Norma Cappagli

Norma Gladys Cappagli (June 17, 1939 – November 11, 2015)[1] was an Argentine model and beauty queen who won the 1960 Miss World contest, after being crowned Miss Argentina World 1960.[2] She was the first model from Argentina[3] to win the title. The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom.[4] Her prize was £500 and a sports car.[5] After her reign as Miss World ended, Cappagli worked as a model.[6] In 1962, she recorded the song "Sexy World" with Armando Sciascia. The song is featured in the T.V. show Velvet.

Norma Gladys Cappagli
Born(1939-06-17)June 17, 1939
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedNovember 11, 2015(2015-11-11) (aged 76)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityArgentine
OccupationModel
AwardsMiss World 1960

References
  1. "Argentina Girl, 21, Chosen Miss World". Hartford Courant. 9 November 1960.
  2. Menon, Vivek (2004). Quiz Time. Pustak Mahal. p. 130. ISBN 81-223-0370-6.
  3. Tapia Garzón, Lorena (21 August 2009). "Quién es la argentina que lucha por ser Miss Universo". Perfil.
  4. "Miss World". Sarasota Journal. 10 November 1960.
  5. "Argentine beauty wins title of Miss World". Gadsden Times. 9 November 1960.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2010-10-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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