Angela Ponce, the first transgender woman to compete in Miss Universe. Her participation was a major step forward in promoting inclusivity in pageants. It showed that pageants can be a platform for all kinds of people, regardless of gender identity, and her courage has inspired countless individuals to be true to themselves.
Maddie Ziegler is a well - known example. She participated in beauty pageants as a child and that experience helped her gain confidence. Later, she became famous through her work with Sia in music videos and on stage. Her pageant days were a starting point for her to shine in the entertainment world.
One pageant success story is about Aishwarya Rai. She won the Miss World pageant in 1994. After that, she got numerous opportunities in the film industry. Her beauty and grace made her a global icon, and she has represented India on many international platforms, starring in many high - profile movies both in India and abroad.
One year, a little boy was supposed to be an angel in the Christmas pageant. But he got so excited during the performance that he started flapping his wings like a crazy bird and ran all around the stage, completely forgetting his lines. It was hilarious!
One time at a university womanless pageant, a group of male students did a skit based on a famous movie with female leads. They not only looked the part but also managed to capture the essence of the characters. Their acting skills combined with their comical take on the female roles made it an unforgettable performance. There were lots of laughter and applause from the audience.
There are also stories of bullying among contestants. In a particular pageant, some of the more 'popular' contestants formed a clique and would spread mean rumors about the others. They made a new girl feel so unwelcome that she almost dropped out. It's supposed to be a competition about beauty and grace, but this kind of behavior makes it a horrible experience for some.
Some children from beauty pageants, like Alana Thompson (Honey Boo Boo). Although her start was in pageants, she got into the reality TV scene. Her family's pageant - related show brought her a lot of popularity which then led to other opportunities in the entertainment industry, from making appearances on different shows to having her own merchandise.
At a Christmas pageant, the angels' wings were made of large feathers. One of the angels accidentally knocked over the manger with her wings while trying to spread them wide. The baby Jesus doll went flying, and the shepherds had to scramble to catch it. It was chaos but also really funny.
One story is about a little boy who was supposed to be an angel in the Christmas pageant. But he got so excited during the performance that he started doing his own little dance instead of standing still. It made everyone in the audience laugh.
I remember a Christmas pageant where the donkey that Mary was supposed to ride on was played by a little kid in a donkey costume. The kid got stage fright and refused to move at first. Then, when he finally did start walking, he walked in the wrong direction and led Mary away from the manger instead of towards it. It was really funny.