1. Miss Universe 1966
2. Miss Universe 1967
3. Miss Universe 1976
4. Miss Universe 1983
5. Miss Universe 1986
6. Miss Universe 1989
7. Miss Universe 1954
8. Miss Universe 1958
9. Miss Universe 1964
1. Miss Universe 1966. Many years after winning the title, she found herself appearing in two Tommy Tune Broadway musicals. She was originally cast in the role of "Armida" in the musical
"My One and Only." During the Boston tryouts her part was cut from the show. Two years later she was cast in the National Tour of "Nine," the Tony winning musical, where she appeared opposite Sergio Franchi.
2. Miss Universe 1967. She tells the story of yachting with the Miss Universes of 1957, 1962 and 1963 off the Florida coast. They decided to sail near then President Nixon's house. As they got close, they were stopped by speed boats armed to the hilt. Despite explaining who they were, the lovely ladies were turned away. Though turned away by Nixon's guards, this former Miss
Universe has not been turned away by the Miss Universe organization. Of all the former winners, she has probably appeared on more Miss Universe telecasts than any other queen.
3. Miss Universe 1976. Currently an esteemed business woman, she tells the story of how proud her countrymen were of her winning. Many of them would show up on her doorstep seeking photos and autographs. The crowds got so great that the police had to guard her house for ten days.
4. Miss Universe 1983. Her life changed dramatically when she won at age 18. She had never travelled outside her native country before the pageant. When she received her Miss Universe wardrobe she said felt just like Cinderella. She currently runs a modeling agency back in her home country.
5. Miss Universe 1986. She tells the story of being in an elevator with a married couple. The wife kept insisting to her husband that our lady had been Miss Universe. The husband disagreed. The couple continued to argue in front of her until it was time to get off...at which point Miss Universe 1986 raised her hand, did the wave, and said, "Yes I was Miss Universe."
6. Miss Universe 1989. Prior to winning the title, she was about to enter medical school. But winning the crown changed all that. She now resides in Los Angeles and has appeared in films and television.
7. Miss Universe 1954. The first winner from her country to win the Miss Universe title, she is now a grandmother and remains active as community volunteer.
8. Miss Universe 1958. Showered with prizes upon her win, she had a Max Factor lipstick named for her as well as five national songs. When she married, over 1,000,000 people lined the streets to watch the bridal procession.
9. Miss Universe 1964. After winning Miss Universe, she embarked on a career in motion pictures. She landed a 7-year movie studio contract, and in her acting class were luminaries such as Tom Selleck, Jackie Bisset and Christina Ferrari. She is still involved in the motion picture industry and is known for her charitable works.