The Miss Universe pageant is an international beauty contest that is held annually. The contestants, who are typically women between the ages of 18 and 27, compete in various categories such as swimsuit, evening gown, and interview. The winner of the pageant is crowned Miss Universe and goes on to represent her country on the international stage for the next year. The Miss Universe pageant was first held in 1952 and is currently owned by the Miss Universe Organization. The pageant is one of the three largest beauty contests in the world, alongside Miss World and Miss Earth. The Miss Universe pageant is known for its elaborate and highly-publicized events, and is watched by millions of people around the world.
