Miss Universe 1965
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| Miss Universe 1965 | |
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.jpg) Apasra Hongsakula | |
| Date | 24 July 1965 |
| Presenters | |
| Venue | Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, United States |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 56 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Debuts |
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| Withdrawals |
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| Returns |
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| Winner | Apasra Hongsakula Thailand |
| Congeniality | Ingrid Bethke (West Germany) |
| Best National Costume | Sue Downey (United States) |
| Photogenic | Karin Schmidt (Austria) |
Miss Universe 1965 was the 14th Miss Universe pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, on 24 July 1965.
At the conclusion of the event, Corinna Tsopei of Greece crowned Apasra Hongsakula of Thailand as Miss Universe 1965.[1] It is the first victory of Thailand in the history of the pageant.
Contestants from fifty-six countries and territories competed in this edition. The pageant was hosted by Jack Linkletter, while Sally Howes and John Daly served as backstage correspondents.[2]
Location and date
The Miss Universe Inc. announced that instead of holding the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants back-to-back, there would be a seven-week gap between the two competitions. The Miss USA pageant would be held on June 4, while the Miss Universe pageant would be held on July 24. Although the two competitions would have separate productions, both competitions would still be held at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida.[3]
Selection of participants
Contestants from fifty-six countries and territories were selected to compete in the pageant. One candidate was appointed to represent her country to replace the original dethroned winner.
Replacements
Miss Turkey 1965, Zerrin Arbaş withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Miss Turkey 1960, Nebahat Çehre.[4]
Debuts, returns, and withdrawals
This edition saw the debut of Bermuda, and the returns of Mexico and Thailand, which last competed in 1959; Portugal in 1962; and Cuba in 1963.[5]
Miss Argentina 1965, Mabel Azucena Caffarone, withdrew after having an intestinal infection.[6][7] She was supposed to be replaced by her first runner-up, Nelida Jukna, but was unable to compete as the preliminary competition was already finished.[8] Miss Dominican Republic 1965, Clara Andrea Herrera, Miss Nigeria 1965, Anna Eboweime, and Miss Saint Vincent 1965, Betty Boyea, withdrew for undisclosed reasons.[9][10] Chile, Grenada, the Republic of China, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago withdrew after their respective organizations failed to hold a national competition or appoint a delegate.
Results
Placements
| Placement | Contestant |
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| Miss Universe 1965 |
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| 3rd Runner-Up |
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| 4th Runner-Up |
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| Top 15[12] |
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Special awards
| Award | Contestant |
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| Miss Photogenic |
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| Miss Congeniality |
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| Best National Costume |
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Pageant
Format
Same with 1963, fifteen semi-finalists were chosen at the preliminary competition that consists of the swimsuit and evening gown competition.[12] Each of the fifteen semi-finalists gave a short speech during the final telecast using their native languages. Afterwards, the fifteen semi-finalists paraded again in their swimsuits and evening gowns, and the five finalists were eventually chosen.[1][14]
Contestants
Fifty-six contestants competed for the title.
