Miss Universe Pageant

Miss Universe Pageant (1955- )

RunningVariety show

Since it's inception in 1952, the Miss Universe Pageant has given the world's most beautiful women from more than 80 countries something to vie for. Usually held in a different city each year, the live event spotlights contestants' performances in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown, and interview. Along with the coveted title, one lucky winner wins a contract with the Miss Universe Organization and the use of an apartment in the Trump Tower in New York City. For one year Miss Universe travels the world to raise awareness of AIDS, stress the importance of disease control, and spread a general message of peace. The 64th Annual Miss Universe Pageant will air this year on FOX TV on Sunday, 20 December 2015.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (120 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-11-20Miss Universe 2025Nov 20, 2025
2024-11-16Miss Universe 2024Nov 16, 2024
2023-11-18Miss Universe 2023Nov 18, 2023
2023-01-14Miss Universe 2022Jan 14, 2023
2021-05-16Miss Universe 2021May 16, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

#Q Who was the winner of the first ever Miss Universe Pageant?

The first winner of the Miss Universe pageant was Swedish beauty queen Hillevi Rombin.

#Q What countries participated in the inaugural Miss Universe Pageant?

The following 12 countries participated in the inaugural Miss Universe Pageant in 1955: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Germany, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, United States and Venezuela.

#Q Which Latin American country has won the Miss Universe title the most times?

Venezuela has won the Miss Universe pageant 7 times, more than any other Latin American country.

#Q What criteria do the judges use to select the winner of the Miss Universe Pageant?

The judges assess the contestants on criteria like beauty, poise, personality, intelligence and general impression during the pageant.

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