Miss Universe 1979
28th Miss Universe pageant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Miss Universe 1979 was the 28th Miss Universe pageant, held on 19 July 1979[lower-alpha 1] at the Perth Entertainment Centre in Perth, Australia. Margaret Gardiner of South Africa crowned her successor Maritza Sayalero of Venezuela. This marks as the first time a woman from Venezuela won the pageant. It was the first time in the pageant's history that the event was held in Australia.
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Miss Universe 1979 | |
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Date | 19 July 1979[lower-alpha 1] |
Presenters | |
Entertainment | Donny Osmond |
Venue | Perth Entertainment Centre, Perth, Australia |
Broadcaster | CBS (international) Seven Network (TVW) (official broadcaster) |
Entrants | 75 |
Placements | 12 |
Debuts | |
Withdrawals | |
Returns | |
Winner | Maritza Sayalero Venezuela |
Congeniality | Yurika Kuroda Japan |
Best National Costume | Elizabeth Busti Uruguay |
Photogenic | Carolyn Seaward England |
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