In 1952, California was the first place to start a prestigious international contest “Miss Universe.” Since 1960, the show moved to the hot Florida, and in 1972 the competition is held each year in a new country within two weeks of November and December. The winner, voted by the judges, received a contract for a year. She travels around the world, participating in charity and promotional events.
The first organizers of the “Miss Universe” were well-known companies that produced women’s swimwear. But in 1996, all rights to the competition bought a billionaire Donald Trump.
How dis ideals of beauty change in over 60 years? And what parameters have been victorious? Let’s find out this!
1. Armi Kuusela, Finland. “Miss Universe – 1952”. 18, 165 cm
2. Christian Martel, France. “Miss Universe – 1953”. 18, 167 cm
3. Miriam Stevenson, United States. “Miss Universe – 1954”. 21 years old, 176 cm
4. Hillevi Rombin, Sweden. “Miss Universe – 1955”. 22 years old, 170 cm
5. Carol Morris, USA. “Miss Universe – 1956”. 20 years, 170 cm, 91,5-63,5-91,5
6. Gladys Sender, Peru. “Miss Universe – 1957”. 19 years, 170 cm, 91,5-60-91,5
7. Luz Marina Suluaga, Colombia. “Miss Universe – 1958”. 20 years old, 161 cm
8. Akiko Kojima, Japan. “Miss Universe – 1959”. 22 years old, 170 cm 94-58-96
9. Linda Bement, USA. “Miss Universe – 1960”. 18, 167 cm
10. Marlene Schmidt, Germany. “Miss Universe – 1961”. 24 years old, 173 cm
11. Norma Nolan, Argentina. “Miss Universe – 1962”. 24 years old, 166 cm
12. Yeda Maria Vargas, Brazil. “Miss Universe – 1963”. 19 years old, 167 cm
13. Corinne Tsopei, Greece. “Miss Universe – 1964”. 20 years old, 173 cm
14. Apasra Hongsakula, Thailand. “Miss Universe – 1965”. 18 years old, 164 cm
15. Margareta Arvidsson, Sweden. “Miss Universe – 1966”. 21 years old, 173 cm
16. Sylvia Hitchcock, USA. “Miss Universe – 1967”. 21 years old, 170 cm
17. March Vasconcellos, Brazil. “Miss Universe – 1968”. 20 years old, 172 cm
18. Gloria Maria Diaz, Philippines. “Miss Universe – 1969”. 18, 165 cm
19. Marisol Malaret, Puerto Rico. “Miss Universe – 1970”. 21 years old, 173 cm
20. Georgina risk, Lebanon. “Miss Universe – 1971”. 18 years old, 173 cm, 89-61-89
21. Kerry Anne Wells, Australia. “Miss Universe – 1972”. 20 years old, 178 cm
22. Maria Margarita Moran, Philippines. “Miss Universe – 1973”. 20 years old, 168 cm
23. Amparo Munoz, Spain. “Miss Universe – 1974”. 20 years old, 173 cm
24. Anna Maria Pohtamo, Finland. “Miss Universe – 1975”. 20 years old, 175 cm
25. Rina Messinger, Israel. “Miss Universe – 1976”. 19 years, 176 cm, 90-60-90
26. Janelle Komissiong, Trinidad and Tobago. “Miss Universe – 1977”. 24 years old, 179 cm, 89-59,5-92
27. Margaret Gardiner, South Africa. “Miss Universe – 1978”. 18, 178 cm
28. Maritza Sayalero, Venezuela. “Miss Universe – 1979”. 18 years old, 173 cm, 90-60-90
29. Sean Uizerli, USA. “Miss Universe – 1980”. 20 years, 173 cm, 89-63,5-89
30. Irene Sáez, Venezuela. “Miss Universe – 1981”. 19 years old, 178 cm
31. Karen Diane Baldwin, Canada. “Miss Universe – 1982”. 18, 178 cm
32. Lorraine Downs, New Zealand. “Miss Universe – 1983”. 19 years old, 174 cm
33. Yvonne Reading, Sweden. “Miss Universe – 1984”. 21 years old, 170 cm
34. Deborah Carthy Deu, Puerto Rico. “Miss Universe – 1985”. 19 years old, 173 cm
35. Barbara Palacios Teyde, Venezuela. “Miss Universe – 1986”. 22 years old, 173 cm
36. Cecilia Bolokko, Chile. “Miss Universe – 1987”. 22 years old, 173 cm
37. Nakirunkanok Porntip, Thailand. “Miss Universe – 1988”. 20 years, 173 cm, 89-58-92
38. Angela Visser, The Netherlands. “Miss Universe – 1989”. 22 years old, 175 cm, 90-62-96
39. Mona Grudt, Norway. “Miss Universe – 1990”. 19 years, 178 cm, 92-60-93
40. Lupita Jones, Mexico. “Miss Universe – 1991”. 22 years old, 173 cm
41. Michelle McLean from Namibia. “Miss Universe – 1992”. 19 years, 184 cm, 93-61-92
42. Dayanara Torres, Puerto Rico. “Miss Universe – 1993”. 19 years, 174 cm, 89-60-90
43. Sushmita Sen, India. “Miss Universe – 1994”. 18 years, 175 cm, 91,5-66-91,5
44. Chelsea Smith, USA. “Miss Universe – 1995”. 21 years old, 173 cm, 90-60,5-90
45. Alicia Machado from Venezuela. “Miss Universe – 1996”. 19 years old, 173 cm
46. Brook Mahealani Lee, United States. “Miss Universe – 1997”. 26 years old, 171 cm, 90-59,3-94
47. Wendy Fitzwilliam, Trinidad and Tobago. “Miss Universe – 1998”. 25 years old, 183 cm
48. Mpule Kwelagobe, Botswana. “Miss Universe – 1999”. 19 years, 178 cm, 91-59-92
49. Lara Dutta, India. “Miss Universe – 2000”. 22 years old, 173 cm, 95-60,5-94,5
50. Denise Quinones, Puerto Rico. “Miss Universe – 2001”. 20 years old, 178 cm
51. Oxana Fedorova, Russia. “Miss Universe – 2002”. 24 years old, 178 cm, 88-64-93
52. Amelia Vega, Dominican Republic. “Miss Universe – 2003”. 19 years, 186 cm, 88-60-90
53. Jennifer Hawkins, Australia. “Miss Universe – 2004”. 21 years old, 180 cm, 99-62-92
54. Natalie Glebova, Canada (originally from the town of Tuapse, Krasnodar region). “Miss Universe – 2005”. 24 years old, 180 cm, 87-62-91
55. Suleyka Rivera, Puerto Rico. “Miss Universe – 2006”. 18 years old, height 175 cm
56. Rie Mori, Japan. “Miss Universe – 2007”. 20 years, 179 cm, 89-59-90
57. Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela. “Miss Universe – 2008”. 22 years old, 178 cm, 88-60-90
58. Stefania Fernandez from Venezuela. “Miss Universe – 2009”. 19 years, 178 cm, 90-58-90
59. Jimena Navarrete, Mexico. “Miss Universe – 2010”. 22 years old, 174 cm, 88-60-90
60. Leila Lopes, Angola. “Miss Universe – 2011”. 25 years, 179 cm, 89-60-90
61. Olivia Culp, USA. “Miss Universe – 2012”. 20 years old, 165 cm
62. Gabriela Isler, Venezuela. “Miss Universe – 2013”. 25 years, 181 cm, 90-60-90
63. Paulina Vega, Colombia. “Miss Universe – 2014”. 22 years old, 178 cm, 95-70-95