Miss World 1992

Miss World 1992, the 42nd edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 12 December 1992 at the Sun City Entertainment Center in Sun City, South Africa. The winner was Julia Kourotchkina from Russia.^[1][2] She was crowned by Miss World 1991, Ninibeth Leal of Venezuela.

Selection of participants

Replacements

Marina Benipayo was a last minute replacement for original representative Marilen Espino who had to withdraw due to an illness just days before her departure.^[3][4]

Debuts, returns, and, withdrawals

This edition marked the debut of Croatia, Russia, Slovenia and Ukraine and the return of Zambia, which last competed in 1974, Seychelles last competed in 1975, Bermuda and Uganda last competed in 1989 and Canada, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka last competed in 1990.

Antigua and Barbuda, Ghana, Kenya and Yugoslavia, withdrew from the competition. Melanie Smith of Belize withdrew from the competition due to lack of Sponsorship. She went to Miss Universe 1993 instead. Likewise, Yanina Elizabeth Fajardo of Honduras withdrew from the competition due to lack of Sponsorship. She went to Miss Asia Pacific Quest 1992 instead.

Ingrid Yrivarren of Peru was supposed to compete but withdrew due to visa problems and for some disagreements under her contract with Miss Peru Organization.

Results

Placements

Continental Queens of Beauty

Judges

• Eric Morley - Chairman and CEO of Miss World Organization
• Anthony Delon
• Jarvis Astaire
• Suzanne de Passe
• Kim Alexis
• Mbongeni Ngema
• Gary Player
• Ivana Trump
• Yvonne Chaka Chaka
• Sidney Sheldon
• Alan Whicker
• Joan Collins

Contestants

Notes

1. ^ competed as Korea
2. ^ Also known as the Republic of China
3. ^ competed as American Virgin Islands

References

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