Norma Cappagli

Norma Gladys Cappagli
Born (1939-06-17)June 17, 1939
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died November 11, 2015(2015-11-11) (aged 76)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cause of death Stroke
Nationality Argentine
Occupation Model
Awards Miss World 1960

Norma Gladys Cappagli (born June 17,1939, died November 11,2015)[1] was an Argentine model and beauty queen who won the 1960 Miss World contest, after being crowned Miss Argentina World 1960.[2] She was the first woman from Argentina[3] to win the title. The pageant was held in London, United Kingdom.[4] Her prize was £500 and a sports car.[5] After her reign as Miss World ended, Cappagli worked as a model.[6] In 1962, she recorded the song "Sexy World" with Armando Sciascia. The song is featured in the T.V. show Velvet.

References

  1. ↑ "Argentina Girl, 21, Chosen Miss World". Hartford Courant. 9 November 1960.
  2. ↑ Menon, Vivek (2004). Quiz Time. Pustak Mahal. p. 130. ISBN 81-223-0370-6.
  3. ↑ Tapia Garzón, Lorena (21 August 2009). "Quién es la argentina que lucha por ser Miss Universo". Perfil.
  4. ↑ "Miss World". Sarasota Journal. 10 November 1960.
  5. ↑ "Argentine beauty wins title of Miss World". Gadsden Times. 9 November 1960.
  6. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-08-30. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
  • "Miss Argentine is Miss World, 1960". British Pathé. Video footage of Cappagli's coronation as Miss World
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