Miss Universe is one of the most prestigious international beauty pageants in the world. Check out the list of Miss Universe Winners.
The Miss Universe pageant was founded in 1952. It is one of the largest beauty pageant arranged annually by the Miss Universe Organization. All the administrative work of this organization is controlled by New York City, United States. Candidates are competing from different countries for this international beauty contest.
Contestants from around the globe showcase their unique cultures, talents, and beauty during the competition. They participate in various rounds, including swimsuits, evening gowns, and question-and-answer segments. The contestants are judged based on their physical appearance, poise, personality, and ability to articulate their thoughts.
Miss Universe is not just about outer beauty; it also focuses on inner beauty and making a positive impact on society. The contestants are encouraged to be involved in charitable causes and use their platform to advocate for important issues. Many former Miss Universe winners have gone on to become successful philanthropists, activists, and role models.
Miss Universe Titleholders
Year | Miss Universe | Country |
1952 | Armi helena Kuusela | Finland |
1953 | Christiane Martel | France |
1954 | Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson | United States |
1955 | Hillevi Rombin | Sweden |
1956 | Carol Ann Laverne Morris | United States |
1957 | Gladys Rosa Zender Urbina | Peru |
1958 | Luz Marina Zuluaga | Colombia |
1959 | Akiko Kojima | Japan |
1960 | Linda Jeanne Bement | United States |
1961 | Marlene Schmidt | Germany |
1962 | Norma Beatriz Nolan | Argentina |
1963 | Ieda Maria Vargas | Brazil |
1964 | Kyriaki Corinna Tsopei | Greece |
1965 | Apasra Hongsakula | Thailand |
1966 | Margareta Arvidsson | Sweden |
1967 | Sylvia Louise Hitchcock | United States |
1968 | Martha Vasconcellos | Brazil |
1969 | Gloria Diaz | Philippines |
1970 | Marisol Malaret | Puerto Rico |
1971 | Georgina Rizk | Lebanon |
1972 | Kerry Anne Wells | Australia |
1973 | Margie Moran | Philippines |
1974 | Amparo Munoz Quesada | Spain |
1975 | Anne Marie Pohtamo | Finland |
1976 | Rina Messinger | Israel |
1977 | Janelle Commissiong | Trinidad and Tobago |
1978 | Margaret Gardiner | South Africa |
1979 | Maritza Sayalero | Venezuela |
1980 | Shawn Weatherly | United States |
1981 | Irene Saez | Venezuela |
1982 | Karen Dianne Baldwin | Canada |
1983 | Lorraine Downes | New Zealand |
1984 | Yvonne Ryding | Sweden |
1985 | Deborah Carthy Deu | Puerto Rico |
1986 | Barbara Palacios Teyde | Venezuela |
1987 | Cecilia Bolocco | Chile |
1988 | Porntip Nakhirunkanok | Thailand |
1989 | Angela Visser | Netherlands |
1990 | Mona Grudt | Norway |
1991 | Lupita Jones | Mexico |
1992 | Michelle McLean | Namibia |
1993 | Dayanara Torres | Puerto Rico |
1994 | Sushmita Sen | India |
1995 | Chelsi Smith | United States |
1996 | Alicia Machado | Venezuela |
1997 | Brook Mahealani Lee | United States |
1998 | Wendy Fitzwilliam | Trinidad and Tobago |
1999 | Mpule Kwelagobe | Botswana |
2000 | Lara Dutta | India |
2001 | Denise Marie Quinones August | Puerto Rico |
2002 | Oxana Fedorova | Russia |
2002 | Justine Pasek | Panama |
2003 | Amelia Vega Polanco | Dominican Republic |
2004 | Jennifer Hawkins | Australia |
2005 | Natalie Glebova | Canada |
2006 | Zuleyka Rivera | Puerto Rico |
2007 | Riyo Mori | Japan |
2008 | Dayana Mendoza | Venezuela |
2009 | Stefania Fernandez | Venezuela |
2010 | Ximena Navarrete | Mexico |
2011 | Leila Lopes | Angola |
2012 | Olivia Culpo | United States |
2013 | Gabriela Isler | Venezuela |
2014 | Paulina Vega | Colombia |
2015 | Pia Wurtzbach | Philippines |
2016 | Iris Mittenaere | France |
2017 | Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters | South Africa |
2018 | Catriona Gray | Philippines |
2019 | Zozibini Tunzi | South Africa |
2020 | Andrea Meza | Mexico |
2021 | Harnaaz Sandhu | India |
2022 | R’Bonney Gabriel | United States |
2023 | Sheynnis Palacios | Nicaragua |
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