Miriam Stevenson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson (born January 4, 1933) is an American former actress, television host, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1954. She was the first American to win the title and had previously been crowned Miss USA 1954. Prior to Miss USA, Stevenson was Miss South Carolina USA 1954. She also represented South Carolina in Miss America 1954 after winning Miss South Carolina 1953, where she placed in the top ten.
At Miss Universe, Stevenson received a tied final score with Martha Rocha of Brazil. In order to break the tie, the woman deemed to have the better physique was crowned the winner, due to a major sponsor of the pageant being Catalina Swimwear. This was determined to be Stevenson, due to having "fitter" hips than Rocha. She was crowned Miss Universe by outgoing titleholder Christiane Martel of France. At the end of her reign, she crowned Hillevi Rombin of Sweden as Miss Universe 1955.
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- Full name: Miriam Stevenson
- Born: 1933-07-04
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q2533974
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Who is Miriam Stevenson?
Miriam Jacqueline Stevenson (born January 4, 1933) is an American former actress, television host, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 1954.
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Miriam Stevenson is United States.
When was Miriam Stevenson born?
Miriam Stevenson was born on 1933-07-04.
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