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20th-century beauty pageant contestants

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Ada de la CruzPerson · Film memorabiliaAda Aimée de la Cruz Ramírez (born June 15, 1986, in Villa Mella) is a Dominican model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Dominican Republic 2009 and placed 1st Runner-Up…
Alice DixsonPerson · Film memorabiliaJessie Alice Celones DixsonAlthough born in the United States, Alice Dixson still possesses her mother's maiden name (Celones) as is the convention in the Philippines as indicated on her…
Ana ContrerasDesigner · DesignAna Rita Contreras Sosa (born July 31, 1984), also known as Dominicana Prestigiosa, is a Dominican architect, business executive, and former beauty pageant titleholder who was appointed to…
Anita BryantAuthor · BooksAnita Jane Bryant (March 25, 1940 – December 16, 2024) was an American singer. She had three top 20 hits in the United States in the early 1960s.
Anita EkbergPerson · Film memorabiliaKerstin Anita Marianne Ekberg (29 September 193111 January 2015) was a Swedish actress active in American and European films, known for her beauty and curvaceous figure.
Ann SidneyPerson · Film memorabiliaAnn Sidney (born 27 March 1944) is a British actress, television host and beauty queen who won the 1964 Miss World contest representing the United Kingdom.
Anne Lena HansenPerson · Film memorabiliaAnne Lena Hansen (born 9 June 1974) is a Norwegian actress, model and beauty queen who won the Miss International 1995 pageant in Tokyo, Japan.
Anne Marie PohtamoPerson · Film memorabiliaAnne Marie Pohtamo (born 15 August 1955) is a Finnish actress, model and beauty queen who was the second woman from Finland to capture the Miss Universe crown.
Annelien CoorevitsDesigner · FashionAnnelien Coorevits (born 1986) is a Belgian TV host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Belgium 2007.
Anya Ayoung-CheeDesigner · FashionAnya Ayoung-Chee is a Trinidadian host, fashion designer, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Armi KuuselaPerson · Film memorabiliaArmi Helena Kuusela-Williams (née Kuusela, formerly Kuusela-Hilario; born 20 August 1934) is a Finnish-American beauty queen and philanthropist, best known for being the first-ever Miss…
Artika Sari DeviPerson · Film memorabilia
Aslı BayramPerson · Film memorabilia
Azra AkınPerson · Film memorabilia
Barbara ChiappiniPerson · Film memorabiliaBarbara Chiappini (born 2 November 1974) is an Italian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World Italy 1993 and represented her country at Miss World 1993.
Blanca SotoPerson · Film memorabiliaBlanca Soto is a Mexican actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Nuestra Belleza Mundo México in 1997.
Bridgette WilsonPerson · Film memorabiliaBridgette LeAnn Wilson Sampras (born September 25, 1973) is an American former actress, singer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Teen USA 1990.
Carlos PoncePerson · Music memorabiliaCarlos Armando Ponce Freyre Jr. (born September 4, 1972) is a Puerto Rican actor, musician, model, and television personality.
Carol MorrisPerson · Film memorabiliaCarol Ann Laverne Morris (born April 8, 1936) is an American actress, model and beauty queen who was the second Miss USA to win the Miss Universe title in the pageant's fifth edition in…
Carolina GómezPerson · Film memorabilia
Carrie PrejeanAuthor · BooksCaroline Michelle Prejean Boller (born 13 May 1987) is an American conservative activist, and former model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Catherine FulopPhotographer · PhotographyCatherine Amanda Fulop García (born 11 March 1965) is a Venezuelan and Argentine actress, model, beauty pageant contestant, television presenter and radio host.
Catherine ParksPerson · Film memorabiliaCatherine Parks is an American actress who has starred in movies and on television.
Charlie BuhlerPerson · Film memorabiliaCharlie Buhler (born December 25) is an American director, photographer, and producer.
Charlotte MartinPerson · Music memorabiliaCharlotte Ann Martin (born October 31, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performs predominantly on the piano.
Claudine AugerPerson · Film memorabiliaClaudine Auger (born Claudine Oger; 26 April 1941 – 18 December 2019) was a French actress best known for her role as a Bond girl, Dominique "Domino" Derval, in the James Bond film…
Crystle StewartPerson · Film memorabiliaCrystle Stewart Sebrechts (Stewart) (born September 20, 1981) is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder.
Daniela BianchiPerson · Film memorabiliaDaniela Bianchi (born 31 January 1942) is an Italian former actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universo Italia 1960 and represented her country at Miss…
Daniela GiordanoPerson · Film memorabiliaDaniela Giordano (7 November 1947– 16 December 2022) was an Italian actress, who is foremost known for her appearances in the Italian exploitation cinema in the late 1960s and in the 1970s.
Danielle LloydPerson · Film memorabiliaDanielle Lloyd (formerly O'Hara; born 16 December 1983) is an English model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss England 2004 and Miss Great Britain 2006.
Dayanara TorresPerson · Film memorabiliaDayanara Torres Delgado (born October 28, 1974) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, singer, model, and beauty queen who won the Miss Universe 1993 pageant and she was the third Puerto Rican…
Debra MarshallPerson · Film memorabiliaDebra Gale Marshall (formerly McMichael and Williams; born March 2, 1960) is an American retired professional wrestling valet, professional wrestler, and actress.
Divyanka TripathiPerson · Film memorabiliaDivyanka Tripathi Dahiya (Tripathi; pron; born 14 December 1984) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television.
Ettore BassiPerson · Film memorabiliaEttore Bassi, full name Ettore Francesco Maria Bassi (born 16 April 1970), is an Italian actor and television presenter.
Eva LongoriaPerson · Film memorabiliaEva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón (Longoria; born March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman.
Eva Rueber-StaierArtist · SculptureEva Rueber-Staier (born 1949) is an Austrian actress, television host, model and beauty queen who won Miss World 1969.
Fonthip WatcharatrakulPerson · Film memorabiliaFonthip Watcharatrakul (born July 19, 1990), nicknamed Pook Look is a Thai actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Thailand Universe 2010 and represented Thailand in Miss…
Gal GadotPerson · Film memorabiliaGal Gadot (pron; born 30 April 1985) is an Israeli actress. She gained recognition for portraying Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe films (2016–2023).
Gayatri JoshiPerson · Film memorabiliaGayatri Joshi is an Indian former actress, video jockey, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Georgia HalePerson · Film memorabiliaHale rose to film stardom in 1925 under the auspices of directors Josef von Sternberg in The Salvation Hunters and Charlie Chaplin in The Gold Rush.
Halle BerryPerson · Film memorabiliaHalle Maria Berry (born Maria Halle Berry; August 14, 1966) is an American actress.
Helena ChristensenPhotographer · PhotographyHelena Christensen (born 25 December 1968) is a Danish fashion model. She is a former Victoria's Secret Angel, co-founder and original creative director for Nylon magazine, and she is a…
Ivonne CollPerson · Film memorabiliaIvonne Coll Mendoza (born June 18, 1947) is a Puerto Rican actress and beauty pageant titleholder.
Jacqueline AndersonPerson · Film memorabiliaJacqueline Buckingham (born Jacqueline Elaine Buckingham) is an American actress and entrepreneur.
Jacqueline BeerPerson · Film memorabiliaJacqueline Beer (born Jacqueline Vangramberg; 14 October 1932) is a French actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss France 1954.
Jennifer HostenAuthor · BooksJennifer Hosten (born 31 October 1947) is a Grenadian radio announcer, development worker, diplomat, author, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World 1970,…
Jodi Ann PatersonPerson · Film memorabiliaJodi Ann Paterson (born July 31, 1975) is an American model, actress and former beauty queen. She competed in the Miss Teen USA competition as Miss Oregon Teen USA in 1994.
Joyce GiraudPerson · Film memorabiliaJoyce Marie Giraud Mojica (born April 4, 1975), also known as Joyce Giraud de Ohoven, is a Puerto Rican actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Karla HenryPerson · Film memorabiliaKarla Paula Ginteroy Henry-Ammann (born May 23, 1986) is a Filipino-Canadian model and beauty queen.
Kataluna EnriquezDesigner · FashionKataluna Patricia Enriquez is an American beauty pageant titleholder. In March 2021, she won the Miss Silver State USA pageant.
Kelly HuPerson · Film memorabiliaKelly Ann Hu (Kai Li Hu) (born February 13, 1968) is an American actress. She starred as Dr.
Keri Lynn PrattPerson · Film memorabiliaKeri Lynn Pratt (born September 23, 1978) is an American film and television actress.
Keriman HalisPerson · Music memorabiliaKeriman Halis Ece (February 16, 1913 – January 28, 2012) was a Turkish beauty pageant titleholder, pianist, and fashion model who won the Miss Turkey 1932 title.
Kerry Anne WellsDesigner · FashionKerry Anne Wells (born 25 September 1951 in Perth) is an Australian fashion designer, writer, commentator, news anchor and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1972.
Kimberly CaldwellPerson · Music memorabiliaKimberly Ann Caldwell-Harvey is an American singer and television hostess. She rose to fame when she was a finalist on the second season of American Idol.
Kristina WaybornPerson · Film memorabiliaBritt-Inger Johansson (born 24 September 1950), known professionally as Kristina Wayborn, is a Swedish actress and beauty pageant titleholder who worked mostly in the United Kingdom and the…
Laura HarringPerson · Film memorabiliaLaura Elena Harring (Herring Martínez, formerly Gräfin von Bismarck-Schönhausen; born March 3, 1964) is a Mexican and American actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 1985…
Linda FähPerson · Music memorabiliaLinda Fäh (born 10 November 1987) is a Swiss singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won the Miss Switzerland title in 2009.
Lois NettletonPerson · Film memorabiliaShe was born in Oak Park and died in Woodland Hills.
Lory Del SantoPerson · Film memorabiliaLoredana "Lory" Del Santo (born 28 September 1958) is an Italian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Lupita JonesPerson · Film memorabiliaMaría Guadalupe "Lupita" Jones Garay (luˈpita ˈʝo(w)ns; born 6 September 1967) is a Mexican producer, actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Universe 1991.
Lynda CarterPerson · Music memorabiliaLynda Jean Carter (born July 24, 1951) is an American actress, singer, and beauty pageant contestant, best known for her portrayal of Wonder Woman in the television series Wonder Woman…
Maggie CheungPerson · Film memorabiliaMaggie Cheung (Cheung Man-yuk; born 20 September 1964) is a Hong Kong actress. She is considered to be one of the most successful and internationally acclaimed actresses in Asia.
Maria MenounosPerson · Film memorabiliaMaria Menounos (maˈri.a meˈnunos; born June 8, 1978) is an American and Greek television host. She has hosted Extra and E!
Maria von TasnadyPerson · Film memorabiliaTasnády Fekete Mária
Mariasela ÁlvarezDesigner · DesignMariasela Álvarez Lebrón (born January 31, 1960 in Santo Domingo) is a Dominican architect, tv host and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 1982, becoming the first Dominican woman to…
Maritza SayaleroDesigner · Modern designMaritza Sayalero Fernández is a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder. In 1979, she was crowned both Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe, the first woman from Venezuela to win this title.
Marlene SchmidtPerson · Film memorabiliaMarlene Schmidt (born 11 November 1937) is a German control engineer, actress, television host, and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1961.
Martina ColombariPerson · Film memorabiliaMartina Colombari (born 10 July 1975) is an Italian film and television actress and model.
Mel FronckowiakPerson · Film memorabiliaMelanie Nunes Fronckowiak (born 16 January 1988) is a Brazilian actress, writer, and TV host.
Melanie WinigerPerson · Film memorabiliaMelanie Ann Winiger (born 22 January 1979) is a Swiss actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Switzerland 1996.
Muma GeeDesigner · FashionGift Iyumame Eke (née Uwame; born 18 November 1978), professionally known as Muma Gee, meaning "do good Gift", is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, fashion designer,…
Myla DalbesioArtist · SculptureMyla Grace Dalbesio (born June 26, 1987) is an American model, artist, and writer.
Nadine AmesPerson · Film memorabiliaAmes, her English patronymic surname; Dewi is her Javanese matronymic surname
Nafisa JosephPerson · Film memorabiliaNafisa Joseph (28 March 1978 – 29 July 2004) was an Indian model, video jockey and beauty pageant titleholder.
Nancy StaffordPerson · Film memorabiliaNancy Stafford is an American actress, speaker and author, known for her roles on television. She came to prominence in the 1980s as Michelle Thomas, law partner, on five seasons of Matlock.
Norika FujiwaraPerson · Film memorabiliaNorika Fujiwara is a Japanese actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. She became Miss Nippon in 1992 and was an exclusive model for fashion magazine CanCam.
NutanPerson · Film memorabiliaNutan Samarth-Bahl (Samarth; 4 June 1936 – 21 February 1991), known mononymously as Nutan was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films.
Oksana FedorovaDesigner · FashionOksana Gennadyevna Borodina (Oksana Gennad'yevna Borodina; née Fedorova, Fyodorova;
Olivia CulpoPerson · Film memorabiliaOlivia Frances Culpo (born May 8, 1992) is an American model, actress, and media personality. Culpo has won Miss Rhode Island USA, Miss USA 2012, and Miss Universe 2012.
Pamella BordesPhotographer · PhotographyPamela Singh (born 1961), known for some years as Pamella Bordes, is an Indian photographer and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss India 1982.
Puja GuptaPerson · Film memorabiliaPuja Gupta (actress)
Rachel BostonPerson · Film memorabiliaRachel Boston is an American actress. She has had leading roles in a number of independent films, and was a regular cast member in several television series.
Rima FakihPerson · Film memorabiliaRima Fakih Slaiby (Fakih; born September 22, 1985) is a Lebanese-born American former professional wrestler and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2010.
Sangeeta BijlaniPerson · Film memorabiliaSangeeta Bijlani (born 9 July 1960) is an Indian former actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who is known for winning the title of Femina Miss India 1980.
Shamcey SupsupDesigner · DesignShamcey Gurrea Supsup-Lee (born May 16, 1986) is a Filipino architect and a beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2011.
Shanna MoaklerPerson · Film memorabiliaShanna Lynn Moakler (born March 28, 1975) is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder.
Shauntay HintonPerson · Film memorabiliaShauntay Renae Hinton is an American actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder who won the title of Miss USA 2002 and represented the United States at Miss Universe 2002 pageant.
Shelly PeikenPerson · Music memorabiliaShelly Meg Peiken is an American songwriter who is best known for co-writing the US No. 1 hits "What a Girl Wants" and "Come On Over Baby" by Christina Aguilera the US No.
Shermine ShahrivarPerson · Film memorabiliaShermine Shahrivar (born 17 September 1982) is an Iranian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Europe 2005.[1]
Silvana PampaniniPerson · Film memorabiliaSilvana Pampanini (25 September 1925 – 6 January 2016) was an Italian film actress, director and singer.
Sophia LorenPerson · Film memorabilia
Susan AntonPerson · Music memorabilia
Susan BucknerPerson · Film memorabiliaSusan Buckner (January 28, 1952 – May 2, 2024) was an American actress, dancer and beauty pageant winner.
Tanushree DuttaPerson · Film memorabilia
Vanessa GuzmánPerson · Film memorabiliaVanessa Guzmán Niebla (born October 19, 1976 in Mexico City) is a Mexican actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
Verona PoothPerson · Music memorabiliaVerona Pooth (Feldbusch; born 30 April 1968) is a German actress, television host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Germany 1993 and Miss Intercontinental 1993 and…
Victoria SilvstedtPerson · Music memorabiliaKarin Victoria Silvstedt (born 19 September 1974) is a Swedish actress, singer, Playboy Playmate, television host, and beauty pageant titleholder.
Wendy FitzwilliamPerson · Film memorabiliaWendy Marcelle Fitzwilliam (born 4 October 1972) is a Trinidadian lawyer, actress, model, singer, tv host and beauty queen who won Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 1998 and became the…
Xenia TchoumitchevaPerson · Film memorabiliaXenia Tchoumitcheva (Ксения Чумичева, born 5 August 1987), known professionally as Xenia Tchoumi, is a Swiss model, entrepreneur, and content creator.
Yu WenxiaPerson · Film memorabilia

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