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Maritza SayaleroMaritza Sayalero Fernandez became Venezuela's first Miss Universe in 1979. She was Miss Venezuela of that year. Note: She is known in the Miss Universe history as Maritza Sayalero. 1979 Miss Universe Pageant The Miss Universe pageant and awards ceremony (19 July) was held in Perth, Australia. The judges were: The ceremony is also remembered also for the collapse of the stage set, when several contestants and photographers fell into a hole after the set was subjected to several times its design weight when paparazzi crowded the event. Legacy Her victory began a national interest in beauty that has resulted in the Miss Venezuela pageant becoming the most competitive and legendary national contest in the world. Her name has become synonymous with beauty among Spanish language speakers, not only in Venezuela. In the 1980s, many girls were named Maritza, especially if the family name was the not uncommon Fernandez. At least one ship was named in her honour, Maritza Sayalero. Life after 1979-80 Little material is readily available about her life after the year as Miss Universe. External links
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