Formation 1952 | ||
Motto Beauty, Intelligence, Elegance and Poise Membership Miss UniverseMiss World | ||
Miss Uruguay is a national beauty pageant in Uruguay.
Contents
- History
- Franchise holders
- Miss Uruguay
- Miss Universo Uruguay
- Big Four pageants
- Miss Tierra Uruguay
- Other achievements
- References
History
Began in 1952 the committee of Miss Uruguay held Miss Uruguay for Miss Universe the first time. Between 1965 and 1979 the pageant was broadcast on TV under Miguel Angel Viera Bruchou. The Miss Uruguay constantly sends its winner to the Miss Universe and runner-up to Miss World. In addition, Miss Uruguay winners may compete to Miss International, Reina Hispanoamericana, Miss Intercontinental, Miss United Continents, Reina Internacional del Café and Miss America Latina.
Franchise holders
In 2000 due to financial support, Miss Uruguay lost the Miss International franchise. Started in that year, Miss Uruguay selects its winner to only Miss Universe and first runner-up to Miss World.
In 2004 after Mieguel Angel Viera Bruchou directed the Miss Uruguay contest, the Promociones Gloria took over to hold Miss Universo Uruguay pageant where the main winner automatically went to Miss Universe and runner-up participated to Miss World.
In 2016 TNT Latin America has officially become company franchise to hold the annual Miss Uruguay contest. The winner will go to Miss Universe pageant. Meanwhile former national director, Antonio Vergara Olmos held the preliminary to Miss World.
Miss Uruguay
The first Miss Uruguay 1952 was Nennella Prunell who withdrew at the Miss Universe 1952 in Long Beach after getting crown of Miss Uruguay. Due to personal reasons, Prunell decided to not compete at the Miss Universe first edition. Her first runner-up, Gladys Rubio Fajardo took over her chance to be the first Miss Universe representative from Uruguay
In 1976, 1984, 1992 and 1997 Miss Uruguay winners did not compete at the Miss Universe but Miss World.
In 1977 and 1994 Miss Uruguay competed at the Miss Universe and Miss World.
Miss Universo Uruguay
Began in 2004 the Miss Uruguay Organization renamed as Miss Universo Uruguay and divided the title into the two categories where the main Miss Uruguay named as Miss Universo Uruguay and the second title will be automatically awarded as Miss Mundo Uruguay. TNT Latinoamérica has become an official broadcast network for Uruguay.
In 2004 the Promociones Gloria collaborated with Miss Uruguay Organization.
In 2013 Due to lack supports, Miss Uruguay 2013, Micaela Orsi withdrew at the Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow. Orsi came to Miss Universe Office in New York to declare her withdrawal in the 62nd edition of the pageant.
Big Four pageants
The following women have represented Uruguay in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international beauty pageants for women. These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.
Miss Universo Uruguay
Miss Uruguay has been sending representatives in three of the Big Four international beauty pageants. Traditionally, the winner of Miss Uruguay represents 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 Tierra Uruguay
As of 2016 the winner of Reinas de Belleza del Uruguay (Miss Uruguay under VTV) represents Uruguay at the Miss Earth pageant.