Miss Cuba

Miss Cuba is a former national beauty pageant in Cuba. The pageant was established in 1952 and last edition was until 1967.

Miss Cuba Organization
Formation1952
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersHavana
Location
Membership
Official language
Spanish
National Director
Fatima Coello

History

Miss Cuba was held for the first time in 1952 and the winner competed at the Miss Universe pageant. After 1967 Cuban representatives at Miss Universe did not choose any more until 2007 when it 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 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 only Miss Cuba who crowned as the 3rd Runner-up at Miss World 1955.

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 in Havana. 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. Below are Miss Cuba at both of the pageants. From 2009 to present is the Miss Cuba International winners who will go to Miss International beauty pageant.
YearMiss Cuba
1952Gladys López
1954Isis Finlay
1955Gilda Marín
1956Marcia Rodríguez
1957Maria Rosa Gamio
1958Arminia Pérez
1959Irma Buesa Mas
1960Flora Laughten Hoyos
1961Marta García Vieta
1962Aurora Prieto
1963Alicia Margit Chia
1965Alina De Varona
1966Lesbia Murrieta
1967Elina Salavarría
1975Maricela Maxie Clark

Big Four pageants representatives
Miss Cuba had been sending representatives in four of the Big Four international beauty pageants. Traditionally, the winner of Miss Cuba represented her country at the Miss Universe pageant. On occasion, when the winner does not qualify (due to age) for contest, a runner-up is sent.

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
Did not compete since 1968—Present
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
2020 Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020
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
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

References
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  2. Kenya, News (2011-07-15). "Beauty with scandals". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  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.
  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.
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