Veruska Ramírez
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Born |
Veruzhka Tatiana Ramírez July 30, 1979 Táriba, Táchira, Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Measurements | 90-60-90 (35.5-23.5-35.5) |
| Hair color | Light Brown |
| Eye color | Green |
| Title(s) |
Miss Táchira 1997 Miss Venezuela 1997 |
| Major competition(s) |
Miss Venezuela 1997 (Winner) (Most Beautiful Eyes) Miss Universe 1998 (1st Runner-Up) (Best in Swimsuit) |
Veruzhka Tatiana Ramírez (born July 30, 1979) is a Venezuelan beauty pageant titleholder who was Miss Venezuela 1997 and winner of the Best in Swimsuit award and first runner-up to Miss Universe 1998.
Miss Venezuela 1997
In 1997, reigning Miss Venezuela Marena Bencomo visited Táchira, where Ramírez approached her for an autograph. Bencomo encouraged her to go to Caracas to compete for the Miss Venezuela 1997 title, where Osmel Sousa appointed her as Miss Táchira.
During the Miss Venezuela 1997 pageant, Ramírez captured the crown and the right to represent her country in Miss Universe 1998.
Miss Universe 1998
Ramírez was the official representative of Venezuela to Miss Universe 1998, held in Honolulu, Hawaii. She placed first runner-up to Wendy Fitzwilliam of Trinidad and Tobago.[1]
Kidnapping
Ramírez was kidnapped for three hours in 2003.[2]
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| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Marena Bencomo |
Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up 1998 |
Succeeded by Miriam Quiambao |
Preceded by Verna Vasquez |
Miss Universe - Best in Swimsuit 1998 |
Succeeded by Diana Nogueira |
Preceded by Marena Bencomo |
Miss Venezuela 1997 |
Succeeded by Carolina Indriago |
| Preceded by Tatiana Irizar Zabala |
Miss Táchira 1997 |
Succeeded by Johanna Grimaldo |