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Miss Universe 1977
26th Edition
Miss Universe 1977
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Host City
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Teatro Nacional
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Dates
Jul 16, 1977
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Participation
80 Contestants
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Winner
Janelle Commissiong
Trinidad and Tobago
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Miss Universe 1977 was the 26th Miss Universe pageant, held on 1977-07-16 at the National Theater in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Rina Messinger of Israel crowned Janelle Commissiong of Trinidad and Tobago as Miss Universe 1977, marking the first time a Black woman won the title and the first win for Trinidad and Tobago. Eighty contestants competed. The event was hosted by Bob Barker, with commentary by Helen O'Connell.

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✨💫👑Mujeres Negras Pioneras en los 6 concursos “Grand Slam” más importantes, seguidos y antiguos del planeta💫✨ . . . Las primeras ganadoras DE RAZA

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Dropped by Maro Shopping again to take a few more shots and was pleasantly surprised to run into the timeless beauty herself, Janelle “Penny” Commiss

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The Face of the Universe This year, Nathalie Mogbelzada wil represent the Netherlands at Miss Universe. Nathalie has that international face that wi

Final Placements

Official Results
Janelle Commissiong
Winner
Miss Universe 1977•Edition 26
Janelle Commissiong
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2
Eva Maria Düringer
Eva Maria Düringer
1st Runner-up
3
Sandra Bell
Sandra Bell
2nd Runner-up
4
Aura María Mojica Salcedo
Aura María Mojica Salcedo
3rd Runner-up
5
Marie-Luise Gassen
Marie-Luise Gassen
4th Runner-up
Top Finalists
Maritza Jurado
Maritza Jurado
1
Blanca Aurora Sardiñas Mora
Blanca Aurora Sardiñas Mora
2
Ineke Berends
Ineke Berends
3
Beatriz Obregón
Beatriz Obregón
4
Luz María Polegre
Luz María Polegre
5
Kimberly Tomes
Kimberly Tomes
6
Cristal Montañez Arocha
Cristal Montañez Arocha
7

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