The Miss Cuba is a beauty pageant that selects Cuba's official representative for Miss Universe—one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
History The Miss Cuba was held for the first time in 1952 and the winner competed at the Miss Universe pageant. After 1967 Cuban stopped participating at Miss Universe. In 1956 Cuba made its debut at the Miss World pageant. After 1975 Cuban representatives at Miss World did not compete. In 2007 Cuba made its debut at the Miss Earth pageant in Manila, Philippines. In 2009 Cuba competed for the first time at Miss International in Japan. Cuba has been represented in the Big Four international beauty pageants, the four major international as well as other international beauty pageants for women. These are Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Earth.
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 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 and Miss World pageants.
YearMiss Cuba1927 Angelina Anduiza1928 Nila Garrido1929 Elvira Moreno1930 Mercedes Loynaz Perdomo1952 Gladys López1954 Isis Finlay 1955 Gilda Marín 1956 Marcia Rodríguez 1957 Maria Rosa Gamio 1958 Arminia Pérez1959 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 Ancheta2025 Lina Luaces 2026 Mia Dio
International placements
Miss Universe Cuba Color key
Year Province represented Miss Universe Cuba Placement at Miss Universe Special awards NotesMiss Universe Cuba directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 2024 colspan=6 2026 Isla de la Juventud Mia Dio TBA 2025Santiago de CubaLina Luaces Top 12 2024 Villa Clara Marianela Ancheta Top 30Estrella del Carnaval and TV Cuba. FMC and CDR directorship — a franchise holder to Miss Universe from 1959—1967 colspan=6 1967 Villa Clara Elina Salabarría Unplaced 1966 Artemisa Lesbia Murrieta Unplaced 1965 La Habana Alina De Varona Unplaced colspan=6 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 colspan=6 1952 Santiago de Cuba Gladys López Unplaced
Miss World Cuba
Year Province represented Miss World Cuba Placement at Miss World Special awards Notes colspan=6 1975Havana Maricela Maxie Clark 3rd Runner-up colspan=6 1955Havana Gilda Marín 3rd Runner-up
Miss International Cuba
Year Province represented Miss International Cuba Placement at Miss International Special awards Notes 2026 Havana Rachel Chang TBA 2025 Havana Rosangela Rizo Unplaced 2024 Havana Shelbi Byrnes Garcia Top 20 2023 Artemisa Sheyla Ravelo Unplaced 2022 Havana Rachel Martín Unplaced colspan=6 2019Havana Lia Neta Alvarez colspan="2" 2018Havana Jennifer Alvarez Ruiz Unplaced 2017Havana Claudia Moras Baez colspan="2" 2016Havana Daniela Quesada Unplaced 2015Havana Heidy Fass Unplaced 2014Havana Adisleydi Alonso Rodríguez Unplaced 2013Havana Claudia Valdes colspan="2" 2012Havana Damaris Aguiar colspan="2" 2011Texas Elizabeth Robaina Unplaced 2010Havana Giselle Capdvila colspan="2" 2009Granma Patricia Rosales Top 15
Miss Earth Cuba
Year Province represented Miss Earth Cuba Placement at Miss Earth Special awards Notes 2026 Villa Clara Adrianna Carrandi TBA 2025 Havana Rachel Chang 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 2022Artemisa 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) 2021 Holguín Cynthia Linnet Lau Unplaced colspan="6" 2019Havana Jessica Maria Reyes colspan="2" 2018Camagüey Mónica Aguilar Unplaced colspan=6 2009Havana Jamillette Gaxiola Unplaced 2008Camagüey Jessica Silva Unplaced 2007Connecticut Ariana Barouk Unplaced Miss Eco - Tourism
Miss Supranational Cuba
Year Province represented Miss Supranational Cuba Placement at Miss Supranational Special awards Notes 2026 Havana Lianeth Aguilera Unplaced 2025 Havana Freddra Reyes Unplaced 2024 Camagüey María José Cetina Unplaced 2023 Camagüey Monica Aguilar Unplaced (25th) Miss Talent (Top 29) 2022 Camagüey Liz Rodríguez Unplaced colspan=6 2012 Havana Damaris Yamila Aguiar Gómez Unplaced Best National Costume
Miss Grand Cuba
Year Province Miss Grand Cuba Placement at Miss Grand International Special awards Notes2024HavanaLourdes FeliuUnplaced 2023Florida Sofía Acosta Unplaced 2022Camagüey Daniela Espinosa colspan="2" Florida Fabien Laurencio Unplaced 2021Havana Geysel Vaillant Unplaced 2020Cienfuegos Jennifer Sanchez Aguilar UnplacedHavana Geysel Vailant colspan="2" 2019La Habana Elaine González Unplaced 2018Havana Gladys Carredeguas Top 202017CaliforniaRachel Vazquez colspan="2" CaliforniaYvette Blaess colspan="2" Havana Lisandra Delgado Unplaced 2016Las Tunas Merys Navarro Top 20 2015Havana María Elena Manzo Unplaced 2014HavanaDaryanne Lees Miss Grand International 2014 Best in Swimsuit (Top 25) 2013HavanaJamillette Gaxiola Top 10 Best National Costume (Top 20)
Miss Intercontinental Cuba Color key
Year Province represented Miss Intercontinental Cuba Placement at Miss Intercontinental Special awards Notes2024HavanaRosangela RizoTop 222023MatanzasStephanie Müller Top 22 2022HavanaLourdes Feliu Top 20 2021HavanaYeniffer Pileta Marín Top 20 colspan="6" colspan="6" 2018HolguinCynthia Linnet Lau Unplaced colspan="6" 2014FloridaJeslie Mergal 1st Runner-Up Miss Intercontinental North America 1st Runner-Up – Best in Swimsuit2013FloridaBrianna Suzanne OrtizUnplaced colspan="6" 2011CienfuegosDamaris Aguair Top 152010HavanaViglis ViquillónUnplaced colspan="6" 2003HavanaAriana María BaroukUnplaced
See also Miss and Mister Supranational Cuba Miss Grand Cuba
References
External links Official site