Miss Universe 1984

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Miss Universe 1984
Date: July 9, 1984
Presenters: Bob Barker, Joan Van Ark
Entertainment: Neil Sedaka, Tom Jones, Miami Sound Machine
Venue: Miami Convention Center, Miami, Florida, USA
Entrants: 81
Placements: 10
Winner: Yvonne Ryding
Represented: Flag of Sweden Sweden

Miss Universe 1984, the 33rd Miss Universe pageant, was held at Miami Convention Center in Miami, Florida, USA on July 9, 1984. Eighty-one contestants competed in the pageant.

Yvonne Ryding of Sweden was crowned Miss Universe 1984, by outgoing titleholder Lorraine Downes of New Zealand.[1]. Ryding was the third titleholder from her country.

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[edit] Host City controversy

Initially, Calgary, Canada was chosen as host city for the pageant, a decision announced on 13 March 1984.[2]. Funding issues arose within days when the city council would not allow the tourist bureau to commit permanent funds to the event. An agreement was reached whereby funds from the city could be used but had to be repaid, although some complained about "using sex to sell the city".[3] . By late April there were indications that the pageant might be moved to Miami, Florida due to the continued financial issues, but that negotiations in the hope of Calgary retaining the event were ongoing.[4] Despite the attempts of Calgary's Tourist Bureau, Miami was officially announced as the new venue on 12 May 1984, a decision which cost Calgary $125,000 and left the city facing a potential lawsuit from Miss Universe Inc., the pageant owner.[5]. This was the first time the pageant was held in the area since 1971, where it was staged in Miami Beach.

[edit] Results

Countries and territories which sent delegates and results.
Countries and territories which sent delegates and results.

[edit] Placements

[edit] Special awards

[edit] Contestants

[edit] Trivia

  • Holland, Nancy Neede (semi-finalist in Miss Universe 1984), competed in Miss World 1984 where she was placed as semi-finalist.
  • Two delegates withdrew from the competition, Jamaica, and Nilmini Iddamaigoda of Sri Lanka, who was depressed and homesick.[6]
  • Philippines Desiree Verdadero's niece, Rafaela Verdadero Yunon competed in Miss World 2003 where she placed fourth runner-up.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Sweden Wins Miss Universe", The Washington POst, 1984-07-10. 
  2. ^ "Miss Universe pageant will be held in Calgary", The Globe and Mail, 1984-03-15, p. P3. 
  3. ^ "ACROSS CANADA Calgary council curbs funds for beauty show", The Globe and Mail, 1984-03-20, p. N3. 
  4. ^ "Miss Universe show may move location", The Globe and Mail, 1984-04-26. 
  5. ^ "Miss Universe deal takes an ugly turn", The Globe and Mail, 1984-05-12, p. P8. 
  6. ^ Jimmy's Pageant Page - Miss Universe 1984 information (accessed 2006-09-05)]

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