Miss Venezuela 1968
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Miss Venezuela 1968 was held in Caracas
, Venezuela
, on June 25, 1968, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Peggy Kopp
, Miss Distrito Federal.
The pageant was broadcast on RCTV
from the Teatro Altamira in Caracas
, Venezuela
. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, outgoing titleholder Mariela Pérez Branger, crowned Peggy Kopp
of Distrito Federal as the new Miss Venezuela
.
The runners-up were:
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, on June 25, 1968, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Peggy Kopp
Peggy Kopp
Peggy Kopp Arenas is a pageant titleholder, was born in Caracas, Venezuela on April 3, 1951. She is the Miss Venezuela titleholder for 1968, and was the official representative of Venezuela to the Miss Universe 1968 pageant held in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, on July 13, 1968, when she won the title...
, Miss Distrito Federal.
The pageant was broadcast on RCTV
RCTV
Radio Caracas Televisión Internacional is a Venezuelan cable television network headquartered in the Caracas neighborhood of Quinta Crespo. It was sometimes referred to as the Canal de Bárcenas. Owned by Empresas 1BC, RCTV Internacional was inaugurated as Radio Caracas Televisión on 15 November...
from the Teatro Altamira in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, outgoing titleholder Mariela Pérez Branger, crowned Peggy Kopp
Peggy Kopp
Peggy Kopp Arenas is a pageant titleholder, was born in Caracas, Venezuela on April 3, 1951. She is the Miss Venezuela titleholder for 1968, and was the official representative of Venezuela to the Miss Universe 1968 pageant held in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, on July 13, 1968, when she won the title...
of Distrito Federal as the new Miss Venezuela
Miss Venezuela
The Miss Venezuela contest is the national beauty pageant of Venezuela and has been held since 1952. It is responsible for selecting the country's representatives to the Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth and Miss International pageants .Under the direction of Osmel Sousa, Venezuela has...
.
Results
- Miss Venezuela 1968 - Peggy KoppPeggy KoppPeggy Kopp Arenas is a pageant titleholder, was born in Caracas, Venezuela on April 3, 1951. She is the Miss Venezuela titleholder for 1968, and was the official representative of Venezuela to the Miss Universe 1968 pageant held in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, on July 13, 1968, when she won the title...
(Miss Distrito Federal)
The runners-up were:
- 1st runner-up - Cherry Núñez (Miss MirandaMiranda (state)Miranda State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. It is ranked second in population among Venezuelan states, after Zulia State. In June 30, 2010, it had approximately 2,987,968 residents. It also has the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela, according to the...
) - 2nd runner-up - Jovann Navas (Miss AraguaAragua (state)Aragua State is located in the north-central region of Venezuela. It has plains and jungles and Caribbean beaches. The most popular are Cata and Choroni...
) - 3rd runner-up - Gloria Barboza (Miss ZuliaZuliaZulia State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Maracaibo. In June 30, 2010, it had an estimated population of 3,821,068, giving it the largest population among Venezuela's states. It is located in the northwestern part of the country...
) - 4th runner-up - Anais Mejía (Miss PortuguesaPortuguesa (state)Portuguesa State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela.The state capital is Guanare, founded in 1591.Portuguesa State covers a total surface area of 15,200 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 873,400.-Municipalities:...
)
Special awards
- Miss Photogenic - Jovann Navas (Miss AraguaAragua (state)Aragua State is located in the north-central region of Venezuela. It has plains and jungles and Caribbean beaches. The most popular are Cata and Choroni...
) - Miss Congeniality - Mary Carmen Suero (Miss TrujilloTrujillo (state)Trujillo State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Its capital is Trujillo. The state is divided into 20 municipalities and 93 parishes. Trujillo State covers a total surface area of 7,400 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 711,400....
) - Best Smile - Zully Guilarte (Miss GuáricoGuáricoGuárico State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is San Juan de Los Morros. Guárico State covers a total surface area of 64 986 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 745,100.-Municipalities and municipal seats:...
)
Delegates
The Miss Venezuela 1968 delegates are:- Miss AraguaAragua (state)Aragua State is located in the north-central region of Venezuela. It has plains and jungles and Caribbean beaches. The most popular are Cata and Choroni...
- Jovann Navas Ravelo - Miss BolívarBolívar (state)Bolívar State , is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. The state capital city is Ciudad Bolívar. Bolívar State covers a total surface area of 238,000 km² and in June 30, 2010 had an estimated population of 1,620,359....
- Elena Sánchez Ugueto - Miss Distrito Federal - Peggy Kopp ArenasPeggy KoppPeggy Kopp Arenas is a pageant titleholder, was born in Caracas, Venezuela on April 3, 1951. She is the Miss Venezuela titleholder for 1968, and was the official representative of Venezuela to the Miss Universe 1968 pageant held in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, on July 13, 1968, when she won the title...
- Miss FalcónFalcónFalcón State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. The state capital is Coro.-Demographics and geography:Falcón State covers a total surface area of 24,800 km² and, in 2010, had an estimated population of 950,057. The Paraguaná Peninsula is connected to the rest of the...
- Magally Molleda Pérez - Miss GuáricoGuáricoGuárico State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is San Juan de Los Morros. Guárico State covers a total surface area of 64 986 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 745,100.-Municipalities and municipal seats:...
- Zully Guilarte Rosas - Miss LaraLara (state)Lara State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. The state capital is Barquisimeto.Lara State covers a total surface area of and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 1,795,100.- Municipalities and municipal seats :...
- Nancy Piña - Miss MéridaMérida (state)Mérida State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Mérida.Mérida State covers a total surface area of 11,300 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 843,800.- Climate and Vegetation :...
- Maithe Brilhaut - Miss MirandaMiranda (state)Miranda State is one of the 23 states into which Venezuela is divided. It is ranked second in population among Venezuelan states, after Zulia State. In June 30, 2010, it had approximately 2,987,968 residents. It also has the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela, according to the...
- Cherry Núñez Rodríguez
- Miss MonagasMonagasMonagas State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela.Monagas State covers a total surface area of 28,900 km² and, in June 30, 2010, had an estimated population of 908,626....
- Matha Elizabeth Camino - Miss Nueva EspartaNueva EspartaNueva Esparta State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. It comprises Margarita Island, Coche, and the largely uninhabited Cubagua.The state is the smallest one in area, and is located off the northeast Caribbean coast of Venezuela. It is the only insular state of Venuezuela...
- Norah Williams Troconis - Miss PortuguesaPortuguesa (state)Portuguesa State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela.The state capital is Guanare, founded in 1591.Portuguesa State covers a total surface area of 15,200 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 873,400.-Municipalities:...
- Anais Mejía Calzadilla - Miss SucreSucre (state)Sucre State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Cumaná. Sucre State covers a total surface area of 11,800 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 916,600.-Municipalities and municipal seats:...
- Elena Correa - Miss TáchiraTáchira (state)Táchira State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is San Cristóbal.Táchira State covers a total surface area of 11,100 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 1,177,300....
- Maritza Loyola - Miss TrujilloTrujillo (state)Trujillo State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Its capital is Trujillo. The state is divided into 20 municipalities and 93 parishes. Trujillo State covers a total surface area of 7,400 km² and, in 2007, had an estimated population of 711,400....
- Mary Carmen Suero - Miss ZuliaZuliaZulia State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Maracaibo. In June 30, 2010, it had an estimated population of 3,821,068, giving it the largest population among Venezuela's states. It is located in the northwestern part of the country...
- Gloria Barboza Wulf