Miss Universe 1953, the 2nd

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pageant, was held on Friday July 17, at the

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. Contestants from 26 countries competed in the pageant, which was held concurrently with the Miss USA 1953 event. 17-year-old

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won the competition, becoming the second Miss Universe. The previous titleholder, Armi Kuusela, resigned before her reign ended, and therefore Martel was crowned by actress

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Results

Placements

Contestants

26 contestants competed for the title.

Notes

Debuts

* *

Withdrawals

* * * * * *

Did not compete

* - Violet Sleigh * - Colette Ribes

Awards

* - Miss Friendship (Jeanne Vaughn Thompson) * - Miss Photogenic (

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General references

References

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