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Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe 2023 on November 19, 2023, at the Jose Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. She is the first Nicaraguan woman to win the Miss Universe title. Since its inception in 1952, the Miss Universe pageant has been a global spectacle, celebrating beauty, intelligence, and empowerment. Annually captivating audiences worldwide, the event highlights the diverse talents and achievements of women from more than 90 countries.

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Miss Universe Winner 2023

Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua won the 2023 Miss Universe pageant. The 23-year-old model was crowned on November 19 in San Salvador, El Salvador. She is the first woman from Nicaragua to win the title. Palacios wore a silver gown with a blue cape that referenced her country’s flag. She said she chose Mary Wollstonecraft as the woman she would choose because she opened opportunities for women. The first runner-up was Anntonia Porsild from Thailand. Porsild chose Malala Yousafzai because she fought for women’s education and to be a role model.

Sheynnis Palacios
Sheynnis Palacios

Miss Universe 2023 From India

Shweta Sharda, a 23-year-old represented India at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, which was held on November 19, 2023, in San Salvador, El Salvador. She was crowned Miss Diva Universe 2023 in August 2023, making her the official representative of India at the Miss Universe competition.

Sharda was a strong contender in the Miss Universe pageant, making it to the semi-final round. She was praised for her beauty, intelligence, and talent. While she did not make it to the top 5 finalists, she represented India with grace and poise.

Shweta Sharda
Shweta Sharda

The prestigious event unfolded at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. With nearly 90 women representing various countries worldwide, the Miss Universe 2023 competition is in full swing.

What is Miss Universe Pageant?

The Miss Universe pageant is an annual international beauty pageant. It’s one of the Big Four international beauty pageants, along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth. The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a global organization that celebrates all cultures, backgrounds, and religions. The MUO provides a safe space for women to share their stories and drive impact.

The 2023 Miss Universe pageant is the 72nd edition and will take place on November 19. The pageant will be hosted by TV presenters Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Maria Menounos, as well as former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. The event will also feature live musical performances by 12-time Grammy winner John Legend. The pageant has over 190 countries participating and about one billion people watch it on television every year.

Miss Universe Winners List From 1952 to 2023

According to data from World Population Review, the Miss Universe pageant, a competition judged on various factors beyond appearance, has seen the United States emerge as the leading country in terms of title victories. Here’s a breakdown of the countries with the most wins:

Year Winner Country
2023 Sheynnis Palacios Nicaragua
2022 R’Bonney Gabriel USA
2021 Harnaaz Sandhu India
2020 Andrea Meza Mexico
2019 Zozibini Tunzi
South Africa
2018 Catriona Gray
Philippines
2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
South Africa
2016 Iris Mittenaere
France
2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach
Philippines
2014 Paulina Vega Dieppa Colombia
2013 Gabriela Isler Venezuela
2012 Olivia Culpo
USA
2011 Leila Lopes
Angola
2010 Ximena Navarrete
Mexico
2009 Stefanía Fernández
Venezuela
2008 Dayana Mendoza
Venezuela
2007 Riyo Mori
Japan
2006 Zuleyka Riviera Mendoza
Puerto Rico
2005 Natalie Glebova
Canada
2004 Jennifer Hawkins
Australia
2003 Amelia Vega Polanco Dominican Republic
2002 Justine Pasek
Panama
2002 Oksana Fyodorova Russia
2001 Denise M. Quiñones
Puerto Rico
2000 Lara Dutta
India
1999 Mpule Kwelagobe
Botswana
1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam
Trinidad & Tobago
1997 Brook Lee
USA
1996 Alicia Machado
Venezuela
1995 Chelsi Smith
USA
1994 Sushmita Sen
India
1993 Dayanara Torres
Puerto Rico
1992 Michelle McLean
Namibia
1991 Lupita Jones
Mexico
1990 Mona Grudt Norway
1989 Angela Visser
Holland
1988 Porntip Nakhirunkanok
Thailand
1987 Cecilia Bolocco
Chile
1986 Barbara Palacios Teyde
Venezuela
1985 Deborah Carthy–Deu
Puerto Rico
1984 Yvonne Ryding
Sweden
1983 Lorraine Downes
New Zealand
1982 Karen Baldwin
Canada
1981 Irene Saez Venezuela
1980 Shawn Weatherly
USA
1979 Maritza Sayalero
Venezuela
1978 Margaret Gardiner
South Africa
1977 Janelle Commissiong
Trinidad & Tobago
1976 Rina Messinger
Israel
1975 Anne Marie Puhtamo Finland
1974 Amparo Munoz
Spain
1973 Margie Moran
Philippines
1972 Kerry Anne Wells Australia
1971 Georgina Rizk Lebanon
1970 Marisol Malaret
Puerto Rico
1969 Gloria Diaz
Philippines
1968 Martha Vasconcellos
Brazil
1967 Sylvia Hitchcock
USA
1966 Margareta Arvidsson Sweden
1965 Apasra Hongsakula Thailand
1964 Corinna Tsopei Greece
1963 Idea Maria Vargas Brazil
1962 Norma Nolan Argentina
1961 Marlene Schmidt Germany
1960 Linda Bement USA
1959 Akiko Kojima
Japan
1958 Luz Marina Zuluaga Colombia
1957 Gladys Zender Peru
1956 Carol Morris USA
1955 Hellevi Rombin Sweden
1954 Miriam Stevenson USA
1953 Christiane Martel France
1952 Armi Kuusela Finland
  1. United States: 9 wins (1954, 1956, 1960, 1967, 1980, 1995, 1997, 2012, 2022)
  2. Venezuela: 7 wins (1979, 1981, 1986, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2013)
  3. Puerto Rico: 5 wins (1970, 1985, 1993, 2001, 2006)
  4. Philippines: 4 wins (1969, 1973, 2015, 2018)
  5. India: 3 wins (1994, 2000, 2021)
  6. Mexico: 3 wins (1991, 2010, 2020)
  7. South Africa: 3 wins (1978, 2017, 2019)
  8. Sweden: 3 wins (1955, 1966, 1984)
  9. Finland: 2 wins (1952, 1975)
  10. Brazil: 2 wins (1963, 1968)
  11. Japan: 2 wins (1959, 2007)
  12. Thailand: 2 wins (1965, 1988)
  13. France: 2 wins (1953, 2016)
  14. Colombia: 2 wins (1958, 2014)
  15. Canada: 2 wins (1982, 2005)
  16. Australia: 2 wins (1972, 2004)
  17. Trinidad and Tobago: 2 wins (1977, 1998)
  18. Nicaragua: 1 wins (2023)

The judging process considers factors such as overall personality, intelligence, effective communication, and responses to diverse questions. While appearance is a crucial aspect, it isn’t the sole determinant. Contestants undergo thorough preparation to excel in the competition. The United States boasts an impressive list of Miss Universe winners:

  1. Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson (1954)
  2. Carol Ann Laverne Morris (1956)
  3. Linda Jeanne Bement (1960)
  4. Sylvia Louise Hitchcock (1967)
  5. Shawn Nichols Weatherly (1980)
  6. Chelsi Mariam-Pearl Smith (1995)
  7. Brook Antoniette Mahealani Lee (1997)
  8. Olivia Frances Culpo (2012)
  9. R’Bonney Gabriel (2023)

List of Miss Universe Winners From India

Miss Universe Winners

Year Winner
1994 Sushmita Sen
2000 Lara Dutta
2021 Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu

India boasts three remarkable women who have gracefully worn the Miss Universe crown— Sushmita Sen, the trailblazer from Hyderabad, made history as the first Indian to claim the Miss Universe crown in 1994 at the age of 18. Following her triumph, she embarked on a successful Bollywood career with notable films like “Biwi No.1” and “Aarya,” marking her debut in the OTT space in 2020. In 2010, Sen initiated the “I Am She – Miss Universe India” project, shaping a platform for Indian representatives at the Miss Universe contest.

Lara Dutta, born on April 16, 1978, secured the Miss Universe title in 2000, becoming the second Indian to achieve this feat. Prior to her crowning moment, she had clinched Miss Intercontinental in 1997 and the Gladrags Mega model India competition in 1995. Dutta’s Bollywood journey commenced with the film “Andaaz,” earning her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and numerous accolades throughout her career.

Hailing from Punjab, Harnaaz Sandhu emerged as the current Miss Universe in 2021. Before her Miss Universe victory, she earned titles such as Femina Miss India Punjab 2019 and Miss Diva Universe 2021. Sandhu, with a presence in the Punjabi film industry through movies like “Yaara Diyan Poo Baran” and “Bai Ji Kuttange,” has garnered praise and a dedicated fan base.

Miss World Winners India

Year Winner
1966 Reita Faria
1994 Aishwarya Rai
1997 Diana Hayden
1999 Yukta Mookhey
2000 Priyanka Chopra
2017 Manushi Chhillar

Miss Earth Winner India

Year Winner
2010 Nicole Faria

Other Indian Beauty Pageant Winners

Year Winner Pageant
1998 Lymaraina D’Souza Femina Miss India Universe

Miss Universe Pageant UPSC

The Miss Universe pageant, a global celebration of beauty and empowerment, is set to unveil its 72nd winner in San Salvador, El Salvador, on November 18, 2023. Representing India is Shweta Sharda, a 22-year-old model and dancer from Chandigarh. The event, hosted by Maria Menounos, Olivia Culpo, and Jeannie Mai, features various segments and a performance by John Legend. The United States leads in Miss Universe victories, with India securing three titles. Notable Indian winners include Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta, and Harnaaz Sandhu.

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Miss Universe Winners List FAQs

When is the Miss Universe 2023 pageant taking place?

The Miss Universe 2023 pageant is scheduled for November 18, 2023.

Where will the event be held?

The pageant will take place at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Who is representing India in Miss Universe 2023?

Shweta Sharda, a 22-year-old model and dancer from Chandigarh, is representing India.

Who will host the Miss Universe 2023 pageant?

The event will be hosted by Maria Menounos, Olivia Culpo, and Jeannie Mai.

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