Miss World 1975

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Miss World 1975
Date20 November 1975
Presenters
Venue Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
Broadcaster
Entrants67
Placements15
Debuts
Withdrawals
Returns
Winner Wilnelia Merced [1] [2]
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico
CongenialityMaggie Siew Teen Sim
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore
PhotogenicVinah Thembi Mamba
Flag of Eswatini.svg  Swaziland
  1974
1976  

Miss World 1975 was the 25th edition of the Miss World pageant, held on 20 November 1975 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK. 67 contestants took part in the pageant won by Wilnelia Merced of Puerto Rico. [1] [2] She was crowned by Anneline Kriel of South Africa. Runner-up was Germany, Marina Langer, third place was Vicki Harris representing the United Kingdom, fourth place was Maricela Maxie Clark of Cuba, and Yugoslavia's Ladija Verkovska completed the top five.

Contents

Results

Countries and territories which sent delegates and results for Miss World 1975 Miss World 1975 Map.PNG
Countries and territories which sent delegates and results for Miss World 1975

Placements

PlacementContestant
Miss World 1975
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
3rd runner-up
  • Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba – Maricela Maxie Clark
4th runner-up
Top 7
Top 15

Contestants

Notes

Debuts

Returns

Withdrawals

Replacements

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