65th edition of the Miss Universe competition
Miss Universe 2016 Date January 30, 2017 Presenters Entertainment Venue SM Mall of Asia Arena , Pasay , Metro Manila , PhilippinesBroadcaster International: Official broadcaster: Entrants 86 Placements 13 Debuts Withdrawals El Salvador Gabon Ghana Greece Ireland Lebanon Montenegro Serbia Returns Barbados Belize Guam Iceland Kazakhstan Kenya Malta Namibia Romania Slovenia Sri Lanka Switzerland United States Virgin Islands Winner Iris Mittenaere FranceCongeniality Jenny Kim ,[ 1] South KoreaBest National CostumeHtet Htet Htun , MyanmarPhotogenic Lindita Idrizi , Albania[ 1]
The pageant logo
Miss Universe 2016 was the 65th Miss Universe pageant, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena , in Pasay , Metro Manila , Philippines on January 30, 2017.[ 2] This was the second time that the pageant skipped a year, after Miss Universe 2014 was held in January 2015.[ 3]
The winner, Iris Mittenaere of France was crowned by Pia Wurtzbach of the Philippines. It was France's first win in sixty-three years, and its second overall win.[ 4] [ 5]
Contestants from eighty-six countries and territories competed in the pageant. Steve Harvey was the host, and plus-sized model Ashley Graham was the backstage host.[ 6] [ 7] American entertainers Flo Rida and Boyz II Men were the acts.[ 8] [ 9]
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^ "Miss Universe Instagram" . MUO. Archived from the original on January 28, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017 . missuniverseNEWS: Grammy Award-winning, iconic R&B group @BoyzIIMen will perform at #MissUniverse. Tune in live: January 29 at 7/6c on @FOXTV.