First, Philippines sent their representative to Miss
Universe in the person of Miriam Quiambao to Venezuela in 1999 to have her be
trained by the famous Osmel Souza who have earned the reputation for having a
Midas hand by turning ordinary Venezuelan ladies into doll-like uber gorgeous
candidates; and, she ended 1st runner up.
Second, Dominican Republic, in 2003, sent Amelia Vega for
training also in Venezuela and she ended up winning as Miss Universe 2003.
