Miss Universe 1981

Miss Universe 1981
Date20 July 1981
PresentersBob Barker, Elke Sommer
Entertainment
VenueMinskoff Theatre, New York City, New York, United States
Broadcaster
Entrants76
Placements12
Debuts
Withdrawals
Returns
WinnerIrene Sáez
Venezuela
CongenialityLinda Smith (Bahamas)
Best National CostumeAdriana Alves de Oliveira (Brazil)
PhotogenicTina Brandstrup (Denmark)
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Miss Universe 1981 was the 30th anniversary of the Miss Universe pageant, held on 20 July 1981 at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City, United States. Irene Sáez of Venezuela was crowned by Shawn Weatherly of the United States. There were 77 contestants competing for the crown, but Miss Mauritius got homesick and withdrew.[1] The pageant originally was scheduled to be held in Guatemala City, Guatemala. However, for financial and political reasons, Miss Universe was moved to New York City.[2]

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