Back Quote by Urvashi Rautela

When I participated in the Miss India pageant, it wasn't really carried out at a professional level.

— Pooja Batra

I was always passionate about the Miss India pageant. Though I was a medical student, I never had a plan B. I dont want…

— Manushi Chhillar

At the age of 18, I had participated in a beauty pageant. I represented India and won the title. That was my last competition.…

— Koena Mitra

I made history being crowned the second black woman to win Miss U.S.A. and I was fifth place in The Miss Universe pageant.

— Kenya Moore

One thing led to another and I was selected from Hyderabad for the Miss India pageant. I remember my mother being really surprised that…

— Dia Mirza

At the Miss India competition, I didn't think I was going to win, I didn't know how to wear makeup, I did not have…

— Manushi Chhillar

Yes, my pageant career was incredibly short. I started at 19 and was done at 21. I started by competing for Miss California Teen,…

— Meagan Tandy

I entered the Miss Nigeria in America pageant - yes, it's a thing that existed. This was when I was getting my masters.

— Yvonne Orji

I am so not a pageant girl, but I signed up for the Miss Junior Florida contest because I thought it would be good…

— Amanda Latona

Shortly thereafter, some friends encouraged me to try out for the Miss South Carolina World beauty pageant. To my surprise, I won - and…

— Anonymous

I am honored to be selected as the 2012 Miss Golden Globe. It's very exciting to be a part of an awards show like…

— Rainey Qualley

Since childhood, I have wanted to become Miss Universe India, and I did. I am so grateful to God for that.

— Urvashi Rautela