Finland’s government is facing heavy pressure and accusations of racism from several Asian countries after its representative to the 2025 Miss Universe pageant was seen pulling the corners of her eyes in a photo—and some Finnish politicians posted their own photos repeating the gesture.
Accounts of ‘body checks’ at Miss Universe Indonesia shock the nation as contestants speak out
Their dreams of representing Indonesia in the 2023 Miss Universe pageant turned to nightmares when they were forced to undergo “body checks” in front of local organizers.