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Bui Simon (born Porntip Nakhirunkanok (Thai: ภรณ์ทิพย์ นาคหิรัญกนก; RTGS: Phonthip Nakhirankanok; pronounced [pʰɔ̄ːn.tʰíp nâːk.hì.rān.kā.nòk]); February 7, 1969) is a Thai philanthropist and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1988.
Sep 3, 2019 · Porntip Bui Simon was crowned Miss Universe in 1988 but knew she had to use the platform to do more than promote beauty products and bathing suits
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Since the scholarship programme began three years ago, she has personally read hundreds of applications. Her foundation provides US$5,000 or US$10,000 to each successful applicant. The programme is an offshoot of a foundation that has traditionally helped children in Simon's native Thailand. During her time as Miss Universe, she visited schools and...
Scott, the designer, used to be Simon's assistant. When Scott left to move to another state, Simon " who knew of Scott's dream to create a shoe line " asked her what she was going to do about it. After Simon saw some of her initial sketches, she decided to invest. "I respected her tenacity, her ability to create and her courage to go after her drea...
"I edit," she says. "I ask her, 'Who is wearing the shoe, describe the client.' It's helped us refine the collection so it's more targeted towards the buyers." Besides fashion and philanthropy, family is central to Simon's life. She and her husband Herb Simon, the 84-year-old billionaire co-founder of America's largest shopping mall operator, Simon...
The exposure led to deals with Pepsi, Colgate, Revlon and Sunsilk. She accompanied Thai athletes to the Summer Olympics and the Asian Games. She tried to be known as a "beauty queen with a calling". She was the first Miss Universe winner to become a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. "I had this great platform," she says. "I knew I had to do somet...
Together, she and her husband run another foundation that supports hospitals, builds libraries and provides scholarships, but the pair prefer to stay out of the limelight. "We pride ourselves on being a family first," she says. "It's not about the notoriety." Simon says that her need to have a high-profile, jet-set life has mellowed in recent years...
"There were bald eagles and falcons soaring in the sky; moose and elk just walking by," she says. "It was a great way to slow things down, get some perspective. Meditating is a lot more interesting when you do it in a foreign place. You soak up the energy of where you are. I wanted to give that birthday time to myself, to circle back to who I am, o...
Jul 12, 2014 · Porntip, also known as Bui, is far from a diva, despite her title, beauty and wealth. She is surprisingly friendly and down to earth, whether it is with an acquaintance or a total stranger. She...
Under the careful guidance of native Thai philanthropist, Bui Simon, Angels Wings continues to address the evolving needs of the country’s young and vulnerable citizens with increased educational opportunities and various forms of aid.
Aug 28, 2022 · Bui Simon is a popular Thai-American personality who is known for her beautiful features and philanthropic efforts. Simon is the president and founder of the Angels Wings Foundation and is also on the Board of Regents of Pepperdine University .
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Bui Simon, Miss Universe 1988, shares her memories and experiences from being on stage for the Miss Universe competition.
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