Miss Cuba
| Formation | 1927 |
|---|---|
| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | Havana |
| Location | |
Membership | |
Official language | Spanish |
Miss Cuba is a national Beauty pageant in Cuba.
History
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]
Miss Universe
In 1956 and 1957 Miss Cuba placed as Top 15 and 3rd Runner-up by Marcia Rodríguez and Maria Rosa Gamio.
Miss World
Gilda Marín is the first Miss Cuba who crowned as the 3rd Runner-up at Miss World 1955.
Maricela Maxie Clark is the last Miss Cuba who was crowned as the 3rd Runner-up at Miss World 1975.
Miss Earth
Cuba was first represented in the seventh edition of the environmentally-oriented Miss Earth 2007 beauty pageant by Ariana Barouk.[6] She was the first Miss Cuba in several decades to compete in a major pageant.[7][8][9]
Miss International
Began 2009 Cuba's Miss International titleholder represents Cuba at Miss International and for the first time debuting Cuba placed as Top 15 by Patricia Rosales.
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. Cuba has also participated in other pageants such as Miss International, Miss Earth, Miss Supranational, and Miss Grand International. Below are the list of Miss Cuba representatives
| 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 |
Cuba at International pageants
Miss Universe 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 | Miss Cuba | Placement at Miss Universe | Special Awards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | |||
| Did not compete between 1968—2023 | ||||
| 1967 | Elina Salabarría | Unplaced | ||
| 1966 | Lesbia Murrieta | Unplaced | ||
| 1965 | Alina De Varona | Unplaced | ||
| 1964 | Did not compete | |||
| 1963 | Alicia Margit Chia | Unplaced | ||
| 1962 | Aurora Prieto | Unplaced | ||
| 1961 | Marta García Vieta | Unplaced | ||
| 1960 | Flora Laughten Hoyos | Unplaced | ||
| 1959 | Irma Buesa Mas | Unplaced | ||
| 1958 | Arminia Pérez y González | Unplaced | ||
| 1957 | Maria Rosa Gamio Fernández | 3rd Runner-up | ||
| 1956 | Marcia Rodríguez Echevarría | Top 15 | ||
| 1955 | Gilda Marín | Unplaced | ||
| 1954 | Isis Margarita Finlay García | Unplaced | ||
| 1953 | Did not compete | |||
| 1952 | 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 | Miss World Cuba | Placement at Miss World | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not compete since 1976—Present | |||
| 1975 | Maricela Maxie Clark | 3rd Runner-up | |
| Did not compete between 1956—1974 | |||
| 1955 | 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 | Miss International Cuba | Placement at Miss International | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sheyla Ravelo | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Rachel Martín | Unplaced | |
| Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant between 2020 and 2021 | |||
| 2019 | Lia Neta Alvarez | Did not compete | |
| 2018 | Jennifer Alvarez Ruiz | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | Claudia Moras Baez | Did not compete | |
| 2016 | Daniela Quesada | Unplaced | |
| 2015 | Heidy Fass | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Adisleydi Alonso Rodríguez | Unplaced | |
| 2013 | Claudia Valdes | Did not compete | |
| 2012 | Damaris Aguiar | Did not compete | |
| 2011 | Elizabeth Robaina | Unplaced | |
| 2010 | Giselle Capdvila | Did not compete | |
| 2009 | 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 | Miss Earth Cuba | Placement at Miss Earth | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | TBA | |
| 2023 | Aleida Josefa Perez[10] | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Sheyla Ravelo[11] | Top 12 |  Long Gown Competition (Fire Group) Talent Competition (Fire Group) Beach Wear Competition (Fire Group) Swimsuit Competition (Americas)Miss Isla de Romblon 2022 (Fire Group) |
| 2021 | Cynthia Linnet Lau | Unplaced | |
| 2020 | Did not compete | ||
| 2019 | Jessica Maria Reyes | Did not compete | |
| 2018 | Mónica Aguilar | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2010—2017 | |||
| 2009 | Jamillette Gaxiola | Unplaced | |
| 2008 | Jessica Silva | Unplaced | |
| 2007 | 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 | Miss Supranational Cuba | Placement at Miss Supranational | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TBA | TBA | |
| 2023 | Monica Aguilar | Unplaced | |
| 2022 | Liz Rodríguez | Unplaced | |
| Did not compete between 2013—2021 | |||
| 2012 | 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
| Year | Miss Grand Cuba | Placement at Miss Grand International | Special Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sofía Acosta[12] | TBA | |
| 2022 | Fabien Laurencio | Unplaced | |
| Daniela Espinosa | Did not compete | ||
| 2021 | Geysel Vaillant | Unplaced | |
| 2020 | Jennifer Sanchez Aguilar | Unplaced | |
| 2019 | Elaine González | Unplaced | |
| 2018 | Gladys Carredeguas | Top 20 | |
| 2017 | Lisandra Delgado | Unplaced | |
| 2016 | Merys Navarro | Top 20 | |
| 2015 | María Elena Manzo | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Daryanne Lees | Miss Grand International 2014 |
|
| 2013 | Jamillette Gaxiola | Top 10 |
|
See also
References
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