Miyako Miyazaki
Encyclopedia
For the anime
character, see Bamboo Blade
.
is a Japanese beauty pageant winner who is best known for ending Japan's 15 year drought in the Miss Universe
pageant. She was born in the Japanese prefecture
of Kumamoto on February 25, 1978. She stands at 5'7".
pageant where she advanced to the top 5, and was eventually named the 4th runner up. Miyako was remembered for her stylish and daring night gown, now famously referred to as the "gown kini".
Miyazaki won the crown of Miss Universe Japan in 2003, after which she signed a one-year endorsement
contract with Celine
and her gown was sent from Paris just before she left for Panama
. The Miss Japan pageant national director Ines Ligron
, revealed to Missosology, 'Miyazaki loved it and it was her choice. She is not a beauty queen
but a diva
, and this outfit was perfect for her moves on the stage.'
Ligron was initially concerned about the reaction from the Miss Universe Organization regarding the daring yet innovative evening gown. Hence she brought along with her a long coat made by an English designer
in Japan who is a drag queen
. She asked Miyazaki to wear it in case she would land in the top 10, which she did. Ligron regreted the choice of suggesting Miyazaki to change into a more conservative Celine gown if she would reach the top 5.
Ligron later confessed, "Have I done a mistake by telling her to change? I believe I did. Because she looked like everyone else up there in the end, plus she was betrayed by her translator."
Global Beauties later awarded her the title of Sexiest Woman Alive in 2003.
. She is skilled in writing Japanese calligraphy
and has a passion for literature
. She would like to share her interests in literature and education by establishing her own children's library which specializes in teaching calligraphy. She is also a successful commercial model for Renault
, Nina Ricci
and Mikimoto.
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
character, see Bamboo Blade
Bamboo Blade
is a Japanese manga series written by Masahiro Totsuka, and illustrated by Aguri Igarashi. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Young Gangan starting December 3, 2004. The manga has been licensed for distribution in North America by Yen Press. An anime adaptation by...
.
is a Japanese beauty pageant winner who is best known for ending Japan's 15 year drought in the Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest that is run by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is the most publicized beauty contest in the world with 600 million viewers....
pageant. She was born in the Japanese prefecture
Prefecture
A prefecture is an administrative jurisdiction or subdivision in any of various countries and within some international church structures, and in antiquity a Roman district governed by an appointed prefect.-Antiquity:...
of Kumamoto on February 25, 1978. She stands at 5'7".
Miss Universe Japan 2003
Miyako Miyazaki was the winner of Miss Universe Japan competition in 2003. She represented Japan in the Miss Universe 2003Miss Universe 2003
Miss Universe 2003, the 52nd Miss Universe pageant, was held at Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama on June 3, 2003. 71 delegates from around the universe competed for the crown...
pageant where she advanced to the top 5, and was eventually named the 4th runner up. Miyako was remembered for her stylish and daring night gown, now famously referred to as the "gown kini".
Miyazaki won the crown of Miss Universe Japan in 2003, after which she signed a one-year endorsement
Endorsement
Endorsement may refer to:*Testimonial in advertising, written or spoken statement endorsing a product*Political endorsement*a form added to an insurance policy, modifying the terms...
contract with Celine
Celine (brand)
Céline is a French luxury house founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana. Today, it is an international luxury goods brand owned by LVMH, purchased in 1996 for 2.7 billion French francs ....
and her gown was sent from Paris just before she left for Panama
Panama
Panama , 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...
. The Miss Japan pageant national director Ines Ligron
Ines Ligron
Ines Ligron, a native of Montpellier, France, is the former director of Miss Universe Japan, an organization that has been described as "Japan's beauty queen factory."-Early life:...
, revealed to Missosology, 'Miyazaki loved it and it was her choice. She is not a beauty queen
Beauty Queen
"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:...
but a diva
Diva
A diva is a celebrated female singer. The term is used to describe a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and, by extension, in theatre, cinema and popular music. The meaning of diva is closely related to that of "prima donna"....
, and this outfit was perfect for her moves on the stage.'
Ligron was initially concerned about the reaction from the Miss Universe Organization regarding the daring yet innovative evening gown. Hence she brought along with her a long coat made by an English designer
Designer
A designer is a person who designs. More formally, a designer is an agent that "specifies the structural properties of a design object". In practice, anyone who creates tangible or intangible objects, such as consumer products, processes, laws, games and graphics, is referred to as a...
in Japan who is a drag queen
Drag queen
A drag queen is a man who dresses, and usually acts, like a caricature woman often for the purpose of entertaining. There are many kinds of drag artists and they vary greatly, from professionals who have starred in films to people who just try it once. Drag queens also vary by class and culture and...
. She asked Miyazaki to wear it in case she would land in the top 10, which she did. Ligron regreted the choice of suggesting Miyazaki to change into a more conservative Celine gown if she would reach the top 5.
Ligron later confessed, "Have I done a mistake by telling her to change? I believe I did. Because she looked like everyone else up there in the end, plus she was betrayed by her translator."
Global Beauties later awarded her the title of Sexiest Woman Alive in 2003.
Biography
Japan's Miyako Miyazaki is a fashion model and spokesperson in her country. She has earned her Bachelors of Arts degree from the Kumamoto UniversityKumamoto University
is a university located in Kumamoto, Japan. It was established on May 31, 1949, at which time the following institutions were subsumed into it; Kumamoto Teachers College , Kumamoto Pharmaceutical College , The Fifth High School , Kumamoto Medical College , and Kumamoto Technical College ....
. She is skilled in writing Japanese calligraphy
East Asian calligraphy
East Asian calligraphy is a form of calligraphy widely practised and revered in the Sinosphere. This most often includes China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The East Asian calligraphic tradition originated and developed from China. There is a general standardization of the various styles of...
and has a passion for literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
. She would like to share her interests in literature and education by establishing her own children's library which specializes in teaching calligraphy. She is also a successful commercial model for Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
, Nina Ricci
Nina Ricci (brand)
Nina Ricci is a fashion house founded by Maria "Nina" Ricci and her son Robert in Paris in 1932, and owned by the Spanish beauty and fashion group Puig since 1998. Nina Ricci designed gowns while Robert managed the business and finances. She worked with the fabrics directly on the mannequin to...
and Mikimoto.