Philippines is Performer of the Year again, Indonesia is second
At the conclusion of the 65th Miss Universe pageant, the Philippines has sealed its supremacy in the field of pageantry as it claims the...
Missosology Hot Picks: C’est la vie!
From the desk of Ric Galvez, Founder of Missosology, a post-season analysis of the pageant year 2016
I have been pushing for that narrative that...
Performer of the Year 2016: Indonesia leads, Philippines second
Imagine this scenario. Asian pageant powerhouse and last year's Performer of the Year, the Philippines, is hosting the last Big 5 pageant of the year....
IN FOCUS :: Aruba and Curaçao can surprise us at times
The countries of Aruba and Curaçao may evoke paradise like sceneries and fun-filled holidays but in the world of missosology, these are the countries...
The issue of dethronement
Dethronements are never easy. At major international pageants, there must be a compelling reason for an organization to strip a beauty queen with her...
Five reasons why Argentina is no longer winning at Big5 pageants
The last Argentine woman to win a major crown – now expanded and called as Big5 - was way back in 1978. So, how...
The sad decline of Trinidad and Tobago
by Ric G. Galvez
I have no doubt that Trinidad and Tobago is declining in the world of pageantry. The Big4 Ranking sees the situation...
Miss Supranational is now a major international beauty pageant
After an exhaustive deliberation among its core members and an exhaustive vetting process which includes ascertaining the sustainability of the pageant, Missosology would like...
The best of 2015
The best in gown
The gowns this year at Big4 pageants come in many colors and designs and it is a bit perplexing to choose which...
IN FOCUS :: South Africa’s rather unexpected results
Although South Africa is ranked 16th based on the number points gained this year, the country actually experienced a rather better finish than...
Philippines is 2015 Big 4 Performer of the Year, USA settles...
Mighty United States of America was dethroned by the Philippines to end the year with the coveted Big 4 Performer of the Year distinction,...
ANALYSIS :: Does the Big4 concept make sense?
The Big4 concept - that there are only four major pageants in the world namely Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth...