Eurasian beauties of Singapore in Miss Universe

The Eurasian community of Singapore 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 Singapore, where they usually follow the religion and cultural practices of their European forefathers. Particularly, the Portuguese Eurasian community developed their own creole language - Kristang. Let’s meet the Singaporean beauties in Miss Universe who are from the Eurasian community. For their national costumes, usual choices were the Chinese-origin cheongsam (qipao) or the Malay baju kurung or sarong kebaya, all of which are common among local Singaporean women

Marion Willis won the title of Miss Singapore 1958. Born to an English father and a Eurasian mother, she was a modeling protege before winning the colony's title. She soon represented Singapore in the Miss Universe 1958 pageant in Long Beach, California. After the pageant, she was cast in a minor role in the 1958 Malayan film, Sumpah Orang Minyak (Curse of the oily man).

Margaret van Meel won the title of Miss Singapore 1966. Before winning the national title of the newly independent country (Singapore became independent in 1965), she held several local beauty titles and was working as a model. The Dutch Eurasian beauty soon became Singapore's representative in the Miss Universe 1966 pageant in Miami, Florida.

Debra de Souza won the title of Miss Singapore 1973. Of Portuguese Eurasian descent, she was working as a secretary before winning the national title. Debra soon became Singapore's representative in both the Miss Universe 1973 pageant in Athens, Greece, and the Miss World 1973 pageant, in London, United Kingdom.

Judicia Nonis is was the winner of the Miss Singapore/Universe 1982 pageant. At the time of winning the national title, she was a student aspiring to become a secretary. The Portuguese Eurasian beauty soon represented Singapore in the Miss Universe 1982 pageant in Lima, Peru.

Farah Lange won the title of Miss Singapore/Universe 1986. Before winning the national title, she was working as a hotel public relations officer. Fluent in English, Malay and German, the stunning Eurasian beauty became Singapore's delegate in the Miss Universe 1986 pageant, held in Panama City, Panama.

Marion Nicole Teo was the winner of Miss Singapore/Universe 1987 pageant. Before winning the national title, she was planning to pursue a degree in pharmacy and was also working as a part-time model. She comes from a multiracial background; her father is Chinese while her mother is mixed Portuguese Eurasian and Anglo-Indian. Marion became the hometown girl when the Miss Universe 1987 pageant was held in Singapore and was among the Top 10 semi-finalists.

Cheryl Marie Cordeiro won the title of Miss Singapore Universe 1999. Before winning the national title, she was a graduate student pursuing two separate master's degree in English and information studies. A Eurasian beauty of Chinese and Portuguese descent, she represented Singapore in the Miss Universe 1999 pageant, held in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago.

Eunice Elizabeth Olsen won the title of Miss Singapore Universe 2000. At the time when she won the national title, she was a student pursuing a degree in political science and philosophy and was also a part-time musician, playing the piano and keyboard. She comes from a multiracial family; her mother is Chinese while her father is Eurasian of Portuguese and Swedish descent. She soon represented Singapore in the Miss Universe 2000 pageant held in Nicosia, Cyprus. After the pageant, Eunice became active in the local Singaporean entertainment industry and soon expanded her career in business, politics and motivational speaking.

Manuela Blanka Bruntraeger won the title of Miss Universe Singapore 2017. Before winning the national title, she has just finished a degree in fine arts and has worked as a makeup artist. She comes from a multicultural family; her father is German while her mother is Singaporean of Portuguese Eurasian background. She became Singapore's representative in the Miss Universe 2017 pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. For her national costume, she depicted the Supertree Grove, an iconic structure and a popular tourist destination in Singapore.