The Complete List Of Miss Brazil Winners

The Miss Brazil pageant has been a prominent national beauty contest since 1954, annually selecting representatives for international competitions like Miss Universe. In this post, we will share the comprehensive list of winners from 1954 to 2023, showcasing the evolution of the contest and highlighting notable titleholders who have made significant impacts both nationally and globally. This list not only celebrates their beauty but also their contributions to society and various industries.

History of Miss Brazil Pageant

Origin and Evolution

Miss Brazil is a national beauty pageant held annually since 1954. The competition has gone through several incarnations throughout its history, while its main purpose has been to select the Brazilian representative for the Miss Universe pageant. The pageant has been owned by Brazilian businessman Winston Ling from 2020-2023, while Marthina Brandt served as its national director.

The first Miss Brazil pageant was held in 1954, and Martha Rocha from Salvador, Bahia, was crowned as the first Miss Brazil. She went on to become the first runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant held in Long Beach, California, the same year. Since then, the pageant has become one of the most prestigious beauty contests in the world.

Over the years, the pageant has undergone several changes, including the addition of new categories and the introduction of new rules. In 2020, the pageant was rebranded as “Miss Universe Brazil,” and the winner was given the opportunity to represent Brazil in the Miss Universe pageant.

Notable Milestones

Throughout its history, Miss Brazil has seen many notable milestones. In 1963, Ieda Maria Vargas became the first Brazilian woman to win the Miss Universe title. She was followed by Martha Vasconcellos in 1968, and Leila Schuster in 2003.

In 1971, the pageant was held outside Brazil for the first time, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1989, the pageant was held in Rio de Janeiro, and the winner was given the opportunity to represent Brazil in the Miss World pageant.

In recent years, the pageant has become more inclusive, with contestants from all over Brazil representing their respective regions. The pageant has also become more diverse, with contestants of different ethnicities and backgrounds participating.

Overall, Miss Brazil has a rich history and has played an important role in the world of beauty pageants. With its continued evolution and commitment to inclusivity, it is sure to remain a prominent fixture in the future.

Miss Brazil Winners List From 1954 to 2023

Here is a list of Miss Brazil winners from 1954 to 2023.

1. 1954 – Martha Rocha
2. 1955 – Emília Correia Lima
3. 1956 – Maria José Cardoso
4. 1957 – Terezinha Morango
5. 1958 – Adalgisa Colombo
6. 1959 – Dione Oliveira
7. 1960 – Gina MacPherson
8. 1961 – Stael Abelha
9. 1962 – Maria Olívia Rebouças Cavalcanti
10. 1963 – Iêda Maria Vargas
11. 1964 – Ângela Vasconcelos
12. 1965 – Maria Raquel de Andrade
13. 1966 – Ana Cristina Ridzi
14. 1967 – Carmen Sílvia Ramasco
15. 1968 – Martha Vasconcellos
16. 1969 – Vera Fischer
17. 1970 – Eliane Thompson
18. 1971 – Eliane Fialho
19. 1972 – Rejane Vieira Costa
20. 1973 – Sandra Mara Ferreira
21. 1974 – Angela Favi
22. 1975 – Ingrid Budag
23. 1976 – Kátia Moretto
24. 1977 – Cássia Janys Moraes
25. 1978 – Suzana Araújo
26. 1979 – Marta Jussara da Costa
27. 1980 – Eveline Schroeter
28. 1981 – Adriana Alves de Oliveira
29. 1982 – Celice Pinto Marques
30. 1983 – Marisa Fully Coelho
31. 1984 – Ana Elisa Flores
32. 1985 – Márcia Gabrielle Corrêa
33. 1986 – Deise Nunes de Souza
34. 1987 – Jacqueline Meirelles
35. 1988 – Isabel Cristina Beduschi
36. 1989 – Flávia Cavalcanti Rebêlo
37. 1990 – No contest
38. 1991 – Patrícia Godói Franco de Oliveira
39. 1992 – Maria Carolina Portella Otto
40. 1993 – Leila Schuster
41. 1994 – Valéria Melo Peris
42. 1995 – Renata Aparecida Bessa Soares
43. 1996 – Maria Joana Parizotto
44. 1997 – Nayla Micherif
45. 1998 – Michella Marchi
46. 1999 – Renata Fan
47. 2000 – Josiane Oliveira
48. 2001 – Juliana Borges
49. 2002 – Joseane Oliveira (later replaced by Taiza Thomsen)
50. 2003 – Gislaine Ferreira
51. 2004 – Fabiane Niclotti
52. 2005 – Carina Beduschi
53. 2006 – Rafaela Zanella
54. 2007 – Natália Guimarães
55. 2008 – Tammy Cavalcante
56. 2009 – Larissa Costa
57. 2010 – Débora Lyra
58. 2011 – Priscila Machado
59. 2012 – Gabriela Markus
60. 2013 – Jakelyne Oliveira
61. 2014 – Melissa Gurgel
62. 2015 – Marthina Brandt
63. 2016 – Raissa Santana
64. 2017 – Monalysa Alcântara
65. 2018 – Mayra Dias
66. 2019 – Júlia Horta
67. 2020 – Julia Gama
68. 2021 – Teresa Santos
69. 2022 – Mia Mamede
70. 2023 – Maria Brechane

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Miss Universe titles has Brazil won?

Brazil has won the Miss Universe title a total of two times. The first time was in 1963 when Iêda Maria Vargas won the title, and the second time was in 1968 when Martha Vasconcellos was crowned Miss Universe.

Which Brazilian won the Miss World title?

Brazil has never won the Miss World title. The closest a Brazilian has come to winning the Miss World crown was in 1971 when Lúcia Petterle was crowned Miss World first runner-up.

How does Brazil rank in the number of Miss Universe winners compared to other countries?

Brazil is tied for 9th place in the number of Miss Universe winners, with two titles. The United States holds the record for the most Miss Universe titles, with a total of eight wins.