LOOK: Sushmita Sen remembers Miss Universe crowning moment in PHL 25 years ago
Beauty queen Sushmita Sen celebrates 25th anniversary of her winning moment at the prestigious beauty pageant Miss Universe.
Sushmita was crowned Miss Universe in 1994, which made her the first Indian to bag the title. The pageant was held in the Philippines.
On her Instagram post, she wrote, “Thank you my Motherland India, for giving me my proudest identity #INDIAN The love, respect & adulation I have been showered with for 25 years, is undoubtedly my life's greatest earning!!”
Sushmita also expressed her appreciation to all Filipinos.
For the Indian beauty queen, it was a privilege to be hailed as Miss Universe in this 'beautiful' country, which she considers her second home.
In an interview with Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho in 2017, Sushmita fondly remembered the moment when she met four beautiful ladies who were named after her.
“I want to remember & Thank the people of my second home #philippines
“I Thank God for the privilege of having Won Miss Universe in their beautiful country, they continue to overwhelm me with their love & belonging to this day, even naming their children 'Sushmita' ️#mahalkitaphilippines”
Charlene Gonzales represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe in 1994. She won the Best National Costume award and placed among the Top 6 Finalists.