Miss Universe 1984

Miss Universe 1984, the 33rd Miss Universe pageant, was held on 9 July 1984 at the James L. Knight Convention Center in Miami, Florida, United States. Yvonne Ryding of Sweden was crowned by Lorraine Downes of New Zealand. Eighty-one contestants competed in this year.

Miss Universe 1984 Titlecard
Miss Universe 1984
Miss Universe 1984 Yvonne Ryding (in 2007)
Date9 July 1984
Presenters
Entertainment
VenueJames L. Knight Convention Center, Miami, Florida, United States
Broadcaster
Entrants81
Placements10
Withdrawals
Returns
WinnerYvonne Ryding
 Sweden
CongenialityJessica Palao
 Gibraltar
Best National CostumeJuhi Chawla
 India
PhotogenicGarbiñe Abasolo
 Spain

Results

Placements
Final results Contestant
Miss Universe 1984
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
3rd Runner-up
4th Runner-up
Top 10

Contestants
Miss Universe 1984 participating nations and results

Celebrity judges

Notes

Returns

Last competed in 1959:

Last competed in 1972:

Last competed in 1976:

Last competed in 1977:

Last competed in 1979:

Withdrawals

Awards

Host City controversy

Initially, Calgary, Alberta, Canada was chosen as host city for the pageant, a decision announced on March 13, 1984.[2] Funding issues arose within days when the city council would not allow the tourist bureau to commit permanent funds to the event. An agreement was reached whereby funds from the city could be used but had to be repaid, although some complained about "using sex to sell the city".[3] By late April there were indications that the pageant might be moved to Miami, Florida due to the continued financial issues, but that negotiations in the hope of Calgary retaining the event were ongoing.[4] Despite the attempts of Calgary's Tourist Bureau, Miami was officially announced as the new venue on 12 May 1984, a decision which cost Calgary $125,000 and left the city facing a potential lawsuit from Miss Universe Inc., the pageant owner.[5]

General references
  • West, Donald (ed.). "Miss Universe 1984". pageantopolis.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012.

References
  1. Jimmy's Pageant Page - Miss Universe 1984 information (accessed 2006-09-05)
  2. "Miss Universe pageant will be held in Calgary". The Globe and Mail. 1984-03-15. p. P3.
  3. "ACROSS CANADA Calgary council curbs funds for beauty show". The Globe and Mail. 1984-03-20. p. N3.
  4. "Miss Universe show may move location". The Globe and Mail. 1984-04-26.
  5. "Miss Universe deal takes an ugly turn". The Globe and Mail. 1984-05-12. p. P8.
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