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.
History 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] These are Miss World , Miss Universe , Miss International and Miss Earth .[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Directorship at Miss Universe Miguel Sordo and Consuelo Orta (1952)
Estrella del Carnaval and TV Cuba. FMC and CDR (1959)
Julio César Cruz (2024 - present)
Titleholders 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
Miss Universe Cuba 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]
Top 30
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
Miss World Cuba
: 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
: 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 Earth Cuba
: 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
: 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
Miss Grand Cuba
: 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 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
See also
References
External links
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Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania
Constituent countries of Great Britain (began 1992, using Great Britain sash at Miss Universe) Prefecture of Japan Bantustans of South AfricaStates of the United States Former entities (1952–2006)