in the Miss Universe pageants for over 50 years. Their first representative was Ada Gabriela Bueno in 1952. Five years later, It became the first Latin American and Spanish-speaking country to win the Miss Universe crown when Gladys Zender became Miss Universe 1957. As of... |
Cebu City Cebu City The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1995 | Mi-jung Yoon | Miss Korea Miss Korea Miss Korea is an annual national beauty pageant responsible for selecting Korea's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.The current titleholder is Lee Seong-hye. She won the title on August 3, 2011 in Seoul.-History:... |
Baguio City Baguio City The City of Baguio is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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1996 | Costa Rica | Gabriela Aguilar Chavarría | Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica is an annual national beauty pageant that selects Costa Rica's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 1954.The current titleholder is Johanna Solano from Heredia... |
Subic Subic, Zambales Subic is a 1st class municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 77,118 people in 13,882 households.... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1997 | Thailand | Worarat Suwannarat Worarat Suwannarat Worarat Suwannarat, also known as Emma Suwannarat, Thai: วรรัตน์ สุวรรณรัตน์, is a Thai actress, model, host and the Miss Asia Pacific 1997 titleholder... |
Miss Thailand Miss Thailand Miss Thailand is a beauty pageant held in Thailand for single Thai women, first held on December 10, 1934 in Phra Nakorn province or The National Capital, under the name of Miss Siam .... |
Davao City Davao City The City of Davao is the largest city in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in the Philippines.... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1998 | Costa Rica | Kisha Alvarado Murillo | Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica is an annual national beauty pageant that selects Costa Rica's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 1954.The current titleholder is Johanna Solano from Heredia... |
Clark Field, Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
1999 | Colombia | Juliana Andrea Arango Londoño | Miss Colombia Miss Colombia Señorita Colombia is an annual national beauty contest in Colombia that selects representatives to Miss Universe and Miss International... |
Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
2000 | India | Diya Mirza Handrich | Femina Miss India | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
2001 | Peru | Luciana Luisa Farfán Vargas | Miss Perú Miss Peru Peru has been competing in the Miss Universe pageants for over 50 years. Their first representative was Ada Gabriela Bueno in 1952. Five years later, It became the first Latin American and Spanish-speaking country to win the Miss Universe crown when Gladys Zender became Miss Universe 1957. As of... |
Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... , Philippines |
2002 | So-yoon Kim | Miss Korea Miss Korea Miss Korea is an annual national beauty pageant responsible for selecting Korea's representative to the Miss Universe pageant.The current titleholder is Lee Seong-hye. She won the title on August 3, 2011 in Seoul.-History:... |
Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
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2003 | Russia | Tatyana Nikitina | Miss Russia | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
2005 | Costa Rica | Leonora Jiménez Leonora Jiménez Leonora Jiménez Monge is a Costa Rican beauty pageant titleholder and the original winner of 2005 Miss Asia Pacific International. She was dethroned because of her participation in Miss World 2005 and the Miss Asia Pacific title was passed to the 1st runner up, Evgeniya Lapova of Russia. Monge did... (Dethroned) |
Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica Miss Costa Rica is an annual national beauty pageant that selects Costa Rica's representative to the Miss Universe pageant since 1954.The current titleholder is Johanna Solano from Heredia... |
Guangzhou Guangzhou Guangzhou , known historically as Canton or Kwangchow, is the capital and largest city of the Guangdong province in the People's Republic of China. Located in southern China on the Pearl River, about north-northwest of Hong Kong, Guangzhou is a key national transportation hub and trading port... , China People's Republic of China China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres... |
Russia | Yevgeniya Lapova | Miss Russia | ||
Results
Winner | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up | |
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1968 | Republic of China Macy Shih |
Cassandra Stiles |
Atsumi Ikeno |
Jane Mozo de Goya |
Valisra Trungvachirachi |
1969 | Won-kyoung Seo |
Republic of China Shirley Sha |
Sandra Jacqueline Van Geyzel |
Julie Ann Hodge |
Frances Margaret Carrick |
1970 | Zeenat Aman Zeenat Aman Zeenat Aman is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi films, notably in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the second runner up in the Miss India Contest and went on to win the Miss Asia Pacific in 1970... |
Alice Tiongson Crisostomo |
Hawaii Yvonne Haunani Young |
Carolyn Dartnell |
Geraldine Welford |
1971 | Guam Flora Baza |
Carolyn Gomara Masibay |
Hong Jung Ja |
Gayah Tehetchik |
Sandra Van Loon |
1972 | Janet Coutts |
Yvette Marie Alfon |
Dorit Bar |
Vivienne Hamilton |
Srungya Krachangsuk |
1973 | Tara Anne Fonseca |
Nehama Fass |
Lely Herawati Soendoro |
Chung Kum Ok |
Deborah Seccounbe |
1974 | Sue Currie |
Ethel Lau Wai Tak |
Paripola Penson |
Liza Sindoro |
Debra Josephine De Souza |
1975 | Eva Arni |
French Polynesia Bernadette Paille |
Jane Reilly |
Samoa Darlene Schwenkey |
Linda Kaur |
1976 | Jacqueline Stuart |
French Polynesia Maea Atger |
Anna Adrianne Bredemeyer |
Anna Luisa Delgado |
Michelle Ann Glass |
1977 | Linda Emrane |
Marianne De Souza |
Helen Ng |
Yifat Netzer |
Rio Diaz Rio Diaz Rio Diaz-Cojuangco was a former beauty queen, TV Host and actress born in the Philippines. She was the sister of former Miss Universe Gloria Diaz. Rio was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in December 1998. She was given three months to live then, but she lived for six more years... |
1978 | Siriporn Savanglam |
Epifania Lagman |
Hannah Ekerling |
Julie Ann Croft |
Hisako Tanaka |
1979 | Ayla Altas |
Maureen Mary Lestourgeon |
Lorraine Espiridon Schuck |
Lajiah P. R. Sharma |
Tracy Christopherson |
1980 | Lorraine McGrady |
Rose Maria de Vera |
Annie Chen Chiau Chuin |
Cara Pollock |
Mina Coldas |
1981 | Rosy Senanayake |
Guam Kimberly Ann Carey |
Hawaii Corrine Gail Carvalho |
Kang Hae Suk |
Beatrice Hawkins |
1982 | Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza |
Rosa Maria Misa |
Tippawan Aukkraphun |
Sharon de Jong |
Mi Il Kim |
1983 | Gloria Aranas Dimayacyac |
Dorit Kadosh |
Nazan Satchi |
Joanna Johns |
Siriwan Wangwilai |
1984 | Melek Gurkan |
Gayle Ann Jones |
Elsie Oh Swee Ping |
Rinat Hadashi |
Suzanne Hoffman |
1985 | Nurit Mizrachi |
Lin Ji Yeon |
Liliana Tapia Castillo |
Eva Lai |
Perla Pereira Fruthwirth |
1986 | Helen Crawford |
Lim Suet Kwee |
Sararat Roomruangwong |
Nina Li Chi |
Nilufer Apaydin |
1987 | Cilinia Prada Acosta |
Ana Corina Burgos del Rio |
Toni Jean Frances Peters |
Choi Eun-hee |
Niril Elyovich |
1988 | Preeyanuch Panpradub |
Elsy Guadelupe Aceves Gurrola |
Revital Mor |
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Fatma Anil |
Mi Rim Kim |
1989 | Lorna Villanueva Legaspi |
French Polynesia Myriam Tuheiava |
Galit Farber |
Gloria Petrovic |
Anne Seekaew |
1992 | Tali Ben-Harush |
Chutima Nirunsitirat |
Mutya Laxa |
Ingrid Matie Mole |
Kissarne Watson |
1993 | Michelle Zulueta Aldana |
Namrata Shirodkar |
Monica Reyes |
Maria Teresa Aragon |
Lavianna Tan Poh Ling |
1994 | Jessica Vanessa Tapia Guiulfo |
Karla Contreras Estrada |
Ozlem Mete |
Nathalie Cohen |
Republic of China Vaihere Lehartel |
1995 | Mi-Jung Yoon |
Ruchitra Malhotra |
Republic of China Hsiao-Ping Chen |
Rocio del Pilar Abed |
Previtha Thiyagarajah |
1996 | Gabriela Aguilar Chavarria |
Marilyn Maristela |
French Polynesia Mirna Sommers |
Mariel Ocampo |
Kenia Melais |
1997 | Worarat Suwannarat |
Divya Chauhan |
French Polynesia Nancy Veronica Peoma Agnieray |
Kerry Anita Lucas |
Gabriela dela Luz de Heeckeren Lagos |
1998 | Kisha Alvarado Murillo |
Lourdes Lewis |
Priya Nair |
Klara Lisy |
French Polynesia Metua Heimoana |
1999 | Juliana Andrea Arango Londoño |
Anna Tatarintseva |
Amy Trott |
Republic of China Wan Wang-Fei |
[Leanne Sorby |
2000 | Diya Mirza |
Marianela Salazar Guillen |
Winter Noel Washington |
Alexandra Maria Rivas |
Kanueng-nit In-orng |
2001 | Luciana Luisa Farfán Vargas |
Lisette Villanueva Jiménez |
Wanvisa Kham-daeng-yai |
Karol Inés de la Torre Pinilla |
Darlene Carbungco |
2002 | So-Yoon Kim |
Ksenia Volkova |
Tina Chhatwal |
Miriam San Jose Chui |
Aishwarya Sukhdeo |
2003 | Tatyana Nikitina |
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Andrea Ovares López |
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Samantha Wong Wye Yeng |
2005 | Leonora Jiménez |
Evgeniya Lapova |
Zhang Li Yu |
Claudia Ortiz de Zevallos |
Jedah Hernandez |
By country tally
Rank | Country/Territory | Miss Asia Pacific International | 1st runner-up | 2nd runner-up | 3rd runner-up | 4th runner-up | Semifinalists | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Philippines | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 29 |
2 | India | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
3 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 23 |
4 | Thailand | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 16 |
5 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
6 | Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
7 | Russia | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
8 | Israel | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
9 | Turkey | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 |
10 | Peru | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
Number of winners for each country
Country | Titles | Winning years |
---|---|---|
4 | 1982, 1983, 1989, 1993 | |
3 | 1970, 1973, 2000 | |
3 | 1996, 1998, 2005 | |
3 | 1969, 1995, 2002 | |
3 | 1978, 1988, 1997 | |
3 | 1972, 1974, 1980 | |
2 | 1994, 2001 | |
2 | 1985, 1992 | |
2 | 1979, 1984 | |
2 | 2003, 2005 | |
1 | 1999 | |
1 | 1987 | |
1 | 1986 | |
1 | 1981 | |
1 | 1977 | |
1 | 1976 | |
1 | 1975 | |
1 | 1971 | |
Republic of China | 1 | 1968 |
Trivia
- TaiwanTaiwanTaiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
and GuamGuamGuam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
were the first countries to win the title, Asia and Oceania regions respectively under the name Miss Asia Quest. - PanamaPanamaPanama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
is the first Latin country and first from Americas to win the title also first to win under the name of Miss Asia Pacific Quest. - PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
is the only country who won the title back to back in 1982 and 1983 edition and the country that made most in semifinalists with 29 placement.