Beauty pageant
Miss Cuba Organization Formation 1927; 97 years ago (1927 ) Type Beauty pageant Headquarters Havana Location Membership
Official language
Spanish
The Miss Cuba is a beauty pageant that selects Cuba's official representative for Miss Universe —one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
The Miss Cuba was held for the first time in 1952 and the winner competed at the Miss Universe pageant. After 1967 Cuban stopped participating at Miss Universe. In 1956 Cuba made its debut at the Miss World pageant. After 1975 Cuban representatives at Miss World did not compete. In 2007 Cuba made its debut at the Miss Earth pageant in Manila, Philippines. In 2009 Cuba competed for the first time at Miss International in Japan. Cuba has been represented in the Big Four international beauty pageants , the four major international as well as minor international beauty pageants for women.[ 1] [ 2] Miss World , Miss Universe , Miss International and Miss Earth .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Directorship at Miss Universe [ edit ] Miguel Sordo and Consuelo Orta (1952) Estrella del Carnaval and TV Cuba. FMC and CDR (1959) Julio César Cruz (2024 - present) In 1952–1967 Cuba participated at the Miss Universe pageant. The winner of Miss Cuba competed at the pageant. Since 1968, Cuba stopped competing because of the financial crisis and political issues. This pageant was the official event for Cuban women to be ambassadors of Cuba on the international stage. Between 1952–1975, Cuba had already competed at the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants. Year Miss Cuba 1927 Angelina Anduiza 1928 Nila Garrido 1929 Elvira Moreno 1952 Gladys López 1954 Isis Finlay 1955 Gilda Marín 1956 Marcia Rodríguez 1957 Maria Rosa Gamio 1958 Arminia Pérez 1959 Irma Buesa Mas 1960 Flora Laughten Hoyos 1961 Marta García Vieta 1962 Aurora Prieto 1963 Alicia Margit Chia 1965 Alina De Varona 1966 Lesbia Murrieta 1967 Elina Salavarría 1975 Maricela Maxie Clark 2024 Marianela Ancheta[ 6]
Cuba at International pageants [ edit ] Color key : Declared as Winner : Ended as runner-up : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists : Ended as Special awards winner Year Province Miss Universe Cuba Placement at Miss Universe Special awards Notes Miss Universe Cuba directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 2024 Villa Clara Marianela Ancheta[ 7] To be determined Estrella del Carnaval and TV Cuba. FMC and CDR directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 1959—1967 Did not compete between 1968—2023: The United States embargo against Cuba prevents US businesses, and businesses organized under US law or majority-owned by US citizens, from conducting trade with Cuban interests. It is the most enduring trade embargo in modern history. — Participation in the Miss Universe pageant invited many pros and cons, so it is not easy for Cuba to compete in the pageant. Between 1961 and 1967 the name Cuba in Miss Universe was "Cuba Free", where the Miss Cuba competition used the name "Free" and was held in Miami, Florida, USA. Since 1968, Cuba has not been allowed to participate in Miss Universe due to political factors. 1967 Villa Clara Elina Salabarría Unplaced 1966 Artemisa Lesbia Murrieta Unplaced 1965 La Habana Alina De Varona Unplaced Did not compete in 1964 1963 La Habana Alicia Margit Chia Unplaced 1962 La Habana Aurora Prieto Unplaced 1961 La Habana Marta García Vieta Unplaced 1960 La Habana Flora Laughten Hoyos Unplaced 1959 La Habana Irma Buesa Mas Unplaced Miguel Sordo and Consuelo Orta directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 1952—1958 1958 La Habana Arminia Pérez y González Unplaced 1957 La Habana Maria Rosa Gamio Fernández 3rd Runner-Up 1956 Cienfuegos Marcia Rodríguez Echevarría Top 15 1955 La Habana Gilda Marín Unplaced 1954 La Habana Isis Margarita Finlay García Unplaced Did not compete in 1953 1952 Santiago de Cuba Gladys López Unplaced
: Declared as Winner : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists : Ended as special awards winner Year Province Miss World Cuba Placement at Miss World Special awards Notes Did not compete since 1976—Present 1975 Havana Maricela Maxie Clark 3rd Runner-Up Did not compete between 1956—1974 1955 Havana Gilda Marín 3rd Runner-Up
Miss International Cuba [ edit ] : Declared as Winner : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists : Ended as special awards winner : Declared as Winner : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists : Ended as special awards winner Miss Supranational Cuba [ edit ] : Declared as Winner : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists : Ended as special awards winner Year Province Miss Supranational Cuba Placement at Miss Supranational Special awards Notes 2024 Camagüey María José Cetina Unplaced 2023 Camagüey Monica Aguilar Unplaced 2022 Camagüey Liz Rodríguez Unplaced Did not compete between 2013—2021 2012 Havana Damaris Yamila Aguiar Gómez Unplaced
: Declared as Winner : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists : Ended as special awards winner Miss Intercontinental Cuba [ edit ] Color key : Declared as Winner : Ended as runner-up : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists : Ended as Special awards winner Year Province Miss Intercontinental Cuba Placement at Miss Intercontinental Special awards Notes 2023 Matanzas Stephanie Müller Top 22 2022 Havana Lourdes Feliu Top 20 2021 Havana Yeniffer Pileta Marín Top 20 Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic , no pageant in 2020 Did not compete in 2019 2018 Holguin Cynthia Linnet Lau Unplaced Did not compete between 2015—2017 2014 Florida Jeslie Mergal 1st Runner-Up Miss Intercontinental North America 1st Runner-Up – Best in Swimsuit 2013 Florida Brianna Suzanne Ortiz Unplaced Did not compete between 2012 2011 Cienfuegos Damaris Aguair Top 15 2010 Havana Viglis Viquillón Unplaced Did not compete between 2004—2009 2003 Havana Ariana María Barouk Unplaced
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