Four tries, one crown, and a face card that refused to fold. Praveenar “Veena” Singh is Miss Universe Thailand 2025, and while the history books will brand her persistent and pioneering as the first previously married Miss Thailand queen, the rest of us knew better: the face won long before the judges called it. MEGA gets the full exclusive from GUS MAKEUP, the artist behind Veena’s winning look and many of Thailand’s finest muses.
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Written in the Stars
Starlight on water, wings in motion. That’s how Veena floated in her ethereal Tevit gown, and that’s where GUS drew his cue.
“We drew inspiration from a gown that captures the starlight upon the water, symbolizing a celestial bird spreading its wings with grace,” says GUS. The silhouette crowned her as a goddess of light, carrying hope to the whole universe.
“For the makeup, we envisioned a glamorous yet clean and refined look. Radiant but regal,” he continues. “The eyes were captivating, soft yet luxurious, while the overall tones remained luminous and glowing, perfectly complementing the gown and the crown.”
Cop Veena’s Winning Makeup Look
GUS gives us the full rundown behind Veena’s victory face. Consider it your cheat code to the ‘Veena Effect’: a dewy, bronzed glow airbrushed by the gods, eyes lined enough to make sirens jealous, and contours sharp enough to make geometry wink out.
“All the cosmetics are high-end counter brands in glamorous tones,” he adds. Thanks to GUS, the ‘Veena Effect’ is fully cop-able… even if you’re not Veena.
Every millimeter of symmetry, every second of that gaze, and a healthy dose of grit, preparation, and wit brought Veena here. It wasn’t just beauty, of course, but in the grand equation, it was a major variable. GUS just made sure the universe could read the numbers.
Photos: VEENA PRAVEENAR and GUS MAKEUP (via Instagram)
