Miss Cuba

Miss Cuba Organization
Formation1927; 97 years ago (1927)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersHavana
Location
Membership
Official language
Spanish
National Director
Julio César Cruz

The Miss Cuba or Miss Universe Cuba is a beauty pageant and organization 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 TBA

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 Cuba Placement at Miss Universe Special awards Notes
Miss Universe Cuba directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024
2024 TBA
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 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
Year Province Miss Cuba Placement at Miss International Special awards Notes
2023 San Antonio de los Baños Sheyla Ravelo Unplaced
2022 Havana Rachel Martín Unplaced
Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant between 2020 and 2021
2019 Havana Lia Neta Alvarez Did not compete
2018 Havana Jennifer Alvarez Ruiz Unplaced
2017 Havana Claudia Moras Baez Did not compete
2016 Havana Daniela Quesada Unplaced
2015 Havana Heidy Fass Unplaced
2014 Havana Adisleydi Alonso Rodríguez Unplaced
2013 Havana Claudia Valdes Did not compete
2012 Havana Damaris Aguiar Did not compete
2011 McAllen Elizabeth Robaina Unplaced
2010 Havana Giselle Capdvila Did not compete
2009 Niquero Patricia Rosales Top 15

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
Year Province Miss Cuba Placement at Miss Earth Special awards Notes
2024 Isla de la Juventud Stephany Díaz TBA TBA
2023 Villa Clara Aleida Josefa Perez Unplaced [6]
2022 San Antonio de los Baños Sheyla Ravelo Top 12
  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Long Gown Competition (Fire Group)
  • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Talent Competition (Fire Group)
  • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Beach Wear Competition (Fire Group)
  • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Swimsuit Competition (Americas)
  • Miss Isla de Romblon 2022 (Fire Group)
 [7]
2021 Holguín Cynthia Linnet Lau Unplaced
Did not compete between 2020
2019 Havana Jessica Maria Reyes Did not compete
2018 Camagüey Mónica Aguilar Unplaced
Did not compete between 2010—2017
2009 Havana Jamillette Gaxiola Unplaced
2008 Camagüey Jessica Silva Unplaced
2007 Hartford Ariana Barouk Unplaced
  • Miss Eco - Tourism
  • Top in Long Gown

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 Cuba Placement at Miss Supranational Special awards Notes
2024 Camagüey María José Cetina Unplaced
2023 Camagüey Monica Aguilar Unplaced
  • Miss Talent (Top 29)
2022 Camagüey Liz Rodríguez Unplaced
Did not compete between 2013—2021
2012 Havana Damaris Yamila Aguiar Gómez Unplaced
  • Best National Costume

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
Year Province Miss Cuba Placement at Miss Grand International Special awards Notes
2023 Miami Sofía Acosta Unplaced [8]
2022 Camagüey Daniela Espinosa Did not compete
Miami Fabien Laurencio Unplaced
2021 Havana Geysel Vaillant Unplaced
2020 Did not compete
Cienfuegos Jennifer Sanchez Aguilar Unplaced
2019 La Habana Elaine González Unplaced
2018 Havana Gladys Carredeguas Top 20
2017 Los Angeles Rachel Vazquez Did not compete
Los Angeles Yvette Blaess Did not compete
Havana Lisandra Delgado Unplaced
2016 Puerto Padre Merys Navarro Top 20
2015 Havana María Elena Manzo Unplaced
2014 Havana Daryanne Lees Miss Grand International 2014
  • Best in Swimsuit (Top 25)
2013 Havana Jamillette Gaxiola Top 10
  • Best National Costume (Top 20)

See also

References

  1. ^ Jun, Kwanwoo (2003-12-03). "Lost in Storm's Debris: A Beauty Pageant". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  2. ^ Kenya, News (2011-07-15). "Beauty with scandals". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 2016-09-11. {{cite news}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Vietnam, News (2008-10-08). "Những scandal của Miss World". Vietnam Express. Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2016-09-11. {{cite news}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Ibrahim, Lynda (2013-09-13). "The misses and missuses of the world". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  5. ^ Lowe, Aya (2016-01-25). "Philippines' Miss Universe returns home, ignites dreams". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  6. ^ Herlina, Ratna (20 October 2023). "7 Potret Aleida Josefa Perez Miss Earth Kuba 2023, Bikin Terpikat!" [7 Portraits of Aleida Josefa Perez Miss Earth Cuba 2023, Make You Captivate!]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  7. ^ "Miss Earth Cuba on Instagram: Sheyla Ravelo is Miss Earth Cuba 2022".
  8. ^ "Nhan sắc nóng bỏng của người đẹp Cuba sang Việt Nam thi Hoa hậu Hòa bình" (in Vietnamese). Tiền Phong. 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.

External links

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