Miss Universe 1998
47th Miss Universe pageant
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Miss Universe 1998 was the 47th Miss Universe pageant, was held at the Stan Sheriff Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, on 12 May 1998. Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago was crowned by Brook Lee of the United States at the end of the event.
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| Miss Universe 1998 | |
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Wendy Fitzwilliam | |
| Date | 12 May 1998 |
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| Entertainment |
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| Venue | Stan Sheriff Arena, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 81 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Debuts |
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| Withdrawals |
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| Returns |
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| Winner | Wendy Fitzwilliam Trinidad and Tobago |
This marked the only second time that Trinidad and Tobago has won Miss Universe. Eighty-one contestants competed in this year.
Background
Selection of participants
Replacements
Linor Abargil, Miss Israel 1998 couldn't compete due to being underage. Hagit Raz, the first runner-up, went in her place.[1] The winner of Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998, Tisha Silang had to resign due to her Canadian citizenship. The pageant's first runner-up, Jewel Mae Lobaton, was selected as her replacement.[2][3]
Results
Placements
| Placement | Contestant |
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| Miss Universe 1998 |
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Top 5 |
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| Top 10 |
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Special awards
| Award | Contestant |
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| Best National Costume |
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| Clairol Style Award |
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| Miss Photogenic |
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| Miss Congeniality |
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Contestants
Eighty-one contestants competed for the title.
