The first Black Miss Universe was Miss Trinidad-Tobago Janelle Commissiong in 1977. Miss Universe 1977, ... Miss Venezuela, Alicia Machado, was crowned 1996 Miss Universe.

Even though Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel, didn’t take home the crown, she was name first runner-up at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant. Miss United States, R’Bonney Gabriel, won the 71st ...

Venezuelan’s enthusiasm for beauty pageants is unparalleled, and Miss Venezuela — the crown jewel of them all — may be the only event able to unite the deeply divided country ...

Ileana Márquez Pedroza has secured the much-coveted title of Miss Venezuela. However, her triumph comes with history, as she is the first mother to compete in a beauty pageant and obtain the crown.

The 25-year-old model is hoping to become the first-ever transgender woman to vie for the Miss Venezuela crown. "All eyes are on Miss Venezuela," she told AFP.

The influencer and Instagram model has applied to take part in this year’s Miss Venezuela contest. If accepted, she will be the first transgender woman to participate. “I think it is a great ...

Sofia Salomon holds her dog Barbie at home in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The influencer and Instagram model has applied to take part in this year’s Miss Venezuela contest. If ...

Sofia Salomon holds her dog Barbie at home in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The influencer and Instagram model has applied to take part in this year’s Miss Venezuela contest.