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The 1st Runners-Up who became Miss USA after the original winners were named Miss Universe

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2020
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If for any reason, the winner cannot fulfill her duties, the 1st runner-up will take her place…

We always hear the statement above before a new Miss Universe is crowned. And it was back in 2002 when the 1st Runner-Up Justine Pasek of Panama took over Oxana Fedorava of Russia.


Now over at Miss USA, the line of succession is more standard (and non-complicated) in practice.

From 1967 onwards, the first runner-up automatically replaced any Miss USA titleholder who won the Miss Universe pageant. Here are the ones who benefitted, in reverse order:

Nana Meriwether of Maryland – 2012

Brandi Sherwood of Idaho – 1997 (she was also crowned Miss Teen USA 1989 prior)

Shanna Lynn Moakler of New York – 1995

Jineane Ford of Arizona – 1980

Cheryl Patton of Florida – 1967 (She was 2nd Runner-Up but took over the Miss USA title after 1st runner-up Susan Bradley of California declined when Sylvia Hitchcock won Miss Universe)

Throwback Thursday: The last time Miami hosted a Miss Universe Pageant

Posted by Norman on January 8, 2015
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Venue of the 1997 Miss Universe Pageant - the Miami Beach Convention Center

Venue of the 1997 Miss Universe Pageant – the Miami Beach Convention Center

Miss USA Brook Lee won Miss Universe during the 46th edition held in Miami Beach, Florida

Miss USA Brook Lee won Miss Universe during the 46th edition held in Miami Beach, Florida

Prior to the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant, Miami has already hosted at least fifteen (15) times – 1960-1971, then 1984-1985, and the latest one back in May 16, 1997 when the host delegate – Brook Lee – won the 46th edition. So it would be safe to count that this year will be the 16th.

Miami Beach (and the Miami Beach Auditorium for that matter) will always have a soft spot for Filipinos because this is the place where the Philippines won its first Miss Universe crown via Gloria Diaz back in July 19, 1969.

Time to reminisce more. Watch the complete video of Miss Universe 1997 held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. 😉

courtesy of PACO REY

Sunday Senti Specials: The Youngest and Oldest to be crowned Miss Universe

Posted by Norman on January 4, 2015
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Miss Universe 1952 Armi Kuusela and Miss Universe 1997 Brook Lee hold the age records for the youngest and oldest to be crowned Miss Universe, respectively.

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What are the chances of the oldest age record being rewritten on January 25?

At 17 years and 303 days old, the first-ever Miss Universe – Armi Kuusela of Finland – is the youngest to be crowned as winner back in 1952.

On the other hand, Miss Universe 1997 Brook Antonette Mahealani Lee of the USA is the oldest on record to win the title at the age of 26 years and 128 days.

Now, in the current roster of candidates for the 63rd Miss Universe Pageant in Doral Miami, there are four (4) pre-arrival ladies who are at least 27 years and they are Laurien Angelista of Curacao, Brittany Bell of Guam, Marline Barberena of Nicaragua and MJ Lastimosa of the Philippines. What are the chances of one of them setting a new age record come January 25?

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Will one of these four 27 year-old ladies become the 63rd Miss Universe?

I know. Age is a lame factor in determining the winner.

But honestly, do you think it will still matter? 😉

Could Olivia Culpo be a sure thing for Miss Universe 2012?

Posted by Norman on December 3, 2012
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Miss USA 2012 Olivia Culpo

The last time an American won Miss Universe was way back 1997 when Brook Mahealani Lee stole everyone’s hearts and topped the competition. This year, pageant followers are saying that the US has another excellent fighting chance to win the title in the person of Rhode Island’s Pride Olivia Culpo.

Olivia has one of the most beautiful (and untouched) faces in the roster of delegates this year and I won’t be surprised if she becomes a permanent fixture in the list of favorites among many pageant fans. And being the host delegate, she will enjoy the opportunity of showing off Las Vegas to her new sisters. While she may be one of the shorter ones, I think that she can effortlessly stand tall knowing that the other ladies would love to have their pictures taken with her.

Will Olivia become the next Miss Universe and do a Wenxia Yu or Ikumi Hashimatsu? Or will she conveniently land 2nd and follow the route taken by Stephany Stefanowitz? It’s still hidden among the stars as of the moment.

In the meantime, I can already hear her repeated shouts of “Welcome to Las Vegas!”

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MUO President Paula Shugart in front of Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

To which MUO (Miss Universe Organization) President Paula Shugart will – quite excitedly quip – “Welcome to Miss Universe 2012!” 😀

Alyssa Campanella is out to wow them Brazilians in Sao Paulo!

Posted by Norman on July 26, 2011
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Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella

Smiling or not, Alyssa remains to be a striking beauty!

When Alyssa Campanella won the title of Miss USA 2011, she realized the dream of nailing a national title. Curiously, she achieved this by representing California and not her beloved New Jersey. Regardless, the US has a very strong chance of clinching another Miss Universe crown after Brook Lee became the 7th victor back in 1997.

The green-eyed redhead who stands 5’8.5″ is a native of Manalapan, NJ. She was Miss Teen New Jersey 2007 and placed 1st Runner-Up in Miss Teen USA of the same year. Thereafter, she started a modelling career that saw her gliding the ramp in creations by Sherri Hill, Scala, Serendipity Prom, Mon Cheri Bridals, Sophia Tolli, James Clifford, Rina di Montella, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Tilly’s. What amuses me a bit is that she also posed for book covers of romance and thriller novels.

Shapely Alyssa has the catwalk-savvy that can make her a pasarela standout.

But back to the subject at hand, gut feel tells me that Alyssa is going to be one of the hot favorites for Miss Universe 2011. Aside from her gorgeous face, curvaceous figure and vibrant disposition, she can steal the show from the Latina Divas, Asian Hotties and Euro Babes with an inner personality that speaks of warmth and sincerity. If you ask me, she could be a great winner and perfect spokesperson for Donald Trump’s pageant.

I can already see Alyssa making heads turn in Sao Paulo. She may not have the exotic skin and dusky features of a girl from Ipanema, but she certainly makes up for it big time with all the winning attributes of a woman who just might become the most beautiful in the universe in less than two months from now.

Lots of luck, Alyssa! 😉