Eurasian beauties of Malaysia in Miss Universe

The Eurasian community of Malaysia are the mixed-race descendants of European colonists. These descendants trace their European heritage to the Portuguese, Dutch and British settlers during the colonial times. Meanwhile, their Asian heritage is from the local population of the Malay archipelago or the various Asian immigrants who have settled in the region. These various communities eventually settled in the different regions of Malaysia where they usually follow the religion and cultural practices of their European forefathers. Particularly, the Portuguese Eurasian community from Malacca, developed their own creole language - Kristang. Let’s meet the Malaysian beauties in Miss Universe who are from the Eurasian community. For their national costumes, delegates usually chose the sarong kebaya, a traditional attire among local Malaysian women

Angela Filmer won the title of Miss Malaysia 1964 (Malaysia became a federation in 1963 composed of Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo and Sarawak). Before winning the federation's title, she was planning to continue her nursing studies in England. The stunning Eurasian beauty became Malaysia's delegate in the Miss Universe 1964 pageant held in Miami, Florida.

Patricia Rose Augustus won the Miss Malaysia 1965 pageant. Hailing from Penang, the petite Eurasian beauty was working as a dental nurse before winning the national title. She represented Malaysia in the Miss Universe 1965 pageant in Miami, Florida.

Yvette Bateman won the title of Miss Malaysia/Universe 1971. At the time, she was working as a secretary in Kuala Lumpur. The stunning Eurasian beauty represented Malaysia in the Miss Universe 1971 pageant, held in Miami, Florida.

Christine Paglar won the title of Miss Malaysia/Universe 1987. Before winning the national title, she worked as a bank clerk. Hailing from Sabah, the statuesque beauty of Eurasian and Bajau heritage soon represented Malaysia in the Miss Universe 1987 pageant held in Singapore.

Elaine Daly won the Miss Malaysia Universe 2003 pageant. At the time, she has already finished her law degree and has worked as a host, actress and model. She comes from a multiracial background; her father is Eurasian while her mother is Chinese. She represented Malaysia in the Miss Universe 2003 pageant held in Panama City, Panama. For her national costume, she wore a traditional Minangkabau Malay attire. After the pageant, Elaine became active in the local entertainment industry while also becoming a qualified lawyer. Since 2016, she has been serving as the national director of the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization.

Kimberley Leggett won the title of Miss Universe Malaysia 2012. At the time of winning, she was a student based in Penang. She comes from a multicultural family; her father is British while her mother is Malaysian of Dutch Eurasian descent. Fluent in English, Malay and French, the statuesque brunette became Malaysia's delegate in the Miss Universe 2012 pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. For her national costume, Kimberley wore an avant garde form of the sarong kebaya.