The Miss Venezuela is the national beauty pageant of Venezuela, traditionally held in September. It is preceded by two or three months of preliminary events, with the awarding of corporate prizes. The final televised competition generally lasts about four hours and is broadcast live across Latin America by Venevisión and produced by the networks parent company Cisneros Group, with edited versions to the United States and Mexico on the Univision and Telemundo networks. From 2013 to 2015, the national contest was split into two separate pageants: Miss Venezuela and Miss Venezuela Mundo. The pageant is also closely observed by other countries seeking to level competition due to its illustrious record of pageant victories. In 2016, the Venezuelan franchise for Miss Earth was awarded to Miss Earth Venezuela organized by National Directors Julio César Cruz and Alyz Henrich.
Carmen Susana Duijm Zubillaga was a Venezuelan actress, television host, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Venezuela 1955 and competed at Miss Universe 1955, placing in the top 15. She then went to compete at Miss World 1955 and won, becoming the first Venezuelan and Latin American woman to win the Miss World crown.
Miss Venezuela 1994 was 41st Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caracas, Venezuela on September 2, 1994, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Denyse Floreano, Miss Costa Oriental.
Miss Venezuela 1993 was the 40th Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caracas, Venezuela on September 3, 1993, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Minorka Mercado, Miss Apure.
Miss Venezuela 1989 was the 36th Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caracas, Venezuela on February 16, 1989, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Eva Lisa Ljung, Miss Lara.
Miss Venezuela 1988 was the 35th Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caracas, Venezuela on February 5, 1988, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Yajaira Vera, Miss Miranda.
Miss Venezuela 1987 was the 34th Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caracas, Venezuela on February 6, 1987, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Inés María Calero, Miss Nueva Esparta.
Miss Venezuela 1983 was 30th Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caraballeda, Vargas state, Venezuela, on May 5, 1983, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Paola Ruggeri, Miss Portuguesa.
Miss Venezuela 1982 was the 29th Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caraballeda, Vargas state, Venezuela, on May 6, 1982, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Ana Teresa Oropeza, Miss Guárico.
Miss Venezuela 1981 was the 28th Miss Venezuela pageant, was held in Caraballeda, Vargas state, Venezuela, on May 7, 1981, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Irene Sáez, Miss Miranda.
Miss Venezuela 1978 was the 25th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Club de Sub-Oficiales in Caracas, Venezuela, on April 28, 1978, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Marisol Alfonzo, Miss Guárico.
Miss Venezuela 1976 was the 23rd edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Teatro Paris in Caracas, Venezuela, on May 21, 1976. The winner of the pageant was Elluz Peraza, Miss Guárico.
Miss Venezuela 1975 was the 22nd edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Poliedro de Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 25, 1975. The winner of the pageant was Maritza Pineda, Miss Nueva Esparta.
Miss Venezuela 1972 was the 19th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Teatro Paris in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 12, 1972.
Miss Venezuela 1970 was the 17th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Teatro Nacional in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 1, 1970. The winner of the pageant was Bella La Rosa, Miss Carabobo, who entered the contest by chance because her twin sister Linda La Rosa, who was originally competing, had to quit after having a horse fall.
Miss Venezuela 1969 was the 16th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Teatro Paris in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 1, 1969. The winner of the pageant was María José Yéllici, Miss Aragua.
Miss Venezuela 1968 was the 15th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Teatro Altamira in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 25, 1968. The winner of the pageant was Peggy Kopp, Miss Distrito Federal.
Miss Venezuela 1967 was the 14th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Teatro de la Academia Militar in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 15, 1967, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Mariela Pérez Branger, Miss Departamento Vargas.
Miss Venezuela 1966 was the 13th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Teatro del Este in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 14, 1966, after weeks of events. The winner of the pageant was Magaly Castro Egui, Miss Guárico.
Miss Venezuela 1965 was the 12th edition of Miss Venezuela pageant held at Circulo Militar in Caracas, Venezuela, on May 27, 1965. The winner of the pageant was María de las Casas McGill, Miss Distrito Federal.
