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.

Networks
Scheduleevery Saturday

Last Episode

Miss Universe 2024
Year 2024Episode 1180 min

Miss Universe 2024

Live from Arena Ciudad de México at 20:00 ET.

nov. 16, 2024

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2021-05-16Miss Universe 2021mai 16, 2021
2019-12-082019 Miss Universedéc. 8, 2019
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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.

Cast

Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos

plays herself
Tracy Scoggins

Tracy Scoggins

plays herself
Ali Landry

Ali Landry

plays herself
Julie Moran

Julie Moran

plays herself
Carlos Ponce

Carlos Ponce

plays himself
Vanessa Lachey

Vanessa Lachey

plays herself
Roselyn Sánchez

Roselyn Sánchez

plays herself
June Lockhart

June Lockhart

plays herself
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Characters

Host

Host

played by Maria Menounos
Host

Host

played by Tracy Scoggins
Host

Host

played by Ali Landry
Host

Host

played by Julie Moran
Host

Host

played by Carlos Ponce
Host

Host

played by Vanessa Lachey
Host

Host

played by Roselyn Sánchez
Host

Host

played by June Lockhart
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