Miss Chile wins Miss Universe contest
Cecilia Bolocco of Chile was crowned Miss Universe Wednesday out of a field of 68 women competing for the title, the first contestant from her country to win. At the climax of the two-hour extravaganza, Barbara Palacious Teyde, the 1987 title holder from Caracas, Venezuela, removed the shimmering crown from her head and placed it on a sobbing Bolocco.
Bolocco, who hopes to become a fashion designer, was the first Chilean to become Miss Universe in the 36 years of the pageant and the ninth from South America. First runner up was Miss Italy, 18-year-old Roberta Capua of Naples. Michelle Royer, the 21-year-old Miss USA from Keller, Texas, was second runnerup. Third runnerup was 18-year-old Ines Maria Calero, Miss Venezuela, followed by Lauri Tamara Simpson, Miss Puerto Rico.
The contestants, ages 17 to 24, competed in evening dress, swimsuits and interviews with host Bob Barker. The panel of judges awarded points in each category. Bolocco receives more than $225,000 in cash and prizes, including a sports car, diamond jewelry, mink coat, wardrobes of shoes, sports clothing and evening gowns and $81,000 in cash. The pagaent was televised live to an audience of 600 million worldwide, including the United States.
Miss Universe 1987, Cecilia Bolocco (CHILE)
Miss Universe 1987, the 36th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 27 May 1987 at the HarbourFront Centre in Singapore. Bárbara Palacios of Venezuela crowned her successor Cecilia Bolocco of Chile. 68 contestants competed in the pageant.
Cecilia Bolocco, born Cecilia Carolina Bolocco Fonck on May 19, 1965. Bolocco was born in Santiago, Chile to Enzo Bolocco Cintolesi, an Arbëreshë businessman and Rose Marie Fonck Assler. She attended primary and secondary school at Santiago College. She then took a year of Civil Engineering at the University of Santiago, Chile, before dropping out to pursue Costume Design at INCA-CEA Institute.
Bolocco was selected Miss Chile for Miss Universe on April 20, 1987. On May 26, 1987 she beat 67 contestants to become the first Chilean to win the Miss Universe beauty pageant that was held in Singapore that year. During her year-long reign, she settled in Los Angeles, California.
Miss Universe Pageant 1987
Singapore hosted the 36th Miss Universe pageant on 27 May 1987. The extravaganza was staged in Hall 4 of the former World Trade Centre (now known as HarbourFront Centre) and televised worldwide to at least 600 million viewers in 56 countries. Organised at a cost of S$7 million by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (now Singapore Tourism Board) and Miss Universe Incorporated, the event generated much public interest among Singaporeans.1 Contestants from 68 countries competed for the title that came with prizes worth US$250,000. Miss Chile Cecilia Bolocco, aged 22, was crowned the winner. Miss Singapore Marion Nicole Teo was placed among the 10 semi-finalists.
Among the options for the pageant venue – including Kallang Theatre, Neptune Theatre and the Westin Ballroom – World Trade Centre Hall 4 was chosen, as it could accommodate an audience of 3,200, a stage and a store for the various sets. Its open space allowed designers to work freely without the constraints posed by existing structures.
About S$1.4 million was invested in transforming the trade hall into a Hollywood-style theatre with tiered seats. Measuring 1,115 sq m and costing S$1 million to build, the stage was the biggest and most expensive indoor stage to be built in Singapore at the time.4 Over 5,600 tiny lights were installed on the darkened ceiling to create a starlight effect.5 Various backdrops were created for the different segments of the competition. The opening sequence featured a huge reclining lion with two flights of steps along its flanks where contestants made their entrance. Other centrepieces included a moon gate with two small dragons; a set comprising three large Oriental fans, each measuring 3.7 m high and 7.6 m long; an exotic butterfly set made up of four panels; and a Chinatown set. Complementing the main sets was a 4.3-metre waterfall that cascaded 1,500l of water into four pools below. Birds from the Jurong Bird Park and tropical foliage completed the miniature equatorial paradise.
Miss Universe 1987
Miss Chile Cecilia Bolocco 27 May 1987
Miss Universe 1987 was the 36th Miss Universe pageant, held on 27 May 1987[a] at the World Trade Centre in Singapore. Bárbara Palacios of Venezuela crowned her successor Cecilia Bolocco of Chile.[1] 68 contestants competed in the pageant.
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