Ms Universe: Down the years

Who would have thought that a local competition would metamorphose into an international annual tradition with countless young women around the world vying to become Miss Universe. As the countdown begins for Miss Universe 2008, let's have a sneak peak at the winners of Miss Universe competition down the years....
Ms Universe 1993: Dayanar Torres of Puerto Rico crowned Miss Universe out of a field of 79 beauty queens from around the world on May 21, 1993. The competition for a crown, scholarship and prizes this year drew contestants as varied as an aspiring anchorwoman, psychologists and architects.Read More

Ms Universe 1994: The new Miss Universe Sushmita Sen (L) of India is crowned by outgoing Miss Univers Dayanara Torres (R) on May 21, 1994. Sushmita, an 18-year-old model from New Delhi, beat 76 other contestants to become the first Indian winner of the world's most prestigious beauty pageant. (AFP Photo)Read More

Ms Universe 1995: Miss USA, Chelsi Smith (L) is crowned by outgoing Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen from India at the Windhoek Country Club 13 May in Namibia during a live telecast. Manpreet Brar from India was second and Lana Buchburger from Canada finished third. (AFP Photo)Read More

Ms Universe 1996: Former Miss Venezuela, Alicia Machado (L) of age 19, from Maracay, won Miss Universe Crown at Newada in Las Vegas on May 17, 1996. Alicia did her first year law and second year business administration. Former Miss Universe 1995, Chelsi Smith puts a crown on Alicia. (AFP Photo/Miss Universe INC )Read More

Ms Universe 1997: Brooke Mahealani Lee (L) of United States was crowned Miss Universe by former Miss Universe Alicia Machado of Venezuela (R) on May 16,1997 at Miami Beach Convention Center. (AFP Photo/Chris Bernacchi)Read More