6. Melanie Marquez, Miss International (1979)

Question: “What part of your body would you like to change?”

Answer: “I won’t change my legs because I’m contented with my long-legged.”

Melanie Marquez proves that English fluency is not the key factor in taking home the crown. Apart from this iconic ‘Melanism’, she is also known for quotes like “Don’t judge my brother, he’s not a book” and “I don’t eat meat. I am not a carnival.”