Miss Universe is one of the most recognized and prestigious international beauty pageants. Along with the Miss World and Miss Earth contests, Miss Universe is one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world.The logo for Miss Universe “The Woman with Stars” was created in 1998, that representing the beauty and responsibility of women in the Universe. Miss Universe is part of the Big Four international beauty pageants. The others are; Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth.
Here are some Lesser Known Facts About Miss Universe.
Win at Home Country
So far, there have been seven winners who won the crown in their home country. Out of which, six wins are held by the USA. They are;
- Miriam Stevenson – Miss Universe 1954
- Carol Morris – Miss Universe 1956
- Linda Bement – Miss Universe 1960
- Sylvia Hitchcock – Miss Universe 1967
- Brook Lee – Miss Universe 1997
- Olivia Culpo – Miss Universe 2012
All in the USA representing the USA. Whereas Puerto Rico’s Denise Quiñones won Miss Universe 2001 title in Puerto Rico.
Youngest & Oldest Miss Universe
The oldest winner in the pageant’s history is USA’s Brooke Lee who won Miss Universe 1997 at the age of 26 years and 128 days. While the youngest Miss Universe has been the very first winner of the pageant – Finland’s Armi Kuusela. Who won Miss Universe 1952 at the age of 17 years and 303 days.
Tallest & Shortest Miss Universe
The Tallest winner in the pageant’s history was Amelia Vega, who won Miss Universe 2003. She measured a whopping 6’2”. Whereas the record for being shortest Miss Universe is held by two winners;
- Columbia’s Luz Marina Zuluaga who won Miss Universe 1958
- Thailand’s Apasra Hongsakula who won Miss Universe 1965
