Before 2009, Jennifer Mendoza (Miss Mindanao or 3rd Runner-Up during Miss RP 1976/77) was the tallest beauty contest participant in the world, measuring 6’4.5″.
During Miss Earth 2009, though, Aheu Deng of South Sudan wasn’t just the tallest beauty contestant ever, but also the tallest beauty queen who participated in a major international beauty competition. She measured 6’4.8″. While she lost then, she left a mark and a (unofficial) record that remains unbeaten up to now.
Going back to Jennifer Mendoza, there is very little to be researched about her. All I know is that she kept a very low profile after her pageant stint and actually had a medical condition – I believe it had something to do with goiter or the like – years later.
At least, it’s good to know that we have already produced the second-tallest beauty pageant joiner both here and abroad. ;-)
Honor roll and list of candidates for Miss R.P. 1976 (or 1977 if you will) courtesy of Mabuhay Pageants Links
