User:Mauriziok/Miss Universe 1996
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Miss Universe 1996, the 45th Miss Universe pageant, was held on May 17, 1996 at Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Alicia Machado of Venezuela was crowned by Chelsi Smith from the United States at the end of the event. 79 contestants competed in this edition.
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Mauriziok/Miss Universe 1996 | |
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Date | May 17, 1996 |
Presenters | |
Entertainment | Michael Crawford |
Venue | Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resorts and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Broadcaster | |
Entrants | 79 |
Placements | 10 |
Withdrawals | |
Returns | |
Winner | Alicia Machado Venezuela |
Congeniality | Jodie McMullen Australia |
Best National Costume | Ilmira Shamsutdinova Russia |
Photogenic | Aileen Damiles Philippines |
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The pageant originally was scheduled to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. However, for financial reasons, South Africa couldn't host the pageant and Miss Universe was moved to Las Vegas.[1][2]