Miss Universe 1963

Miss Universe 1963, the 12th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 20 July 1963 at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Iêda Maria Vargas of Brazil was crowned the winner by outgoing titleholder Norma Nolan of Argentina. This marks the first time that a Miss Universe titleholder marks the same placement as the 1962 World Cup champion. Fifty countries and territories participated.

Miss Universe 1963
Miss Universe 1963 opening titles
Date20 July 1963
Hosts
VenueMiami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, United States
BroadcasterCBS, WTVJ
Entrants50
Placements15
Debuts
Withdrawals
Returns
WinnerIêda Maria Vargas
 Brazil
CongenialityGrace Taylor
 Scotland
Best National CostumeSherin Ibrahim
 Israel
PhotogenicMarlene McKeown
 Ireland

Results
Miss Universe 1963 participating nations and results

Placements
Final results Contestant
Miss Universe 1963
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
3rd Runner-up
4th Runner-up
  •  Korea – Kim Myoung-ja
Top 15

Contestants

Notes

Did not compete

Awards
  •  Scotland - Miss Amity (Grace Taylor)
  •  Ireland - Miss Photogenic (Marlene McKeown)
  •  Israel - Best National Costume (Sherin Ibrahim)

General References
  • West, Donald (ed.). "Miss Universe 1963". pageantopolis.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
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