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Armi Helena Kuusela (born 20 August 1934) is a Finnish-American charity worker, model and beauty queen. In 1952, she won the Finnish national beauty contest Suomen Neito and was presented with a trip to the United States to participate in the first-ever Miss Universe pageant, becoming its first title-holder.
Jan 13, 2023 · Armi Kuusela was the first Miss Universe in 1952, but she gave up her crown to marry Filipino businessman Virgilio Hilario. Learn about their love story, their children, their business, and their legacy in this long read.
Kuusela-Hilario; s. 20. elokuuta 1934 Muhos) on ensimmäinen Miss Universum -kilpailun voittanut suomalainen. Tavallisen suomalaisen nousu kansainväliseen julkisuuteen aiheutti Suomessa kohun olympiavuonna 1952.
Jun 28, 2006 · Armi Kuusela was crowned Miss Universe in 1953 and married Virgilio Hilario in Tokyo. They settled in the Philippines and had five children and six grandchildren. Read about their romance, their film career and their involvement in community and cancer research.
Nov 17, 2023 · In 1952, Finnish beauty queen and then-17-year-old Armi Kuusela was triumphant among contestants from 30 countries, earning the title as Miss Universe in its inaugural competition held in Long Beach, California.
Apr 15, 2024 · Armi Helena Kuusela is a Finnish charity worker, model and beauty queen. In 1952 she won the national beauty contest Suomen Neito and was presented with a trip to the United States...
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Feb 7, 2014 · Armi Kuusela: The First Miss Universe. Who would have thought that the first Miss Universe would end up marrying a Filipino gentleman? It all began when Armi Kuusela of Muhos, Finland won her country's national pageant, Suomen Neito, on May 24, 1952.
