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Armi Kuusela
Armi Kuusela was the first-ever winner of the "Miss Universe," with its primary purpose of sellng swimsuits for Catalina swimwear.
Twenty-nine contestants participated in the first Miss Universe pageant in 1952 held in Long Beach, California. Though only 18 years old, Miss Finland captured the original crown.
A year after her reign, Armi married Filipino businessman Virgilio Hilario and brought up a family of 5 children. She remarried upon Hilario's death in 1977 and has moved to La Jolla, California.
Armi is still active in her community as she involves herself in Cancer research.
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