Lupita Jones, Miss Universe 1991

In 1991, I watched a pretty Mexican girl, Lupita Jones, win the title of Miss Universe 1991. She had the lovely pixie face of Audrey Hepburn.

She was so commanding on stage in every round. It was just impossible to see other contestants that year. I didn't think she had a very beautiful face, but there was something about her. There was something very queenly about her.

My exboyfriend even got her to sign a photograph in which he posted to me. Unfortunately, it's lost with the years. Lupita Jones now organizes the Miss Mexico beauty pageant.

I hope this year, her charge will win another crown.

Miss Mexico is my bet for Miss Universe 2010

My current bet for Miss Universe 2010 is Miss Mexico, Jimena (Ximena?) Navarrete Rosete.

Loooove this photo

Avalon-Chanel Weyzig - Miss Universe Netherlands 2009 missed the crown

In 2009, I was so taken by the photo of Miss Netherlands. I was sure she was going to win the Miss Universe crown.

Those exotic pair of mesmerizing cat eyes against honey- coloured skin and sun-tanned wavy hair convinced me that she was going to be unforgettable. And with a name like Avalon-Chanel, I was sure about her stardom. If I had been given that name, I'm sure I would be a different person today.

But alas, she didn't even make it close...even though she was reportedly within the top 5 in public popularity opinions.

The 19-year-old Dutch with Indonesian descent later went on to compete in Miss World but failed to win the crown again.

In conjunction with the World Cup in 2010, a beauty pageant was held in June, and she came out 3rd.

But if she doesn't give up her "stage" career, I am sure she will find stardom.