Sushmita Sen recalls the moment 31 years ago that changed her universe forever
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Sushmita Sen on winning Miss Universe: “I will proudly cherish forever!”
Indian beauty queen Sushmita Sen was overflowing with gratitude as she looked back to her crowning moment as Miss Universe 1994.
The prestigious pageant, held in Manila, was a historic one because Sushmita became the first Indian to win the title.
Sushmita uploaded a carousel of throwback photos on Instagram from that moment she won Miss Universe and wrote in the caption that winning the title “opened a lot of opportunities.”
She shared, “21st May 1994… ️#Manila
“A historical win that introduced an 18yr old Indian girl to the Universe!!!”
She continued, “Opening up a world of possibilities, highlighting the strength of hope, the power of inclusion, the generosity of love…
“To travel the world & to have the privilege of meeting some of the most inspiring people…life defining for sure!!! Happy 31st Anniversary of India's first ever victory at Miss Universe!!! To have the honour of representing my country, I will proudly cherish forever!!!”
She also remembered her loved ones and supporters here in the Philippines.
“Happy 31st also to my loved ones in the #Philippines & to you my darling @carogomezfilm… #thinkingofyouall & #celebratingyou.”
“Here's to dreams, the impossible kinds…for I know, the UNIVERSE conspires in our favour!!”
Last 2017, she returned to the Philippines and became one of the judges during the 65th Miss Universe, wherein Iris Mittenaere won.
Also, one of the highlights of Sushmita's homecoming in the Philippines was meeting four Pinays who were named after her on Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.
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