| Miss Universe 2003 | |
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| Date | 3 June 2003 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment | |
| Venue | Figali Convention Center, Panama City, Panama |
| Broadcaster | |
| Entrants | 71 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Debuts | Serbia and Montenegro |
| Withdrawals |
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| Returns |
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| Winner | Amelia Vega Dominican Republic |
| Congeniality | Kai Davis, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Best National Costume | Amelia Vega, Dominican Republic |
| Photogenic | Carla Tricoli, Puerto Rico |
Miss Universe 2003 was the 52nd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Figali Convention Center in Panama City, Panama on 3 June 2003.[1]
The winner, Amelia Vega of the Dominican Republic was crowned by Justine Pasek of Panama as Miss Universe 2003. It was the country's first victory in the pageant's history.[2]
Contestants from seventy-one countries and territories competed in this year's pageant. The competition was hosted by Billy Bush and Daisy Fuentes. Musical quartet Bond and Puerto Rican singer-composer Chayanne performed in this year's pageant. This was also the first edition of Miss Universe to be aired on NBC.
- ^ "Panama gets ready to crown new Miss Universe". Hindustan Times. 3 June 2003. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Dominican Republic clinches Miss Universe". ABC News. 4 June 2003. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.