# Miss Cuba

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Beauty pageant

Miss Cuba Organization Formation 1927; 99 years ago (1927) Type Beauty pageant Headquarters Havana Location Cuba Members Miss Universe Miss Cosmo Official language Spanish

The **Miss Cuba** is a [beauty pageant](/source/Beauty_pageant) that selects Cuba's official representative for [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe)—one of the [Big Four](/source/Big_Four_international_beauty_pageants) international beauty pageants.

## History

The Miss Cuba was held for the first time in 1952 and the winner competed at the [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe) pageant. After 1967 Cuban stopped participating at Miss Universe. In 1956 Cuba made its debut at the [Miss World](/source/Miss_World) pageant. After 1975 Cuban representatives at Miss World did not compete. In 2007 Cuba made its debut at the [Miss Earth](/source/Miss_Earth) pageant in Manila, Philippines. In 2009 Cuba competed for the first time at [Miss International](/source/Miss_International) in Japan. Cuba has been represented in the [Big Four international beauty pageants](/source/Big_Four_international_beauty_pageants), the four major international as well as minor international [beauty pageants](/source/Beauty_pageant) for women.[1][2] These are [Miss World](/source/Miss_World), [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe), [Miss International](/source/Miss_International) and [Miss Earth](/source/Miss_Earth).[3][4][5]

### Directorship at Miss Universe

- Miguel Sordo and Consuelo Orta (1952)

- Estrella del Carnaval and TV Cuba. FMC and CDR (1959)

- Julio César Cruz (2024 - present)

## Titleholders

- - *In 1952–1967 Cuba participated at the [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe) pageant. The winner of Miss Cuba competed at the pageant. Since 1968, Cuba stopped competing because of the financial crisis and political issues. This pageant was the official event for Cuban women to be ambassadors of Cuba on the international stage. Between 1952–1975, Cuba had already competed at the [Miss Universe](/source/Miss_Universe) and [Miss World](/source/Miss_World) pageants.*

Year Miss Cuba 1927 Angelina Anduiza 1928 Nila Garrido 1929 Elvira Moreno 1930 Mercedes Loynaz Perdomo 1952 Gladys López 1954 Isis Finlay 1955 Gilda Marín 1956 Marcia Rodríguez 1957 Maria Rosa Gamio 1958 Arminia Pérez 1959 Irma Buesa Mas 1960 Flora Laughten Hoyos 1961 Marta García Vieta 1962 Aurora Prieto 1963 Alicia Margit Chia 1965 Alina De Varona 1966 Lesbia Murrieta 1967 Elina Salavarría 1975 Maricela Maxie Clark 2024 Marianela Ancheta 2025 Lina Luaces[6]

## International placements

### Miss Universe Cuba

**Color key**

- : Declared as Winner

- : Ended as runner-up

- : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists

- : Ended as Special awards winner

Year Province represented Miss Universe Cuba Placement at Miss Universe Special awards Notes Miss Universe Cuba directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 Competing since 2024: With the acquiring of the Miss Universe organization by the Thailand-based JKN Global Group and the Mexican-based Legacy Holding Group, the participation of Cuba was resumed, as it is no longer restricted by the United States embargo against Cuba, which prevented the former U.S.-based Miss Universe organization from conducting relations with Cuba. The Miss Universe Cuba pageant is held in Miami, Florida. 2025 Santiago de Cuba Lina Luaces[7] Top 12 2024 Villa Clara Marianela Ancheta[8] Top 30 Estrella del Carnaval and TV Cuba. FMC and CDR directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 1959—1967 Did not compete between 1968—2023: The United States embargo against Cuba prevents U.S. businesses, businesses organized under U.S. law or majority-owned by U.S. citizens, from conducting economic relations with Cuban interests, including trade, travel, and financial transactions. As a U.S. business, the Miss Universe organization was restricted from allowing the participation of Cuba. From 1961 to 1967, the Miss Universe franchise in Cuba was named "Cuba Free", and it was held in Miami. 1967 Villa Clara Elina Salabarría Unplaced 1966 Artemisa Lesbia Murrieta Unplaced 1965 La Habana Alina De Varona Unplaced Did not compete in 1964 1963 La Habana Alicia Margit Chia Unplaced 1962 La Habana Aurora Prieto Unplaced 1961 La Habana Marta García Vieta Unplaced 1960 La Habana Flora Laughten Hoyos Unplaced 1959 La Habana Irma Buesa Mas Unplaced Miguel Sordo and Consuelo Orta directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 1952—1958 1958 La Habana Arminia Pérez y González Unplaced 1957 La Habana Maria Rosa Gamio Fernández 3rd Runner-up 1956 Cienfuegos Marcia Rodríguez Echevarría Top 15 1955 La Habana Gilda Marín Unplaced 1954 La Habana Isis Margarita Finlay García Unplaced Did not compete in 1953 1952 Santiago de Cuba Gladys López Unplaced

### Miss World Cuba

- : Declared as Winner

- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification

- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists

- : Ended as special awards winner

Year Province represented Miss World Cuba Placement at Miss World Special awards Notes Did not compete since 1976—Present 1975 Havana Maricela Maxie Clark 3rd Runner-up Did not compete between 1956—1974 1955 Havana Gilda Marín 3rd Runner-up

### Miss International Cuba

- : Declared as Winner

- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification

- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists

- : Ended as special awards winner

Year Province represented Miss International Cuba Placement at Miss International Special awards Notes 2025 Havana Rosangela Rizo Unplaced 2024 Havana Shelbi Byrnes Garcia Top 20 2023 Artemisa Sheyla Ravelo Unplaced 2022 Havana Rachel Martín Unplaced Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant between 2020 and 2021 2019 Havana Lia Neta Alvarez Did not compete 2018 Havana Jennifer Alvarez Ruiz Unplaced 2017 Havana Claudia Moras Baez Did not compete 2016 Havana Daniela Quesada Unplaced 2015 Havana Heidy Fass Unplaced 2014 Havana Adisleydi Alonso Rodríguez Unplaced 2013 Havana Claudia Valdes Did not compete 2012 Havana Damaris Aguiar Did not compete 2011 Texas Elizabeth Robaina Unplaced 2010 Havana Giselle Capdvila Did not compete 2009 Granma Patricia Rosales Top 15

### Miss Earth Cuba

- : Declared as Winner

- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification

- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists

- : Ended as special awards winner

Year Province represented Miss Earth Cuba Placement at Miss Earth Special awards Notes 2025 Havana Rachel Chang[9] Unplaced Best in Evening Gown Green Leaders in Action Award (Silver Medal) Best in Resort Wear (Fire Group) Miss Eco Tourism 4th runner-up (Fire Group) 2024 Isla de la Juventud Stephany Díaz Top 20 Best Appearance Award (Americas) Best Upcycle Award (Fire Group) 2023 Villa Clara Aleida Josefa Perez Unplaced [10] 2022 Artemisa Sheyla Ravelo Top 12 Long Gown Competition (Fire Group) Talent Competition (Fire Group) Beach Wear Competition (Fire Group) Swimsuit Competition (Americas) Miss Isla de Romblon 2022 (Fire Group) [11] 2021 Holguín Cynthia Linnet Lau Unplaced Did not compete in 2020 due to COVID-19 2019 Havana Jessica Maria Reyes Did not compete 2018 Camagüey Mónica Aguilar Unplaced Did not compete between 2010—2017 2009 Havana Jamillette Gaxiola Unplaced 2008 Camagüey Jessica Silva Unplaced 2007 Connecticut Ariana Barouk Unplaced Miss Eco - Tourism

### Miss Supranational Cuba

- : Declared as Winner

- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification

- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists

- : Ended as special awards winner

Year Province represented Miss Supranational Cuba Placement at Miss Supranational Special awards Notes 2024 Camagüey María José Cetina Unplaced 2023 Camagüey Monica Aguilar Unplaced Miss Talent (Top 29) 2022 Camagüey Liz Rodríguez Unplaced Did not compete between 2013—2021 2012 Havana Damaris Yamila Aguiar Gómez Unplaced Best National Costume

### Miss Grand Cuba

- : Declared as Winner

- : Ended as runner-up or top 5/6 qualification

- : Ended as one of the finalists or semifinalists

- : Ended as special awards winner

Year Province Miss Grand Cuba Placement at Miss Grand International Special awards Notes 2024 Havana Lourdes Feliu Unplaced 2023 Florida Sofía Acosta Unplaced [12] 2022 Camagüey Daniela Espinosa Did not compete Florida Fabien Laurencio Unplaced 2021 Havana Geysel Vaillant Unplaced 2020 Cienfuegos Jennifer Sanchez Aguilar Unplaced Havana Geysel Vailant Did not compete 2019 La Habana Elaine González Unplaced 2018 Havana Gladys Carredeguas Top 20 2017 California Rachel Vazquez Did not compete California Yvette Blaess Did not compete Havana Lisandra Delgado Unplaced 2016 Las Tunas Merys Navarro Top 20 2015 Havana María Elena Manzo Unplaced 2014 Havana Daryanne Lees Miss Grand International 2014 Best in Swimsuit (Top 25) 2013 Havana Jamillette Gaxiola Top 10 Best National Costume (Top 20)

### Miss Intercontinental Cuba

**Color key**

- : Declared as Winner

- : Ended as runner-up

- : Ended as one of the finalists or semi-finalists

- : Ended as Special awards winner

Year Province represented Miss Intercontinental Cuba Placement at Miss Intercontinental Special awards Notes 2024 Havana Rosangela Rizo Top 22 2023 Matanzas Stephanie Müller Top 22 2022 Havana Lourdes Feliu Top 20 2021 Havana Yeniffer Pileta Marín Top 20 Due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, no pageant in 2020 Did not compete in 2019 2018 Holguin Cynthia Linnet Lau Unplaced Did not compete between 2015—2017 2014 Florida Jeslie Mergal 1st Runner-Up Miss Intercontinental North America 1st Runner-Up – Best in Swimsuit 2013 Florida Brianna Suzanne Ortiz Unplaced Did not compete between 2012 2011 Cienfuegos Damaris Aguair Top 15 2010 Havana Viglis Viquillón Unplaced Did not compete between 2004—2009 2003 Havana Ariana María Barouk Unplaced

## See also

- [Miss Grand Cuba](/source/Miss_Grand_Cuba)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-wallstreet-debris_1-0)** Jun, Kwanwoo (2003-12-03). ["Lost in Storm's Debris: A Beauty Pageant"](https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303562904579230743737206568). [The Wall Street Journal](/source/The_Wall_Street_Journal). Retrieved 2016-09-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Kenya, News (2011-07-15). ["Beauty with scandals"](http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000038924&pageNo=2). [Standard Digital News](/source/Standard_Digital_News). Retrieved 2016-09-11. {{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: |first= has generic name ([help](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:CS1_errors#generic_name))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Vietnam, News (2008-10-08). ["Những scandal của Miss World"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151117022548/http://giaitri.vnexpress.net/tin-tuc/gioi-sao/trong-nuoc/nhung-scandal-cua-miss-world-1898682.html). [Vietnam Express](/source/VnExpress). Archived from [the original](http://giaitri.vnexpress.net/tin-tuc/gioi-sao/trong-nuoc/nhung-scandal-cua-miss-world-1898682.html) on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2016-09-11. {{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: |first= has generic name ([help](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:CS1_errors#generic_name))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Ibrahim, Lynda (2013-09-13). ["The misses and missuses of the world"](https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/09/13/urban-chat-the-misses-and-missuses-world.html). [The Jakarta Post](/source/The_Jakarta_Post). Retrieved 2016-09-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Lowe, Aya (2016-01-25). ["Philippines' Miss Universe returns home, ignites dreams"](http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/philippines-miss-universe/2455920.html). [Channel NewsAsia](/source/Channel_NewsAsia). Retrieved 2016-09-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Cuba ya tiene representante para Miss Universo 2024"](https://www.cubanet.org/cuba-ya-tiene-representante-para-miss-universo-2024/). *Cubanet* (in Spanish). 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Sáenz, Lissete Lanuza (2025-07-09). ["Who is Lina Luaces, the New Miss Universe Cuba 2025?"](https://remezcla.com/culture/who-is-lina-luaces-the-new-miss-universe-cuba-2025/). *Remezcla*. Retrieved 2025-09-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Cuba ya tiene representante para Miss Universo 2024"](https://www.cubanet.org/cuba-ya-tiene-representante-para-miss-universo-2024/). *Cubanet* (in Spanish). 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Historic: For the first time, two sisters will represent Cuba in global beauty contests"](https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2025-08-24-u194224-e208933-s27065-nid309572-historico-primera-vez-dos-hermanas). *[CiberCuba](/source/CiberCuba)*. 24 August 2025. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250901003350/https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2025-08-24-u194224-e208933-s27065-nid309572-historico-primera-vez-dos-hermanas) from the original on 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Herlina, Ratna (20 October 2023). ["7 Potret Aleida Josefa Perez Miss Earth Cuba 2023, Bikin Terpikat!"](https://www.idntimes.com/men/ladies/ratna-herlina/potret-aleida-josefa-perez-miss-earth-kuba-2023-c1c2) [7 Portraits of Aleida Josefa Perez Miss Earth Cuba 2023, Make You Captivate!]. *IDN Times* (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 November 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Miss Earth Cuba on Instagram: Sheyla Ravelo is Miss Earth Cuba 2022"](https://www.instagram.com/p/CecoOnoNCZM/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-cuba2023_12-0)** ["Nhan sắc nóng bỏng của người đẹp Cuba sang Việt Nam thi Hoa hậu Hòa bình"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230822130454/https://tienphong.vn/nhan-sac-nong-bong-cua-nguoi-dep-cuba-sang-viet-nam-thi-hoa-hau-hoa-binh-post1562350.tpo) (in Vietnamese). [Tiền Phong](/source/Ti%E1%BB%81n_Phong_(newspaper)). 22 August 2023. Archived from [the original](https://tienphong.vn/nhan-sac-nong-bong-cua-nguoi-dep-cuba-sang-viet-nam-thi-hoa-hau-hoa-binh-post1562350.tpo) on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.

## External links

- [Official site](http://misscuba.com/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180103040131/http://misscuba.com/) 2018-01-03 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

v t e Miss Universe participant countries and territories Active (1952–present) Africa Angola Botswana Cape Verde Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Egypt Equatorial Guinea Ghana Guinea Mauritius Mayotte Namibia Nigeria Rwanda Senegal South Africa Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe Americas Argentina Aruba Bahamas Belize Bolivia Bonaire Brazil British Virgin Islands Canada Cayman Islands Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Curaçao Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Guadeloupe Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Latina Martinique Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Saint Lucia Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Uruguay United States United States Virgin Islands Venezuela Asia Armenia Bangladesh Cambodia China Hong Kong India Indonesia Iraq Israel Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Lebanon Macau Malaysia Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Palestine Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates Vietnam Europe Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Great Britain Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Kosovo Latvia Malta Moldova Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine Oceania Australia New Zealand Inactive since 2025 (under JKN Metaverse Inc.) Africa Benin (1962) Cameroon (2024) Eritrea (2024) Ethiopia (2017) Eswatini (1994) Gabon (2015) Gambia (1986) Kenya (2024) Lesotho (1978) Liberia (1977) Madagascar (1961) Morocco (2021) Réunion (1986) Seychelles (2022) Sierra Leone (2019) Somalia (2024) Tunisia (1971) Americas Antigua and Barbuda (2008) Barbados (2020) Bermuda (1997) Dominica (1985) French Guiana (1984) Greenland (1990) Grenada (1964) Jamaica (2024) Saint Kitts and Nevis (1981) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (2006) Sint Maarten (2006) Suriname (2024) Asia Azerbaijan (2013) Bahrain (2024) Bhutan (2022) Georgia (2019) Iran (2024) Jordan (1960) Maldives (2024) Mongolia (2024) Taiwan (2004) Uzbekistan (2024) Europe Albania (2024) Austria (2017) Cyprus (2024) Germany (2024) Gibraltar (2024) Iceland (2024) Lithuania (2019) Luxembourg (1994) Montenegro (2024) North Macedonia (2024) Oceania American Samoa (1978) Cook Islands (1999) Fiji (2024) French Polynesia (1985) Guam (2019) Micronesia (1975) New Caledonia (1982) Northern Mariana Islands (2006) Papua New Guinea (1986) Samoa (2024) Vanuatu (1978) Inactive territories and dependencies (1952–2006) Constituent countries of Great Britain (began 1992, using Great Britain sash at Miss Universe) England (1955–1990) Scotland (1961–1990) Wales (1961–1990) The islands were under U.S. administration until reversion to Japan in 1972 Okinawa (1963–1968) Bantustans of South Africa Bophuthatswana (1979) Transkei (1979–1983) U.S. territories before becoming states in 1959 Alaska (1952–1958) Hawaii (1952–1959) Former entities (1952–2006) Commonwealth of Independent States (1992) Czechoslovakia (1970–1992) Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1961) Serbia and Montenegro (1968–2006) Soviet Union (1990–1991) West Indies (1954–1958)

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